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The Spot

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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King Studio Suite
King Studio Suite | Living area
King Studio Suite | Private kitchen
50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AU$97
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Explore the area

Map
950 Terminal Avenue N, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K4
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    20 min walk
  • Bastion
    3 min drive
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
    3 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    3 min drive

Room options

View all photos for 2 Queen Room

2 Queen Room

2 Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for King Studio Suite

Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Studio Suite

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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The price is AU$147
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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About the area

Nanaimo

The Spot places you in the heart of Nanaimo, within a 20-minute walk of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find express check-in, express check-out and multilingual staff. .Near this Nanaimo motel, you'll find Duke Point Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Off the Hook - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪White Sails Brewing - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Spot

Motel with free parking, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
As a guest of The Spot, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Spot also features express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Spot was completed in April 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nanaimo motel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Spot offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Colonial Motel Nanaimo
Colonial Nanaimo
The Spot Motel
Colonial Motel
The Spot Nanaimo
The Spot Motel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Spot?

The Spot offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Spot?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Spot on 3 Dec 2024 start from AU$97.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Spot?

Yep, The Spot has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Spot?

The closest beach to The Spot is Departure Bay Beach (3.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Spot?

No, The Spot does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Spot?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Spot Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 488 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 488 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 488 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 488 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 488 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, updated rooms. Good beds. Easy to get to
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Luke

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great for the price! Renovated, cozy and everything you needed was there. Loved the rainfall shower and bathroom. The lady at the front desk was friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again. The only downside was the loud traffic outside the motel. But you can fix that with ear plugs and the keypad was touchy and annoying for entry and exit. But like i said great value!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Had a nice bathroom clean, and room was clean, but the sliding glass door was broken and hard to open and close, bed squeaked when we moved, the street was pretty loud lots of sirens over night. Very basic, painted cement wall made it feel dated and older.... parking lot had limited parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yehuda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique hotel featuring a host of little pluses that made our stay great: simple check in, keyless entry, rainfall shower, hardwood floors.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk staffing inadequate
Front desk clerk was unexpectedly off duty on my Sunday check in date several hours too early ahead of their stated operating hours on their hotel listing on this app, and unfortunately was not present to help me get into my room. Their rooms have an electronic keycode access system, and the #104 room they assigned me was nonfunctional because door was stuck shut on the doorjam and wouldn't unlock normally by keying in the combination code buttons. They made me waste two hours waiting in their unstaffed and closed lobby for their night shift staffer to arrive on site and solve the door problem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pallavi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room itself looks clean enough, and the shower is great. However, when we got there the air "conditioner" was blasting on MAX heat, making the room truly unbearable. It was also only temperate on the coldest setting and louder than a jet plate taking off, which all made for a miserable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Riccardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place. Unclear instruction to open the door for the hallway . We spent 30 minutes pushing all the buttons as the display was faulty. Gladly at the end the door opened with the code given
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sabine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room (2queens) was clean. Looks like the property was recently remodeled. But it felt like made of cardboard. Noisy walking around in hall. The room was small The front desk person was very nice, check in and out was very efficient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

William E

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Over all good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert B, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newer as far as being renovated, nice bathroom and decor. Secure entry but most rooms are upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very high cost for small rooms off a busy roadway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Small. Super clean. Convenient. No amenities - basically room and parking lot. But paid laundromat is across the parking lot so that’s convenient. On the main road which is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elvira

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Facility looked recently renovated with luxury touch put on, but it is a motel style with sketchy feeling vibe. I had no internal lock available only keypad from outside, so it felt like anyone could walk-in at any point of time or kids were able to open the door by themselves and escape if needed. Staying with kids didn't feel safe. Also, smell in the motel is very old and moldy, maybe it was just my room, not sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

lori

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall Experience
Overall, the room was great, especially the shower. The renos were nice. However, the bed was creaky and the pillows not the greatest. I should have known to bring my own pillow. My daughter and her partner had a different room and the bed wasn't creaky like mine. It was nice to have a back deck with table/chairs to enjoy in the evening. Will stay again, but will try a different room if possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a late arrival and checked in online. Everything worked out great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here!!
Amazing modern clean lovely place at a very reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024