Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 3 min drive
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive
Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 52 min drive
Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 83 min drive
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 21.9 miles/35.2 km
Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome) - 30.8 miles/49.5 km
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
The Spot puts you a short five-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
What to do
Bike tour information
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Segway hire/tours nearby
Skydiving nearby
Zip-lining nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Handrails in stairwells
Hand-held shower heads
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch Smart TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Kitchenette
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Colonial Motel Nanaimo
Colonial Nanaimo
The Spot Motel
Colonial Motel
The Spot Nanaimo
The Spot Motel Nanaimo
Frequently asked questions
Does The Spot offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Spot does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Spot?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Spot?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Spot?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Spot?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Nanaimo (3-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Spot and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for cycling and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes segway hire. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Does The Spot have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a fridge, a microwave and a coffee maker.
What's the area around The Spot like?
The Spot is a short 3-minute drive from Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) and 20 minutes' walk from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Travellers say that the motel is in a great location.
The Spot Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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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 Exceptional
22 Jan 2025
emma
emma, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Jan 2025
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
15 Dec 2024
Not the best stay
Our cable didn't work and unfortunately there was no one who coils repair it. I found the room to be mediocrity cleaned. There was a ton of dust and dirt under the bed and as well on the baseboards and the bathroom door and the only garbage can in the room is in the bathroom. I couldn't see another trash can around to dispose of out dinner garbage :( There is no staff on site between the hours of 6pm and 9am.
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
10 Dec 2024
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
12 Nov 2024
Short stay small but expected. King bed looked good but was basically worn out. Saggin the middle so much it was difficult to get out of. Clean and updated nice shower but the beds gotta go
Rory
Rory, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Nov 2024
AWESOME STAY
OUR STAY WAS GOOD
THE SERVICE OF MOBILE CHECKIN IS AWESOME
VERY CLEAN
I LOVE THIS PLACE
Bonita
Bonita, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2024
The room was lovely and clean, and the rain shower was really nice after a long day of travelling. Very comfortable bed, and nice temperature control in the room.
Courtney
Courtney, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2024
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
30 Oct 2024
We stayed at the room closest to the front desk so it was kinda noisy. Also if you have a thing about privacy, there’s no privacy. You can hear through the walls. It was good enough for what we need though. The front desk and room was smelly, like a mixture of room stank and sweat but beddings and bathroom were clean. Front desk was friendly enough.
Monique
Monique, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
The Spot was clean, comfortable and convenient. The staff were friendly and accommodating.
Rick
Rick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct 2024
Loved the fenced yard for our dog.
Brodie
Brodie, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Great place! Nice updates! Will stay here again!
Matt
Matt, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
18 Oct 2024
Worth it.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 Oct 2024
mike
mike, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Very clean and comfortable. Will stay at The Spot again.
Brent
Brent, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 Oct 2024
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Oct 2024
Good
poulin
poulin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Oct 2024
Busy road. Very accessible. Quieter than you’d think. Excellent value. Great for dogs. Always nice to have fridge & sink. Simple, quaint, small hotel with just a few rooms. Comfortable and cozy.
Repeat customers (us).
Naomi
Naomi, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
6 Oct 2024
For the price and the convenient location it was tolerable. But doors are too thin and can hear everything outside, even people talking in the parking lot. Being on the bottom floor could hear the movement and walking upstairs. So not great insulation between floors. As mentioned it was a bit of a deal cause I needed two rooms so it was tolerable this time.
Natasha
Natasha, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct 2024
Well renovated and quiet place to stay.
Sunny
Sunny, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Oct 2024
It's a great, budget friendly place to stay.
Melanie
Melanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Oct 2024
Caitlan
Caitlan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
30 Sep 2024
The room had a terrible mold odor. Upon investigation we found black mold coming through the wallpaper behind the bed. This is not just an inconvenience issue.... this is a health issue. There is a serious water leak somewhere in the building. Upon returning home every item of clothing (including the ones inside our suitcases) needed laundering due to the imbedded terrible smell.
JOANNE
JOANNE, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
30 Sep 2024
Staff lack knowledge of where we were located on the city map. TV remotes were not working - very difficult to understand, had to call technician.