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The Spot

2.0 star property
Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

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King Studio Suite
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
BBQ/picnic area
King Studio Suite | Living area
50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
950 Terminal Avenue N, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K4
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Queen Room

2 Queen Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

King Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Nanaimo

Heart of Nanaimo.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Nanaimo motel, you'll find Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Beach Estates Park and Bastion are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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 near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo
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 is multilingual
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Spot offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6:00 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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The Spot Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 532 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

April

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

6/10 Okay

Dayna

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The room was facing the Highway and was noisy otherwise good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a secret gem! Totally unassuming on the outside, and an amazing luxurious surprise on the inside. Close to absolutely everything, Transit is right there, and there's even a laundromat like a 3 minute or less walk away. The gas station and Corner Store beside it is open 24/7, and just a little bit farther away throughout several other stores and food options. The lower star rating makes no sense to me because this place is top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the chill vibe of the rooms, absolutely loved the shower. The room and the property was very clean and staff was great. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hanna

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee, toronto

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

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kirsten

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I’ve stayed at the Spot on numerous occasions however this time I was disappointed. The entry way mat had some kind of stain on it that appeared to be old dog vomit or stool. The bathroom had some drips on the wall across from the toilet that appeared to be blood or stool. This is the first time no one was there to greet us upon arrival though the self check in was pretty smooth. The door to the building upstairs was constantly unlocked and I’m not sure if that was due to co-guests purposely leaving the door open. The beds are comfy, the shower is nice, and the price is right. Hopefully the next stay the cleaning will have improved to the standard I expect at the Spot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rhoda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the privacy and I felt safe. I found the parking to be a bit tight for the size of our modern in 2024.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The check in experience was a nightmare. I was called to see when I was checking in, arrived at the property adn no one there to meet me. Someone had to check me in, could not access the door, tried to call the number that called me and no answer. Drove to the Buccaneer Inn that had called me and was told someone was at the property! Drove back and there still was no one st the desk!! Finally the check jn person saw me. Upon check in you get a piece of pape 2 x 2 with your check in info...so easy to lose! Overall was a frustrating experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing shower made the place magical
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Sydney

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Keone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Did not share check in information prior to arrival at the property after they had called and told us we had to check in online before arriving. We did check in virtually but had to call to to get them to send the welcome email. There was no one on site to help. Once we are able to access our room it was clean and had a modern feel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Meaghan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good value …lovely to have good towels, coffee, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its central and easy. Only saw staff once. Great secure place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

2/10 Terrible

Almanzo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Normandie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in procedure was well communicated ahead of time. Room was dog friendly, clean, well appointed and had an amazing step-out common dog run out the sliding back door of the room. A few small omissions would have gained it 5 stars - missing a paring or slicing knife in the kitchenette (it did have a vegetable peeler though!); no chair to sit and relax in the room, only 2 backless bar stools for the table; a roll of paper towels for the kitchenette and a box of Kleenex tissues for the room would have been convenient. The property is well priced, very convenient to Nanaimo attractions and has plenty of easy access parking. It should be noted, however, that it is right on a high traffic main highway through Nanaimo and road noise is significant, but is really only noticeable at the door entry to the room and it quiets down in the late evening. We and our dog enjoyed our stay, and would recommend The Spot to others.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AWESOME STAY
OUR STAY WAS GOOD THE SERVICE OF MOBILE CHECKIN IS AWESOME VERY CLEAN I LOVE THIS PLACE
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024