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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
50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV
King Studio Suite | Living area
Family Kitchenette, 2 Queen bedrooms suite
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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950 Terminal Avenue N, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K4
  • Place, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Queen Room

2 Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Studio Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Nanaimo

Heart of Nanaimo.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Nanaimo motel, you'll find Maffeo Sutton Park and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Beach Estates Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Old City Quarter - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bastion - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Nanaimo Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drip Coffee | Social - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Off The Hook - ‬20 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 business-friendly 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
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Spot offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

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

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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The price is CA $94
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

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.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Registration Number 5032890

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