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The Spot

2.0 star property
Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

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BBQ/picnic area
King Studio Suite | Living area
Front of property
Interior entrance
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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950 Terminal Avenue N, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K4
  • Place, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Queen Room

2 Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(41 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Maffeo Sutton Park. 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 - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 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

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drip Coffee | Social - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Danpung Momiji - ‬5 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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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
  • 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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The Spot Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 724 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 724 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 724 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 724 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 724 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

mandeep

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Yes getting in the room was a nightmare and no staff there to assist you! It was complicated for us to get our code to get in our room. The bed wasn't made either the next day but they did leave us clean towels. It must be under new management because it wasn't like that before. We won't stay there again! It took about an hour and 1 half waiting in the cold pouring rain to get in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Randall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was in good condition. Check in was a bit different. They wanted me to scan my drivers license front and back before giving me the code to unlock the room. I refused to do that and just showed them my id.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Krystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ice machine didn’t work so sucked abit
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy, full communication with the staff and a nicely appointed room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice little motel with quite clean, nice, updated rooms, and a really nice bathroom. The only downside is the general location is on a pretty busy road, so if you're a light sleeper and they give you one of the street-facing units, that might not work well for you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli Jo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is right on the highway and central to everything. Yes it can have traffic noise, but putting the fan on in the bathroom creates enough white noise that you can't hear it. For the price point; value is high. Kitchenette is fully stocked. Staff is prompt to reply to any questions. Will be staying there for my next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty and Mike

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and Reno job looks great. Awesome value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty and Mike

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Very clean, newly well done rooms. Great location. Definitely worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard P

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marek

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Blair

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Was lots or road noise
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Didn’t use the air conditioner, but it looked to be in good condition. The parking lot was fine, but the area was a little sketchy. DEFINITELY lock up your car
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Awry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
booked a stay at The Spot Boutique Hotel and was extremely disappointed with how I was treated. At the last minute, they cancelled my reservation without proper notice or explanation, leaving me completely stranded with nowhere to go. There was no effort made to help me find alternative accommodation or even a sincere apology. This kind of unprofessional behavior is unacceptable for a hotel that claims to care about its guests. If you’re looking for reliability and respect, I strongly recommend booking somewhere else. A business that treats paying customers this way doesn’t deserve your trust.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025