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The Spot

2.0 star property
This seaside haven sits just minutes from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, making it perfect for island adventures with helpful staff ready to welcome travelers.

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The Spot offers a refreshing retreat with garden views and reliable in-room WiFi. Guests love the outdoor furniture for relaxing after exploring and can get bicycle tour tips from the multilingual staff. Visitors consistently praise the excellent value.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ฿3,725
฿4,593 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul

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2 Queen Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

2 Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Central Nanaimo, a neighbourhood in Nanaimo, The Spot is near the airport and near the beach. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Ready for a night out? Consider The Globe Live Studio and Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Take in the nearby slopes with downhill skiing, snowboarding and a ski area, or try out other outdoor activities such as snow tubing. Visit our Nanaimo travel guide
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950 Terminal Avenue N, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K4

What's nearby

  • A calm river with a wooden dock, a pathway along the riverbank, and buildings in the background.
    Maffeo Sutton Park
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A row of colorful historic buildings with distinct architectural styles, including arched windows and decorative brickwork.
    Old City Quarter
    5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Beach Estates Park
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nanaimo Museum
    5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bastion
    6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Drip Coffee | Social
    3 min drive
  • Danpung Momiji
    5 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    20 min walk
  • Off The Hook
    20 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk

About this property

The Spot

  • Motel remodelled in 2022 and located near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
  • The Spot provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Express check-out, express check-in and outdoor furniture
    • Bike tour information and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at The Spot offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
    • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
    • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Virtual 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
  • Renovated entire property - April 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

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 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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside 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 are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 5032890

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Spot pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Spot?

As of 8 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Spot on 27 Jul 2026 start from ฿3,725, excluding 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.

How much is parking at The Spot?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Spot?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Spot?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Spot located?

Located in Central Nanaimo, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Maffeo Sutton Park and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and The Globe Live Studio are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Spot Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 781 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 781 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 781 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 781 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 781 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

YANRU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean, service excellent, and they provide perfect parking, good location easy to reach restaurants and sightseeing points.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin, clean rooms, comfortable beds. We had an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy check-in, check-out process.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are allergic to the odour of chlorine stay clear. The property’s CLEAN has its price. We were glad to pay. Charming Persian man with the perfect mustache(please mention this to his wife) was very helpful. Thank You
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danhui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly is a great plus and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location after a late night ferry. Easy check in and check out room was tiny but renovations were thoughtful and comfortable. clean. great value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and safe! Also the location is perfect! Our room was clean and cozy! Communication was awesome, fast responses and we are very grateful for our check out extension to noon! We have been staying here ar least twice per year for the last 4 years and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Georgia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful, unsafe, dirty, do not stay. Having said that shout out to Expedia customer service, great to deal with and booked us another room and helped with our refund. Expedia great this hotel terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Mixed review for us. The check in process has many flaws, very disorganized. The link we were sent didn’t work so we didn’t receive any info before arrival despite having sent several messages and no replies. Thankfully there was a friendly staff member to help us when we arrived, however our room still wasn’t ready for an hour and a half after check in time and we didn’t receive the door code or room number until that time. The room itself was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent losgings and great service don't have much more to say
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Charmagne

It’s definitely not what you picture when you hear “Boutique Hotel”. The place is literally “okay”… not horrible, not great. The positives were location, bed was comfy, had a fridge and bathroom was clean. The negatives were crappy towels (one face cloth and a ripped bath mat), no forks in kitchenette, somebody’s shoes on our back deck and a very loud, old ac blowing directly over our heads when lying in bed. If they stepped up the little things like cleaning up the property it would be better. The worst part was absolutely no sound barrier between up & downstairs. It sounded like the running of the bulls above us day and night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were exceptionally vlean and the staff can be forgiving if you are not out immediately but they still will encourage and have you leave if you stay to long great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The self check-in was more complicated than expected, but the staff did assist (via telephone) and everything worked out. Room was clean and comfortable, though a loud mechanical sound below our room (laundry maybe?) occurred in/around bedtime and began again in the early morning. Conveniently located!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

myles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, clean bathroom. very nice shower. close to restaurants. check in was very simple and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thw rooms were clean and perfectly prepared even before my established check in time. They were even willing to give me some extra time before checking out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent for the price and is conveniently located close to the BC Ferry and Hullo Ferry Terminals. No staff are on hand so it’s operated like most Airbnb’s with self check in using codes which are sent to you in advance after you check in online. Nice for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking lot was easy to find but if your turning left into it it’s a sharp turn but was easy to drive into. Was not hard to find, getting the info for the codes were easy from the staff. The room was spacious, did smell like cleaner when we walked it but opening the window helped. Liked the beds the were comfy and so were the pillows. Liked that the tv was a Roku for streaming Netflix, etc. This was my first hotel where we didn’t need a key, check in was done all over the phone. Would stay here again. Liked also that it was close to the ferry and a Starbucks. It is by a road thats heavily traffic but didn’t bother my sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable bed, great shower
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager answered the phone at 1:00 in the morning to help me with the door code so that I could get access to my room. The room was very clean and comfortable. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and looked nice. But there was a very overpowering smell of either cleaner, or some sort of chemical. It wasnt good. The lady was very nice but there was no staff at all, on site at all to remedy the situation, and no one called us back until just before the time of check out. check in and out was very convienient , but again, no staff. we did it all online. They had everything you needed in the room and it was a great price. Overall not a bad stay, but using a staffless system in a customer service based industry, definitely had its flaws.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, well lighted, safe and location is accessible to important needs. with Modern style, proficient staff from customer service to room service. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, pet-friendly, enclosed yard with small outdoor table made our stay comfortable-thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was super nice and new, comfortable bed, super clean and in general a good price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and fast check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025