Located in Nanaimo, The Spot is in the city center and near the beach. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Brechin Lanes and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with downhill skiing, snowboarding, and a ski area, or check out other outdoor activities such as snow tubing.
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 bike tour information
Outdoor furniture and multilingual staff
Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value
Room features
All guest rooms at The Spot offer comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
Smart TVs with cable channels
Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves
Languages
English, Spanish
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
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Things to do
Bicycle tours
Family friendly
In-room kitchenette
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
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
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable channels
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
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Check-out
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an access code
Access methods
Access code, staffed front desk
Pets
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.
Cots (infant 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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Colonial Motel Nanaimo
Colonial Nanaimo
The Spot Motel
Colonial Motel
The Spot Nanaimo
The Spot Motel Nanaimo
Frequently asked questions
How much is parking at The Spot?
Self-parking is free at this property.
The Spot Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Awful night.
Door is so thin it sounds like it’s open.
Extremely loud, suite above was moving furniture and stomping from the time we check in to the time we went to sleep, then woke us up in the morning. Before the check out time, had a staff memeber just walk in while in the washroom!!! No knocking …nothing!!! Unreal. Spiders making nests right above our bed. Dirty bathroom sink.
Definitely will NOT be back.
The property is an old rundown building that looks “new” the smell of mustiness hits you at the front desk. In the room it had the same smell - one bed was so hard it felt like just the box spring . When I brought my concerns to the lady working the front desk she was in kind and extremely unprofessional. Our conversation was so far from customer service friendly as she refused to look at me or truly try and make something work . As she then yelled at me and kicked me out all while my two boys watched from outside .
I would never book here nor would I recommend this place . I couldn’t believe the lack of customer service!