The Spot
2.0 star property
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Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Air conditioning
- Housekeeping
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
$91
$91
$78 nightly
$91 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Explore the area
950 Terminal Avenue N, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K4
- Departure Bay Ferry TerminalPlace, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal18 min walk
- Old City QuarterPlace, Old City Quarter3 min drive
- Nanaimo Regional General HospitalPlace, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital3 min drive
- Nanaimo, BC (YCD)Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)16 min drive
Room options
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2 Queen Room
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
35 reviews
(35 reviews)
- 210 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
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King Studio Suite
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
40 reviews
(40 reviews)
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
- 213 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood
Nanaimo
With a stay at The Spot, you'll be centrally located in Nanaimo, within a 5-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park. .This motel is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Duke Point Ferry Terminal and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Beach Estates Park.
What's nearby
- Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
- Old City Quarter - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
- Bastion - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
- Nanaimo Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
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 with free parking, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 50-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
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
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
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 50-inch smart TV with cable channels
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 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
Property payment types
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-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
Property Registration Number 5032890
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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