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King Studio Suite
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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2 Queen Room
20 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Motel with free parking, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Multilingual staff

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 50-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 10
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Express check-in
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Coin laundry nearby
  • Bicycle tour information

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Spot offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 50
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Smart TV
  • Number of beds 1
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Canoeing nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

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. 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.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 9 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • Colonial Motel Nanaimo
  • Colonial Nanaimo
  • The Spot Motel
  • Colonial Motel
  • The Spot Nanaimo
  • The Spot Motel Nanaimo

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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