Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of CAD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Guests can request early or late check-in/check-out, but availability may vary and additional charges may apply.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Nanaimo, within a 5-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park. It is approximately 1.1 km from Beach Estates Park and 10.6 km from Duke Point Ferry Terminal.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The Spot Motel in Nanaimo, Canada

Average nightly price at The Spot by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$69
February	$74
March	$77
April	$77
May	$85
June	$102
July	$117
August	$123
September	$98
October	$76
November	$73
December	$71

What guests think

At The Spot, travellers consistently find modern, renovated rooms that are very clean and good value, while many also report significant traffic and inter-room noise, occasional access-code hassles, and a generally busy location best suited to short stopovers.

Rooms offer comfortable beds, powerful rainfall showers, smart TVs and, in some cases, compact kitchenettes, but they are small, with A/C occasionally loud or weak and Wi-Fi/TV sometimes unreliable. Service is often friendly with convenient self check-in and quick text support, yet door codes and the lack of on-site staff can complicate arrivals or problem resolution. The setting is handy for ferries, shops and transit, though some guests described the surrounding area as a bit sketchy. Overall, expect a budget-friendly, no-frills stopover.

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Facilities

Few on-site amenities beyond parking. On-site parking exists but is tight or limited; some ground-floor rooms open to a small fenced yard useful for dogs.

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Eva

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well maintained property. Noisy area along busy road. Very small and tight parking, no sufficient space for a large truck which should be communicated in properly descriptions.

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Cheryl Orban

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Updated rooms, easy access. But limited parking.

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shannon

Mar 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great value! Loved the patio access with fenced off area for our pup. Easy check in, great room amenities. Only things missing were some coat hooks and a floor lock for the sliding door. Highly recommended!

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Jeannette

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, pet-friendly, enclosed yard with small outdoor table made our stay comfortable-thank you.

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DARLENE

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very quaint and cute place. Just the parking lot was not user friendly to get in and out of with a truck. Otherwise great stay!

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Marc

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Access into the property was not convenient off the main busy road into the parking lot. One direction in and out only. I woke up in the morning to a homeless person right behind my car with all her belongings and stolen tools spread out so I had to move my car to load it. Overall not a great experience and won’t be back.

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Normandie

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in procedure was well communicated ahead of time. Room was dog friendly, clean, well appointed and had an amazing step-out common dog run out the sliding back door of the room. A few small omissions would have gained it 5 stars - missing a paring or slicing knife in the kitchenette (it did have a vegetable peeler though!); no chair to sit and relax in the room, only 2 backless bar stools for the table; a roll of paper towels for the kitchenette and a box of Kleenex tissues for the room would have been convenient. The property is well priced, very convenient to Nanaimo attractions and has plenty of easy access parking. It should be noted, however, that it is right on a high traffic main highway through Nanaimo and road noise is significant, but is really only noticeable at the door entry to the room and it quiets down in the late evening. We and our dog enjoyed our stay, and would recommend The Spot to others.

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Jillian

Jun 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient all around. Good value. Online check-in and access to room was easy. Room was priced accordingly. Well lit parking lot and surrounding area (a few shady characters nearby).

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Brodie

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the fenced yard for our dog.

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Naomi

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Busy road. Very accessible. Quieter than you’d think. Excellent value. Great for dogs. Always nice to have fridge & sink. Simple, quaint, small hotel with just a few rooms. Comfortable and cozy. Repeat customers (us).

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise very clean, recently renovated rooms and bathrooms. Some report musty or moldy odors, stray hairs or bugs, and inconsistent or absent housekeeping on longer stays.

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Brent

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and comfortable. Will stay at The Spot again.

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Robin

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smelled like mold. Checked out at 930pm

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Cindy

Feb 12, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

room was spotless and staff were courteous.

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Aileen

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, comfortable bed, great shower

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Stéphane

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom was a bit older and not clean. The opportunity to play mini golf in Parkville was great.

10

Erika

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I love the chill vibe of the rooms, absolutely loved the shower. The room and the property was very clean and staff was great. Would definitely stay again

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JOANNE

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room had a terrible mold odor. Upon investigation we found black mold coming through the wallpaper behind the bed. This is not just an inconvenience issue.... this is a health issue. There is a serious water leak somewhere in the building. Upon returning home every item of clothing (including the ones inside our suitcases) needed laundering due to the imbedded terrible smell.

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Maike

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Genau was man von einer Unterkunft in der Preiskategorie erwartet. Über den Schimmel und den entsprechenden Geruch in unserem Zimmer konnte weder die Renovierung noch die Klimaanlage, welche auf der kältesten Stufe stand, hinwegtäuschen. Der Geruch setzte sich in Kleidung und Haaren fest. Insgesamt also mehr Schein als Sein und nicht mal die 75€ pro Nacht wert. Lieber etwas mehr ausgeben, auch wenn es nur für eine Nacht ist. Hier definitiv nie wieder.

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Rémi

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beaucoup de cheveux et poils au sol, sur les serviettes et dans la douche. Drap avec tâche de sang et toile d'araignées. Et très bruyants !

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Sayaka

Feb 4, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room and shower were newly renovated and spotless. Pleasantly surprised and would stay again.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern and compact with comfortable beds, strong rainfall showers, smart TVs, and in some cases kitchenettes. Frequent traffic and inter-room noise and occasionally loud or underpowered A/C and spotty Wi-Fi/TV are noted.

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Jay

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Alan

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean , updated room with a very comfortable king sized bed , an amazing updated bathroom with glass shower walls and large rain shower head with seperate spray wand. Simple and affordable. Very comfortable , pleasant stay.

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Stacy

Mar 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very very loud . Traffic noise so loud it felt like the door was open. Could hear people above clearly. The sound proofing is absolutely terrible

8

Jessica

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a quirky tiny motel close to the ferry. The keyless entry is convenient. The room is nicely decorated with eclectic wall surfaces and flooring. There is a barn door on the bathroom and rainshower & handheld shower wand. A small kitchenette with sink, microwave, coffe maker, and small fridge/freezer. The hotel had a small fenced in yard for the 3-4 downstairs rooms with a deck across the back. Each of the downstairs rooms had patio doors into the fenced yard. Small table and chairs were in front of each room. The motel is Tiny and Cute so the bed pretty much takes up all the floor space. It is located on a very busy road.

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Sandra

Jan 26, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was in good condition and appeared to be clean. I did find a hair ball on the extra blanket. There was a very strong scent in the room which lead me to believe it was covering up something. The rooms and door needs sound proofing as the TV from other units and the road noise was significant. I really appreciated the kitchenette and supplies provided within. Having a dish cloth and tea towel would have been helpful but I managed with a hand towel. I also appreciated having Netflix set up for viewing.

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Luke

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was great for the price! Renovated, cozy and everything you needed was there. Loved the rainfall shower and bathroom. The lady at the front desk was friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again. The only downside was the loud traffic outside the motel. But you can fix that with ear plugs and the keypad was touchy and annoying for entry and exit. But like i said great value!

2

Conal

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was hot and the ac didn’t work. There was no staff to talk to

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Marvin

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy no sound proofing

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Kevin

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Affordable, great large television, great beds, linens, bath towels, washroom, showers, heated mirror, large minifridge, lots of plugins. Would stay again.

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Scott

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room itself looks clean enough, and the shower is great. However, when we got there the air "conditioner" was blasting on MAX heat, making the room truly unbearable. It was also only temperate on the coldest setting and louder than a jet plate taking off, which all made for a miserable stay.

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Service

Self check-in and text-based support are convenient, and staff are often friendly and responsive. However, door codes/keypads, incorrect information, and limited on-site presence lead to check-in difficulties and unresolved issues for some.

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Awry

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Greg

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy, full communication with the staff and a nicely appointed room.

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Patricia

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The check in experience was a nightmare. I was called to see when I was checking in, arrived at the property adn no one there to meet me. Someone had to check me in, could not access the door, tried to call the number that called me and no answer. Drove to the Buccaneer Inn that had called me and was told someone was at the property! Drove back and there still was no one st the desk!! Finally the check jn person saw me. Upon check in you get a piece of pape 2 x 2 with your check in info...so easy to lose! Overall was a frustrating experience

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Kelli Jo

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Duane

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

staff were wonderful! Check in was easy. Rooms updated!

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daniel

Jan 30, 2025

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I've stayed at this hotel three separate times, and each visit has been consistently great. The rooms are very clean, and the staff is incredibly helpful, responding quickly to any questions or issues. I really appreciate that you can communicate with staff via phone call or text, so there's no need to track someone down in person. The self check in and check out process is super convenient, making arrivals and departures hassle-free. The only minor downside is that some of the box springs are quite squeaky, so an update in that area would be nice. There is some road noise depending on where your room is but that's to be expected given the location. I will definitely be back!

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Ranee

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved self check in no hassle every hotel motel should have this service. Enjoyed my stay & definitely will come back as I travel for work quite a bit.

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Danielle

Dec 2, 2022

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Late check-in was a hassle, I had to fill out their automated check in 3 times before I got my door code, the room was not clean, every time I got up from my side of the bed it made a sound like it was going to break, and so NOISY! Not just road noise but the walls are paper thin so you hear everything from everyone. We booked 2 nights but checked out the morning after the first night. The staff did try to place us in a different room but I had already booked elsewhere and wasn\'t interested in spending another sleepless night at The Spot. Even after checking out with the front desk I still received an automated checkout request the next day. The system provided an "invoice" with no price or tax details and it had the wrong room number on it. I have made several requests for a proper invoice but they are completely ignoring me which is why I am leaving this review. We will never be back to this self serve hostel style motel.

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Jennifer

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Key pad had no numbers. Could not find the Yale lock or white button mentioned in the check in instructions

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Lesley

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great difficulty with door access code - directions were incomplete

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Location

Right on a busy highway near the ferry, shops, and transit, making it convenient for short stopovers. Some guests felt the immediate area a bit sketchy.

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Jay

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Maeva

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's the perfect spot if you are arriving from the ferry and need a place to stay for the night. I arrived there at 11 p.m. Check-in was easy, and communication was great and helpful. It is not quiet, so it is probably not the best for a long stay, but it is definitely very convenient, and everything was efficient. Also, it is pet-friendly, and that was the positive part for us. We will return if we arrive late at night or leave with the early morning ferry.

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Jamie

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great price for a great place close to the ferry

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Heidi

Jul 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The road noise was a bit bothersome at night.

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Kirsten

Apr 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Cutely updated. Comfy beds. Beautiful shower and bathroom. Everything we needed for one night stay. We were on the second floor back side and traffic noise was not noticeable.

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Marc

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Access into the property was not convenient off the main busy road into the parking lot. One direction in and out only. I woke up in the morning to a homeless person right behind my car with all her belongings and stolen tools spread out so I had to move my car to load it. Overall not a great experience and won’t be back.

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Amanda

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While this property has some nice upgrades… Building and doors are old and sound travels right through. Location is literally on the highway… so expect traffic noise and a lot of foot traffic around the building. While it worked for our short stay, would not stay again.

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Adolfo

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved this boutique hotel. It was conveniently located close to the ferry and not too far from downtown. The room had a fridge, microwave, sink and a 2 burner stove. Not sure why some people were complaining about the check-in process? I thought it was very easy, you get an email that tells you when it's time to check-in and you get the door code. Easy, peasy!

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Peter

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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KI YUEN OSCAR

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

5 mins drive from downtown. Washroom is almost brand new. The King size bed is comfy. Self check in/out is easy. Great experience!

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