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The Tide's Inn

Property class: 3

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A blue building with a tower, surrounded by a miniature golf course.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with people and tents.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table with a phone, and a bathroom with a mirror and towel rack.
A modern lobby with a marble reception desk, a popcorn cart, seating area with leather chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A covered outdoor area with a bench, hanging flower baskets, and a view of a parking lot and buildings in the background.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $72
$63 nightly
$72 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Explore the area

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411 Island Hwy W, Parksville, BC, V9P 1A1
  • Place, Paradise Fun Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Parksville Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Parksville Community Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 King Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a red chair, a sofa, and a coffee table.

1 King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table with a phone, and a bathroom with a mirror and towel rack.

2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(93 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 1 Queen Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a red armchair, and a teal accent wall.

1 Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(96 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 6

The Tide's Coastal Haven Two Queen Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,002 reviews
$90 nightly
The price is $104
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Parksville

With a stay at The Tide's Inn, you'll be centrally located in Parksville, steps from Paradise Fun Park and within a 10-minute walk of Parksville Beach. .This beach motel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Little Qualicum Cheeseworks and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park.
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What's nearby

  • Paradise Fun Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Parksville Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Parksville Community Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Vancouver Island University Parksville Campus - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Oceanside Place Arena - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Café 356 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn offers 35 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in September 2023.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area, gas grills, and bicycle tour information.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Evil Wiener serving guests of The Tide's Inn.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Evil Wiener - Onsite diner. Open daily.

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
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Evil Wiener

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • 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.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated guestrooms - September 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Coast Parksville Hotel, 374 Island Hwy W, Parksville, BC, V9P 1K8]
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number 329

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Paradise Sea Shell Motel Parksville
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The Tide's Inn Motel
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The Tide's Inn Parksville
The Tide's Inn Motel Parksville

The Tide's Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1010 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great stay and look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good place to stay very clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location … loved the free mini golf
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Comfortable room and good location for quick in and out on way to tofino.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place, friendly and helpful staff, rooms have AC which was a great bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best place I've stayed at in many years
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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A great option for basic accommodation close to many of Parksville's tourist attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, lot of restaurants open late too, small beach access behind hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good room for the night. Clean and the price was right. The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good value. I'd stay there again. I really liked the free mini putt.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The staff very helpful and if stay here get unlimited free mini golf next door to the hotel and access to the beach was amazing when the tide is out Had fire pits to sit outside enjoy the evening with fire going
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect for a quick stop. Close to fun activities, clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place to stay. Close to everything. Bed was very comfortable. Would stay again if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything from check in to cleanliness was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lovely little motel by the ocean. The room was large, and the bed comfortable. The bathroom is small with nowhere to put anything. The location is great and the mini golf nextdoor was a fun bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and had everything that we needed for our stay. The Staff were awesome and very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Is not a five star resort, but it was an entirely serviceable option. I'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Mini kitchen facilities,clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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it was nice and clean. Right by the beach, excellent views from the tv parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Exactly what I needed for my business travel. Easy check in with a super friendly receptionist.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a great time here! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Overall good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was great to deal with
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Property was clean, room was small but sufficient. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026