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The Tide's Inn

3.0 star property

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Mini-golf
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby, beach volleyball
2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Business services
$81
$71 nightly
$81 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11

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)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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1 King Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

1 King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Queen Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

1 Queen Room

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

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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 2.9 mi (4.7 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 - 14 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brazen Poppy Bakery Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Floresta - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Tide's Inn

Sandy fun near Paradise Fun Park and Parksville Beach
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 meal at Purebread Bakery + Coffee or snacks in the motel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Purebread Bakery + Coffee - Onsite café.

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 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Purebread Bakery + Coffee

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: 19

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 9:00 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 21 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 21 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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
Paradise Sea Shell Motel
Paradise Sea Shell Parksville
Paradise Sea Shell
The Tide's Inn Motel
Paradise Sea Shell Motel
The Tide's Inn Parksville
The Tide's Inn Motel Parksville

The Tide's Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 970 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 970 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 970 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 970 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 970 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carolyn, Bowen Island

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Close to beach. Good location as a travel base. Road noise a bit of an annoyance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice, North Vancouver

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff A#1. Impressive refurb inside, 3-setting makeup mirror, superior bath products. Abundant towels, outlets & hangers. Stayed #30 - cool, quiet, easy in&out. Eating/writing table on wheels. Good bed. Great A/C and WiFi and streaming services (BYO Passwords)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly check in, clean rooms, walk to beach. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so attentive at the motel, cute little spot and right next to Paradise mini golf and the beach it was perfect for the kids. Rooms were clean but basic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia Fai Yee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cozy little room for the two of us. We stayed for one night because we missed the ferry. Staff was friendly, room was clean and the free mini golf game was fun just steps away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean affordable place to lay your head.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sherrie, Lumby

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. Short walk to the beach and the community park. The staff were very pleasant and accommodating. The free mini golf that was included was a nice touch as well. .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little hotel

A great little hotel with beach access. The staff were super helpful and friendly with free popcorn and coffee in reception. You also get free mini golf next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family enjoyed playing mini golf beside the motel and convenient access to the beach and other amenities in Parkville.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was renovated and was very clean. Our only comments are- only 1 hook to hang towels on and only 1 tiny garbage can in bathroom. Our room was a kitchenette and no garbage in the main unit. Everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This motel was so much nicer than anticipated. The room is very large and very nicely updated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super friendly, helpful staff. Comfy beds. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

KAITLYN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I had a fall on the stairs at the hotel due to a tripping hazard. I notified two front desk employees, and reached out several times via email to ask about what they could do to rectify the hazard. It has been almost a month with no response, I am quite disappointed. Nobody even asked how I was doing. I have had a great time staying at the Tide’s Inn in the past, but I’m not sure if I will return due to this lack of follow up and attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms. Close to Beach and restaurants. Love the patio and bbq area. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the free Mini golf at Paradise fun park next door
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic. Room was great for the price. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIM

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, beds were comfortable, tv etc all worked. Close to the beach, but the path down was pretty rough. The free minigolf was great. The staff were great, very friendly and helpful. Cons - parking was an issue if there are too many trucks. People smoking pot by the roadside were annoying, the smell keeps being blown towards the hotel. The room could do with some more clothes hooks and a bigger mirror. But overall, very happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and close to everything. Could use an additional mirror in the room and curtains that don’t cover the AC. Would be nice if rooms were equipped with an iron and iron board.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025