Ocean Sands Resort

3.0 star property

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One Bedroom Ocean View - Sleeps 4
Two Bedroom Oceanfront - Sleeps 6
Property grounds
Two Bedroom Poolside - Sleeps 6
Two Bedroom Oceanfront - Sleeps 4

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1165-Resort Drive, Parksville, BC, V9P2E2
  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Parksville Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Two Bedroom Poolside - Sleeps 4

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Oceanfront - Sleeps 4

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Ocean View - Sleeps 4

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Two Bedroom Poolside - Sleeps 6

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

One Bedroom Ocean View - Sleeps 2

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 74 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Oceanfront Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Oceanfront - Sleeps 6

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

One Bedroom Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Parksville

With a stay at Ocean Sands Resort in Parksville, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Parksville Beach and Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara. .This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Tranquil Moments Day Spa and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Rathtrevor Beach.

What's nearby

  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rathtrevor Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Parksville Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eggie Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mekong River Restaurant Vietnamese Cuisine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Floresta - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Ocean Sands Resort

Hotel on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool
Ocean Sands Resort offers 25 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Parksville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a hot tub, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 23 2025 to May 15 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to August
Pool access available from 10 AM to 9 PM

Property is also known as

Ocean Sands Resort Parksville
Ocean Sands Parksville
Ocean Sands Hotel Parksville
Ocean Sands Resort Parksville, Vancouver Island
Ocean Sands Resort Hotel
Ocean Sands Resort Parksville
Ocean Sands Resort Hotel Parksville