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The Tide's Inn

3.0 star property

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Mini-golf
Beach nearby, beach volleyball
Terrace/patio
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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

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1 King Room

1 King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette

2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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 km
  • Parksville Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Parksville Community Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Vancouver Island University Parksville Campus - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oceanside Place Arena - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Floresta - ‬18 min walk

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 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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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
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The Tide's Inn Motel
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The Tide's Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 619 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley, Victoria

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the beach. Totally recommend if you’re travelling with your dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good amenities, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean. The staff was helpful and friendly. Only issue I had was hat they cleaned up the garbage and recycle bins the one night and it was after 11 pm. A little noisy outside my room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Mona

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Mona

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

DANA

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steve, Vancouver

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara, Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Easy free parking. Although very friendly, front desk clerk did not seem to understand the word ‘quiet room’.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karan

good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Room was in good condition but didn't clean room for my second night
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not great parking in lot but lots of surrounding parking available. Great staff. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was good Just a quick overnite stay The windows had blinds but a curtain would have blocked a bit more light. Otherwise very happy with service and the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Navroop

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the staff was friendly. And the complimentary popcorn was a nice added touch. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The photo in the pictures on here are not what they appear…make sure you zoom in on the left side of this house and you’ll see the true building.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Cute hotel with good rates and free access to golf course.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gagandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

It was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy, bathroom was as well. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

HUSSAM, West Vancouver

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in two different rooms in the last two weeks, each one has different shower, different quality of water pressure I believe it would be a good idea to make all the rooms with one standard as possible as we can Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025