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The Tide's Inn

3.0 star property

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Mini-golf
Reception
2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette
Beach nearby, beach volleyball
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Business services

Explore the area

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411 Island Hwy W, Parksville, BC, V9P 1A1
  • Paradise Fun Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Parksville Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪52 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette

2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 - 0.0 km
  • Parksville Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Parksville Community Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Eggie Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Bistro & Lounge - ‬3 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 transport

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

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
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. 572 out of 908 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 908 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 908 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 908 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 908 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

10/10 Excellent

Md Ashraful

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
See you again next year !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna, St Albert

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience yet again staying at this property in Parksville.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spot less, no bugs, Kureg coffee maker, decorated nicely, comfortable bed, staff was very friendly and accommodating, beach access was a little difficult but it was right there. Dogs welcomed. Price was great! Would stay here anytime
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to be at a place close to the sites we wanted to visit. Two things in particular that could be much improved on were the lack of firmness in the matress, and secondly, the blinds had they been black out curtains or blinds, would have contributed to sleep quality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelle, Parksville

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

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

10/10 Excellent

Dhiren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very good / neat and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great outdoor activities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

harjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

harjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fgood
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Will recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was extremely comfortable and the location was great. Staff were friendly and went above and beyond any expectations. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms with everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was incredibly polite, the free minigolf nearby was a fun bonus, would probably stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place with old time motel feel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stocked kitchenette and that we got unlimited free minigolf!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly Le

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly pleased with The Tide's Inn. The room was "Cozy", perfect for myself. I was there to attend my Father's Funeral. The room was updated and clean. I would however ask that they wash the Window. I did enjoy the walk over to the RV area to sit at the picnic Tables and enjoyed the View of Parksville Beach. The access down to the Beach may need some attention as I did not find it very assessable for those with any mobility issues. Right beside the Tide's Inn was The Bayside Resort, which has a Wonderful Happy Hour, great patio and view, you can access via an open Gate.
Cozy Queen
Each room on the backside of the Inn had a little Patio with Table and Chairs
Garden area
View from the little RV Park and access to the Beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

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

Repeat customer

My go to place in Parksville for a quick overnight trip. Can't go wrong in booking this budget Hotel. Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was excellent. The location in Parksville is close to the beach and eating establishments.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and friendly! An early check-in was no issue for them.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and free mini golf
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property although older has been renovated. Lovely and clean with comfortable beds. They have outdoor seating and even a BBQ if you are so inclined. No restaurant on property but great restaurant on adjoining property Bay Hotel. Also a coffee shop at mini golf next door. Staff were amazingly nice and efficient. Check in and out easy. Good restaurants near by. I would recommend this small hotel which is reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with pets
The back where our room was had patio tables available for each unit which was most appreciated. And it was quiet, the motel, as are many of the accommodations, is located on a highway that is quite noisy. My only complaint is that the lights on the fence were on the entire night and the blinds didn’t keep the light from getting into the room, that kept me awake for some time. Photo is of my Yorkshire Terrier Watson, he slept just fine!..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This place is amazing - especially for the price. Very cozy and hospitable, greeted with free popcorn, free access to mini golf, bbq and easy access to the beach! This place has all you need! And what makes this place different is the staff - they go above and beyond. Keep in mind it is a 2 star motel - for what it’s worth I’d give it a 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025