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Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

3.5 star property

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Relax by the pool, surrounded by natural beauty and amenities.
Welcome to GROTTI, where a stylish reception area sets the tone for a memorable stay.
Guests can enjoy meals or gatherings in this cabin's dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
Relax in a comfortable space with a large bed, sofa, and armchair, surrounded by warm wooden paneling and a beautiful painting.
Step up to The Pool House, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
1155 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC, V9P2E3
  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Parksville Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio, Ocean View

Standard Studio, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cabin, Pets allowed

Cabin, Pets allowed

Cabin, Pets allowed

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Suite, Ocean View

Standard Suite, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Kitchenette

Standard Studio, Kitchenette

Standard Studio, Kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

View all photos for Bungalow, Jetted Tub

Bungalow, Jetted Tub

Bungalow, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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About the area

Parksville

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

  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rathtrevor Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Parksville Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Gun - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Quiznos - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Beach location and indoor pool
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort offers 192 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

Grotto Spa has 26 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa. There are hot springs/mineral springs on site.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 192 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, a hot tub, and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at Cedars Restaurant, one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Parksville? This resort has 9688 square feet (900 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11 AM.
Cedars Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Cedars Lounge - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Treetop Tapas and Grill - Overlooking the garden, this tapas bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee: CAD 9 to 20 for adults and CAD 6 to 7 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cedars Lounge
  • Cedars Restaurant
  • Treetop Tapas and Grill

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (9,688 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 26 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 9 to 20 for adults, and CAD 6 to 7 for children

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 11 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Seaside Spa Resort
Tigh-Na-Mara
Tigh-Na-Mara Resort
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Parksville
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort Parksville
Tigh-Na-Mara Spa Resort
Tigh Na Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Tigh Na Mara Seaside Spa
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort Resort
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort Parksville
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort Resort Parksville

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Iana

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s decent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great spa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

SRAVAN KUMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Avg
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Setting, amenities, staff friendliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The safe were very hospitable and the beach was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The ocean views are amazing. The Grotto spa is a relaxing way to spend time with friends at the resort. My esthetician was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery. Loved the fact that we could sit on our balcony and overlook the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

AMANDA J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We paid extra for an ocean view and we got ground level obstructed by trees and bushes. The ocean view was the purpose for the trip.

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking at Oceanview Suites was not well done. Need better marking of parking spaces. Also need to pave are or fill potholes.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have been coming here for 20 years on our wedding anniversary. Great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

mohammad reza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The price is not matched with what they provide as a hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stay here often for a reason! It’s awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grotto spa, late night pizza and jetted tub made our kid free date night a 11/10! We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuvraj

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025