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Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

3.0 star property
Oceanfront with indoor pool, near Paradise Fun Park

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Property amenity
The Bayside Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection offers a vibrant beachfront escape near Parksville Beach. Enjoy ocean views at the Bayside Restaurant & Lounge with daily concerts or shows. The property features an art gallery, garden, and indoor pool with cabanas and sun loungers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
Beach

On the beach

This hotel is located in a nature reserve and on the beach. Listen to the sound of the waves while taking a stroll on the sandy beach. Ocean-view dining offers a charming setting for a memorable meal at the restaurant. Popular nearby activities to consider include whale watching and spelunking.

Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
What guests liked about the beach

The property offers direct access to a beautiful beach with stunning ocean views and a tranquil atmosphere.

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 King Bed, Ocean View, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

1 King Bed, Ocean View, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(79 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
240 Dogwood St, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H5

What's nearby

  • Paradise Fun Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Parksville Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Parksville Community Park - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Oceanside Place Arena - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eggie Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Salt Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Floresta - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Eco-certified hotel near Paradise Fun Park
Located close to Parksville Beach and Parksville Community Park, Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort provides concerts and live shows, a terrace, and an art gallery on site. Active travelers can enjoy racquetball/squash at this hotel. The on-site restaurant, Bayside Restaurant&Lounge, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, along with free cabanas and sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and an electric car charging station
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 59 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like safes and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 45-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and free infant beds

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 14 to 20 for adults and CAD 10 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bayside Restaurant&Lounge

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from June 15 2025 to January 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools
The property will be renovating from April 1 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Exterior
  • Fitness facilities
  • Hallway
  • Lobby

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Outdoor pool

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per accommodation, per night
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
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 14 to 20 for adults, and CAD 10 to 10 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 17 to October 15
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility, and guests under 14 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Quality Bayside
Quality Bayside Parksville
Quality Resort
Quality Resort Bayside
Quality Resort Bayside Parksville
Quality Hotel Parksville
Quality Resort Bayside Hotel Parksville
Quality Inn Parksville
Quality Resort Bayside Parksville, Vancouver Island
Bayside Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
Bayside Resort an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Bayside Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection Parksville
Bayside Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Parksville

Frequently asked questions

Does Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM. One of the pools will be unavailable from June 15 2025 to January 1 2026 (dates subject to change). The property will be renovating one of the pools from April 1 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Is Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort located?

Located in Parksville, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 15-minute walk of Paradise Fun Park and Parksville Beach. Parksville Community Park and Oceanside Place Arena are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, pleasant staff, a very nice restaurant - great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful views, loved all the local artwork on display.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This resort is more than dog friendly, the dog is treated like a guest too. Very clean and friendly, excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were generous, parking was free and good sized spaces, staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Outdoor pool was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Amenities
It is a beautiful clean hotel so close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant in The Bayside is excellent, with great view of ocean. Quaint Inn, feels like an ocean side hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outdoor swimming pool area was a hit with our kids and the property and hotel itself were very clean. Our room was comfortable, cleaners did a good job every day and front desk staff were friendly. The restaurant was also wonderful and tasty!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The paintings and the decor found at this establishment is impressive as was dining in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stevie

Love the resort, very clean, beautiful ocean views and a great restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location & the onsite cafe & restaurant were convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, great views. Food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with an outdoor pool and fantastic dining options on site. The food and drinks were amazing and so are the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were pleasant and helpful. The location and view cannot be beat. The outdoor pool area is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overlooking ocean and. Awesome sun sets.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great resort, met all of our needs. Staff was amazing, we have already booked for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great nights sleep in a cozy room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little getaway! The outdoor pool is a nice touch with beautiful ocean views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant had great food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a gorgeous view from my room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ATUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice loaction and anice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Directly on beach and close to restaurants. Live music in lounge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Loved the access to the beach and ocean view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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