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The Tide's Inn

3.0 star property
Sandy fun near Paradise Fun Park and Parksville Beach

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Beach nearby, beach volleyball
Beach nearby, beach volleyball
2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Mini-golf

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 King Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

1 King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 Queen Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

1 Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
411 Island Hwy W, Parksville, BC, V9P 1A1

What's nearby

  • Paradise Fun Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Parksville Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oceanside Place Arena - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trees Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Salt Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Tide's Inn

Motel located near Parksville Beach with rooms renovated in 2023
Located close to Paradise Fun Park and Oceanside Place Arena, The Tide's Inn provides a firepit, mini golf, and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travelers can enjoy beach volleyball at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Bicycle parking, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture, an off-leash area, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Tide's Inn feature perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Filipino

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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
  • Vending machine
  • 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

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: 3:00 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 20 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
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tide's Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Tide's Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Tide's Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Tide's Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Tide's Inn located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Parksville motel is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Paradise Fun Park and Parksville Beach. Oceanside Place Arena and Morningstar Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Tide's Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 812 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 812 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 812 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 812 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 812 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

Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Good customer service and rooms wells cleaned
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Suited our needs for 1 evening stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The stuff was great, very friendly and very accommodating to all our requests. Great room! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

I’ve stayed multiple times and always enjoy the suites & mini golf next door!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The girl on the front desk was wonderful! So accommodating and just a delight !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

It was a great stay! Shoutout to Deborah, Rema and Jean as they made our stay extra special. Exceptional customer service! The place is clean and tidy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great experience at the Tide’s Inn
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

This recently renovated motel is in a great location with beach access and other recreation activities nearby. It is a good value at the price point. Staff are friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Always a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very clean. Comfortable bed.. staff very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

The free mini golf across the street was fun. It was a clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Service was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely clean room, great service by all staff. And ournfamily loved the mini golf and arcade next door. Cant wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very clean space, excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great value and close to beach. Wonderful staff. We wouldn't normally stay at a two star but this hotel is definitely an exception
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Love staying here! Stayed many times and will keep booking stays here! Always treated so well, and am often upgraded to a king during the slow season.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed for 1 night. Super clean, staff was great, reasonably priced and the free mini golf was a huge bonus. Would absolutely stay again.

8/10

Was good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

We had our dog with us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Great place if have kids who can go to the nearest castle & arcade for fun. Room is average or slightly above average. Good location close to the beach but no ocean view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Very convenient, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The room was clean and equipped. Offered popcorn and coffee. Which was delicious. Also had complimentary mini golf next door and the ocean was just a walk away. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The stuff was accommodating and courteous. They made me feel like a friend visiting.spacious room and big beds. Clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025