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Arbutus Grove Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Parksville with free parking

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Restaurant
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Property grounds
Lobby
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Kitchen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1182 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC, V9P 1W3

What's nearby

  • Parksville Visitor Centre - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rathtrevor Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Parksville Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Arbutus Grove Motel

Motel near Parksville Beach
Arbutus Grove Motel provides a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an off-leash area, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Arbutus Grove Motel offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: CAD 10 to 17 for adults and CAD 6.99 to 9.99 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Ricky's All Day Grill

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 40 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 17 for adults, and CAD 6.99 to 9.99 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet, per night plus CAD 100 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 40 per night

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Arbutus Grove Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, Arbutus Grove Motel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CAD 20 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of CAD 100 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Arbutus Grove Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arbutus Grove Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Arbutus Grove Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Arbutus Grove Motel located?

Situated in Parksville, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Parksville Visitor Centre, Craig Heritage Park and Museum, and Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara. Rathtrevor Beach and Parksville Museum & Archives are also within 10 minutes.

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Arbutus Grove Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful roadside motel. Clean ,updated, very pleasant and welcoming check-in Right next door to a family style restaurant, minutes away from Rathtrevor park
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again.clean,comfortable and surprisingly quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful! Property was clean and well taken care of! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property at a fair price! Only issue we had was that our suite had a slight smell that may have been from previous tenants cooking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Aldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a clean, quiet little motel in a pleasant area. Within a reasonable drive of Nanaimo and with decent access to several nearby beaches. Will likely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception very welcoming..accommodation comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great space and parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Decent room - only one night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Derral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I tripped over parking lot White painted curb because they blended in with the white painted parking lot lines. The room is clean and refreshing lawns trimmed with barbeque accessories all and all, it was a comfortable clean place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the smell of onions cooking when I walked in the office. Very friendly couple at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and staff. The rooms are clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute motel which is well looked after
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie Ange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Friendly, clean, comfortable, can't say enough about Arbutus Grove, highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great little Motel for travelers. we stayed in the off season and just one night, but could see being comfortable for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Interacted with 3 staff members all of whom went above and beyond for friendliness and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly and place was beautiful and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Amenities
Very good location and cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super kind staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANCOIS

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The motel was so clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024