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The Tide's Inn

3.0 star property
Beach motel in Parksville with free parking

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The Tide's Inn, minutes from Parksville Beach, offers a refreshed coastal getaway. Enjoy the garden's mini golf and beach volleyball, then unwind by the firepit. Practical amenities include laundry facilities, with multilingual staff and concierge services to enhance your stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Business services

Room options

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

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Highlights

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

1 Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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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
  • Parksville Community Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chameleons Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Floresta - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Tide's Inn

Motel located near Paradise Fun Park with rooms renovated in 2023
Located close to Parksville Beach and Little Qualicum Cheeseworks, The Tide's Inn provides a firepit, mini golf, and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travelers can enjoy 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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and a billiards/pool table
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and meeting rooms
  • 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

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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
  • 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

Property 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

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 21 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tide's Inn?

As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tide's Inn on Nov 3, 2025 start from $63.72, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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: 4:00 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. Little Qualicum Cheeseworks and Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Tide's Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 950 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 950 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 950 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 950 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 950 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

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location—convenient for travellers, walking, some dining options, mini-golf next door. Seemed like reasonably safe area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely check in staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quiet and comfortable. Outside there was a very nice bar b q area and lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Very friendly and easy check-in. Room was nice and clean. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff, free popcorn, free mini-golf, clean, and cheap!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly, room exeptional and close to all the attractions. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly sold for the free mini gold alone
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Close to beach. Good location as a travel base. Road noise a bit of an annoyance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super kind of helpful. We really enjoyed our stay mostly because of the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia Fai Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cozy little room for the two of us. We stayed for one night because we missed the ferry. Staff was friendly, room was clean and the free mini golf game was fun just steps away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baharak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Basic and clean. Rooms are small
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 1st night stay the room beside us was very noisy and they didn’t stop until 1:20 am. Constantly coming and going.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to come. Mini golf is a real bonus. We'll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent with everything you need. easy check in/out. and took advantage of the free round of mini golf Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff on reception and everything went smoothly and without issues
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and close to everything. Could use an additional mirror in the room and curtains that don’t cover the AC. Would be nice if rooms were equipped with an iron and iron board.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

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

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Larry

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

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The free mini golf across the street was fun. It was a clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025