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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
Reception
Mini-golf
2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

Room options

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1 King Room

1 King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette

2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Paradise Fun Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Parksville Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oceanside Place Arena - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

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 rejuvenated 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 travellers can enjoy volleyball at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Gas grills, bike parking and a water dispenser
  • An off-lead area, a vending machine and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Tide's Inn have thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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

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 alternative 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 are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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-authorise 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at The Tide's Inn?

As of 6 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tide's Inn on 7 Mar 2025 start from AU$142.25, including 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: 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?

Checkout 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 centre 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. 469 out of 756 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 756 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 756 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 756 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 756 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 Excellent

Lorne

This is an excellent place to stay very clean the ladies are very nice and the rooms are realy good. I recommend this place to everyone and the price is very fare!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Very friendly staff, clean rooms, and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene

The staff here are very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Balwinder

Shopping, restaurants and beach access nearby was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Staff was Amazing! Hotel is old, but Comfy! Love the unlimited Mini Golf that comes with the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Location is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

The staff were fantastic to deal with and very accommodating. Very clean and tidy room. I enjoyed my stay and had everything I needed. Short walk to the beach. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Jufer greeted me at the reception desk. He was friendly and very accommodating. My room was clean and it appears like they made several upgrades to an older building. An easy check in and an easy check out. Thank you for the stay, Tide’s Inn!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Rooms are clean and modern, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reuel

The staff was really nice and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Very friendly staff. They even make you popcorn! The room was clean. Right beside the beach too.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Excellent stay all around!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Very nice staff great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Very clean, attractive furnishings, friendly staff, extra coffee provided in the office, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reuel

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jesse

Affordable, complimentary coffee and popcorn. Very nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sulin

Staff were extremely kind and helpful. I like staying here and will be back again next time I have to stay in Parksville.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Great place to stay and very reasonably priced! Will stay there again :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Hotel was clean and convenient for what we needed. Staff was friendly and the free miniature golf was an added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Room was very noisy with the refrigerator going on and off and vibrating the wall next to it. Couldn't sleep most nights. Neighboring room was very noisy and took a shower at 2 am in the morning. Won't stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ms.

Location is good. Facilities are okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Will definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Norman

Old motel with some updates. Comfortable stay at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024