The Tide's Inn

3.0 star property

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Mini-golf
Meeting facility
1 King Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Beach nearby, beach volleyball
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $124
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

Explore the area

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411 Island Hwy W, Parksville, BC, V9P 1A1
  • Place, Paradise Fun Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Parksville Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Parksville Community Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

1 King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(79 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

1 Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(83 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The Tide's Inn

3-star Parksville motel steps from Paradise Fun Park
At The Tide's Inn, hit the nearby beach where you can enjoy volleyball, then dine onsite at Purebread Bakery + Coffee. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Tide's Inn offers 35 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in September 2023.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The motel offers a coffee shop/cafe. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach motel also offers barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

The Tide's Inn has designated areas for smoking.

Purebread Bakery + Coffee - Onsite café.

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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The Tide's Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice and easy hotel to find right off the hyway and quiet clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good amenities, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Denny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was great allowed for early check in. Good value for the money and good location with free mini golf next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the beach. Totally recommend if you’re travelling with your dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely check in staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good place for a two night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Cute hotel with good rates and free access to golf course.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms with convenience of a kitchenette.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value and a good location. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and entire property was well kept!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not great parking in lot but lots of surrounding parking available. Great staff. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place with old time motel feel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Will recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy, bathroom was as well. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed this outdoor patio bbq area Clean, quiet Comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025