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The Tide's Inn

3.0 star property

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Mini-golf
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby, beach volleyball
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$93
includes taxes & fees
Jan 31 - Feb 1

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)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 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
(67 reviews)
  • 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
(68 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

Paradise Sea Shell Motel Parksville
Paradise Sea Shell Motel
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Paradise Sea Shell
The Tide's Inn Motel
Paradise Sea Shell Motel
The Tide's Inn Parksville
The Tide's Inn Motel Parksville

The Tide's Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 607 out of 980 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 980 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 980 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 980 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 980 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brad

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

8/10 Good

Keith David, Halifax

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony, Edmonton

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

10/10 Excellent

Vera, Edmonton

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

HUSSAM, West Vancouver

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was OK The room was small and was not clean, especially under the bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was a clean good place to stay. A few little things were bad the coffee pot didn't work and it took a long time to get hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large room with clean, comfortable bed! Toni was very helpful at the front desk. Bonuses included free popcorn and free golf at the mini-golf next door. Great area for walking to Parksville boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ken

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

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

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and updated. The staff was excellent and the location was fantastic! I will absolutely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and because I arrived early for check in they were able to clean my room early to accomodate me
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Clean, spacious room. Staff at front desk very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Winfield

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quite noisy as far as being able to hear other people staying there. Cigarette smoke coming into unit from those smoking outside. Musty, smoky smell in the unit. No Iron or ironing board available anywhere on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the complimentary popcorn and coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025