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The Tide's Inn

3.0 star property
Escape to this beachside motel with its lush garden and family-friendly fun like mini golf. Relax by the firepit with a warm cup of coffee while soaking up ocean views.

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Beach nearby, beach volleyball
Reception
Exterior
Mini-golf
2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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1 King Room

Highlights

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

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1 Queen Room

1 Queen Room

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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2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette

2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette

Highlights

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

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The price is CA $116
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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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
  • Parksville Beach - 7 min walk
  • Oceanside Place Arena - 2 min drive
  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 6 min drive
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 7 min drive

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 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
  • Barbecue grills, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • A billiards/pool table, luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
  • 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

Languages

English, Filipino

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
  • 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

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: 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 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 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 at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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-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 first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

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 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 Feb 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tide's Inn on Feb 23, 2025 start from CA $89.1, 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: 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?

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. 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. 463 out of 747 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 747 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 747 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 747 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 747 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

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

8/10 Good

Balwinder

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

10/10 Excellent

Helene

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

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

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

Paula

Very nice staff great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Excellent stay all around!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Lyn

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

Reuel

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Jesse

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Staff were really lovely at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ms.

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

8/10 Good

Norman

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

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Free mini golf and super friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reuel

Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0