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The Tide's Inn

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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

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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)
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(68 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Tide's Inn

Sandy fun near Paradise Fun Park and Parksville Beach
At The Tide's Inn, hit the nearby beach where you can enjoy volleyball, then dine on-site at Purebread Bakery + Coffee. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Tide's Inn offers 35 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board, 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Tide's Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Paradise Fun Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a coffee shop/cafe. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the café
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes mini golf and volleyball
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Paradise Fun Park and 7 minutes on foot from Parksville Beach
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Tide's Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Parksville motel.

Purebread Bakery + Coffee – On-site café.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 21 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CAD 21 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight.
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: Coast Parksville Hotel, 374 Island Hwy W, Parksville, BC, V9P 1K8
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 329
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Paradise Sea Shell Motel Parksville
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Paradise Sea Shell
The Tide's Inn Motel
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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 979 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 979 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 979 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 979 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 979 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Business traveller
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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

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

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with partner
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

Jennifer

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

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First room smelled. 2nd room no TV remote (did get provided on asking). No plug for sink which hadn't been cleaned properly. Handed dirty plug that didn't fit. Aircon didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy, Sooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
wish there was an elevator. stairs are a bit narrow. tough to get luggage up when your a bit older
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They just need to fix the outside door lock. Inside, very hard to do the bigger lock.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dorain

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay. Large room on upstairs level. Remodeled with some great new features.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
arrival and check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025