With a stay at Ocean Sands Resort in Parksville, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Parksville Beach and Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara. .This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Tranquil Moments Day Spa and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Rathtrevor Beach.
What's nearby
Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
Rathtrevor Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Parksville Visitor Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Parksville Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Tim Hortons - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Rod & Gun - 5 min drive
Quiznos - 4 min drive
About this property
Ocean Sands Resort
Hotel on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool
Ocean Sands Resort offers 25 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
This Parksville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans.
A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a hot tub, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Things to do
Hot tub
Playground
Sauna
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
DVD player
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Outdoors
Garden
In a provincial park
On the beach
On the waterfront
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.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
DVD player
LCD TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Fireplace
Free local calls
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Portable fan
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 02 to June 23:
Swimming pool
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from May to August
Pool access available from 10 AM to 9 PM
Property is also known as
Ocean Sands Resort Parksville
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Ocean Sands Hotel Parksville
Ocean Sands Resort Parksville, Vancouver Island
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Ocean Sands Resort Parksville
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Ocean Sands Resort Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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We stayed in unit 206, which is nice but could use some updating. For example, it has two mismatched wine glasses and the decor is tired. The place is clean, warm, and has a great view.
We really enjoyed our stay at Ocean Sands. Very clean and well equipped. What a beautiful place with a gorgeous view of the ocean.
The only problem we had is the front door keys would not work properly but the office staff said they were getting someone out right away (the day we left) to fix it. Otherwise I would have given it a 5 star review. I will be coming back again for sure.
Great family oriented place to stay. We stayed in a 2 bedroom ground level condo in the fall and it was pretty quiet. Very clean units. Lots of outdoor activities to do in the area (within 30 mins). Staff was very accommodating and polite. View is amazing with a 2 minute walk to the water. The property is smaller than I imagined but that turned out to be a good thing. Everything is within walking distance on the property. No restaurant on site but lots of options in the area very close by. Would stay here again.
Brittany
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Yelyzaveta
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Overall the property is quite nice and the views are amazing. It was nice and quiet in the evening. Beautiful view of the sunrise from the deck in the morning. The only thing I would change is add air conditioning, more comfortable beds and maybe a common use grill for the units that didn’t have one.
Stayed here August 12-14 with 4 adults and 1 teenager. Very nice view of the ocean, close to the pool. Very clean, comfortable, well appointed and beautifully decorated suite.
It was like we had our own condo at the beach. Lots of room and a beautiful setting. Easy walk to 2 great restaurants. Sitting on the patio was such a pleasure. We got to swim in the pool and the ocean. We were there when it was hot so our only complaint was the fan in the living room needed to be replaced. The bedrooms were cool with fans. Definitely we will stay there again.
Gorgeous views with beach access. Great for families and great location. Friendly helpful front desk. Clean and well stocked kitchen. Spacious rooms and had been updated. Loved and would be back.