The Tide's Inn

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Gazebo
Front of property
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Lobby sitting area
Sleeper Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
411 Island Hwy W, Parksville, BC, V9P 1A1
  • Paradise Fun Park
    1 min walk
  • Parksville Beach
    7 min walk
  • Parksville Community Park
    13 min walk
  • Qualicum Beach, BC (XQU)
    9 min drive

Room options

King Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Sleeper Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Parksville

With a stay at The Tide's Inn, you'll be centrally located in Parksville, steps from Paradise Fun Park and within a 10-minute walk of Parksville Beach. .This beach motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Oceanside Place Arena and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Morningstar Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Paradise Fun Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Parksville Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oceanside Place Arena - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

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

Fun in the sand, near Paradise Fun Park
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area, gas grills, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Filipino

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini golf
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property – September 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly 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

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.
Cashless transactions are available
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

The Tide's Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 723 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 723 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 723 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 723 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 723 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

10/10 Excellent

Rommel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
When we booked, we booked a small room and didn’t realize it was that small. They moved us to a large room. No extra charge charge very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The TV is okay. Shower kind of poor quality. It is inexpensive, clean, pretty good bed. They allowed a late check-out and if you want to do mini golf next door, it is free with your rental.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Taeha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice place to stay. The staff in the office were very lovely. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David, Vancouver

What you’d expect from a highway motel. Old, a little worn out but does the trick for a nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outdoor area was very nicely setup
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could park right outside our room. excellent staff members, very guest focused. We could walk to the most beautiful beach in two minutes, walk way out on the sand and then look at the high tide level a few hours later. Paradise fun Park is a one minute walk away. mini golf, bumper boats, cafe, patio, gifts, etc. We had three generations for our stay: Grampa, Son and two grand sons. We played 36 holes of mini golf late every evening. Absolutely exceptional fun! Thank you all for a wonderful visit, and we will be back just as soon as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

josina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the closeness to the sandcastles and the mini golf! Would definitely return -great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alyssa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff were very welcoming and offered coffee, water, and popcorn upon arrival. You also get to play free mini golf at Paradise Park next to the hotel. The location was great right off the highway with lots of food options nearby. There is also a walking path down to the beach about 300 m away. The room was on the smaller side causing it to become stuffy during the day. A larger bathroom would have also been nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Will

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Not a Great Experience
We requested a ground floor room due to mobility issues for my 87-year-old mother-in-law. What they did, they provided a ground for room all the way around the building into the very far end. Not good!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. It's an older property but everything is in working condition. Kitchenette was convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Les

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient to sand festival, clean, nice bed & bedding. Great area for children & families.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I am not sure if it was The Tide's Inn or the domestic violence incident that occurred while we there, but there was smashing, stomping, screaming, and crying, and no one responded or did anything. The room smelled like smoke, and we didn't get any sleep. Free goofy golf was nice, so was access to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

Average stay
Room was much smaller than expected for the price, bathroom very small and location next to bed was very awkward and uncomfortable and the air conditioner was very loud! Husband got scalded twice in the shower when another unit either flushed the toilet or turned on the water.Bed and pillows were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Glyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were really lovely at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Anita Nora

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cramped, difficult stairs, no mirrors, loud motor on the fridge, no curtains in room and light from parking lot shone through the blinds, loud air conditioner. A very tiring stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

S.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joanna and Rama were very friendly, helpful and kind. The room was clean and air conditioned. King size bed was very comfortable. Some great restaurants close by and fun park across the parking lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hang Wa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent stay for one night. Close to the beach. The bonus is that you got to play mini golf for free if you stay in this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024