The Tide's Inn

3.0 star property

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Situated near a miniature golf course, this charming building features a turret and wrap-around porch amidst lush greenery and flowering plants.
Enjoy dining or socializing around the central round table, or relax in the shaded area with a barbecue grill nearby.
Two beds with white linens and teal accent pillows sit in a room with a desk, computer, and flat-screen TV.
Walk along the boardwalk to the beach, where you can enjoy a variety of activities.
Relax in our stylish lobby, featuring a comfortable sofa, a potted plant, and a mounted TV.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
411 Island Hwy W, Parksville, BC, V9P 1A1
  • Paradise Fun Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Parksville Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

1 King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

2 Queen Room with a Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)
  • 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 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Little Qualicum Cheeseworks and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park.

What's nearby

  • Paradise Fun Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Parksville Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Parksville Community Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 8 min drive - 5.8 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

Sandy fun near Paradise Fun Park and Parksville Beach
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.
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.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area, gas grills, and bicycle tour information.
Enjoy a meal at Purebread Bakery + Coffee or snacks in the motel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Purebread Bakery + Coffee - Onsite café.

Languages

English, Filipino

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
  • 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

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

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
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. 554 out of 879 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 879 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 879 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 879 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 879 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

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had our dog with us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and close to beach. Wonderful staff. We wouldn't normally stay at a two star but this hotel is definitely an exception
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

eleanor

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

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, great service by all staff. And ournfamily loved the mini golf and arcade next door. Cant wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience at the Tide’s Inn
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristin

Seemed clean but the room was smelly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KURT

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Service was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna, Abbotsford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The unit was clean and the bed comfortable. Check in staff was very friendly and efficient. The popcorn machine was a nice touch. Unfortunately the walls are poorly insulated. All voices and walking was clearly audible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of parking, staff was very friendly and welcoming on check in, room was recently renovated and it was comfortable and clean. My only hesitation in giving 5 stars is the location so close to busy Island Hwy. I kept the blinds drawn at all times for privacy and to help block out the traffic noise. With only one window, I felt somewhat claustrophobic. Having said this, The Tides Inn was perfect for my one-night stay and I would go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ola

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deborah was amazing and so attentive to everyone. Made sure I had everything I needed, and saw her doing the same to others at the hotel. She really made the place feel better. Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I’ve stayed multiple times and always enjoy the suites & mini golf next door!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holli

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

6/10 Okay

Lowell

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The extra mile of extending offers of service was appreciated. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mini golf for free

Great place clean and we got to mini golf
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jean at reception was particularly helpful and very very lovely and accomodating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025