Short little walk down to the beautiful endless beach in Parksville. This was the #1 reason why I booked it. We also loved the bonus of the free mini golf right next door. The little veranda/shared patio area was cute. We did it utilize this during our stay, though, as it was during a heat wave. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Complimentary popcorn was provided in the entrance. They also provided me with several bags of ice, when needed, as the ice machine wasn’t working.

I wish there were a few food options a little closer, we walked quite far one night to try and get some dinner.

It is an older motel but well maintained. The room was large and overall the motel filled our needs.

The rooms were renovated and clean. The office staff was awesome. we had a little kitchenette which we didnt use cause we we're only there one night but if we had spent a little more time that would have been perfect. the facilities were very close to the beach and there was a small access area if you wanted to go down there. we weren't traveling with children but if we had have been, there was a great Mini-Golf/adventure Castle right next door which would have been a hit with the kids.

we thought the beds were a tad on the hard side but that's pretty subjective. the motel is quite close to the main road so it was a little bit noisy in the morning. we were on the front side of the building. Parking was tight and we have a really little car. there may have been better parking in the back but our room was in the front so we didn't look. if you have a truck, you might want to ask about parking in the back or get there at a decent hour so you get a spot that isn't so tight you can't get into it.

The staff were exceptional, so friendly and helpful. The kids loved having the complimentary popcorn 🍿 and took full advantage of the free mini golf. The short stroll to the beach 🏖️ was an added bonus. Having the kitchenette was greatly appreciated for our breakfast and snacks. The BBQ area with comfy seating came in handy to have a BBQ dinner on site.

Unfortunately the room had a faint odour of cigarette smoke. Not the properties fault as it says non smoking but obviously some people do not follow the rules.

Great little room with all the needed amenities of a hotel room. We got in late (had notified the reception) and they were very accommodating. The iconic Parksville mini golf id included in your stay although we did not have time to participate.

We found the AC to be very loud. Because there is a full length window beside the door/bed, we were uncomfortable as the blinds have been previously damaged and allow others to look in. Better fitting blinds or perhaps a translucent glass would be better in this situation.

The room was very clean.The location is convenient for walking (I had my small dog with me.)It was surprisingly quiet considering that it is close to the highway.

The room was up a flight of stairs which made it a little more difficult with my dog and the steps are narrow and relatively steep. I anticipated that it would have had a kitchenette as I am not much of a coffee drinker I missed not having a kettle to make a cup of tea. Using a tea pod in a coffee maker does not make for a good cup of tea.The furniture could do with an upgrade.

He was super friendly and helpful after I locked myself out ......Twice, besides that's he was super pet friendly , I freaking loved the room. Clean and very well kept, im sorry about the hair on the be , I did lock myself out and couldn't keep them down for a few min, the yard was absolutely beautifully laid out loads of space chairs and tables to sit and ejoyt the ocean air. They are def putting in 200% creating a beautiful pleasant stay ,

My son and I loved everything about The Tide’s Inn: comfy beds, dark blackout blinds, it was quiet (except a small amount of traffic noise but not too much to interfere with my sleep), unlimited free mini-golf next door! Super kind staff, and the basic kitchen things so I could easily prep snacks for our day. I also appreciated the messages about sustainability posted around the room, and the nice soaps and such that were left for our use. Honestly we loved it. A warm community atmosphere.

The rooms are large with a king bed and a small sitting area and are very clean. Random but the products given for customers to use in the washroom were surprisingly nice. The staff are so welcoming and very friendly.

Things I was aware about by reading previous reviews. You can hear other people outside the rooms when they pass by and when they use the stairs for the second floor. And for me the detergent they use for the sheets have a powerful smell that did keep me up a bit and was a little irritating.

Lots of updates on an older property. It was comfortable and clean. Nice area outside to relax. The free mini golf was fun. Friendly staff.

Maybe an update needed on hot water / plumbing. It took a long time for water to heat up for the shower and at one point there was a short surge of extra hot water (perhaps unit nearby flushed toilet?). A temperature protection device in the plumbing could be installed for safety - especially for young children and elderly.