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414 West Island Highway, V9P 1K8 Parksville, Canada

#16 of 16 hotels in Parksville

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 313 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are only minimally renovated — inside you’ll see lots of scuffs, dirty baseboards, older baseboard heaters, etc. While housekeeping is doing a great job with what they have, the rooms could use a paint job and the bathrooms are getting grungy/need a renovation. I wish there were a broom for cleaning beach sand, and it felt like maybe the whole room (and AC unit) was still covered in a fine dust or grit, probably from the recent fires by Port Alberni. Overall it feels a bit like a motel where workers/families could live for a long time; less like a vacation destination. I got the feeling it was a very recent change to focusing on vacationers and really only had exterior cosmetic changes.

    The location and free mini golf were great. Maple parking, and dedicated gazebo/fancy outdoor patio area really helped open up the space if you’re gathering with friends. The kitchenette was also very well stocked with most things you’d need. The two-room setup was spacious and convenient for families.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs upgrade. Not enough hooks on drapes A/C very noisy and didn’t cool down room enough Bathtub is old and stained

    Close to beach. Outside sitting area

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    8.0
    Weekend with DGroup family
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Their response time when sending request to them through the website. It takes forever and sometimes no response.

    The hotel is in the perfect location. The kids enjoyed the free pass in the mini golf across the hotel. The staff also provided a space outside for us to gather together and share meals with each other. They also permitted us to use the barbecue grill.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2025

    6.0
    Clean for the price point - good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bed was uncomfortable (personal opinion) air conditioning was noisy and couldn't cool the room (one of the hottest days of the year though)

    Location and option for free mini golf

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds weren't comfortable and the pullout couch was terrible. The mattress was paper thin and kept falling in between the springs.

    The location, free mini golf, friendly staff, air conditioning

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was tight and the rooms needed the renos finished

    Location was fantastic. Staff was friendly

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    n/a

    All went well.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was clean, except for the floor, kinda sticky and you get black feet walking around in the room.

    Nice common sitting area outside. There's a laundry machine. Good Wifi.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wished the floors were cleaner but it’s a motel so it still met my expectations.

    Staff were helpful. Outdoor gazebos are great!!! Also free mini golf was an unexpected perk!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    7.0
    overall it was a good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 7 nights

    bun left in microwave from previous people.. floor in bathroom is loose and had black marks on edges mirror needed to be cleaned.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    8.0
    Overall it was reasonably comfortable but we had to ask several days to get fresh towels.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 14 nights

    Our last night was in a different room and it was smaller. The coffee machine was nowhere near a plug in and the beds were very uncomfortable. Glad to be home.

    It was close to everything we wanted.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2025

    8.0
    will stay there again... easy access and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    dog in the next room who barked every time the owner left...

    cleanliness, size of rooms, comfortable beds, accommodating staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had to move coffeemaker to were there was a plug in, no face cloths, blow dryer didn't work, floor was dirty

    Beds were comfortable, good AC

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    8.0
    Great place to stay
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need a full set of dishes

    Rooms are clean and spacious. We had a kitchenette which was nice to eat in. Everything is dated which did not matter at all when considering other qualities. The woman at the front desk, whose name I am sorry to say I forgot, went the extra mile to ensure our comfort. She even called around trying to find me another place to stay to extend our vacation, since thi place was sold out.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a clump of hair on the floor in the bathroom

    Comfortable great conditioner

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    6.0
    Good sleep but overall adequate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We asked for the room to be serviced and the bed did not have the sheet even covering the mattress. The beds were comfortable. Unsure if the floor was clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    free mini golf with room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    8.0
    Wonderful central to Parksville attractions and good for low budge travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No comment.

    Very clean and had lovely upgrade. Central to the Parksville attractions and the beach. Next door to a lovely mini golf which we got free access to as hotel patrons. Was lovely surprise. Had lovely kitchenette and a common area outdoor table and lounge to sit for those wanting to sit outside.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    8.0
    It’s was a good stay, comfortable and staffs our awesome 😎
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit old but can’t complain for its location

    Very convenient!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small things. The plugs in the bathroom didn't work, there were a few spiders in the tub, and the furniture was a bit beat up.

    Good location, comfortable bed, clean and quiet. The free mini golf (until midnight) was great.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Very clean. Friendly staff. Close lication to the beach

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pillows smelled awful.

    The staff were great and friendly.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    8.0
    Has potential!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Both fridges in rooms were missing front legs or something, couldn't open the door properly and when it did get open, everything flipped out. Also was nice having full kitchen but no plates, cups or silverware. Also the pillows were horrible.

    Loved that we could walk across the street and be at the beach. Was also nice to have a nice coffee bar across the street with some really good baked items. Room was nice and cool and they also have new outdoor seating which was nice to relax in the evening.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

    7.0
    Lovely location and staff! Our room was cute and comfortable though just included the basics and was not very clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The main thing we weren’t pleased with was that our room wasn’t very clean! Bedding and towels were fresh though. The rooms are very sparse, with only the basics provided.

    Located very close to the beach! The staff were very pleasant and friendly! Rooms have had some updating. Liked the grassy seating areas.

    Stayed in June 2025

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