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Paradise Seashell Motel

411 West Island Hwy, Parksville, British Columbia V9P 1A1, Canada
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Paradise Seashell Motel
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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013 via mobile

I never really expect too much from motels and we chose this place as it was the best value for money and included breakfast. And even though yes, it had floral bedspreads (of course!), I was impressed with the room. Flat screen Tv, and large clean bathroom with full-sized tub. Standard microwave, fridge and coffee maker with complimentary coffee and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Nice room at the back of the building which did make it quiet , but the bed was very uncomfortable and it only had a shower in the bathroom. It is alright for an over night stay. The lady at the front desk was friendly and helpful.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012 via mobile

As promised we will be back and we were. Enjoyed a 4 night stay. Was wonderful to walk in and see the same smiling faces behind the desk and in the breakfast room while enjoying our yummy morning treats. Nothing was a bother to our wonderful mom-son house keeping team. Anything we needed they were on it. The added bonus... More

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Victoria, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

We have stayed at the Paradise Seashell motel many times over the years. Always had a clean room, never a problem to get extra amenities and the location is perfect. They offer free mini golf (located right next door to the motel) which is always a good time! The staff is great, and we will definitely stay again! Highly recommend... More

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winnipeg
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

No A/C. Coffe maker did not work. We requested a room with fridge. There was not one. This place is right on highway so if you must go, back room is better (if a big rig does not pull in during the night and keep running. Tacky mini golf park with kitschy themes. Acces to seashore depends on tide and... More

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kia01, Manager at Paradise Seashell Motel, responded to this review
10 September 2012

We here at Paradise Motel take great pride to make each guests stay as pleasurable as possible.We are sorry you had such a bad experience with us. We have many guests return each year with their families. Everyone at Paradise take's great pleasure helping to create those precious lasting memories. We hope you return one day to Parksville! We appreciate... More

Vancouver, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012

Unless you're staying in one of the resort hotels (Tigh N'Mara and the Beach Club are two of the nicest), there are not a lot of great reasonably priced motel options in Parksville. The Paradise Seashell is a small, two story walk-up hotel, almost as if time stood still in the 1960s. Very clean, not at all fancy, not at... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012 via mobile

I had the pleasure of staying at this little jewel by the beach last summer with my family. The friendly atmosphere and warm smiles greeted us when we arrived. the hospitality of John and Janet was amazing. They went above and beyond to make us feel so welcome :) We all enjoyed our complimentary breakfast and chats with the friendly... More

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Victoria
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

Had a three day stay and loved it so much we drove back the next week for another night and two days:-) Very clean, friendly and comfortable stay; the continental breakfast is a perfect addition.

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Madrid, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011 via mobile

A motel with the feeling of a bed & breakfast. Clean, cozy. Loved the outdoor tables for breakfast and the flowers. Beach w private access.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2004

We stayed at the Paradise Sea Side Resort for a Motocross weekend. They had everything we needed for our stay in Parksville. The Continental breakfast was the deciding factor for our stay. Nice clean rooms, polite friendly service. I would definitely stay again.

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Additional Information about Paradise Seashell Motel

Address: 411 West Island Hwy, Parksville, British Columbia V9P 1A1, Canada
Region: Canada > British Columbia > Vancouver Island > Parksville
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #10 of 15 hotels in Parksville
Price range (per night): S$74 - 201
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Paradise Sea Shell Motel is the ideal Parksville Motel to call home while visiting Parksville and the surrounding area of Vancouver Island. Our Oceanside Parksville accommodation is in a prime location, right next door to the world famous Paradise Mini Golf and Fun park, which provides hours of family fun for all ages. You'll receive Free Mini Golf and '2 for 1' Bumper Boats (during opening months of Paradise Fun Park March - September) and discount coupons for Arrowsmith Golf & Micky J's Restaurant at check-in. A short walk through the property takes you to one of the nicest, safest, sandiest beaches on Vancouver Island. This Parksville Accommodation is within walking distance of many restaurants, ranging from casual to fine dining. For those who want to stay closer to home we have a bbq / picnic area for the use of our guests. For those with pets, we are also pet-friendly, with four rooms set aside for our four-pawed guests and their families. Since we only allow pets in our pet-designated rooms, those who are sensitive to pets can enjoy pet-free accommodation by reserving one of our non-pet rooms. This Parksville Motel, is centrally located on Vancouver Island making it a perfect home base for exploring the many other beautiful areas with just a day trip in any direction. Long Beach (west) Campbell River (north) and Nanaimo/Chemainus or Victoria (south) to name a few. There are many modes of transportation available to explore Vancouver Island - bus, car, tours and biking and hiking. And for the more adventurous, outdoor activities such as sailing, kayaking or caving can all be booked from the Motel. Of course there are also many beautiful golf courses in the area, one for every level of player. If it is fishing you enjoy, charters are available from marinas close by. ... more   less 

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