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Reviews of Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort 3 stars

240 Dogwood Street, V9P2H5 Parksville, Canada

#6 of 16 hotels in Parksville

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 481 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    8.0
    We will definitely stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outdoor ocean view pool was delightful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    9.0
    Clean, quiet room & lovely outdoor pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a view of the airconditioning unit but I guess that's what you get when you book through a 3rd party.

    The cleaning staff was great, nice clean rooms.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Our room over looked the ocean which was beautiful. Nice clean rooms, good facilities with a nice outdoor pool. Could walk down onto the beach from the gardens which was lovely. Restaurant was nice. Would definitely recommend.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very clean, comfortable, nice views and the staff was nice :)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    Bayside Resort exceeding my expectations and would highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Construction was going on but it didn’t hinder our holiday.

    The location was fantastic. Beautiful beach and the facility was very welcoming

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    9.0
    Great place to stay for a quick getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room size

    Location and staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful place, great location, great restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Wonderful staff, great views from restaurant, outstanding food, ease of access to shoreline.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    9.0
    Good times
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfornately i stayed on the other side facing the parking lot. If you book online i would believe in comments suggest oceanview. Or book through the hotel itself not an app

    Very nice hotel, front desk very nice, good amnetities.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    8.0
    I would stay there again it was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No indoor pool

    The staff and cleanliness

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Very relaxing.Good for the soul there was a firework display one night in the bay. We watched from the balcony
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was perfect!

    The hotel is all fresh and newly decorated. It’s very bright and clean with nice white furniture in the bedrooms. There are stunning works of art all around every room. The staff are lovely and the waiting on staff in the dining room are very attentive. The dining room is extremely popular and always busy. Advise to book. Sometimes have someone playing the grand piano. Beautifully cooked food with views to die for. Fallen in love with the view and the ever changing tide and light on the sandbanks. Really sorry to leave this place. It’s magical.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Will stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints.

    Clean, great location facing the water, friendly staff, excellent restaurant, light airy rooms.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice quite clean place. Good beds. By the sea.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good selection of items for breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I didn't find out until check in that they charge $100 PER DAY deposit up front. I was anticipating about $100 total. Some better communication would work great to resolve this :) The only other thing I would have liked was some control over the air conditioning in the room as the unit blows cold.air directly on you while.youre trying to sleep. Also when you sit out on the balcony the heat pump is pretty loud. First world problems though, am I right?

    Super clean rooms, lovely outdoor pool - super close to the beach and really beautiful decor!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    10
    I liked the lobby artwork by Robert Held(?)and the vvnd the lobby i
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was great..everything was high standard.I have retired from 40 years as a travel agent specializing in cruises....so have lots of experience and exposure to hotel ratings Only things I would add for my own safety (age 83 but in pretty good shape) some kind of night light for when one gets up at night In total room darkness..not waking partner) Also good for me and others is 1 or 2 grab bars at tub..I was hesitant to try to shower.I know they don't add beauty to room appearance.

    Perfect..my friend who lives in Parksville joined me for my treat to her.We had a table right at the seaview window. We both had the toast plate that had smoked salmon, avocado etc. It was delicious .I never order any version of egg and bacon or sausage or similar, plus some form of bread..too ordinary and boring for me ! as I have made this for family for 50 years !!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    9.0
    Perfect couple’s getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A!

    We loved the ocean view and location. The bed was super comfortable and staff were welcoming and pleasant.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Will definitely come back next year
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was facing the town and the sound from the AC outside or sth else was horrible. It didn’t let our baby sleep. Even we had a trouble sleeping with a closed balcony. I would never get that room again if I had a baby with me. Invest in an ocean facing room, it’s worth it

    I liked how close it is to the beach and the rooms are very clean. Also, the pool is great for babies. Not for adults:) very shallow, amazing for parents.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was small and shallow and was more suited for children rather than teenagers and adults. Renos were being done in the front so not a welcoming first impression.

    The resort was clean and rooms renovated for the most part. Had an amazing.view of the bay. Staff was friendly.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    Beautiful hotel, ticked all the boxes- room had all those little things that make your stay so comfortable, much appreci
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints, rates expensive

    Location, facilities, decor excellent, staff friendly and very efficient

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    9.0
    We will be back , comfortable,very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clear a little area of the rock on the beach so be able to get to the sandbar,not easy for older folks

    Breakfast was great ,Sat right by the window,service was awesome

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The coffee corner had limited choice for breakfast

    Very nice location, with outdoor pool.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was 4 out of 10

    The view and the relaxing atmosphere in our bedroom.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floor in our room was dirty

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    10
    A lovely location right on the water.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The lighting in our room as well as throughout the resort is an issue for me. I have problems with ultra white LED lighting, and my doctors have assured me that I am not alone. For me, soft white lighting is much preferred (and a more welcoming ambience).

    Our room with a view over the water was very nice. Beds and bedding were very comfortable. Breakfast was very good, and the view over the water from our table was beautiful. The art displays were an added bonus.

    Stayed in July 2025

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