Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Hotels
Ascend Collection
8.7 (1102 reviews)
240 Dogwood Street , Parksville , ca

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful views
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Balcony light issue
Poor walking path access

Categories

Cleanliness
8.66
Rooms were clean and tidy but noted a few drawbacks regarding ambiance.
Service
9.13
Staff were friendly, accommodating, and gave a warm welcome.
Location
9.17
Great location close to the beach, with beautiful views.
Room Quality
8.62
Rooms were modern, spacious, and offered a positive vibe, albeit a few minor issues like the lobby door.
Amenities
8.15
Basic amenities like fridge and TV are provided, but some wished for better pathway access.
Value for Money
8.61
Overall a good value considering the location and service quality.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Delicious food options noted across several reviews.
Overall Experience
8.63
A very enjoyable experience with potential for a return visit.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 16:28

Property Description

Waterfront Location and Nearby Attractions
The Bayside Resort, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member, is nestled on Vancouver Island, offering a picturesque waterfront setting near popular attractions like Parksville Beach and Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park.

Abundance of Amenities
Guests at this Parksville hotel enjoy complimentary perks such as free coffee, local calls, and high-speed Internet access, ensuring a comfortable stay with modern conveniences.

Ideal for Business and Leisure
Catering to both business and leisure travelers, the hotel provides meeting rooms for up to 200 people, first-class catering services, and a variety of resort facilities. Whether hosting an event or seeking relaxation, guests can indulge in a range of activities on-site.

Book your stay at The Bayside Resort now for a memorable experience on Vancouver Island!

Important information:

Our elevator will be out of service for a planned upgrade from January 2 to February 10, 2027. During this time, we will not have any accessible rooms available, as all rooms will require stairs to access. We're sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we complete this necessary upgrade.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YCD

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1102 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Roman solo_traveller ca
4
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Vanessa couple ca
9
Pros:

Love this hotel, two great pools indoor and outdoor, amazing patio for happy Hour. The view and beach access is absolutely stunning!

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Vanessa family_with_children ca
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Gregory couple ca
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple ca
8
Always an enjoyable stay with all the amenities
Pros:

Attractive, spacious rooms with comfortable beds, pillow selection, balcony with nice furniture

Cons:

Hot water wasn’t working in the early evening

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Anne-Marie family_with_children fr
9
Nous y reviendrons avec grand plaisir!
Pros:

Beaucoup de choix pour le petit déjeuner et des membres de personnel très attentifs à nos requêtes. La terrasse était magnifique!

Cons:

RAS

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Maarten family_with_children nl
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Tim family_with_children ca
7
Nicely updated hotel with good location and pools.
Pros:

Room was updated , mattress and bed were very clean and comfortable with white sheets etc. Towels were clean . Nespresso machine and small coffee bar with usable mini fridge in the room was ideal. Vanilla Bath products were very nice . Outdoor pool and patio were great. . Staff were friendly.

Cons:

Requested ocean view room away from elevator and request was confirmed by the hotel through booking.com. Upon arrival our room was facing away from the ocean with view completely blocked by a mechanical room .
We addressed this with the front desk staff who after some convincing , and due to the duration of our stay, were able to exchange the room for a non ocean view room on the top floor.
No complimentary water bottles in room nor a filtered water station on each floor. You have to go down to the lobby to get drinking water.
No children’s robes available.
The patio was not open for breakfast . It opens only at 11 am after the end of the breakfast service.
As we wanted to eat breakfast on an ocean view patio we had to go to another hotel.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Marijke solo_traveller de
7
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Katrin family_with_children de
9
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Anja Kathrin family_with_children de
8
Ganz tolles Hotel direkt am Pazifik!
Pros:

Wir haben das Hotel als Zwischenstopp auf unserem Roadtrip gewählt. Es ist direkt am Meer und ist relativ neu. Der Stil und die Farben sind in hellen Tönen und es riecht angenehm! Das Zimmer war sehr sauber! Es gab genügend, saubere, weiße Handtücher und Bademäntel! Die Betten waren sehr bequem! Wir haben im Hotel zu Abend gegessen und sind dann auf die tolle Außenterrasse umgezogen. Es war herrlich! Der Blick ist wunderschön! Außerdem hat das Hotel einen ganz tollen Außenpool, Liegen und man kann dort schön entspannen!

Cons:

Uns fällt nichts ein!

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Petra solo_traveller ca
9
Pros:

It was a beautiful hotel with many great amenities. Being right close to the beach was incredible. There were picnic tables and lounge chairs available.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Timothy family_with_children at
4
Cons:

Das Hotel ist EXTREM lärmempfindlich. Unsere erste Nacht konnten wir kaum schlafen, weil die Schrittgeräusche in dem Zimmer über uns so laut in unserem Zimmer angekommen sind und in den Nächten danach war die Tatsache, dass es sich um ein Haustier-freundliches Hotel handelt, am Bellen der Hunde in den benachbarten Zimmern merkbar.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Anja solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Sehr schöne Aussicht auf die Meeresbucht. Sehr schöner Garten/Außenbereich. Direkter Strandzugang.

Cons:

Innenbereich Schwimmbad sehr klein

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Caitlin family_with_children ca
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Angelika solo_traveller de
7
Pros:

Lage

Cons:

Zimmer zur Townside sehr laut, insbesondere Zimmer 303. Hier vibrierte der ganze Boden durch die Küchenlüftung.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Melanie family_with_children de
7
Für eine Nacht ok, aber lieber Zimmer mit Meerblick wählen!!!
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels ist super und die Zimmer sind sauber, das Restaurant hat einen tollen Blick auf das Meer.

Cons:

Zimmer mit Blick auf die Stadt war Blick auf Mülltonnen und riesige Klimageräte und Dächer mit Teerpappe. Das hat uns überhaupt nicht gefallen am Zimmer 207. Wir kamen leider auch keine Minute vor dem regulären Checkin ins Zimmer, obwohl wir uns um 11 Uhr schon angemeldet hatten und wir dachten dass die Reinigung dann vorgezogen wird, aber dem war leider nicht so. Da wir nur eine Nacht geblieben sind, alles halb so wild.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Diego solo_traveller co
10
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple ca
9
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Amy family_with_children ca
9
2026-08-13 via Nuitee