Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort offers a tranquil retreat by the ocean, where you can unwind on the garden-facing terrace or indulge in aromatherapy at Grotto Spa. With shopping on site, an indoor pool, and free self parking, this eco-certified resort is perfect for active travelers and families alike.
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Parksville Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 29 min drive
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 37 min drive
Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome) - 24.2 miles/38.9 km
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 26.8 miles/43.1 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Tim Hortons - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Rod & Gun - 5 min drive
Quiznos - 4 min drive
About this property
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort is a great choice for your beach stay in Parksville, putting you near activities such as scuba-diving, windsurfing and waterskiing. The indoor pool is perfect for guests looking for a bit of fun, while those in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps and aromatherapy. Cedars Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, offers garden views and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a fitness centre and an outdoor tennis court are other highlights at this eco-friendly resort.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
192 units
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 19
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 19
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Playground
Children's menu
What to do
Tennis
Basketball
Volleyball
Shopping
Beach access
Free use of nearby fitness centre
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Skiing lessons nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Zip-lining nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference centre (9688 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Bike hire
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fitness centre
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Outdoor tennis court
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Access via exterior corridors
Composting
Recycling
Special features
Spa
Grotto Spa has 26 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa. There are hot springs/mineral springs on site.
Dining
Cedars Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Cedars Lounge – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Treetop Tapas and Grill – Overlooking the garden, this tapas bar serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 9 to 20 for adults and CAD 6 to 7 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 7 AM to 11 PM
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Seaside Spa Resort
Tigh-Na-Mara
Tigh-Na-Mara Resort
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Parksville
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort Parksville
Tigh-Na-Mara Spa Resort
Tigh Na Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Tigh Na Mara Seaside Spa
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort Resort
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort Parksville
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort Resort Parksville
Frequently asked questions
Does Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 11 PM.
Are pets allowed at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes basketball and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort also has an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring garden views.
Does Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort like?
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort is located on the waterfront, a short 2-minute walk from Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara and 4 minutes' walk from Tranquil Moments Day Spa.
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Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Peaceful stay
A quiet, tranquil forest get away with sandy beach just 5 minutes away.
Beautiful spa, and nice people.
Katrina
Katrina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar 2025
Have been coming here for 20 years on our wedding anniversary. Great service
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan 2025
Lovely!
Such a lovely Bungalow! Private, clean, romantic
Melody
Melody, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Dec 2024
Best Spa
Media
Media, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
Great spa getaway for me and my sister
Deborah
Deborah, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
9 Jan 2025
The resort is nice enough but outdated smoking laws, food at the main restaurant just doesn’t cut it and there’s no Expedia gold member upgrades or anything
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Dec 2024
The staff was excellent. The kitchen lacked nothing. I loved that there was real creamers, not that powder stuff, for excellent coffee in the morning. It is a very walkable beach. The gift shop is full of local made items. It is a great retreat.
Ingrid
Ingrid, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
We loved the location! Also our accommodations were lovely. We also truly enjoyed the Grotto Spa and the Treetops dining experience. Very memorable!
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Oct 2024
Lovely view and peaceful location
James
James, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
4 Jan 2025
Paying for the Name
The room felt dormitory with hand me down furniture. For how much it costs I don’t recommend. Paying for the name.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jul 2024
Such an amazing log cabin style place. You can walk down to the beach and their are bbqs available to use and laundry. I will definitely stay here again!
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Aug 2024
Beautiful forested grounds and outstanding beach. So much sand at low tide!
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
29 Dec 2024
For the cost… go elsewhere
We could hear our neighbours low volume tv through the walls. Along with that, areas around the toilet didn’t look well cleaned. My biggest complaint about the hotel is the spa. When booking, I wasn’t told there was an auto gratuity on EACH service per person. At the end of our spa visit, we had over $100 in auto grats in addition to the tips we gave our servers, as we weren’t aware we were already being charged.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Oct 2024
Not impressed not disappointed
Rooms are extremely dated and not worth the high star rating. Spa is the highlight forsure rooms are very lacking. Did love the new communication via text when rooms are ready.
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Oct 2024
Other than semi-limited parking, the one night stay here was great. I had to leave my room to go to the front desk for assistance then again to pick up my food and I lost my spot both times. I ended up having to park by the next building over. The front desk staff were fantastic and extremely helpful. The pizza from the restaurant was great. Fantastic room and beautiful view of the ocean. The only other small thing is I think the coffee maker was fried so I did a make shift pour over method.
Sophia
Sophia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Jul 2024
Food at restaurant was very good. Need more packets of medium roast coffee in kitchen.
diane
diane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Dec 2023
Nice Xmas
We enjoyed our stay, the morning coffee was great.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Mar 2024
Checkin was quick and the host allowed us in early. Room was clean and had all amenities you would expect. Beautiful place!
Aldona
Aldona, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jun 2024
Exceeded Expectations!
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
19 Dec 2023
B Day Celebration
Great location and nice staff
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Jul 2024
Bungalow spa suites are overdue for new mattresses
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Norm
Norm, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Feb 2023
Great tapas
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2022
This is a lovely resort where we felt comfortable and cozy. Great place
sheila
sheila, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2022
Fantastic spa, lovely rooms and staff. Food was amazing.