The Kinship Of Play
The Kinship Of Play, West Island Highway, Parksville, BC V9P 2X2, Canada- Sculpture
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Oceanfront Motel with Spectacular Views
Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in a stay at Sea Edge Motel where every room features a kitchenette, dining area, and a private balcony offering breathtaking ocean views. Enjoy entertainment on a flat-screen TV with cable and stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi.
Family-Friendly Features
Keep the little ones entertained at the children’s playground while you unwind in the garden picnic area. Take advantage of the on-site barbecue facilities or gather around the beach fire pit for a cozy evening. A guest laundrette is also available for your convenience.
Convenient Location
Located just minutes away from Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park and popular attractions like Brigadoon Golf Course and Milner Garden, Sea Edge Motel is the perfect seaside retreat for your next getaway.
Book now to experience the ultimate beachfront escape at Sea Edge Motel in Parksville!
Check-in from
04:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
5 adults · 5 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
3 adults · 3 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
26 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
26 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 10 guests
8 adults · 9 children
Beds
2 Sofa bed (Variable Size), 3 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
72 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
5 adults · 5 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), 2 Large bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
41 m2
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
400-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with beach views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
37 m2
Beach View
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
Furnished balcony/patio with beach views
Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
Beach View
In-room amenities
3 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Furnished balcony/patio with beach views
Layout - 3 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 8 guests
8 adults · 7 children
Beds
3 Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
Beach View
In-room amenities
2 Queen Beds
400-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with beach views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
37 m2
Beach View
In-room amenities
2 Double Beds
Furnished balcony/patio with ocean views
Layout - 2 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
Ocean View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
355-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with ocean views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and phone
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
33 m2
Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
23 sqm
Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
26 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
The location is beautiful! We arrived long after dark so in the morning we were very pleased to have such a stunning Ocean view to wake up to. The property had loads of amenities such as outdoor fire pits, bbq and games which unfortunately we did not take advantage of. We liked the comfortable king bed. The rain shower in the bathroom was wonderful. The free mini golf at nearby “paradise mini-golf” was a wonderful bonus.
N/A
location by the beach is exceptional. We loved walking out on the sands & the boardwalk
The view at the right-hand unit was blocked a bit by the tree branches outside
Nahe am Wasser
Es wurde nicht darauf hingewiesen, dass es im Hotel nebenan Frühstück und Nachtessen gegeben hätte.
Location
No closet
The location right on the beach is the highlight. Very friendly staff at the front desk
The children facilities were great.
The toilets are so small. I would have liked a spot to open my suitcase. The slide was closed for painting which was sad.
Everything about our stay was amazing. We will be back again
Everything was wonderful. We can’t think of anything
後面有自己的沙灘 而且休息室裡有撞球及桌遊,非常好玩
Die Lage direkt am Strand hat uns besonders gut gefallen, und dass es eine kleine Anlage mit nur ca 40 Einheiten ist. Es waren überwiegend Familien da und es war angenehm ruhig. Die vorhandenen Grills draußen konnten von jedem benutzt werden. Im benachbarten Paradise Beach konnte man umsonst Minigolf spielen und es gibt u.a. einen Billiardtisch, Schaukeln für Kinder und ein Volleyballfeld. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Die Küchenausstattung könnte besser sein. Es gab nur 2 Wasser- und 4 Weingläser. Die Pfanne hätte längst ausgetauscht werden müssen.
Friendly staff, very clean, great view and instant beach access..
NA
Well cared for, any issues are dealt with quickly. Sea Edge is perfectly situated at Parksville Beach.
It’s all good.
All staff welcoming and accommodating. Perfect location on the beach. Central in Parksville yet property very quiet as every room faces the beach. Steps from Parksville Community Park with waterfront boardwalk. Older property but thoughtfully renovated. Very charming. Plenty of parking. Rooms well designed. Well appointed kitchenette with large fridge and sink. Appreciate the Nespresso machine! Shared amenities a bonus. Rec room with pool table, board games and coffee machine. Outdoor barbecues and lots of tables on shared patio. 2 gazebo with patio couches and propane fire pit was such a nice touch as there is a wood fire ban in place in the region. Tons of picnic tables on beach. Many outdoor games to play like corn hole, ladder ball, swing set and volleyball. Great for both couples and families. I would recommend couples stay on 2nd floor and families on ground floor.
Wish we could have stayed longer! :)
Die Lage direkt am Meer ist traumhaft.
Die beiden Schlafzimmer waren sehr klein, im einen hatte es nicht einmal Platz für die Koffer. Im anderen Zimmer hat das kleine Queensize-Bett (für zwei Personen), bei jeder kleinsten Bewegung geknarrt, so dass wir nicht gut geschlafen haben.
View was beautiful. Walks along the beach just outside your door. Staff friendly. Loved the loc as l sandcastle competition
Shower drain us partly blocked - needs cleaning out
What breakfast ?
We were not greeted at checkin and shown the facilitiesor where everything was situated! The manager or staff at no stage connected or talked to us that 6 people. We weren't told the rooms weren't serviced despite having a door notice telling us otherwise.
It was beautiful.
No dislikes
No breakfast available.
The suite that I reserved and paid for was not available upon our arrival. We were given a smaller, less expensive room. Wheel chair access unavailable to office, to many amenities attached to office.
Location was great
Units (called cabins) were not cabins at all, but were very tightly arranged next to each other. Poorly equipped kitchen. Overall, really overpriced.
Avoid unit 107-no privacy Rex (reception) and Megan (spa) are extremely personable and professional.
Located on Parksville Main Street - extremely busy; yes, I should have considered that before booking but I didn’t 🤷🏼♀️this review serves as a heads up to others.
Super clean Friendly staff Great location
Location beachside and all rooms ocean view. Clean, updated rooms. Nespresso coffee in room. Great air conditioning!
Unbeatable beach location. Room very comfortable and clean. It is a small beach hotel with unexpected benefits. Outdoor beachside fireplace. Beachside sauna. Games. Automated cappuccino espresso machine. Next door to public beach with paved walkway. Stunning Sunset views.
Nothing.
The ease of beach location
De ligging, vlak aan het strand
Can not beat the location. Stayed here over 40 yrs with my parents and again in the last two years. Have done amazing update to property with gazebo s and gas fireplaces on the beach,great lounge area with large screen TV, coffee etc machine and super friendly staff.
Super Lage am Strand. Zimmer sehr schön mit guten betten cool ist auch das kostenlose Minigolf spielen auf der Anlage in der Nähe des Hotels.
We loved the location, looking out at the beach and islands. Easy to get around town too. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend it to others and it would be good for families too.
Nothing!!
The staff were great the place was very clean. The ocean was so much fun.
Staff was helpful and friendly. Loved the free coffee machine in the lounge. The location was great. Loved having a view of the ocean. Lots of outdoor seating and green space. Good balcony.
There was no coat rack or coat hangers in our room. No where to hang our coats, shirts, or blouses. Would be a nice addition to have another mirror outside of the bathroom for others to use when the bathroom is in use. No in room coffee maker. Would also be nice to have a small table on the balcony.
I have stayed here before but was so pleasantly surprised at all the incredible updates and upgrades. I was greeted by a very courteous gentleman checking me in on Tuesday June 23rd at 4:00 ( I apologize for not remembering his name ) and later he called my room to make sure everything was up to my satisfaction. ( Loved this little detail ) When I opened the door I was immediately on cloud nine ....air conditioning was the best surprise!!!! I went straight to the balcony , open the sliding door and bug proof screen, sat down on the provided Adirondack chairs and looked out into the most beautiful ocean view with a beach that seemed to go on forever. The room was beautiful and the king size bed super comfy. When I checked out, Nick was amazing!!! He took the time to show me the 2 bedroom cabins for my future trip with my kids and little granddaughter. They will love it. Fantastic experience!!!!!
I was happy with everything although the mini fridge could have been just a little bigger as I had a lot of groceries and did not bring an extra cooler, but I managed. Was still great!!
La situation proche de la plage, le lobby, les jeux sur le terrain.
Rien.
Tolle Aussicht!!!
Der große Aufenthaltsraum und die Grünanlage. Kostenlos Tee/Kaffee und Wasser!
Ideal et proche des activités proposées. Chaque étape jusque Alberni s'enchaînent parfaitement. Le cafe dy lobby tombe à point tout comme le grill et la tv
N'y rester qu'une nuit
Nice view.
Room not ready at 4pm check in, housekeeping left the floor fairly wet after mopping, the screen door wasn't working properly, AC was loud and inconsistent, bedding wasn't comfortable, the grounds had bunny poop everywhere, the have astro-turf everywhere.
Loved the beachside location. Also it was clean and comfortable.
Absolutely amazing! Right on the ocean. Beautifully renovated. I was blown away!!!
Nothing!!
The location is unreal! Great staff! Rooms are equipped with everything you need. Barbecues and outdoor areas with comfy seats., table top fires. Pool table big screen tv and seating area inside.
Fantastic balcony on the ocean
Alles Bestens. Gerne Wieder
Really welcoming front desk lady
Location right on the beach is excellent, with oceanfront walkway a few steps away.
Traffic noise from nearby highway was a bit bothersome.
Beautiful location. The property has so much to offer with the fire pits, BBQs, amazing views and more. The staff were excellent. Super friendly and polite.
Zero to criticize at this location.
Tolles Hotel, direkt am Strand gelegen. Man kann von den Erdgeschoß Zimmern direkt aus dem Zimmer an den Strand laufen. Tolle Ausstattung, wurde im letzten Jahr wohl renoviert
Alles Top
Everything. Room was immaculate, but the scenery was fabulous. The room had a sliding back door….water was there, and bunnies everyday. I could live there.
I loved everything.
Waterfront deck every room
Quiet and gorgeous views directly on the beach
Comfortable accommodation with amazing views and very helpful staff.
No wardrobe so just a few hooks to hang clothes up damp clothes and towels would have been useful
Nice view and love the beach proximity Room is clean comfortable
The amount of peace and quiet is totally dependent on the neighbouring visitors. Some people can be very loud, with crying kids and blasting tv, but it’s wonderful to be able to go out front to the picnic tables and beach for a break from the noise
Clean, polite and helpful staff, family friendly. Awesome coffee lounge and gazebos
The room is spacious, clean, comfortable and, the view of the bay is beautiful.
The walls are quite thin. We can hear our neighbors, especially constant footsteps from people on the floor above us. Check-in process was slow because there's only one person working. The hotel needs more staff to deal with problems beyond the Check-in process.
Beachside location
Noisy and not very private
ALMOST EVERYTHING
Need non slip in tub Better Reading light on nightstand
Eine kleinere Anlage, die sich wohltuend von den übrigen abhebt. Tolles und sehr freundliches Personal. Schöne direkte Lage am Strand mit Blick aus der großen Fensterfront. Gut gepflegt, so dass man kaum merkt, dass die Anlage schon etwas älter ist. Geschäfte und Restaurants schnell zu Fuß zu erreichen.
Geschirr vielleicht etwas beschränkt, für einen kurzen Aufenthalt allerdings kein Problem.
L'emplacement
Location
Room cleaning is just replacing towels and bins
Recently.renovated. Very clean. Reasonably equiped kitchenette. Fabulous location right on great beach. Near restaurants and grocery stores. Excellent value for money
Geweldige lokatie!! Echt een plek om terug te komen. Schone kamer en zeer goed bed. Vriendelijk en goed personeel.
none
Staff were lovely, location was perfect for our visit. Highly recommend.
Maybe just a little bit noisy, but didn't distract from the stay.
Waking up to the beautiful ocean view. The staff were wonderful. Loved the guest facilities they provided. Can’t wait to go back.
Towels were a little grey.
Location
There was nothing we didn’t like other than the chilly sea breeze!
Beautiful area, close to all amenities. Staff were absolutely amazing. Cabin looked exactly as shown in the pictures and was equipped with all the necessities. So many wonderful hiking trails close by. Would definitely stay here again.
Nothing, loved it!
Everything
Right in town close to restaurants in Beach
Vinyl floor on entrance to the rooms is badly coming apart. Downspouts are smashed in.
I've been to the property twice before but not since it underwent renovations in 2025. They have done a terrific job. It looks and feels luxurious from the comfortable bed, to the kitchenette, the leather sofa, the big screen TV and the bathroom with heated mirror, panhead walk-in shower and excellent skin and hair products. The veranda is covered in a soft artificial turf-like material and is soft and cozy under bare feet. The views of the beach and ocean are stupendous from the veranda. There is a comfortable lounge with pool table and delicious, complementary coffee adjacent to the registration office.
We weren't sure about the use of multi-ply toilet tissues vs. a roll. A bit awkward to use but I'm sure we could have gotten used to it. The tissue material was strong enough.
The location was beautiful. Right on the beach and close to restaurants in town as well. The room was clean and well-equipped.
Our room wasn't ready when we checked in at 4:00 p.m. I thought the desk staff was going to call me when it was ready, but I didn't get a call. It wasn't a big problem - everything was fine when we went back about an hour later. I wouldn't let this stop you from booking here though!
We had a large group of people for a family gathering. They were very accommodating and we had a fantastic time. Wish we could keep it all to ourselves but its too good not to share. Special shout out to Jufer who was incredible. We will be back!
Just returned from an amazing 3 night stay at Sea Edge, and I have to say I am thoroughly impressed!! We came with our minor hockey team, and everyone was absolutely thrilled with this hotel. We usually stay at the Beach Club next door, but honestly this place was even better! The rooms and the views were incredible, but even more amazing was all the indoor and outdoor gathering areas! There is a fully stocked indoor lounge, and tons of seating areas, gazebos, picnic areas, fire pits, all looking out onto the beautiful beach. The staff were absolutely wonderful, constantly cleaning and checking in on us. The rooms had everything we could possibly need. The prices were really reasonable. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Thank you Sea Edge, we will be back!!
Reasonably priced for a last minute stay! They did a good job with the renovations. It’s an amazing location with tons of amenities near by and on site. Beautiful view and easy direct access to the beach. We loved the fire pits and all the cool games, BBQ area gazebos and lounge. Finnish steam room near by.
As someone who is a professional cleaner, it was very good. One or two things they should have splurged on the renovation is a spray shower wand instead of fixed ones. It makes it much easier for the staff to clean the shower/tub properly. Everything was great but the shower curtain had a slight mildew smell. Also additional sound proofing would have been a benefit as you can hear the water in the pipes after someone upstairs uses the facilities. We wish there was a couple pet friendly rooms as our dog would have loved the easy beach access :)
The bed was comfortable and the location right on the beach was amazing. The check in host was very welcoming and it appeared like he was quite busy handling people’s needs. Check in and out was fast. The towel was a large bath sheet which was great. There was a sauna outside that we didn’t partake in on the property and some fire pits which looked nice. There was a games area inside and a big coffee machine and seating. I believe I saw a pool table as well. Lots to do!
I wasn’t fond of the fake grass turf they used outside to cover walk ways. I think they could use a higher end product for their walkways.
The location right on the beach is fantastic and the recent renovations to the property are very nice. The staff were very nice and super helpful. Its very comfortable and quiet and private on the deck.
It was all good.
such a cool vibe Retro stylings that have been upgraded Very nice bathroom Loved the huge rainshower. Full size fridge and small cooking facility The only thing missing is there is no toaster . All rooms face the water .Great games room with nice pool table Bonus is you can use the mini golf facility up the road for free I would definately go back
Great location, spacious room
It advertised amenities that cost extra (sauna), or were off site (mini golf). Lack of transparency
Location is top notch and we loved the mini golf.
I expected a stand alone structure, which is typically what a cabin or villa would be. These cabins were rooms (crates?) attached to each other with fairly thin walls so you heard everything and they were not spacious. Also, entry was through a single patio door with a single horizontal roll down blind on it, so it’s like staying in a fish bowl where everyone can watch or be completely shut out.
Location and fresh renovations
The downstairs rooms had no privacy without having the blinds pulled down which then gave you no view. People walking past to the beach etc had free view into the downstairs rooms
Beautiful location
One of the beds was badly in need of the replacement. Could hear people in the unit above us walking around.
Beds and sofa bed need to be upgraded.
Very nice right on the beach with
King size bed with only one night table and lamp.should be 2 night table and lamps. Also the tiny bedroom, very difficult to manage for seniors.
Rooms nicely updated, great grass area, BBQ, and picnic tables. Free mini golf was a hit with my son. Nice lounge area coffee and a pool table.
Ants in the bathroom and some cobwebs, could hear the crosswalk signal and traffic at night.
Location, comfortable bed
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Cleanliness
7.96/10Clean and comfortable; however, secondhand smoke from others was a concern.
Service
8.93/10Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.97/10Stunning ocean view and great access to the beach.
Room Quality
8.42/10Rooms were nicely appointed and the view from the room was superb.
Amenities
8.45/10Great amenities including BBQ, fire pits, and kitchenette.
Value for Money
8.41/10Affordable prices considering the quality and location.
Food and Beverage
8.46/10Complimentary coffee available, with positive sentiments about refreshments.
Overall Experience
8.43/10Exceeded expectations with renovations and service.