Bayside Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection

Staff were excellent; friendly, eager to help, attentive. Food and beverage was outstanding. We did not do any formal dining. We ate at the pub (happy hour drinks and food) and had breakfast. Great little coffee 'clutch'/sandwich shop as well. Older overall build and our room had a little 'wear and tear' but nothing that was left in disrepair. The facility was very clean and grounds, pool area very beautifully maintained. Ample, proximate parking. We had an ocean side room. Our room was typical hotel style, tight bathroom, nice king bed with a balcony and excellent view. Location was great. We did an ocean shore walk which connected into a large park/boardwalk area. Would certainly recommend and consider a future stay if we were in the area.

The hotel was in a lovely position overlooking a large beach and the hotel gardens. We were greeted on arrival by Gregory and Suzanne on Reception who were amazing for the whole of our stay. Friendly, chatty and helpful, couldn't have asked for a better welcome. Our bedroom was a good size with a balcony overlooking the sea. The room facilities were good and the bed was huge. We used the hotel pool but you need your own padlock for the lockers (although Gregory found one for us as we don't carry a padlock with us on holiday!) We had dinner and breakfast in the restaurant and both were very good, and on the first night there was a pianist playing easy listening tunes in the background. We had to use the car to get into the main area of Parksville as it was difficult walking on the part of the beach where the hotel is situated, however, unless you're visiting for the lovely beaches and play areas, there isn't much to do in Parksville itself, and there isn't really a town centre.

The location was awesome. Having two pools was great. The place was very clean and felt calm. Restaurant was value for money. My kid loved it. The beds were very comfy. And they had EV charging, which was a huge bonus.

The location on the beach and within walking distance was excellent. The check in experience was very efficient and friendly. The hotel has two pools and a spa, as well as a nice fancy restaurant and a cafe for quick bites. There is plenty of free parking available for guests. The room was very comfortable and clean, and it has been renovated as it was much more modern and updated than the building, which does show its age a bit. We had a birthday dinner in the dining room and the ocean views, great food and good service made for a wonderful experience.

Interaction with a very friendly and well-trained staff, and the unexpected 'class' of the property, both much greater than our expectations. Very clean and nicely appointed room with unobstructed ocean view. Lovely dining room, also with with superb view. Had the Bayside's version of a French 75 cocktail with dinner - and having had the real thing in the Hemmingway Bar at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, it compared very favourably ! For certain we will come again, and soon. Hint : be sure to request an 'Ocean Facing' room when booking, 3rd floor gives the best view.