At Arbutus Grove Motel, savor a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of free self parking, an off-leash area for your furry friends, and coffee/tea in the lobby. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Parksville Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Getting around
Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 28 min drive
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 36 min drive
Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome) - 24.4 miles/39.2 km
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 26.8 miles/43.1 km
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Rod & Gun - 5 min drive
Eggie Cafe - 5 min drive
Dairy Queen - 5 min drive
About this property
Arbutus Grove Motel
At Arbutus Grove Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Parksville Beach. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
Restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub only
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free local calls
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Ricky's All Day Grill - Onsite family restaurant.
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 10 to 17 for adults, and CAD 6.99 to 9.99 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for CAD 40 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Frequently asked questions
Does Arbutus Grove Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Arbutus Grove Motel 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Arbutus Grove Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Arbutus Grove Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Arbutus Grove Motel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Are there restaurants at or near Arbutus Grove Motel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Ricky's All Day Grill.
What's the area around Arbutus Grove Motel like?
Arbutus Grove Motel is a short 8-minute walk from Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara and 9 minutes' walk from Rathtrevor Beach.
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Reviews
Arbutus Grove Motel Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
8.8
Eco-friendliness
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
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Service staff
Highways
Bed
Coffee shop
Location
Family friendly
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
It was a great stay and excellent service …
Pradeep Kumar
Pradeep Kumar, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
Would definitely stay again.clean,comfortable and surprisingly quiet
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 27, 2025
Check in was easy and the front desk was nice and accommodating. Rooms are dated but comfortable and clean. Great for a night or two!
Allana K
Allana K, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Wonderful roadside motel.
Clean ,updated, very pleasant and welcoming check-in
Right next door to a family style restaurant, minutes away from Rathtrevor park
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful! Property was clean and well taken care of! Would definitely stay here again!
Kaitlan
Kaitlan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Great place to stay
Brendan
Brendan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Really nicely reno'ed older motel. Super comfy bed. Clean.
Clive
Clive, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 28, 2025
This is a clean, quiet little motel in a pleasant area. Within a reasonable drive of Nanaimo and with decent access to several nearby beaches. Will likely stay here again.
Aldo
Aldo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Arbutus stay
Very nice people Excellent accommodation
I will be back Thank-you for a great visit!
Jan
Jan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
Reception very welcoming..accommodation comfortable
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2024
Our stay was great!
Carla
Carla, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
Great space and parking
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
Excellent stay
Krista
Krista, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
What a pleasant surprise this place turned out to be. Not only was it a very economical stay, but it was very clean and well taken care of (and beds are super comfy). The owners, Diane and Mike, are very friendly, and after a little chat, we soon discovered that we are all island transplants from the same city in the interior of BC. Great small town hospitality!
Roberta
Roberta, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2024
Great friendly staff.
Tomas
Tomas, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 15, 2024
Enjoyed our stay here. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Dorie
Dorie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Nice property at a fair price! Only issue we had was that our suite had a slight smell that may have been from previous tenants cooking.
George
George, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 26, 2025
Decent room - only one night
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
Great service and staff. The rooms are clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.
Sarah
Sarah, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
Wonderful place to stay. Friendly, clean, comfortable, can't say enough about Arbutus Grove, highly recommend.
Marie Ange
Marie Ange, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
Cute motel which is well looked after
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2023
Staff was friendly and place was beautiful and quiet
William
William, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 16, 2024
great little Motel for travelers. we stayed in the off season and just one night, but could see being comfortable for a longer stay.
E.
E., 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 12, 2024
Great guest check in
lots of parking
Clean room well stocked
Sue
Sue, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2023
This was a beautiful motel to stay at!.. Great location, very clean and very hospitable! We would stay there again!!