<h2>Essential Facilities</h2> Whalers Guesthouse in Tofino offers a terrace, tennis court, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. The property includes a games room, bicycle parking, bike hire, barbecue facilities, tour desk, and luggage storage. <h2>Comfortable Accommodation</h2> Rooms feature sea, garden, or mountain views, private bathrooms, balconies, and carpeted floors. Additional amenities include hairdryers, showers, sofa beds, work desks, and shared bathrooms. Family rooms and ground-floor units cater to various needs. <h2>Prime Location</h2> Located a few steps from Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base, the hostel is a 15-minute walk from Tonquin Beach. Nearby attractions include Tofino Botanical Gardens (3 km), Radar Hill (11 km), and Ucluelet Aquarium (41 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views, room cleanliness, and well-equipped kitchen.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Hostelling International
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
3 single beds
and
1 large double bed
3 single beds
and
1 double bed
3 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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2 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Charlotte
    Canada Canada
    Amazing location, views from the room and common room were amazing and really clean!
  • Courtney
    Canada Canada
    Location is the best of any (budget) place to stay in Tofino! Rooms were surprisingly spacious and the beds, linens, and towels nicer and cleaner than the typical hostel.
  • Kodi
    Australia Australia
    Best guest house I've ever stayed in. Amazing view and location. Don't snooze just book. Super clean, everything works.
  • Gillian
    Australia Australia
    Hostel with shared spotless kitchen etc.Very clean and comfortable lounge and dining area overlooking the beautiful.viewof the sounds.
  • Paula
    Canada Canada
    This hostel is very clean and well organized. Located in a prime area for walking along Main Street but in a quiet cul de sac it has the best of both worlds. Large fridge in the kitchen for guest use. Good for family.
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. Everything you need and more. The loveliest staff! Helped me out and made me feel so welcome!! The best team!
  • J
    Jennifer
    Canada Canada
    The view was really nice. Location was very central and the place was very clean
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful view and friendly staff as hostels goes its great
  • Andrés
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Very nice and cozy hostel located at the end of Tofino town.... great atmosfere and the staff was great. There are a lot of facilities and very clean
  • Wardhawala
    Canada Canada
    The view from the hostel is absolutely gorgeous. Close to everything downtown, and the facilities are so well kept, clean spotless! The beds are comfy, clean and you’ll meet cool people for sure

Property surroundings

Facilities of Whalers Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Tennis court
    Off-site

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CAD 5 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules
Whalers Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 17:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 300 is required on arrival. That's about £163. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
CAD 20 per child, per night
4 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
CAD 20 per child, per night
17+ years
Extra bed upon request
CAD 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, children are welcome in private rooms and suites only. Guests older than 15 can be accommodated in the shared dormitory rooms.

Please note, this property does not accept American Express as a method of payment.

Please note: If you are a Hostelling International Member you will not receive your HI Member Discount when booking through www.booking.com.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Whalers Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, please write this request and your company details in the Ask a question box.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of CAD 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Whalers Guesthouse