Whalers Guesthouse
Whalers Guesthouse
<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.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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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 and 1 large double bed | ||
1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds and 2 double beds |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Charlotte
Canada
“Amazing location, views from the room and common room were amazing and really clean!” - Courtney
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
“Best guest house I've ever stayed in. Amazing view and location. Don't snooze just book. Super clean, everything works.” - Gillian
Australia
“Hostel with shared spotless kitchen etc.Very clean and comfortable lounge and dining area overlooking the beautiful.viewof the sounds.” - Paula
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
“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!” - JJennifer
Canada
“The view was really nice. Location was very central and the place was very clean” - James
United Kingdom
“Beautiful view and friendly staff as hostels goes its great” - Andrés
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
“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 GuesthouseGreat 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 rentalAdditional charge
- Movie nightsAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tennis equipmentAdditional charge
- Cycling
- Billiards
- Games room
- Tennis courtOff-site
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate 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/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- LaundryAdditional 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 rulesWhalers Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
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
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.


The fine printNeed-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.