Whalers Guesthouse
Whalers Guesthouse
<h2>Essential Facilities</h2> Whalers Guest house 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 Accommodations</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 Harbor Seaplane Base, the hostel is a 15-minute walk from Tonquin Beach. Nearby attractions include Tofino Botanical Gardens (1.9 mi), Radar Hill (6.8 mi), and Ucluelet Aquarium (25 mi). Guests appreciate the scenic views, room cleanliness, and well-equipped kitchen.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kaylee
Canada
“Nice rooms, very clean, the showers and bathrooms were clean, and the shared kitchen was super well maintained. Short walk to the main part of town. The woman that checked us in was super welcoming and friendly, and helped us book surf lessons...” - Laura
United States
“Great location Nice, clean rooms Large, clean shared bathroom Beautiful view from common area Huge kitchen 10pm quiet time” - Henrik
Canada
“Great location with stunning views. Great way of meeting other travelers.” - Shining
China
“I really really like this place, it has the best view of Tofino. The facilities are great.” - Anderson
Canada
“Staff were friendly and helpful. Beautiful location! Accommodations were comfortable and clean. Was great to meet new people from many different places all over the world.” - Tom
Canada
“Communal kitchen is very convenient and well equipped. Five star view from the dining area. The beds are quite comfortable. Shared washroom facilities weren't overcrowded apart from the Women's at peak times” - Fatima
Canada
“The place and the facilities. Everything was clean, the kitchen was well equipped and the views were nice.” - 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.”
Area info
Amenities of Whalers GuesthouseGreat facilities! Review score, 9
Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
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
- Pool table
- Game room
- Tennis courtOff-site
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CAD 5 per day.
- Accessible parking
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- LaundryAdditional charge
Entertainment & 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
- Smoke-free property
- 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 all ages are welcome.
Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine printMust-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 Hosteling International Member you will not receive your HI Member Discount when booking through www.booking.com.
Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests 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 does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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's 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.