<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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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 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
3 twin beds
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1 queen bed
3 twin beds
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1 full bed
3 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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2 full 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

  • Kaylee
    Canada 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 United States
    Great location Nice, clean rooms Large, clean shared bathroom Beautiful view from common area Huge kitchen 10pm quiet time
  • Henrik
    Canada Canada
    Great location with stunning views. Great way of meeting other travelers.
  • Shining
    China China
    I really really like this place, it has the best view of Tofino. The facilities are great.
  • Anderson
    Canada 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 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 Canada
    The place and the facilities. Everything was clean, the kitchen was well equipped and the views were nice.
  • 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.

Area info

Amenities of Whalers Guesthouse
Great 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 rental
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Tennis court
    Off-site

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

Parking
Private 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/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional 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 rules
Whalers Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 300 is required on arrival. That's about $210. 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.
Children & Beds

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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 years old
Crib 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 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.

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

The fine print
Must-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.

FAQs about Whalers Guesthouse