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Whalers Guesthouse

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Tofino

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Dining room
Lobby sitting area
Billiards
Dining
Fireplace

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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81 West Street, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0
  • Place, Tofino Art Glass
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tofino Bike Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tonquin Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Budget Private room with shared bathrooms

Budget Private room with shared bathrooms

Highlights

Heating
6 bathrooms
Located on the top floor
High chair
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Private room with ocean views and shared bathrooms

Private room with ocean views and shared bathrooms

Highlights

Heating
6 bathrooms
Located on the top floor
High chair
  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private room with 2-piece bathroom and shared shower

Highlights

Heating
Located on the ground floor
High chair
  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Private room with full bathroom, balcony and cove views

Private room with full bathroom, balcony and cove views

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Located on the top floor
High chair
  • 24 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Private room with 6 single beds and shared bathrooms

Private room with 6 single beds and shared bathrooms

Highlights

Heating
Located on the top floor
High chair
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Room

Room

Highlights

Heating
Located on the top floor
High chair
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Private room with 4 single beds and shared bathrooms

Private room with 4 single beds and shared bathrooms

Highlights

Heating
Located on the top floor
High chair
  • 15 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Private room with ocean view, 2-piece bathroom and shared showers

Private room with ocean view, 2-piece bathroom and shared showers

Private room with ocean view, 2-piece bathroom and shared showers

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Desk
Located on the ground floor
Laptop workspace
High chair
  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private room with ocean view, 2-piece bathroom, shared showers - accessible

Highlights

Heating
Located on the ground floor
High chair
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Tofino

Whalers Guesthouse puts you in the heart of Tofino, within just a 10-minute stroll of Eagle Aerie Gallery and Tofino Art Glass. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This guest house has free WiFi in public areas, a library and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this Tofino guest house, you'll find Chesterman Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Eagle Aerie Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tofino Art Glass - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tofino Bike Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tonquin Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rhino Coffee House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shed - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Big Daddy's Fish Fry - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jeju - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Whalers Guesthouse

Guesthouse in Tofino
As a guest of Whalers Guesthouse, you'll find a library, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. Whalers Guesthouse also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tofino guest house.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Whalers Guesthouse offers 21 accommodations. This Tofino guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (CAD 5 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 1.00 per cent destination fee will be charged.
  • A damage deposit of CAD 300 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: CAD 5 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Whalers Guesthouse Tofino
Whalers Guesthouse Guesthouse
Whalers Guesthouse Guesthouse Tofino

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Whalers Guesthouse?

Whalers Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Whalers Guesthouse?

Yep, Whalers Guesthouse has an uncovered self car park for CAD 5 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Whalers Guesthouse?

The closest beach to Whalers Guesthouse is Chesterman Beach (4.8 km).

Is Whalers Guesthouse family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a gas grill, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Whalers Guesthouse is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whalers Guesthouse?

No, Whalers Guesthouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whalers Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Whalers Guesthouse?

No, pets are not allowed.

Whalers Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room price was so so expensive compared to what we got in the room, and the rules of the accommodation was so vast and extensive. Also you have workers living there full time while you charge regular people an arm and a leg to be there for not even 8 hours.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andreas

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped kitchen, living room, dining room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Toller Ausblick vom Zimmer, Gemeinschaftsbad sehr sauber, Küche gut ausgestattet, alles top. Sehr empfehlenswertes Hostel!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Véronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
tres bieni
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Allan Lund

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hyggeligt sted kanon udsigt
Stayed 1 night in May 2025