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Whalers Guesthouse

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in the heart of Tofino

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Private room with full bathroom, balcony and cove views
Lobby sitting area
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Step into Whalers Guesthouse, where the ocean breeze meets cozy charm. Unwind by the fireplace in the lobby or get lost in a good book from the library, with high-speed WiFi to stay connected.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Beach towels
  • Self parking
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Reception fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Gas grills

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gas grill(s)
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
  • High chair

Room options

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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

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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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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

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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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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 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
Laptop workspace
Desk
Located on the ground floor
High chair
  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 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 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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About the area

Map
81 West Street, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0

What's nearby

  • Tofino Art Glass - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tonquin Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Chesterman Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Mackenzie Beach - 11 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base) - 1 min drive
  • Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach) - 22 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 89.3 miles/143.7 km
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 92.4 miles/148.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rhino Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shed - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tofino Brewing Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Grill - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Whalers Guesthouse

Whalers Guesthouse puts you within a 15-minute drive of Chesterman Beach and Cox Bay Beach. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails.

Languages

English, French, German
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 21 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 19
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (CAD 5 per night)
    • On-site parking is limited

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Gas grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • High chair

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local maps
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Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of CAD 300 will be collected before check-in

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 1 per cent destination fee will be charged

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs CAD 5 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Whalers Guesthouse Tofino
Whalers Guesthouse Guesthouse
Whalers Guesthouse Guesthouse Tofino

Frequently asked questions

Does Whalers Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Whalers Guesthouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Whalers Guesthouse?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Whalers Guesthouse?

Yes. Self-parking costs CAD 5 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Whalers Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Whalers Guesthouse and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and ecotours. Whalers Guesthouse also has a garden.

What's the area around Whalers Guesthouse like?

Whalers Guesthouse is a short 1-minute drive from Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base) and 15 minutes' walk from Tonquin Park.

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Whalers Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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