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Whalers Guesthouse

2.0 star property
Guest house near Chesterman Beach in Tofino

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Dining room
Lobby sitting area
Billiards
Dining
Fireplace

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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81 West Street, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0
  • Tonquin Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mackenzie Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private room with 6 single beds and shared bathrooms | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private room with 6 single beds and shared bathrooms

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private room with 4 single beds and shared bathrooms | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private room with 4 single beds and shared bathrooms

  • 165 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Budget Private room with shared bathrooms | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Private room with shared bathrooms

  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private room with 2-piece bathroom and shared shower

  • 195 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private room with ocean view, 2-piece bathroom and shared showers | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 195 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private room with 5 single beds and shared bathrooms | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private room with 5 single beds and shared bathrooms

  • 165 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Private room with full bathroom, balcony and cove views | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private room with full bathroom, balcony and cove views

  • 260 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private room with ocean views and shared bathrooms | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private room with ocean views and shared bathrooms

  • 175 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Tofino

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Eagle Aerie Gallery and Tofino Art Glass. Tofino Bike Park and Tonquin Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tofino Bike Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tonquin Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Chesterman Beach - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Mackenzie Beach - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rhino Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tacofino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shed - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wildside Grill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Whalers Guesthouse

Guest house near Chesterman Beach 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 guesthouse.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is 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
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
Whalers Guesthouse offers 21 accommodations. This Tofino guesthouse 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.

Languages

English, French, German

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 1 percent 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 each 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

How close is Whalers Guesthouse to the airport?

Whalers Guesthouse is 0.1 mi (1-min drive) away from the Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Whalers Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Whalers Guesthouse.

How close is Whalers Guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is 3.1 mi (8-min drive) from Chesterman Beach and 2.8 mi (11-min drive) from Mackenzie Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Whalers Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Whalers Guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Whalers Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Whalers Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Whalers Guesthouse?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Self parking is available for CAD 5 per night.

Does Whalers Guesthouse have a pool?

Whalers Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Whalers Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Whalers Guesthouse to downtown Tofino?

Whalers Guesthouse is 0.3 mi away from Tofino.

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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