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Black Bear Guesthouse

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house near Chesterman Beach

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Cedar Room | Premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Black Bear Suite | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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926 Black Bear Lane, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0
  • Place, Chesterman Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Frank Island
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Cedar Room | Premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cedar Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Bear Suite | Premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Black Bear Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 750 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Tofino

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Tofino guesthouse and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Chesterman Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Cox Bay Beach. Mackenzie Beach and Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chesterman Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Frank Island - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cox Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mackenzie Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rhino Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shed - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Fish Fry - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jeju - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Black Bear Guesthouse

3.5-star guest house near Chesterman Beach
Black Bear Guesthouse offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Tofino guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • No smoking on site
Black Bear Guesthouse offers 2 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

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 (single-level property)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: CAD 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:30 PM to 8:00 AM

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: CAD 250 per stay

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.

  • Late check-out fee: CAD 25

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 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 and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 credit 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, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Black Bear Guesthouse to the airport?

Black Bear Guesthouse is 3.8 mi (6-min drive) away from the Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Black Bear Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Black Bear Guesthouse.

How close is Black Bear Guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 8-minute walk from Chesterman Beach and 1.3 mi (6-min drive) from Cox Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Black Bear Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Black Bear Guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Black Bear Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Black Bear Guesthouse?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Black Bear Guesthouse have a pool?

Black Bear Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Black Bear Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Black Bear Guesthouse to downtown Tofino?

Black Bear Guesthouse is 2.9 mi away from Tofino.

Black Bear Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 118 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Cedar room was perfect. Beautifully appointed and very comfortable. Enough space and bar ‘fridge, plates, silverware etc to organise a simple breakfast. Especially loved the guest deck with the gorgeous peaceful estuary views. We saw our first bear in the wild.. a distant moving black blob, but it was a bear! Jay generously provided binoculars for a possible future sighting but alas!
Early morning view from the deck
The bear!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jodi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a quant little guest room and had everything you will need. Super clean and walkable to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Do yourself a favor, do not stay here! The owner is miserable! It's a long story and the owner has already told me that if I leave a bad review she'll just come back and defend it. In short, we were in the area with a bigger group so had to find accommodation for us in a few different places as we all didn't fit in one house. I booked everything under my name to match the credit card payment (all on Expedia) and when we got there we all divided ourselves between the Airbnb's. This one had room for 5 and so 4 stayed here (2 adults and 2 children). One evening a few others from our group went there for a couple hours to hang out and got quite loud. (They didn't realize they had a suite under them and no one knocked on their door to say anything) The next day we got kicked out! The owner (Bobby) said that it was false booking because it was registered under my name but I wasn't physically staying there! I have no idea why that matters, it was still our group..it also never said anywhere that I needed to register the names of all occupants She then proceeded to take money off my card without any communication for the 2 children who also stayed there. Very untrustworthy. (Expedia said children can stay for free!) Apparently we 'violated the policies' but no one sent us any policies at all. it wasn't listed on Expedia either. Nothing about this makes sense. Wondering if this was a easy money grab but other than the noise complaint, she could have been much more reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to bike trail, beaches and town
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fact they had a guest deck area to view the bears. Made to feel very welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

thuy nga

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome apartment, beautiful and spacious for a small group or family, so perfectly situated for everything to do and see in Tofino, and the Sound on one side and the beach on the other are just wonderful. The hosts are so lovely, really will only stay there next trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean and cosy stay with bikes and access to deck with stunning views. Host was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a beautiful setting, surrounded by trees and near the ocean. We walked to the beach in less than 10 mins. The suite was cozy, clean and everything we hoped for. We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A quite rental for a solo traveler.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodation. Liked how bikes were included and it was a very short easy ride to the beach. House was stalked with everything you need to cook and the hot tub is nice to relax in. The guest house is very close to permanent residents. Found the mornings were quite noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Even during a storm and a power outage, the place remained cosy and warm and the owners checked in with guests to make sure they were safe and had everything they needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with great hosts. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous couple of days staying here. Amazing location with incredible views over the estuary and mud flats. Sadly rained most of the time we were there so no bear sightings but plenty of other things to do in the area. Apartment was extremely comfortable and wished we had booked it for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Maidenhead

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautifully furnished and comfortable. Complementary teas and coffees were welcome and toiletries supplied were of premium quality. The property was conveniently located to explore Tofino and was a short walking distance from a beautiful shoreline. The owners wer friendly and helpful. As there are 2 properties on the same site, be careful to check which you have chosen and the facilities associated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike

Traveled with partner
Perfect area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Hope

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet room with amenities of soap, shampoo, coffee, tea, mini fridge and a few dishes to use. Great guest deck overlooking the lagoon and bikes available to use for getting around.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

claire

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place.. quiet and picturesque.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is literally a 5 minute walk to Chestermans beach which is amazing. The cabin was warm and inviting, the kitchen was well stocked and they even included an emergency bag if needed. Great host, very personable. The cabin is just inches from the main house so if complete privacy is what you’re after this may not offer as much privacy as some need. For our family though it was wonderful, the loft bed in the hidden little nook was really cool. Very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024