About this property
Essential Facilities: Whalers Guesthouse in Tofino offers a terrace and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge, outdoor seating area, or picnic spots. The property includes a shared kitchen, games room, and bicycle parking. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature sea or garden views, private bathrooms, and balconies. Family rooms and ground-floor units provide additional comfort. The hostel is highly rated for its cleanliness and well-equipped kitchen. Local Attractions: Tonquin Beach is a 15-minute walk away. Tofino Botanical Gardens are 3 km distant, while Radar Hill lies 11 km from the property. Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base is just a few steps away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 single bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed | ||
3 single beds and 1 large double bed | ||
3 single beds and 1 double bed | ||
3 single beds and 1 large double bed | ||
1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds and 2 double beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Valerie
Australia“I absolutely loved staying at this beautiful accomodation. Magnificent views of the Trofino inlets and islands. CLose to everything. For example a short walk to many of the tours, Cafes, Resturants, and Art Galleries. All fhe staff were...” - Kis85 Australia“The view from the main lounge / dining area is amazing. The place has a nice 'renovated beach house' charm and is in a great location for restaurants and activities.”
- Laura
Germany“This was honestly one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. The atmosphere was super welcoming and it was so easy to meet people – perfect for solo travelers. The staff were incredibly kind and always happy to help with recommendations or just have...” - Jeremy
United Kingdom“Top quality hostel on the sea front with parking for $5 per day - first to come first served. Lovely communal lounge.” - Reynaldo
Canada“Ease of booking, check in and conveniently located.” - Lafleche Canada“Loved the location, the kitchen, the spaces for living room and dining room.”
- Kirsty United Kingdom“Great location, nice spacious kitchen that was well equipped, clean showers and toilets. The view from our room out to sea was stunning.”
- Ayesha Canada“The location is great and it has a fabulous view. Amenities are the same as any hostel.”
- Anne-sophie Canada“The location was good, the living room and kitchen were very pleasant and the ambiance was calm and nice. The toilets and common area were generally clean.”
- Laura Germany“Really nice kitchen - clean and everything you need. Clean shared bathrooms as well. Really good hostel. Can recommend!”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Whalers Guesthouse
Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Movie nightsAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tennis equipmentAdditional charge
- Cycling
- Billiards
- Games room
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CAD 5 per day.
- Accessible parking
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- LaundryAdditional charge
Entertainment and 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
- Non-smoking throughout
- 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
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
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 Hostelling International Member you will not receive your HI Member Discount when booking through www.booking.com.
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, please write this request and your company details in the Ask a question 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 will not accommodate hen, stag 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 is 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
