Whalers Guesthouse

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Hostelling International
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
3 single beds
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1 large double bed
3 single beds
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1 double bed
3 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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2 double beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Zsolt
Slovakia Slovakia
“The hostel is a beautiful charming house next to the shore. In the community place the fireplace and a wooden house style makes the places more attractive. The rooms and restrooms were very clean. The staff was helpful and communicative. I would...”
Melina
Germany Germany
“The location is great, you can walk to the beach in 20 minutes but are right in town so lots of nice eateries around & the house itself is beautiful, I loved the chill out area with the most amazing view! highly recommend!”
Sharma
Canada Canada
“The room was small with 6 beds in it but the bunk beds were clean and comfortable !”
Andre
Switzerland Switzerland
“The location was splendid, amazing view, and the guesthouse felt very cozy and friendly. There was enough space for everyone, the livingroom and the game room were a big favourite.”
Valerie
Australia 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 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 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 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 Canada
“Ease of booking, check in and conveniently located.”
Lafleche
Canada Canada
“Loved the location, the kitchen, the spaces for living room and dining room.”

Property surroundings

House rules

Whalers Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 300 is required on arrival. That's about US$213. 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.
Children and beds

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
CAD 20 per child, per night
4 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
CAD 20 per child, per night
17+ years
Extra bed upon request
CAD 30 per person, per night

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.