Whalers Guesthouse

Property class: 2

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Consider a stay at Whalers Guesthouse and take advantage of a garden, a library and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and a fireplace in reception are available to all guests.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Budget Private room with shared bathrooms

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

Private room with ocean views and shared bathrooms

  • Sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Private room with 2-piece bathroom and shared shower

  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

Private room with full bathroom, balcony and cove views

  • Partial sea view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

Private room with 6 single beds and shared bathrooms

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Private room with 4 single beds and shared bathrooms

  • Sea view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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

  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sea view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Located in Tofino, Whalers Guesthouse is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Chesterman Beach and Wickaninnish Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Relax and indulge in the area's hot springs, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Tofino travel guide
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81 West Street, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0

What's nearby

  • A rocky beach with clear water, surrounded by dense forest.
    Tonquin Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • House of Himwitsa
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eagle Aerie Gallery
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tofino Art Glass
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Rhino Coffee House
    8 min walk
  • Tacofino
    6 min drive
  • Shed
    9 min walk
  • Mizu Mizu
    7 min drive
  • Wildside Grill
    6 min drive

About this property

Whalers Guesthouse

  • Guest house near Chesterman Beach
  • At Whalers Guesthouse, you can look forward to a garden, a library and laundry facilities. In addition to a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
  • Other perks at this guest house include:
    • Bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
    • Barbecues, beach towels and multilingual staff
    • Tour/ticket information, a TV in reception and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Whalers Guesthouse include amenities, such as free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Local maps and window screens
    • Highchairs, heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

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

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

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 and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 1.00 per cent destination fee will be charged.
  • A damage deposit of CAD 300 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: CAD 5 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Whalers Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whalers Guesthouse?

Self-parking is available for CAD 5 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Whalers Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Whalers Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whalers Guesthouse located?

Located in the heart of Tofino, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of House of Himwitsa and Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum. Eagle Aerie Gallery and Village Green are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Whalers Guesthouse Reviews

7.4

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped kitchen, living room, dining room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
tres bieni
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hyggeligt sted kanon udsigt
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 1 night in May 2025