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Whalers Guesthouse

2.0 star property
A peaceful seaside retreat where travelers can relax by a crackling fire or settle in with a book after exploring the coast

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Whalers Guesthouse combines ocean ambiance with homey comfort. Guests can warm up by the lobby fireplace after a day at the beach or browse the library for their next read. High-speed WiFi keeps everyone connected while they enjoy the coastal setting.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Budget Private room with shared bathrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Private room with shared bathrooms

Highlights

Heating
6 bathrooms
Located on the top floor
Highchair
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Private room with ocean views and shared bathrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private room with ocean views and shared bathrooms

Highlights

Heating
6 bathrooms
Located on the top floor
Highchair
  • Sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private room with 2-piece bathroom and shared shower

Highlights

Heating
Located on the ground floor
Highchair
  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private room with full bathroom, balcony and cove views | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private room with full bathroom, balcony and cove views

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Located on the top floor
Highchair
  • Partial sea view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private room with 6 single beds and shared bathrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private room with 6 single beds and shared bathrooms

Highlights

Heating
Located on the top floor
Highchair
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private room with 5 single beds and shared bathrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private room with 5 single beds and shared bathrooms

Highlights

Heating
Located on the top floor
Highchair
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Private room with 4 single beds and shared bathrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private room with 4 single beds and shared bathrooms

Highlights

Heating
Located on the top floor
Highchair
  • Sea view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

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

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Desk
Laptop workspace
Located on the ground floor
Highchair
  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Located on the ground floor
Highchair
  • Sea view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Tofino, Whalers Guesthouse is in the city center and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesterman Beach and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Tofino Bike Park and Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens are also worth visiting. 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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V0R 2Z0, BC, Tofino, 81 West Street

What's nearby

  • Tonquin Park featuring a sandy beach, general coastal views and rocky coastline
    Tonquin Park
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Chesterman Beach which includes landscape views, general coastal views and a sandy beach
    Chesterman Beach
    7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Eagle Aerie Gallery
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tofino Art Glass
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tofino Bike Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tacofino
    6 min drive
  • Rhino Coffee House
    8 min walk
  • Shed
    9 min walk
  • Ombré
    5 min walk
  • Wildside Grill
    6 min drive

About this property

Whalers Guesthouse

Guesthouse near Chesterman Beach
At Whalers Guesthouse, you can look forward to a garden, a library, and laundry facilities. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A TV in the lobby, outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
  • Gas grills, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Whalers Guesthouse include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra 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 transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (CAD 5 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • 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 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
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 1.00 percent 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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Whalers Guesthouse Tofino
Whalers Guesthouse Guesthouse
Whalers Guesthouse Guesthouse Tofino

Frequently asked questions

Is Whalers Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whalers Guesthouse located?

Located in the heart of Tofino, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Eagle Aerie Gallery and Tofino Art Glass. Tofino Bike Park and Tonquin Park are also within 15 minutes.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Katja

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

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

6/10 Okay

Andreas

Stayed 1 night in May 2025