Featuring views of the Pacific Ocean and Clayoquot Sound, this property is 656 feet from Tofino town center. Wooden furnishings are offered in rooms at Whalers on the Point Guest house. A shared guest kitchen is provided to cook meals. Guests will have access to shared bathroom facilities. Suites have their own private bathroom. A TV and movie room is open to guests of Whalers on the Point. A games room offers a free pool table. BBQ facilities are provided on the terrace. A guest launderette is on site. Tonquin Beach Trail is a 10 minutes' walk away. Chesterman Beach is 8 minutes’ drive away. The Co-op grocery store is 919 ft from Whalers on the Point Guest house.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Hostelling International
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
3 twin beds
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1 full bed
3 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
7.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Laura
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location Nice, clean rooms Large, clean shared bathroom Beautiful view from common area Huge kitchen 10pm quiet time
  • Henrik
    Canada Canada
    Great location with stunning views. Great way of meeting other travelers.
  • Shining
    China China
    I really really like this place, it has the best view of Tofino. The facilities are great.
  • Anderson
    Canada Canada
    Staff were friendly and helpful. Beautiful location! Accommodations were comfortable and clean. Was great to meet new people from many different places all over the world.
  • Tom
    Canada Canada
    Communal kitchen is very convenient and well equipped. Five star view from the dining area. The beds are quite comfortable. Shared washroom facilities weren't overcrowded apart from the Women's at peak times
  • Fatima
    Canada Canada
    The place and the facilities. Everything was clean, the kitchen was well equipped and the views were nice.
  • J
    Jennifer
    Canada Canada
    The view was really nice. Location was very central and the place was very clean
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful view and friendly staff as hostels goes its great
  • Andrés
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Very nice and cozy hostel located at the end of Tofino town.... great atmosfere and the staff was great. There are a lot of facilities and very clean
  • Wardhawala
    Canada Canada
    The view from the hostel is absolutely gorgeous. Close to everything downtown, and the facilities are so well kept, clean spotless! The beds are comfy, clean and you’ll meet cool people for sure

Property questions and answers
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  • What is the latest time for check-in? We'll be getting in on Thursday night. Thanks.

    Hello , Thank you for booking with us! Our Front desk is open from 5pm to 9pm for check in. Could you please inform us if your arrival time will be l..
    Answered on 18 August 2020
  • Hi, do you have fans available?

    We do have fans available upon request. Just check with our front desk if you need one in your room.
    Answered on 23 June 2021
  • acesssible for person with walker

    Hello, only our room type suite is accessible with walker. Kindly, Ben
    Answered on 29 September 2022
  • Hi. Are we still allowed to use the kitchen?

    Yes, our fully equipped kitchen is open to our guests. We also have BBQ and an outside kitchen. Due to COVID-19 we currently only allow 3 guests in o..
    Answered on 1 November 2021
  • Hello, is this a hostel? I see in the photos that the beds are bunk beds and wasn’t sure if this was a shared accommodation.

    Hello, thanks for your question. We are a hostel however, due to covid, we are currently only offering private rooms.
    Answered on 15 November 2021
  • Are sheets and towels included?

    Yes, we provide all bedding, sheets and towels free of charge.
    Answered on 13 October 2019
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Area info

Amenities of Whalers on the Point Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Pool table
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Dining area
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CAD 5 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
Whalers on the Point Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 300 is required on arrival. That's about $215. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

3 - 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 cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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
Must-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 Hosteling International Member you will not receive your HI Member Discount when booking through www.booking.com.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Whalers on the Point Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests 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 does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 20240363

FAQs about Whalers on the Point Guesthouse

  • Check-in at Whalers on the Point Guesthouse is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Whalers on the Point Guesthouse is 2,800 feet from the center of Tofino. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Whalers on the Point Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Tennis equipment
    • Bicycle rental
  • The nearest beach is 2,450 feet from Whalers on the Point Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Whalers on the Point Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.