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Reviews of Whalers Guesthouse

81 West Street, V0R 2Z0 Tofino, Canada

#10 of 16 hotels in Tofino

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 137 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, nice hostel!! Views of Bay? A great time !

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    While they do give you a towel, there isn't any soap or shampoo in the shared bathrooms, which we hadn't realized. There aren't private bathrooms here, as far as we could tell.

    This is in a perfect neighborhood. It's extremely beautiful outside, with views onto the water and some of the islands. And it's about a block from a supermarket, though right by the hotel it's pretty empty outside. For Tofino in the summertime, the price was pretty good.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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 fantastic, organized, efficent, friendly and helpfull in every way. Everything was cleaned daily to perfection. One of the best places we have stayed in. . Valerie and Michael

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    8.0
    A very well organised hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Some challenges with parking. The park that we had been allocated the next day had someone else parked there, so we had to park in the disabled car park overnight, as per staff directions.

    Efficient staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    8.0
    A really nice living room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is a bit of a nightmare. A 5pm check-in, 10am check-out and paid parking is pretty steep for the price. The shower / bathrooms didn't feel very clean considering the cost and limited time you actually have for you booking.

    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.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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 a chat. The location was ideal, close to everything I needed, and the hostel itself was clean, cozy, and had a great vibe. The beds were comfy, the bathrooms were always clean, and the common areas had a really chill energy. I also appreciated the small details – lockers, good Wi-Fi, and a well-equipped kitchen.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    10
    Great hostel with lovely lounge
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Top quality hostel on the sea front with parking for $5 per day - first to come first served. Lovely communal lounge.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    8.0
    Hostel top notch!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing as expected.

    Ease of booking, check in and conveniently located.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    10
    I lived the place and recommend it to everyone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The price for a dorm bed was very high. Booking the room was complicated because of discrepancies with booking.com that got the date wrong. It was stressful to sort out as I had nowhere else to go the day I arrived.

    Loved the location, the kitchen, the spaces for living room and dining room.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room for 5 people with not enough storage space. Very basic furniture. Public rest rooms clean but basic and not comfortable

    Amazing location, great common area with vew of bay and islands, nice staff, comfortable beds, very clean

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Ideal location, beautiful views, friendly staff, easy check-in and out including parking. Northern Lights came out for us!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    10
    An absolute gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from the corridor carried through to the rooms

    Great location, nice spacious kitchen that was well equipped, clean showers and toilets. The view from our room out to sea was stunning.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    How busy it is and no parking! The parking was limited and we have to park below the facility, so if you go make sure to email them the day before so you get first dibs and not have to haul up your stuff up the hill.

    The location and how it over look the water

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    9.0
    Nice hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had asked for parking and sent my car details, but there was no spot available when I got there, so I had to scrounge for street parkung

    The location is great and it has a fabulous view. Amenities are the same as any hostel.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    10
    Amazing experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Decent clean hostel with very well maintained rooms and washrooms. Location was top notch.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    8.0
    Good and pleasant but technichal difficulties
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorms arent really backpacker friendly. First, people come in the room with their outside shoes, as there is no shoe policy of any kind so the carpet gets all dirty. I would not walk barefoot there. Also, there is no privacy curtain or wall charger for the upper bunk, so you have to ask the stranger under you to charge your phone at night. Last and not least, there is not a single hook in the room, so you can’t hang any towel. It has to hang from the bunk and touch the bed under you… Finally, the big light of the hallway stays on at night and there is no night light so everytime someone opens the door, everyone gets waken up. Hook, lights and curtains aren’t expensive and would make the stay more convenient.

    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.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorm style bedroom was too small for 6 adults. The 3 bunk beds barely fit.

    The kitchen was well equipped; comfortable dining and living areas with nice views of the ocean front. Centrally located. Walking distance to the grocery store, shops, restaurants, etc.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2025

    10
    Just what we needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location. Cleanliness. Quaint. Warm atmosphere

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    9.0
    Cozy and clean property in convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No coffee available

    Very clean and cozy property

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    9.0
    The best option for solo traveler
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean. Staffs clean everyday and guests are also nice ppl to keep this place organized.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice kitchen - clean and everything you need. Clean shared bathrooms as well. Really good hostel. Can recommend!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location right in tofino.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    10
    Great place to stay and surf!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some staff were super nice, others seemed unhappy to be there.

    Nice rooms, very clean, the showers and bathrooms were clean, and the shared kitchen was super well maintained. Short walk to the main part of town. The woman that checked us in was super welcoming and friendly, and helped us book surf lessons with a great instructor!

    Stayed in March 2025

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