Whalers Guesthouse | Hostel in Tofino

8.4 (217 Reviews) |   25 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  29 Guests
Tofino Hostel | Whalers Guesthouse

25 Bedroom Hostel in Tofino

Located in Tofino and with Tonquin Beach reachable within a 15-minute walk, Whalers Guesthouse provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a grill. Private parking is available on site. You can play pool at the hostel, and the area is popular for cycling. Tofino Botanical Gardens is 2.1 miles from Whalers Guesthouse, while Radar Hill is 6.6 miles away. Tofino Harbor Seaplane Base Airport is a few steps from the property.

Whalers Guesthouse is located in Tofino.

This 25 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Wheelchair Accessible, Entertainment, Child Friendly, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 217 reviews with the average score of 8.4 . Coming to Tofino and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 25 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Tofino. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Whalers Guesthouse in Tofino is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Whalers Guesthouse”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Accessible parking
  • Private Parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Toilet with grab rails
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Game room
  • Tennis equipment
  • Pool table
  • Cycling
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Guest Services
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Baggage storage
  • Lockers
  • Laundry
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Tour desk
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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 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, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.93
Location:
9.55
Staff:
8.69
Facilities:
8.76
Comfort:
9.04
Cleanliness:
9.03
Jo
Dec 12, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
Canada
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Perfect for a winter stay too. Friendly staff and clean facilities. They have everything in the kitchen; you need to bring your ketchup, haha. Plz bring your cabinet lock. Pay 5$ for parking each day, it is reasonable for me. Lovely place, absolutely recommend this guest house 😊
Summary: Even perfect for a solo traveller.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 19 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Key access, Earplugs, Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 19 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Key access, Earplugs, Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Queen Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Key access, Earplugs, Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

View

Inner courtyard view
Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 20 m2
3 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Toilet, Private bathroom

General

Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Key access, Earplugs, Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles
Quadruple Room with Sea View
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 19 m2
3 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Key access, Earplugs, Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans

View

Mountain view, Sea view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Suite with Balcony
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 22 m2
3 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Toilet, Private bathroom

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area

General

Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Key access, Earplugs, Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans

View

Garden view, Sea view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Queen Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Queen Suite

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Toilet, Private bathroom

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area, Sofa

General

Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Key access, Earplugs, Carpeted, Trash cans

View

Mountain view, Sea view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack, Sofa bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles
Double Room with Sea View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 19 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Key access, Earplugs, Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans

View

Mountain view, Sea view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
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