Whalers Guesthouse | Hostel in Tofino

8.4 (236 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: Parking, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 236 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
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Game room
  • Pool table
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
  • Movie nights
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
  • Designated smoking area
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Guest Services
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Baggage storage
  • Lockers
  • Laundry
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • 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
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • 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
GEORGINA
May 5, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Spain
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Clean and comfortable. Great location and stunning views. Good vibes and great staff.
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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

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

General

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

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room amenities

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

Bathroom

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

General

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

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room amenities

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

Bathroom

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

General

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

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

View

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

Bathroom

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

General

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

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, 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

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

General

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

View

Landmark view, Mountain view, Sea view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room amenities

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

Bathroom

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

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area

General

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

View

Garden view, Sea view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room amenities

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

Bathroom

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

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

General

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

View

Landmark view, Mountain view, Sea view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

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

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

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

General

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

View

Landmark view, Mountain view, Sea view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

FAQ's

Is this Whalers Guesthouse pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Whalers Guesthouse?

Check-in time for Whalers Guesthouse starts counting from 5:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Whalers Guesthouse have a swimming pool?

No, this Whalers Guesthouse does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Whalers Guesthouse?

Best-rates for the Whalers Guesthouse starts from $131 per night with includes Designated Smoking Area, TV, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Accessibility, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Parking, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Kitchen, Laundry, Wheelchair Accessible, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Internet with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Whalers Guesthouse a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hostel Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Whalers Guesthouse wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Whalers Guesthouse is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Whalers Guesthouse?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Whalers Guesthouse indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Whalers Guesthouse?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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