The main drone footage of the Wickaninish Inn sold us on wanting to travel from Denver to Tofino to…read morespend Christmas holidays on Vancouver Island. We wanted to be right on the cliff overlooking crashing winter storm waves! We tried to make plans in 2024 for their offered 4-day Christmas special (room, tree in room, ornaments for tree in room, breakfasts and Christmas Day dinner) but by mid 2024 the rooms for that time period were booked. Waited to early 2025 this time and were excited to get into a fantastic Deluxe room king size bed on the third floor of the Pointe Building. So, where to begin with all the many amenities, attentive staff and management interactions! Room was a very clean rustic appeal and looked right over surf below. Meals in the circular area were all fantastic choices, the drinks enjoyable. They provided water waders and raincoats so we were able to walk on the beach next to the Inn and that was an amazing experience for us. Huge wide beach that went on for miles. Sand was hard-packed so really no issue of getting stuck. Our weather was accommodating so not much rain and great walking time. But when not traveling a bit along the coast the room was a great respite and relaxing experience. While winter is normally a rougher time to travel to Tofino, I can imagine it is wonderful to go there in the other seasons as well. Next visit perhaps Autumn!

We had a reservation for 3 nights and were unable to keep it due to inclement weather. Our flight…read morefrom Vancouver was canceled and the ferry was also canceled. The Inn's ironclad no refund policy allows no room for Mother Nature and totally unpreventable situations. I was told I had to forfeit the cost of the room for 3 nights :( I cannot recommend this Inn or its cancellation policy.

Absolutely love this place. Took advantage of the "save the tax" promo and booked two nights at the…read moreOceanside suite. They've thought of everything in terms of comfort and enjoyment. Pros: - EV charging stations available - Plenty of movies, games, and books complimentary to borrow during your stay - Complimentary beverages at the concierge lounge (ex. Hot chocolate, tea and coffee) - sporting goods and toys free to borrow for the beach - plenty of fire pits with ocean view (covered ones too available) - bathrobes and rain jackets available in the suites to use Notes: - bicycles ($35/4hrs) and the barrel saunas are provided by third party companies that are not free to use for hotel patrons

What can i say, but this place is truly magical! It reminds you of the beauty of nature and to live…read morelife slowly. We booked a weekend stay and enjoyed every minute. The resort is immaculately maintained. Staff are very pleasing and accommodating. Our room was clean and hand sani was readily available. We booked an beach front suite and was completely blown away. Our backdoor opened up to a vast expanse of greenery which was 15 steps to the beach. Filled with picnic tables, fire-pits, hammocks, lawn chairs that face the ocean...what more can you ask for. It was a staycation 2.0 for sure. Upon entering our suite, a bottle of complimentary wine was waiting for us. All kitchen utensils were complete and ready for our use, properly sanitized. In the lobby, check in was a breeze. Free Rhino coffee and hot chocolate 24/7. A small service pantry was available if you forgot anything ...every detail was thought of and prepared for you. For guests, a free smores kit is being handed out for guests to enjoy the fire pit and bond around a campfire. Bike rentals can also be had for a mere $15 for 4 hrs or $30 the whole day. Our pet got to stay for free, with no extra pet cleaning fee, as a courtesy for returning guests. And of course, we were accorded a late checkout for us to enjoy our stay more. From the moment you wake up to the sound of the ocean and the cool breeze going through your window, you are surrounded by nature's beauty all around. Such an excellent place to relax and unwind and feel the sand between your toes. Miles and miles of beach to walk and explore, and the water provided a welcoming relief to the scorching heat. Yes, it is a bit pricey, i must admit. But once in a while, you have to treat and love yourself. This place is simply amazing. Watching the sunrise and set and see the glow of the beach at night from the moonlight, reminds you that life is beautiful. A must go for everyone. A must try for first timers. A must add-on for your bucket list. Explore your own backyard. Cheers! Happy exploring!

Pros Staff is the best. Especially the housekeeping crew…read more Sounds of the waves on the beach Fabulous Sunsets Spacious room with comfy bed Great view of the ocean Cons Mini Breakfast was scary at times. Waiting for the restaurant to open. Adjacent property to the north has live entertainment at night. Very loud - singers can be heard if you are in any of the northern rooms. Late parties on the beach (2-3 in the morning)

Great spot physically , beautiful views Very good breakfast…read morehandled by Browns, though replenishment of buffet dishes was slow. Issue: We were told on check in that the specific disabled room we arranged for in person 4 months earlier was already occupied, and we were assigned a room in a construction zone. On returning to check in, we were told that our original room WAS available . HOWEVER per my banking app, we were charged for Both Rooms! I complained to the desk and told no manager was there. I came back the next day to talk to the manager about the SNAFU but was handed a reversal document and told it would take 5-7 days to show up at my bank. No Apology. No Manager access. They acted like it was not unusual. Buyer Beware! Nice Place, nice room, easy to navigate to beach, beautiful view, good restaurant (Browns) But...poor staff training at front desk, by manager who ignores opportunity to apologize to customer for checkin FOBAR. ALL other employees at facility and Browns were superb.

It was our first time visiting Tofino and we're glad we stayed at Ocean Village Resort! We were…read moreable to get that beach vacation but also cabin vibe at the same time. Aside from the unique structure, we really liked this hotel because it was a beach front property close to restaurants/grocery store and had a fully equipped kitchen. The view from our balcony was beautiful - whether it be in the morning or evening. The hotel may look a bit rustic outside but we liked how modern and clean the washroom was. The kitchen also had complete and proper kitchen items we could borrow throughout our stay. Parking is next to the studio which made it very easy for us to load and unload our things. Guests observed silence in the evening which helped make it a pleasant experience for everyone. Customer service was mostly done by text. Check in and check out were easy and the procedures were sent by email. We also received reminders by text. When we had questions, the staff was a text away. This was very convenient for us and the staff responded quickly. This said, wifi and cell reception worked well during our stay as well. We would definitely stay here again!

Great location!!! We booked a waterfront cabin to celebrate…read moreour 10 year wedding anniversary. Was surprised with a complementary bottle of wine, bonus! With Covid protocols pool / hot tub area was closed, boo would have been nice on cold rainy days. No daily housekeeping. All communications were through text messages, which was fine. We stayed during Thanksgiving long weekend for 4 nights. Our cabin was clean. Comfy bed. We brought our pup with us, extra charge. We loved Mackenzie beach, its calm and not as busy as others in the area. If you are lucky enough you'll be rewarded with beautiful sunsets. Overall, it was a great experience.

This hotel is awesome! If you're thinking about it- just go ahead and book it. Seriously! The staff…read morewas so friendly and it was such a relaxing environment to be in. I definitely was able to unwind and relax on my trip. There's a lot to do at this hotel, you could spend a whole day here just using all the amenities! It's right across from the beaches where many people go to surf and you can even book surfing lessons (I didn't get to do it but will definitely come back!) 12/10!!

Fun theme, lots of activities to engage in. But the check-in was almost three hours later than it…read morewas supposed to be, which was quite frustrating when we were only spending a single night there.

My wife and I are two nights in to our four night stay here at The Duffin Cove Resort and we are…read moreloving it! The room is cozy to say the least but has everything we need. The deck on or room looks out over the water and we have been blessed with some of the most mild October weather for the Pacific Northwest I can think of. The sunsets have been breathtaking... Shannon, who runs the front counter is super friendly and accommodating. She set up our whale watching trip yesterday on the fly and we were on the water in less than 45 minutes! Whitney, the resort's mascot/resident dog, is a great treat to meet as well. She has been enjoying the sun as much as we have. She also likes to follow you for more pets and scratches... This is a great get-away destination place. We have been walking everywhere we need to go in town because it is absolutely near everything. It's fantastic!

This place was so beautiful. A lovely little cove. We had a studio with the ocean view, the double…read moreheaded shower was to die for, bed was comfy, felt very private. We borrowed the hotel bikes (which were free), and rode all over the city and to the beaches. We even extended our stay by an extra day because we loved the spot so much. Was a bit pricey for us, but we felt it was totally worth it. Highly recommend. I also hear they will be doing renovations in the fall, and all the rooms will be new and ocean front.

We have stayed here a few times from the cabins to an ocean front room as well as the penthouse for…read morea special treat Including our wedding that took place here in 2022 this place is absolutely stunning. The staff are helpful and kind, the facilities are exceptionally clean and the views from the dinning room are second to non! Richard served us twice this trip and was extremely kind and welcoming making us feel like it was home for the weekend. a must stay location for sure!!

Twice we've come to Tofino to storm watch in November and twice we've been greeted with blue skies…read moreand calm seas, but we aren't complaining. The view here is really unparalleled. Whether you choose to hang out in your cozy room and gaze out at the ocean, enjoy it from the great room (strategically constructed on the second floor), or take advantage of the firepits and adirondacks, a walk on the beach, etc,you really can't go wrong wrong here. It's truly a great place to retreat and enjoy the sea. We found the room to be clean, cozy, and well updated. Service was good throughout the property and the grounds are well kept. On this visit, the food was better than our last and I had the opportunity to chat with the chef who goes out of his way to design a menu that is as inclusive (vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, etc) as possible-- which I personally appreciated very much. The great room is a great place to bring a book or a game and enjoy the view, beverages, snacks (or a full meal). On this visit, we felt a little more pressure than we'd have liked to continue ordering food & beverages despite being told we could just hang out & enjoy the couches. If you are wondering about the EV charging-- as of this writing their are two ev chargers up by the gift shop. They are very slow chargers. In one instance there was a non-EV parked in one of the spots which is always a bummer. That said, we were always able to charge when needed.

PSA (that did not change my star rating) If you're a Tesla driver thinking of booking here because…read moretesla destination chargers are advertised, be aware that they do not exist as of Labor Day 2023. There is a now a single, high demand, off brand charger here. It works fine but there is much higher charging demand than there are chargers in tofino. So, if you get lucky enough to plug in here please keep an eye on your charging and move your car promptly so everyone can charge up as needed. It looks like there were additional chargers here recently and they were out of order and then removed but the internet hasn't yet caught up. Tofino Resort & Marina has a beautiful website that really sells you on the property. It is not as much a resort as it is a group of three associated businesses. The buildings are exterior entry older construction, which has somewhat been updated. We ended up with a first floor room. It faced the water and sort of had a view from outside. We weren't expecting a view so this was fine. The unit had a separate living and sleeping room, which was nice and gave plenty of room for all our gear. There was even a spot outside to hang your wet gear and plenty of room for shoes and what not. The walls featured beautiful photos and the white on white look was nice. But, overall the rooms were just not very cozy. Tofino is in a level three drought so we skipped showering since we were only there two nights. We did enjoy dinner at shelter both evenings. We didn't get to experience the adventure center because we arrived late on day 1 and their hot springs excursion was booked up the full day we were in town. They do have a variety of interesting looking excursions though! We liked that the location was walkable to town. We also walked down to Tofino brewing one afternoon. It would be awesome if they added a rental bike fleet to their offerings so you could just park your car and easily get around to the further flung places. I would maybe stay here again as I thought the price was resonable-ish for the area. The hotel itself felt very mid-- not great, not bad.

We stayed here for 2 nights and did the remote kayaking trip through the Adventure Centre. The room…read morewas super clean and had everything we needed. There's a little deck area in front with two chairs if you want to hang out. I like the nice design touches on the furniture/hooks, it all felt very fresh and modern. The kayak tour was great too, esp since we could just walk across to the marina. As hotel guests, you get 10% off. Our guides were Johanna and Kali, who were both great. They gave great recs, we're knowledgable, and made sure we were all safe. I'm glad we could explore more protected water rather than fight the open sea winds. Overall would recommend this hotel and the kayaking tour! I only wish we could've stayed longer!

Great location with view, private grounds and beach. Lovely large lodge area with tables, couches,…read moreand fireplace with amazing view. Staff was friendly. Included breakfast was decent with boiled eggs, fresh fruit, fresh croissant, bagels, toast, ham/cheeses, and juices/coffee/tea. The negatives- The first lower level ocean view room with patio we stayed in the first night we checked the linens and bed as we normally would - discovered the sheets and pillow covers were past their prime and had that well used scent. Worse the duvet was likely hardly or never cleaned and had many stains, liquid spills/accidents, and what seemed like old blood. We notified the staff the next morning of this. Our second night we stayed at a upper level ocean view room with patio and checked the linens and bed - this room had similar condition linens and pillows and duvet didn't have as nearly as many stains. Sorry but these are not items an establishment can cheap out on - to clean thoroughly and/or replace when needed. There are no excuses for these conditions. Also no television in rooms or lodge.

I fortunately made reservations for 3 nights back in January because a few months later I…read morediscovered the entire property was sold out for our dates. Room options include 2 lodges plus triplex and duplex cabins with us choosing room 28, a second floor queen in the Headlands Lodge. In 2004 and 2006 we stayed at the adult only Lodge on Beach, but found the rooms too small. Our room had a micro patio offering a pretty good view of Mackenzie Beach if one leaned out over the railing. The lodge is very eco friendly going back to its original construction and furnishings. The setting is drop dead gorgeous with unobstructed views of Middle and MacKenzie beaches. Every employee we encountered throughout our stay proved to be both friendly and helpful. A continental breakfast is offered each day that covers the bases, but it became repetitive after 3 mornings. Dinner is served in season at the Lodge at the Headlands 5 nights per week with appetizers available in the Great Room beginning at 6PM. The evening's appetizer, lemon guacamole crustini, was excellent. At 7PM everyone joined a conga line for dinner that featured an entree of poached Chinook salmon with a spicy tomato chutney and lemon linguine. Three excellent salads were served buffet style - spicy quinoa, green beans and a mix salad with orange segments and roasted squash. Desserts included a choice of chocolate lava or mille-feuille. The chocolate lava cake was unexpectedly dry, the only misstep of the evening.

We were visiting Tofino for the first time and we decided to stay two nights at the Himwitsa Lodge…read more We were so surprised at how nice the room was and what a great view of the bay we had. The room was spacious, clean, kitchen, dining area, comfortable recliners and comfortable bed. The balcony was spacious and had a half cover over it along with Adirondack chairs with foot stools. Very nice touch. The staff in the store below were very friendly and helpful. Good location for walking into town. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Amazing local store selling local made masks, totems, first nations books, postcards, water…read morebottles, dishes, and local silver jewelry. They also sell Cowichan sweaters. Everything in the store is like art and carefully laid out. This store is First Nations owned and operated and opened in March 1994.