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Whalers Guesthouse & Tofino Hostel is a waterfront hostel with guesthouse character. We are ideally located on the water in downtown Tofino and your ideal platform for exploring the Tofino/Clayoquot Sound area. We offer clean, family-friendly, and affordable accommodation for travelers of all ages. Meet old friends and make new ones….

Whether you are interested in surfing, fishing, whale watching, storm watching, beachcombing or just want to explore Tofino and its exciting arts, culture and restaurant scene, we offer the best value around. We have an onsite bike rental, and an Adventure Centre where you can book tours and surf/SUP lessons - saving you 10% on your Eco-tours and lessons!
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Choose from our private suites (2pc bathroom), private rooms with ocean views, or suite with your own private balcony. We also offer shared dorm-style rooms. All our rooms have 9 ft ceilings and most of our rooms have stunning views of Clayoquot Sound, Meares Island, and the 5,000-year-old village of Opitsat, a community of the Tla-o-qui-aht people and Nuu-chah-nulth nation. At the end of each day, enjoy a hot drink or a cold brew next to the fireplace in the comfort of our great room overlooking the Sound. We also have a fully equipped communal kitchen and a beautiful patio area with BBQ and outside kitchen where you can share a meal with fellow travellers.