OverviewThis hotel is situated on Mackenzie Beach south of the town of Tofino and less than 1 minute by car from the Pacific Rim Highway (Hwy 4). Offering direct access to the beach and a somewhat secluded location, this property is well suited for guests looking to escape the city.
This property is 100% smoke free and all rooms include free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, furnished patio or balcony, a mini-fridge, a hair dryer and free local calls. Rooms are furnished with two queen beds, while loft rooms are furnished with one queen bed and a sofabed on the main floor and one queen bed in the loft. Deluxe rooms are furnished with one king bed and one sofabed.
Kitchenette suites are also available and are equipped with a two-burner stovetop, dishes and utensils, a mini-fridge and a microwave. These suites are furnished with one king bed. Executive suites also include a kitchenette (as described above), a soaker tub, a fireplace, one king bed and a sofabed.
Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted in select rooms for an additional fee of $25 per night for the first pet and $10 per night for a second pet. There is a maximum of two pets per room.
The on-site Calm Waters Dining Room, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Other on-site amenities include a hot tub, a sauna, a fitness centre, coin-operated laundry machines, ice/vending machines, conference/banquet facilities and concierge services. The Tofino Paddle Surf Shop offers paddle boarding and surf lessons, rentals, sales and guided tours on site. In the spring, guests may spot the gray whales that pass through the adjacent stretch of ocean on their annual migration.
Access to Highway 4 is less than a 1-minute drive away. The town of Tofino, featuring restaurants, bars, art galleries, marinas and shopping, is a 5-minute drive away. The Tofino Airport (YAZ) is about 15 minutes away by car, while the Ucluelet Ferry to Port Alberni is about a 45-minute drive away by car. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodMany guests seemed to thoroughly enjoy their stay at this property and a few reviewers said that they were planning to stay at this hotel again, among the reviews used for this analysis.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and generally comfortable. Some other reviewers agreed that their beds were comfortable and that their rooms were spacious, well appointed and well equipped with modern amenities. The views of the ocean from the guest rooms were frequently cited as the highlights of the rooms. One reviewer thought that her view was astonishing.
The location of this resort was frequently praised by guests and many reviewers enjoyed having direct access to the beach. A few guests mentioned that the beach area was ideally situated in a cove that limited wind and waves. A few guests also mentioned that the town of Tofino is a short drive away.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service. Several guests praised the food and staff at the on-site restaurant.
A few guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and a couple of reviewers said that the Wi-Fi service was reliable.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.4 out of 5, with 96% of 26 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #8 out of 15 hotels in Tofino, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 263 reviews.
