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Reviews of Whalers on the Point Guesthouse

81 West Street, V0R 2Z0 Tofino, Canada

#14 of 16 hotels in Tofino

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Review score

Based on 65 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed the stay very much and will come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check-in 5pm is really late.

    Location, eating area, kitchen, rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The chek in hours are a little odd, 'cause they close the office from 12pm to 5pm, so if you arrive between those hours bring your own padlock and try to find someone from the staff and ask if you could use the "day lockers" to store your things in the meantime

    Very nice and cozy hostel located at the end of Tofino town.... great atmosfere and the staff was great. There are a lot of facilities and very clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    8.0
    Typical HI hostel, +surfers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The mixed dormitories are exactly what you'd expect of an HI hostel. Beds aren't terribly comfortable, people are coming and going, but that's par for the course at this price point.

    Common areas were very pretty, kitchen was spacious, quiet hours were carefully observed. Neither here nor there, but even in January the place was crawling with surfers

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    people were doing a lot of noise after 10-11pm, and the walls aren’t soundproof.

    The place is beautiful, and everything was clean.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    9.0
    Incredible location by the sea and amazing views.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location, the staff and the services

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    9.0
    Very good value in Tofino
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location for short walk to cafes and shops with sea views

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lounge area and kitchen closed at night.

    Staff helped us book a boating tour.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    8.0
    A Fine Hostel Experience Right In Downtown Tofino
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It's a hostel, not really a "Guest House". Once you get past that, it's fine. Price was high for the accommodation received but I guess that's Tofino.

    Communal kitchen is very convenient and well equipped. Five star view from the dining area. The beds are quite comfortable. Shared washroom facilities weren't overcrowded apart from the Women's at peak times

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was extremely expensive for being a hostel. I paid $550 for one night and the room only had beds and a bathroom which is quite expensive for the limited amenities

    Ocean view on room

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2022

    7.0
    Good location, pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Anyone driving just needs to be aware that they will charge you to park your car here, and they were quite adamant that everyone had to have their own designated parking space so we all had to play musical cars on day one. We booked this accommodation with the impression that it was a guest house but it was more of a hostel. We were extremely surprised to find out that there were only a couple of other travellers staying as the accommodation was mostly booked up with a school group- and we thought our school days were over 10 years ago! Although they were relatively well behaved they seemed mostly unsupervised and did make some noise in the evenings/early morning. Customer service wasn't the best as the lady on check out was quite rude to us and we also witnessed her being rude to another member of staff.

    Whalers on the point is in a great location, within walking distance to everything you need and a short drive to local beaches. The room was comfortable and there was a fully equipped kitchen with everything you needed and you could enjoy your breakfast in the morning overlooking the beautiful bay.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view from the common area. The patio. The cleanliness

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2022

    9.0
    had many miles to go before I slept, it did the trick.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

    The location is superb, accommodations were cheap and cheerful, staff had their stuff together. As a broke university student, I give whalers on the point 10 outta 10. Keep it 100 guys, COME VISIT TOFINO!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Is far away from the beaches if you don't a car. But if you rent a bike you can make it to the beaches.

    The place and the facilities. Everything was clean, the kitchen was well equipped and the views were nice.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No private shower. Should have read more carefully.

    The kitchen

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2022

    9.0
    Great time there
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    personal could be more friendly - half of bathroom closed - a lot of "don't do that else you pay xxx"

    Room really excellent : splendid view , confortable beds, space as we were only 2 in a room for 4 , location inside the center is also great , ability to cook and keep in fridge

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedsheets dirty and gross. Looked dirty not stained.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Great view good staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful view and friendly staff as hostels goes its great

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Best hostel experience! I’d return without hesitation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view from the hostel is absolutely gorgeous. Close to everything downtown, and the facilities are so well kept, clean spotless! The beds are comfy, clean and you’ll meet cool people for sure

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Staff went above and beyond to accommodate my stay. Friendly and quiet people, incredible location within walking distance of nearly everything and a great view as well

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    10
    Thank you for making our stay warm and friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking

    Great location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2022

    2.0
    Don't expect much from a hostel, even if you live in a Suite
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It all started with a lie in the description. We booked "Suite" for a family - two adults, one child. What do you imagine when you read "Private bathroom, Toilet"? Well, yes, after hundreds of hotels, you imagine an ordinary bathroom with a toilet. The bathroom may have a shower, it may have a bath, it doesn't matter. But you look forward to having a private shower in the morning. In this "guesthouse" it means "toilet with sink". No more. For three we paid $215 per night. We have stayed in many places in Canada and this is a good hotel value. And if you lie in the description, that's a problem. Already after the reservation, you are bombarded with a large number of messages. Fill out this form, then this one, then read more covid information (haven't calmed down with covid yet?). A lot about big fines for noise, heavy alcohol, for something else ... The main thing is that the word "hostel" appears in these descriptions. Maybe this is the answer to the question - why can't you spend a miserable $500 and equip a shower in a fairly large toilet? Is it the law of the genre that hostel visitors have to suffer? Next - savings on everything. Two beds, a chair, and two rough waist-length wardrobes without a single shelf. It's all. Everything looks like a cell is being made in a prison. You didn't even think to spend $0.5 and nail simple coat hooks. Yes, we should hang clothes on the bed, throw them on a chair, we can put them on the floor. After all, this is a hostel. Yes, for $215 (low season). Students should not be concerned about such trifles as hangers. After all, you allow drinking beer, why do we need a shower and hangers? Everything else is more or less normal. Hostel staff (kitchen, refrigerator, hall, backyard) - everything is present. There is parking. But we went to rest with the family. And I didn't really enjoy taking my son to the shared shower every morning.

    I rarely write reviews, but I had to write this one. Very little value for your money. Hostel staff (kitchen, refrigerator, hall, backyard) - everything is present. There is parking. Read about the rest below.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Um........... (cheaper..?)

    Clean, well-run, friendly staff, well sound-proofed, kitchen exceptionally well organized and appointed

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    1.0
    Worst facility in my lifetime!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing is better!!

    Good location worst facility!!! Will never stay and I won’t suggest any one either!!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We drove at first they basically told us there was no parking and then when they found my friend was with a handicap sign they let us park your website should outline there is limited parking

    I did not have any breakfast did not know there was any

    Stayed in September 2022

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