Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort
3 StarsEnjoy ocean views from rooms, Utilize on-site wellness facilities
Enjoy ocean views from rooms, Utilize on-site wellness facilities
On-site Roar restaurant and bar, Walk to Chesterman Beach nearby
Central Tofino location near restaurants, Daily morning coffee and tea
On-site Shelter waterfront dining, On-site Marine Adventure Centre tours
Walk to Tofino village shops, Harbor views from every room
Dine at Great Room restaurant, Access Cox Bay Beach directly
Common BBQ and picnic facilities, Short walk to Chesterman Beach
Waterfront views of Clayoquot Sound, Convenient access to Tonquin Beach
Pet friendly cabin accommodation options, Direct access to MacKenzie Beach
Panoramic ocean views from lounge, Direct access to private beaches
On-site cafe and BBQ restaurant, Direct access to Mackenzie Beach
Central Tofino location near harbour, Unique decor and social lobby
Cedar barrel sauna and hot tub, Harbour views from private decks
Direct access to Cox Bay, Elevated lookout pavilion for views
Direct access to Cox Bay, Pet-friendly accommodation options
Oceanfront views from every room, Walk to downtown Tofino shops
Oceanfront views from every room, Explore private rocky cove shoreline
Book regional tours from lodge, Enjoy private balconies with views
Spacious family-sized guest rooms, Covered outdoor kitchen and BBQ
Waterfront condo living experience, Balcony with ocean and sunset views
On-site kayak tours and retail, Shared deck with harbor views
On-site Japanese sushi restaurant, Waterfront views of Clayoquot Sound
In-room whirlpool tubs and fireplaces, Chesterman Beach access within 200 meters
Waterfront views of Clayoquot Sound, Private suite with hot tub
Outdoor fire pit and BBQ, Seven minute walk to beach
Outdoor fireplace and picnic area, Proximity to Mackenzie Beach shore
Outdoor BBQ and Fire Pit, Adjacent to Wilderness Bird Sanctuary
Private patio with garden views, Artwork by a local Ucluelet artist
The prices and availability we receive from booking sites change constantly. This means you may not always find the exact same offer you saw on trivago when you land on the booking site.
If you’re a water sports enthusiast, Canada’s Surf Capital is certain to tickle your curiosity. California, however, it is not. The remote town of Tofino, on an isolated peninsula on Vancouver Island, attracts people seeking thrills, freedom and authentic wilderness throughout the year. As well as surfing, you can observe whales and bears in their natural habitat or canoe around the surrounding barren islands. Visitors flock to Tofino in the winter months too for another evermore popular activity: Storm watching. Tourists either brave the elements or watch on from the comfort of their hotels and cabins as waves bombard the Tofino coast.
Tofino was founded in the 18th century by Spanish explorers and named after Vincente Tofino, a hydrographer teacher. The tiny isolated settlement on the Esowista Peninsula on Vancouver Island, however, remained pretty much anonymous for a couple of hundred years. Despite having obvious touristic charms, only the most determined visitors could enjoy Tofino’s incredible natural beauty. A logging road and airport, opened in 1959, finally made the place accessible to tourists. Once the scenic Highway 4 was completed, the peninsula – especially around Long Beach, became a trendy destination for young travellers and surfers alike.
In the 1970s the 150,000 acres of rainforest around Long Beach became The Pacific Rim National Park. It has been a popular place for campers craving a real escape from civilisation ever since.
The park is well managed to ensure the natural beauty of the region is protected and that tourism is sustainable. As a consequence, you have to pay to enter and to pitch a tent. Long Beach, the most famous beach in the area, truly lives up to its name with 16 kilometres of long sands. With high waves throughout the year, it is a magnet for thrill-seeking surfers. Although the surf is great, you’ll need to pack a wetsuit as the average sea temperature is 10 degrees Celsius.
Following the trails through the beautiful forest, you may also stumble across less known unspoilt beaches and coves as well as rare birds, plants and wildlife.
Closer to Tofino, there are two other popular stretches of sand – Cox Bay and Chesterman Beach - with a good selection of hotels, lodges, campsites and cabins nearby. Chesterman Beach, just an eight minutes’ drive from Tofino, is particularly well suited to novice surfers. Both places though are great for experiencing some of the most breath-taking sunsets you could possibly imagine. The cosy bars and eateries are also welcome retreats too as the energy of the perfect storms starts to circulate.
There is also a good selection of guesthouses, lodges and hotels in Tofino village itself. With some of the most incredible ocean views in western Canada, you can sit out in front of a cabin and admire the many small wild islands in Clayoquot Sound.
Whilst the surf is incredible, the storms are thrilling, and the atmosphere is electric, the most awe-inspiring part of your Tofino visit has to be getting acquainted with the gracious Pacific Gray and Humpback Whales in Clayoquot Sound. There are many firms offering boat trips and the opportunity to view these majestic migrating mammals in their natural habitat. The best time to go is in mating season in February to March, when you can also get good deals on hotel accommodation.
Almost as captivating as observing the whales, is spotting black bears foraging for food on the shores of the facing Meares Island. Many boat operators also offer bear watching excursions and scouring the coastlines so that you can see these powerful creatures from a safe distance without disturbing them in their natural surroundings.
Canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding are also popular pastimes. You can even cross the waters to Meares Island on canoe, which will give you a different perspective of the remote wilderness of this part of Vancouver Island. Meares Island is a reserve for several hundred of the indigenous people of this region who are known collectively as the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations.
If a bit of a lull after all the tempting high-octane activities on offer in Tofino appeals, you could pamper yourself in one of the many spas. However, you could do that anywhere. A more exciting option would be to take an excursion to the Hot Spring Cove in the Maquinna Marine Provincial Park. After just over an hour’s spellbinding boat trip and a 30-minute forest hike, you can wallow in a succession of warm pools and waterfalls, heated by the geothermal springs.
Whether for the surf, storms, trekking or wildlife, remote Tofino offers visitors unforgettable and thrilling getaways from the stress and monotony of urban life and a chance to get in touch with nature and themselves.
In Tofino, you might want to check out Hotel Zed Tofino, Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort, Schooner Motel, Tofino Resort + Marina. These hotels come highly recommended by many travelers.
For a taste of luxury in Tofino, you might want to explore Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge. These hotels are known for their superior amenities and high-class services.
If you're visiting Tofino with your family, you could look at Hotel Zed Tofino, Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort, Schooner Motel, Tofino Resort + Marina. These hotels offer a variety of family-friendly services and activities.
Traveling with pets? The hotels Hotel Zed Tofino, Schooner Motel, Tofino Motel Harborview, Long Beach Lodge Resort could be ideal. These hotels are not only pet-friendly but also offer numerous amenities to make your pets feel at home.
If you’re looking for a relaxing spa experience during your stay in Tofino, check out Hotel Zed Tofino, Long Beach Lodge Resort, The Shoreline Tofino, Tofino Oceanfront Hotel Suite – all of which offer great spa services and facilities.
These hotels may also be interesting for you...