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Whalers on the Point Guesthouse

81 West St. | P.O. Box 296, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 2Z0, Canada
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Holmes Beach, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

One of the best hostels you can find. It's dining and lounge area outlook on the ocean and is an awesome view to wake up to. There is a pool table, tv area and a really decent kitchen for everyone to use. I left a few weeks ago and already miss it. The staff is also really great! Highly recommend.

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Heidelberg, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Probably the best HI hostel in Canada. Great value if you are off season (Around 28 $ for a bed in dormitory). it is still brand new with the one of the best location in Tofino on the waterfront (but on the harbour side and not where the sandy beaches are!) Staff is particularly efficient and performant always cleaning and... More

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Belwood, Ontario
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6 hotel reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

This hostel associated with Hostel International (HI) is AMAZING!! Very Clean with all the amenities you would expect. The staff are very helpful and easily accessible. The view from the dining area onto the water allows for a relaxing enjoyable meal. It is within a 2 minute walk to downtown. Great value for this area!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

This hostel was deluxe! Such a great location, very clean and a huge very well equipped kitchen. It was very quiet as I visited in early March but I still met some great people. The staff were very friendly and helpful except for the young guy, trying to act cool and sarcastic instead of actually answering my questions. I would... More

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ontario
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I'm a 65 year old who hasn't stayed in a hostel for many years. This one is light years away from what I remember in the 70s. Bedrooms and washroom were clean and comfortable. A big clean kitchen that is fully equipped. Bright comfortable lounge and dining room overlooking the ocean. We could watch the eagles as we drank our... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

This is without a doubt the cleanest hostel that I have been too maybe even on the planet earth. If you go inside you will see for yourself that it is sparkling clean. It's not only clean; it's cosy, comfortable, homey and best of all; it's got a great view of the ocean from the living and dining rooms. Bed... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

I stayed for 3 nights in the coed room with 2 others. The hostel has most of the things we needed, and even more. Kitchen, sauna, grocery store nearby, nice view, and very comfortable beds. The condition of the facilities were good, as if they were built not long ago, though we learnt it was built in the 90s (if... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

I've stayed at many hostels in my early years and many were less than stellar. This hostel, however, is top rate as hostels go, the reviews are true. My honey and I are in our 40's and not wanting to sleep in a dorm, so we booked a private room for half the price that hotels were going for in... More

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Swindon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

Modern, well-furnished hostel – third best hostel I’ve ever been to (I’ve been to dozens). Well-equipped modern kitchen, spacious rooms with comfortable bunk beds, comfortable lounge area with view of the sea. It’s right in the centre of Tofino by the local amenities (bus station, supermarket, post office etc.) It’s also close to a number of good hikes. There is... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

I will say that the lady we shared a table with one morning claims this is the best, cleanest hostel she's ever been to. I would agree it was clean and very attractive. My stays at hostels have been limited though and from a long time ago. I was surprised at the number of middle aged people using the hostel.... More

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Also Known As:
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Whalers On The Point Guesthouse Hotel
Whalers On The Point Guesthouse Tofino, Canada - Vancouver Island
Address: 81 West St. | P.O. Box 296, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 2Z0, Canada
Region: Canada > British Columbia > Vancouver Island > Clayoquot Sound > Tofino
Amenities:
Free Parking
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Ranked #3 of 20 Speciality lodging in Tofino
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