Locally Owned Tofino Accommodation

Whaler’s Guesthouse is locally owned by two childhood friends, Dylan and Mark. Both Dylan and Mark have always had an affinity for nature, having bonded thru their schools outdoor education program; they understand the lure of the waves and the call of the water. It has been important to them to make the westcoast experience as accessible as possible. Since purchasing the purpose-built hostel in 2014, they have used their own experience as surfers, fishing guides, travelers, and now parents to help inform their decisions such as building a proper heated surfboard and wetsuit storage building, establishing an adventure centre to coordinate eco adventures, providing an outdoor eating space with bbq, options for private rooms as well as a games room and bike rentals.

Our Awards and Accolades

2019

  • #1 Cleanest Hostel – HI Canada, Large Hostel Awards
  • #1 Major Engager Award – HI-PM Region
  • #1 Recognition of Excellence – HotelsCombined

2018

  • #1 Hostel of the Year – HI North American Medium Hostel Awards
  • #1 Cleanest Hostel – HI Canada, Large Hostel Awards
  • #1 Friendliest Hostel of the Year – HI Canada Large Hostels Awards
  • #1 Rating Improvement Award – HI Canada Large Hostels Awards
  • #1 Recognition of Excellence – HotelsCombined
  • Hall of Fame 2018 – TripAdvisor
    Certificate of Excellence Winner – TripAdvisor

2017

  • 1 Recognition of Excellence – HotelsCombined

2016

  • #1 Specialty Accommodation in Tofino – TripAdvisor
  • Certificate of Excellence Winner – TripAdvisor
  • #1 Squeaky Clean Award – HI-PM Region
  • #1 Moving on Up Award – HI-PM Region

2015

  • #1 Tofino Accommodation – Tofino Time Magazine
  • #1 Hostel of the Year; Cleanest Hostel; Friendliest Hostel – N. American Large Hostel Awards