We went to currents restaurant, and the view was exceptional. The restaurant prices we thought were reasonable and they have a decent selection of beverage choices. read more

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort - Short rib poutine - Resorts Near Me - Ucluelet, British Columbia

My last day in the area and I get hit with MSG Poisoning. They used so much MSG, that I considered going to a doctor or emergency facility for an infusion, IV or something. Canada is known for not using MSG, so I was shocked to my core. I haven't been this MSG sick in a long time. I was cursing them all day for all the symptoms. Somebody in the kitchen, layed on the MSG as if it was an assault or an accident. I LOVED the hotel, but this was unacceptable in Canadian cuisine since they are known not to use MSG. The day after eating here has been complete hell. read more

We knew from the reviews that this spot is all about its excellent location. It definitely delivers in that. The property, the food and the service are all a little below par to be honest. It pains me to say that. It feels like the owners are not hugely invested in making this business live up to its potential. Hard to watch. I hope things improve. It could be amazing. read more

Was here to celebrate our 15 year anniversary during the Thanksgiving long weekend for 3 nights. We loved this resort but even more because it was super pet friendly. We ate at the more casual restaurant, having a dog we didn't want to leave him in the room so we couldn't try the more fancy restaurant, next time we will. We loved the hot tub, small pool, and gym. The room was spacious and clean had all we needed. Overall we had the best and relaxing time. We will be back! read more

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Great views. Ok food. The food was good, not great. On par with going to an earls in our opinion.

This review is only for the lounge - Seriously had FOMO at @blackrockresort lounge. I actually ordered the fish and chips for dinner that night and watched my BIL Rave about the chowder one side of me, and my mom slurping away happily on the other side. And I thought I could do with out it but my sis said I wouldn't be happy unless I had it. So I did. And I'm happy about it. One of the best chowders I've ever had. Super flavourful, lots of substance. Yum. Service was really good too! Great atmosphere. read more

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Currents restaurant could be great in the way of Spanish Bay at Pebble Beach or The Post Ranch at Big Sur..but it is not..it has the location, the views and the ability to put out really well presented food..but has a very menu more like a pub. Yes, there must be challenges being so remote but the Wickaninnish Inn has 5 stars and all the same challenges. The restaurant is in THE most stunning location and could become a destination bit the owners/management seem to lack the imagination and will to create a restaurant deserving of the location. Shame. read more

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort - Resorts Near Me - Ucluelet, British Columbia

Helloooo from Canada, eh! Yeah yeah I know I'm not Canadian. We are up here at the Black Rock for some anniversary hijinks. The resort is very nice and the views of the ocean are stellar. Rugged coastline abounds. The resort is fancy. Has all the amenities one might expect with the exception of actual room service. There are two restaurants here on the property and you can order and bring back to your room yourself. We are in a suite on the northwest corner and it's awesome. There's a main room, small kitchen, and large bedroom. The bathroom has a soaking tub looking out onto the ocean. There is a semi private deck off the suite. I say semi private because if there were guests in the rooms around us we would see and hear them no problem. They ask you not request housekeeping services every day during your stay due to staffing. That's fine with us. We had some dinner from one of the restaurants. Big Beach Lounge I think it was called. It was decent but I thought my portion of Cavatelli and Boulagnese was a little skimpy. A portion about the size of my fist. I was hoping for more but it was good. This place has a spa and pool with hot tubs. My bride will take advantage of the spa. We're off to sight see on this rugged Vancouver Island coast!! read more

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I really love staying at Black Rock when I visit Ucluelet. It sits right on the edge of the pacific ocean and the views are vast and beautiful. In the winter season, you'll see breathtaking waves and in the summer you'll get some killer sunsets! I've stayed at this resort twice now and both experiences have been great! This time we stayed in the main building and the rooms are a good size for two. Huge bathrooms and the bathtub was awesome, nice and deep and filled quickly. A bonus! Candles would have been a nice feature or even a dim light over the bathtub. There was also alittle kitchenette in the room too and toaster oven in case you wanted to have a meal in the room versus going out. I always like it when a room has some form of a kitchen to put leftovers, wine etc! Feels like more of an apartment than a hotel. Their hotel robes are wonderful, thick and warm and they have a toasty fireplace you can turn on for the winter months. The bed was great and so comfy! I had some of the best sleeps here. It's also quite quiet between rooms. I could hear people who were loud in the hallway but never heard people next to us. The lounge downstairs in the lobby is more casual whereas the restaurant is fine dining and more expensive. We ate at the lounge the first night because they had live music which was fun. The food was better than the last time I ate here so that was a nice surprise. We got the seafood chowder and fried chicken, both tasty! A couple areas of improvement to give this a five star would be an upgrade on the overall service and perhaps a room upgrade and the pool/hot tub needs help. Everything is very self serve from driving into the lot (no concierge or valet) or luggage assistance that you'd probably expect from a five star resort experience. The bathroom was one of my favourite features in the room but the sliding glass window doesn't provide enough privacy or soundproofing. I feel badly for all the new couples who realize their bathroom has a big ol window in it haha. The hot tub and pool area is super small which is wild to me because the landscape is so stunning you wanna feel like you can almost touch it. I would redo the pool and hot tub to be an infinity style (of course it may not be possible at all due to what it's built on) but man I feel like that's a missed opportunity. Covid also makes it difficult because the hot tubs are small so people would legit wait on the chairs staring at you around the hot tub till you got out - not the most relaxing experience. The hot tubs felt like they'd be the size you'd have in your backyard but not the size to accommodate hotel stays. The pool is also tiny and needs an upgrade. I'd almost suggest removing it altogether and just building out more hot tub space or so like a cold plunge kind of spa type pool experience. Overall it's a solid hotel and I would recommend staying here if you find yourself in Ucluelet! If you go to Tofino, stay at the Wickaninnish Inn - that is a five star experience! read more

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Gorgeous views and nice large room with balcony ocean and tree scenery. Close to town and beaches. Unfortunately the hot tubs weren't working the days I was there and that was frustrating. Staff were pleasant. No housekeeping unless you request it. The food was just okay, bring your own as there's a frig and microwave in the room. The cocktail drinks were great. Overall a nice experience especially if you can get a deal on the rates. read more

This review is for the Black Rock Restaurant located inside of the Black rock resort, which is stunning. The ambience, view and service were great but that's where everything good ends. The primary adjective I would use to describe their food is DRY. Everything is very overpriced and the quality was terrible. we started with the bread which was DRY & bland and a strange combination of apricot with a red pepper butter blend and olive oil. The stone fruit sour cocktail was average. Wine list was mostly all BC wines and not that exciting. For our mains we had the butter poached halibut but somehow it was very DRY. I mean what a shame to ruin a perfectly beautiful piece of fish! It was accompanied by some overcooked vegetables and Farro however they proceeded to dump a vat of (local) Serrano infused sauce over the dish which completely ruined it. It was so spicy that it completely overpowered the fish and destroyed the taste of the entire dish. I removed my fish and vegetables and sent the rest of the plate back to the kitchen. My husband tried one morsel of it on his tongue and declared it on fire and in edible. My husband's mole chicken was also... you guessed it, DRY. The only thing he enjoyed were his glazed carrots and they were over cooked. If you're going to charge $47 for the Halibut and $39 for the chicken and $7 dollars for your crappy bread, it should be good.we were not impressed and would never recommend this restaurant even though it has a lovely ambience. Note: your chef needs to go back to cooking school & have others taste the sauces before they send them out! read more

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Restaurant is a bit wishy washy for dinner, the view is AMAZING. We had a okay meal there with some weird fanfare from the kitchen trying pretty hard to "wow" you. The servers were freaking awesome, really good, but I must say that if I wanted to return, I would go for breakfast instead of dinner, as it was really good, lots of "benny" choices that were really yummy read more

Nice, somewhat upscale spot that has an unbeatable location over the ocean and the rocks, but just needs a little bit of an update to justify the $375+ price tags - the simplest giveaway being the clock radios with an Apple dock connector that was discontinued over 10 years ago. Similarly, the pool and hot tubs are great once you figure out how to get to them, but the size and scale make this a bit of stretch to call it a 'resort'. On the flip side - nothing but great experiences in every interaction with the front desk and wait staff, and the food at both Currents and the Big Beach Lounge for breakfast and dinner was a pleasant upgrade from other places we'd tried in the area. read more

I loved this getaway from Seattle for a long weekend. Beautiful view from our room, great service and what a fantastic spa they have! Drift spa was my absolute favorite. The Perfect Storm was perfect in every way. I was pampered for a little over 3 bours without rushing. They were professional, attentive and lovely. I fell asleep during the hot stone massage it was so good! I'm leaving out a star because of the lack of good food in the resort and around the area. The Float lounge is great, the rest left little to be desired. All in all a great stay! read more

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort - Our room with a fantastic view - Resorts Near Me - Ucluelet, British Columbia

Love this resort so much! It's stunning - perched on the cliffs overlooking the ocean. The design is great, the rooms are reasonably priced - pricey but I think it's always worth it. We look forward to our stay here every year - it's fun in the summer and in the winter for storm watching and cozy vibes. The restaurant is tasty, and the spa is so relaxing. What's better than a hot tub overlooking the wild Pacific Ocean with eagles flying overhead? read more

Location is stunning. The room was very nice, EXCEPT, and this is a big except, there was a window in the wall between the bathroom and the bedroom. WHY? The window did not close all the way and there was about a 1 inch gap between the sliding windows so there was no privacy. You can hear everything in the bathroom from the bedroom. Such a weird feature. The shower was amazing - rain shower with excellent pressure. Bed was comfortable. Our fireplace didn't work but they fixed that for us as soon as we asked. Wish they had a good option for coffee and a quick breakfast. Currents was expensive. It would have been excellent if they had an onsite cafe like Roar at Hotel Zed where guests could grab a quick coffee and scone in the morning. Would recommend and overall it was a great experience. read more

Black Rock is an absolutely gem of a boutique contemporary resort hidden off the main drag of Ucluelet by the ocean within short driving distance to the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. It's secluded location offers dramatic and gorgeous view of the Pacific waves pounding on the black volcanic rocks around the bay and the surge channel. The hotel has a restaurant, a lounge, a wine cellar, a small ballroom, a plunge pool and a hot tub. The best feature of the hotel for me was the room we had. The appointment was clean-lined with a rich and warm colour scheme. Our balcony has an awesome view of both the ocean and the forest. The window opens both sideway and inward. The feature I love most is the service opening above the headboard and standalone 2-person soaker tub. You can enjoy the view outside or your favourite shows on the flatscreen TV above the fireplace in the room while taking a bath after spending a day on the beach or hiking on the trails in the national park. After a hot bath, you can hop into the extremely spacious slate-tiled shower with a rain shower head to cool off Our room was also equipped with a DVD player and a smaller kitchen with conventional / microwave oven and a small fridge complete with cutlery and other utensils for making your own late night snacks. The regular rate is over $300 / night but it is a perfect place for a special occasion. read more

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This place was so bad that after the long ride from Victoria, we didn't stay. First impressions were that the lobby smelled like wet dog. Sometimes lobbies aren't the best indicators of a hotel so we proceed to the front desk. Staff there aren't particularly friendly, but we get our key card and are pointed to the luggage carts. Not exactly the service you expect for $450 a night, but fine, we'll go grab our bags. The room. We open the door to a giant wave of vinegar smell. Like, burn your eyes levels. I immediately go to the balcony door and open it. Then go to the bedroom balcony door and open that one and it fell off the hinges. Seriously, the top of the door fell right into my hands. It's also then that realize that the carpet on the floor is filthy (Photo attached). My wife being the more diplomatic of the two of us goes to lobby to ask about the smell and the door. They said they clean with vinegar and dismiss that concern and send maintenance to look at the door. A dirty guy shows up and says that they knew the door was broken and that they were waiting on a hinge. He demonstrated how to open the door without it falling off and leaves. Not at all good enough. Not for $150 a night, but certainly not $450 a night. Now it's my turn to go back to the front desk where the same guy apathetically offers me an upgrade to a "premium room". This room isn't much cleaner, a worse view and has a stale smell. The furniture is damaged and old. This is where they ran out of chances. I got on the phone and started calling other places. We settled on Pacific Sands in Tofino. While not a luxury spa resort, they at least had extremely courteous staff, and well kept clean rooms that are seconds from the beach. And for well over $100 less per night. While Black Rock returned our deposit, they did charge us a $20 service fee and made little attempt to apologize on the way out. This is a resort that has plain given up. Their standards are gone and their staff doesn't care. Save some money and go with a place that actually wants your business. read more

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort - Resorts Near Me - Ucluelet, British Columbia

Room was okay nothing to brag about. The bathroom was nice with a beautiful stand up shower and soaker tub. Nice view from our room balcony can't complain about that but..... NO A/C! Seriously at 300+ a night and there is no air conditioning. Called down to ask how to turn it on and was told no A/C there is a fan in your closet. Something you dont even think to ask because honestly at that price point you would assume that the rooms would have air conditioning. We were here for a wedding and some of the other guests in our party had dirty rooms when they checked in(ours was not). Dirty counters in the kitchenette old food left in the fridge from the last guest. Dirty sheets on the bed. This was not my experience or it would have been been no more than 1 star. The food was really good in my opinion the breakfast buffet was really yummy but the server did forget about us. We asked for coffee when we were seated and were brought empty cups. We then got up to go to the buffet. When we came back still no coffee or even water on the table. We were just about finished breakfast when we finally were able to get the attention of a sever and get coffee. It was then she relized nobody had served us and still had to go get cream and sugar. Also if you bring your dog make sure you bring poop pick up bags from your room as the stations on the resort with poop bags were empty the entire time we were there. In conclusion I overpaid for a decent room but the veiw and food made up for it I suppose. I would love to come back to uclulet in the future but will not be staying at the black rock again. read more

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort - Our view at breakfast on the balcony - Resorts Near Me - Ucluelet, British Columbia

My boyfriend and I stayed at Blackrock Resort during a weekend in October. I would say that our stay was alright, but leading up to our stay was beyond a headache. Also, this resort is a very long drive from Tofino. I do not recommend staying here if majority of your time and nights will be in Tofino.  Overall, I have stayed at several other resorts at Vancouver Island, and do not recommend this resort unless you are in an absolute pinch to book something close to Tofino. The rest is my experience of my stay and booking with resort which is lengthy. Originally, my boyfriend was making the booking and corresponding with reservations, but due to his job he was unable to continue discussions so I picked up from where he left off. The representative that my boyfriend spoke to mentioned an ocean view room, but when I called back this was unavailable. Instead I was offered a partial ocean view suite, but on the same day, a different representative called and left me a voicemail that they have an ocean view suite available. This was extremely confusing since we already went ahead and took the partial ocean view suite. The room booking aside, the worst experience was the spa. My boyfriend managed to hold a booking until end of day, and when I called the spa, the spa representative was extremely rude and short in her answers. I understand due to COVID there are several restrictions, but I was just inquiring since it seemed that this resort was different. The spa representative was extremely rude and ended up hanging up on me abruptly. I ended up calling back and speaking to the Front Desk Supervisor, Jordana, who was extremely apologetic and helpful. She was able to clarify the confusion regarding the room and make the spa booking on our behalf. She did ask what else she can do to make it right, but I did not feel the position was mine to ask for what is needed, instead, something should have been extended to us. I would like to highlight that we did receive complimentary drink vouchers. read more

If I could make this into my permanent home - I would! There's a serenity watching waves burst and clash upon the black jagged rocks. Water forming tall towers above the horizon, to ultimately cease when it reached it's peak. We could sit there forever, watching from our balcony and nothing mattered; at the edge of the earth, where ocean met sky. My partner and I are in love with everything this resort offers. I'm not a poet, but damn, this place sure made me want to be. Tip: Get the ocean view. I'm personally not the type to highlight accommodations on my trips, however my decision to invest a bit more exceeded my expectations. read more

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort - Resorts Near Me - Ucluelet, British Columbia

Beautiful room clean spacious and the scenery is like nothing you have ever seen on the west coast The food was subpar for the expense and menu was incredibly limited the service was not friendly at all must be a morale issue front desk amazing Servers in the lounge not great but overall beautiful hotel read more

Views get an A+. Sleep with the door open and soak in that crashing surf. It's why you came here. Not run like a typical resort, so don't expect bellhops, valets, concierge, room service, a pool, etc. The coffee shop closes early afternoon. There's no convenience store. The attention to detail isn't the highest, probably due to a small staff due to a small local population. And it seems like not the ideal place for hyperactive kids. But if you want some solitude and an AMAZING location it can't be beat. read more

We also stayed at this place using Groupon, 2 nights in a one bedroom suite that came with a $50 dinner voucher and a bottle of wine. Our first night we heard bass coming from the first level (Prom night) we called the front desk and they moved us within 20 minutes. Very, very friendly staff. The modern rooms are awesome. We did have to turn the heat off in all the rooms because it gets a little warm inside...opened the windows and listened to the ocean. The kitchen has pretty much everything you need to cook. Loved the shower, I'm 6'5 and had lots of room...rain shower head, separate deep tub and heated bathroom floors. I don't want to go home. read more

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This is a review for the restaurant, Fetch. We ate lunch there on a Monday. I had beef linguini with Bacon - it was quite rich and delicious. My daughter had Salmon (slightly overcooked) on a salad, with fried cheese curds. I thought the fried cheese curds were weird and kind of tasteless, but I'm not cheese curd expert. The iced tea seemed to be Lipton Brisk (or something out of a fountain). (That is common in restaurants in BC, for those of you coming from the Southern US.) Our waitress disappeared after serving our meal, but we didn't mind because we enjoyed the sun and view from our patio perch. I wouldn't drive too far to go to Fetch, but it was an acceptable lunch. read more

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I assure you, this is what heaven must be like. The sweetest, most helpful staff Who are genuinely happy! This makes a difference. The room blew my mind. I have never stayed in such a beautiful place. You are surrounded by nature. Tall trees, right on the wild Pacífic trail, Rocky shores, the sounds of the Pacífic... It could not have been any better. The room. Dios mio. A super comfy bed with lush pillows and duvet, two chairs and a little table in front of the TV and fire place, a bathroom with a big soaker tub, window to see the fire place, giant rain shower, HEATED STONE FLOORS, robes, towels, and really great soaps and natural shampoos that left my hair and skin feeling super healthy and soft. And the freaking view!!!!! We had breakfast on the balcony listening to the waves. They left a blanket on the chairs and extra pillows for máximum comfort. I read the wild life photography book while seated out there, completely absorbed in the moment while my husband went to get us scones from a local café. I wish we had more time there to check out the spa. They have some natural products for sale. They also have a restaurant, gym, hot tubs, and pool!! I loved the room and the views. I hope we have the opportunity to return here!! I thoroughly recommend a visit. :) read more

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Meh, this resort was nice for the area but for the price it wasn't all that great. I really like how they had a nice kitchen with kitchen tools, I didn't like how they didn't have A/C. They had a 'pool' and their gym was a joke. The views at the resort are really amazing, beware of mosquitos. The restaurant in the hotel was okay as well, they did a decent job on our parties dishes. I expected a lot more for the price we paid. read more

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort - view from room - Resorts Near Me - Ucluelet, British Columbia

Save your money! I'll give you the bad and then share the good. Do you remember the old adage - it's the little things that make the difference. Black Rock is case in point. I'm not a prude but I expect more for $480 a night. Firstly, the staff is very inexperienced and it shows. From the bellhop, to the front desk to the specialty staff - far far far below par. Poor communication, poor response to questions and service at a level acceptable to a teenager. Remember the little things......they did try...? They put postcards in the room (excellent idea) but they don't post the card for you not even sell stamps. This is a fail. No courtesy phone charger, no late checkout and no real care to detail. The room was under whelming, blah. Given the potential for amazing West Coast scenery, they picked a crappy spot. No beach, sea weed invasion and poor use of form and function for a resort hotel. The pool/hot tub is abysmal. Probably couldn't get more than 6 guests in the tub at once. The maintenance was clearly lacking. Tubs weren't ready for a 10 am opening. They were luke warm, one was out of service and the other had 'scum' around the edges. We were the first ones in for the day and it was gross. Get this, Sunday morning, getting ready to checkout and the coffee shop was closed. Closed I tell you! How can a coffee shop in a Resort Hotel be closed, especially on a weekend?????? There was some good though... The bed was very comfortable and the rain shower was great! We won't be back, we'd rather tent in the rain rather than endure the lack of service, care and attention we received at Black Rock. Flush this one from your bucket list. read more

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort - Resorts Near Me - Ucluelet, British Columbia

We used a Groupon here which was 2 nights in a suite and a 100 dining credit and we really enjoyed our stay. Fetch restaurant was absolutely fantastic. I would highly recommend having fresh oysters when visiting this part of the world. The champagne and pepper mignonette was to die for. The view from our room was breathtaking, and we happened to be there when a unreal storm hit. Watching the waves crash in front of the fireplace, with no power is definitely my idea of romantic. The only downside is that the doors to the patio are a little confusing to lock and during the night, it was literally so windy that our door blew open. We called down and they came up and fixed it immediately. I cannot wait to return! read more

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort - View from our room. - Resorts Near Me - Ucluelet, British Columbia

I've stayed in my fair share of CAD$350+ hotels, and this could have been good, but fell way short. Rooms (2/5) : modern style, but super dark at night. Bathrooms are spacious, but quality is 3 star type hotel. The worst thing? Ground floor rooms have thin blinds that you can see through. This means anyone at night walking past can see into your room. No privacy at all. And in the mornings, there's no way to block light and it gets super bright early. Security (0/5): I was horrified one evening to come back to my room and find that the door handle could open, without a key. When I asked the manager at the front desk, no apology, just an offer to fix. Which took 30 mins to action after being promised in 5 mins. When I asked what caused it, he said it was a common bug. If the key card is left too long in the spot by housekeeping, the lock resets itself and leaves it open. This is a HUGE RISK and management indifference is shocking. Frankly I count myself lucky nothing was stolen in the afternoon after housekeeping. Breakfast (3/5): only opens at 8am. So if you are planning early excursions from Tofino, forget about breakfast as it is too late. It should really open at 7am like most other hotels. Otherwise, the a la carte breakfast is actually pretty good. Restaurant : super busy, so needs booking in advance at least a week. Swimming Pool (1/5) : tiny, just a plunge pool. For this price point and a "resort and spa", this is shocking. WiFi (4/5) : decent speed. Showers (5/5) : good pressure and nice hot water. Beds (3/5) : good nights sleep. They are the firm kind, so depends on your sleeping preference whether it works. However, housekeeping forgot to make the bed one day. They cleaned the rest of the room, but left the bed. Very weird. Why 1 star? I'm usually forgiving if management make the effort once serious issues are raised. But in this case management doesn't care. It is a common theme with many other reviews of this resort. And this is unforgivable when the rooms are 350+ a night. If management had dealt with my issue seriously, my review would have been much higher. read more

You walk into the foyer along black granite tiles and are immediately confronted with the amazing ocean view that you came all this way to see. The Black Rock doesn't try to dress up nature because it knows better. Rather, it presents the natural splendour and adds exquisite comforts to facilitate the experience. I took my wife here for her birthday and we couldn't have been happier. And if you're really feeling lazy, the resident restaurant, Fetch, is quite good as well. We will be back without question. Tip for the Mainlanders: you may find that booking through BC Ferries Vacations is cheaper. I also suspect that BCFV guests are treated with a little more care and attention given the importance of keeping BCFV happy. read more

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort - Resorts Near Me - Ucluelet, British Columbia

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Overall: 3.5 This is my first time in Ucluelet and I was hoping this hotel was worth the drive over and the price. Overall I am left content. The room we got had an ocean view which was inconveniently blocked by a few trees. Not the biggest hassle, but ocean view costs extra, and honestly it was a letdown. The room itself was pretty good, the kitchen was stocked with cutlery and plates, the room was tidy and the bathroom was good. However, my only nitpick about the bathroom is that the sink and the sink table is too low. When I get ready, I have to crouch down to the vanity mirror which is hard. The restaurants at the hotel aren't that amazing, you can check out my reviews of both restaurants on my profile. The hotel is really pricey and is probably good for tourists visiting Canada for the first time. But for me, a citizen of Vancouver, Canada, is left feeling a little bit ripped off. Tofino and Ucluelet are great touristy towns, great for weddings and such, but the towns heavily rely on tourists to keep funds going, so everything is a little more expensive. I may come back but not soon. read more

My wife and I travel the world and experience upscale and modest restaurants and lounges everywhere. We dropped into the Big Beach Bar & Lounge for a casual dinner and drink. We were understandably unable to get into the main restaurant, last minute. The view from the lounge is stunning. There were no tables with the view, so we were placed at a corner table. We immediately asked if we could sit at the bar which only had 3 people at it. There were at least 6 other open stools. The bar tender simply shook his head "no". Guess he thought he was too busy. So we proceeded to order a drink and dinner from the table. The waitress took our order, delivered the drinks and food and never checked on us again. We would have ordered another drink, but thought better of giving this place more of our money. We walked out and characterize this place as pretentious. Come on. For those prices, at least try to earn it. Find somewhere else to go is my advise. read more

Views to die for. Location is perfect. Right on the Pacific Trail but has a secluded feel. Second time here. Pub was great. Good food and service. Luxury all the way. Only complaints were 1. bed sheets weren't changed even though out stay was over 3 days. 2. Amenities weren't replenished sometimes (face cloths, towels, soap, toilet paper) . 3. Fridge had some damage. Still kept things cold, but shelves and freezer door were broken. 4. Kitchen tap would not pour cold water no matter how long we let it run. read more

I stayed here as a party of 3, in a 1 bedroom trail suite. We stayed here during COVID-19 times, so this review takes that into account. First impressions are quite nice, with big windows offering views of the water and lots of natural light. Layout wasn't crowded, and the bed and pull out couch were made for us and comfortable. The bathroom? In a word, palatial. We had a nice deck with sufficient seating, and a dining room table in the living space. The carpet inside reminded me of indoor/outdoor carpet. Some of the pavers on the balcony and entrance way were loose and shifted when you stepped on them. When planning our trip, we brought enough food to prepare our meals in the room, as we'd been assured that there was cooking facilities we could use. Yes, there was cooking facilities, but I wouldn't say people try to cook here very often. The two burner cook top struggled to boil a pot of water. It was the first time we'd seen a combination microwave and oven. We found it a little small and complicated, but functional in the end. There was a small dishwasher as well, which did the job. Some basic items were missing, like a colander, baking dish, lids for some of the pots, and one of our small pans was deformed and almost melted. Truthfully, it reminded me of something you'd find in a garage sale. With some creative improvising, we were able to salvage our meals without incident. Bedding was quite inviting, but after an evening with the doors open (this was July), we found ourselves a bit chilly. There were no spare blankets left in the room, and the pull out bed only had a thin coverlet. We went to start the fireplace to warm things up, but found that the pilot light was out. Luckily, we are veterans when it comes to fixing this sort of thing, so the fire saved that night. As our stay continued, the absence of some things became more glaring. There was no stock of toilet paper, leaving only 1 roll for three people for two nights. We had to call the front desk to request more toilet paper. There were only two dishwasher pucks, which would have made sense if the dishwasher was big, but it was too small for some of the pots. In addition, there was no washing tray to aid in drying dishes washed by hand. The room lacked tea and sugar, and the documentation suggested that if we wanted these things we'd have to ask the front desk. Robes were provided for the room, but only two were provided when it was made clear that there'd be three guests. We did not have much interaction with staff, but those that we did meet seemed nice enough. We did not go to the restaurant or the spa, and some of the other amenities were closed due to COVID-19. Wrap up: Luxurious resort and nice property, but lacking some hospitable touches. It doesn't feel great when you have to ask for things you should have been provided with in the first place. Limited cooking facilities; you'll have to tailor your cooking appropriately or eat out a lot. Small but consistent signs of wear throughout the property. Missed Opportunities: Either provide air conditioning, or provide screens on all windows. We didn't like having to choose between an open screen door or getting eaten by mosquitos. Some outdoor options, like barbecues, might have been nice for patios. Improve your cooking utensils and facilities; beautiful rooms like this should have a beautiful, well appointed kitchen. read more

My highest recommendation~! An absolutely gorgeous resort, situated on one of the most beautiful spots. My wife and I were treated like royalty (we're not) from the moment we walked in. Room was fantastic, views were "to-die-for", and for the experience, the rates were very fair. We'll definitely return when we're in the area! FIVE STARS! read more

This is a tough one. The rooms are beautiful. The staff are friendly and cooperative. The cleaning staff does a wonderful job, which isn't too tough if you see the pristine fixtures with which they work. BUT... They recommended me to a hair salon before a wedding, correction; a salon that appeared to be a salon, run by a very sweet lady, who had NEVER done hair in her entire life. It was absolutely awful. I was there for over an hour and a half for a 30 minute job. I only paid her as she really did try, but upon reflection I should have left her nothing. And I didn't walk out because I had already spent so much time there that I wanted to leave with a "semblance" of a hairdo. She told me she had lent out her regular tools for a wedding. You have got to be kidding me, right? And THIS from an alleged five star hotel? I don't think so. What kind of hotel recommends a shady business??? I called to let the front desk manager know, and she basically laughed, told me she'd take note of my tip, and recommended that I try their breakfast with "average" reviews I might add. I just don't think that the staff is very well trained, and sadly, this entire experience dampened my experience at the hotel. If I'm going to pay over $350 a night (for a room with only a partial view) I don't expect them to "mess up" on whom they recommend. Very disappointed in how the hotel handled it, too. read more

You will not find a nicer place on Vancouver Island, I am sure. Way out on the edge of the Pacific Rim, in tiny little Ucluelet, sits the world-class Black Rock resort. The ocean waves are ferocious, crashing against the volcanic rock that sits just above the surface, and the views are stunning. It was raining like mad when we visited, but in no way did this diminish our experience. Bonus points for having extra-large showers AND heated tile floors in the bathroom. We can't wait to get back there, even though the drive from Seattle was long. read more

We stayed at this place on a Groupon that my boyfriend had purchased for 2 nights in a one bedroom suite that came with a 50$ dinner voucher and a bottle of wine. It turned out to be an absolutely stunning place! Having been born and raised on the island, it never occurred to me to vacation here. What? A hotel in Ucluelet?! Three years ago I'd have balked at the very idea of spending money to stay somewhere I could drive to in an hour, let alone a place with few amenities or nightlife, at that! But alas! My mind has been changed since moving to Vancouver and the day-long trek to the west coast beckons me in a way I never thought possible. Every room has a view or at least a partial view. It is beautiful and calming, service is fantastic. I simply adore this resort and could have stayed there another night with no objections. The rooms are enormous and have kitchenettes with Miele appliances and gas fireplace. The bathroom - with a view through the bedroom to the ocean!- seems somehow eerily larger than the tiny suburban suite I call home. The restaurant, Fetch, has cuisine that rivals Vancouver's most stellar fine dining establishments. With a view of the ocean, you simply can't go wrong. For those of you who have stayed at the Wickanninish Inn, this place easily rivals it in many aspects and based on price alone, it easily surpasses it. I always feel as though I need to justify the lack of a fifth star. So here goes. It's not on a sandy beach. In fact, there isn't much for beaches in Ucluelet necessitating a trip to Tofino (Which one should do anyway, simply for the beaches if nothing else). Also, the windows and patio doors in our suite were dreadfully difficult to open. I suppose this is not a dire issue, but it was a real fight! For such a nice resort, it should not have been such a headache. read more

We did not stay here. We hung out at the float bar and lounge. The view was phenomenal!! The food was ok. Drinks were on point. Our server, Jeff, was outstanding. He was attentive, but not too much. He was incredibly friendly and enjoyable to chat with. He truly loves his community and it shows. Thanks Jeff! We will hit you up when we get back to this beautiful town. read more