The main drone footage of the Wickaninish Inn sold us on wanting to travel from Denver to Tofino to…read morespend Christmas holidays on Vancouver Island. We wanted to be right on the cliff overlooking crashing winter storm waves! We tried to make plans in 2024 for their offered 4-day Christmas special (room, tree in room, ornaments for tree in room, breakfasts and Christmas Day dinner) but by mid 2024 the rooms for that time period were booked. Waited to early 2025 this time and were excited to get into a fantastic Deluxe room king size bed on the third floor of the Pointe Building. So, where to begin with all the many amenities, attentive staff and management interactions! Room was a very clean rustic appeal and looked right over surf below. Meals in the circular area were all fantastic choices, the drinks enjoyable. They provided water waders and raincoats so we were able to walk on the beach next to the Inn and that was an amazing experience for us. Huge wide beach that went on for miles. Sand was hard-packed so really no issue of getting stuck. Our weather was accommodating so not much rain and great walking time. But when not traveling a bit along the coast the room was a great respite and relaxing experience. While winter is normally a rougher time to travel to Tofino, I can imagine it is wonderful to go there in the other seasons as well. Next visit perhaps Autumn!

We had a reservation for 3 nights and were unable to keep it due to inclement weather. Our flight…read morefrom Vancouver was canceled and the ferry was also canceled. The Inn's ironclad no refund policy allows no room for Mother Nature and totally unpreventable situations. I was told I had to forfeit the cost of the room for 3 nights :( I cannot recommend this Inn or its cancellation policy.

Crystal Cove is an outstanding stay! We stayed in one of…read moretheir "spa cabins" with a private sauna in the trees, such an amazing fall getaway. The property is so well maintained and staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I was very impressed by the cleanliness off the cabins and efficiency of the property. Each dish, glass and utensil was spotless, which seems basic but is so often not the case in other properties. With that, the kitchen was perfectly stocked to be able to cook any meal desired. Staff came by daily to empty recycling and stock firewood. Their text based communication is also speedy and uber convenient. We were celebrating my boyfriend's birthday and the team left a card and lovely treats - personal touch to go the extra mile! Location is wonderful, 7 minutes to town in a calm and peaceful nook at Mackenzie Beach. Even with many surrounding properties, the beach was spacious. Very cool that there are restaurant and cafe options at a walking distance too! Overall amazing bang for your buck, especially considering the price point on other nearby resorts. Can't wait to make this a regular vaycay spot. Great for a couples getaway or for families - I can see a larger family booking a couple different cabin types and even a camping plot to get everyone together. Thank you to the Crystal Cove team!

J Had a great stay for 3 days in a 40 foot 5th wheel me and…read morea friend rented there ... Love the area ..

I've been wanting to see Cape Flattery and the Tatoosh Island Lighthouse for several years…read more  This summer, that's what my family and I finally did. We booked 3 cottages at Chito Beach Resort in Sekiu, Washington. My brother and his wife stayed in The Birdhouse (whose deck officially became our favorite hangout spot) We spent many memorable hours there, enjoying the ever changing views of the sea, wildlife, and spectacular sunsets. My sister stayed in The Wolf Den. I stayed in the cottage adjacent to hers, The Lighthouse.  I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in the Lighthouse Cottage. The bed was soooo comfy. Water pressure was great. So much attention was paid to every charming little detail. Nothing was overlooked.  And that view!  On Saturday night the owners, Tamara and Matt had a little get together around the bonfire with all of the guests at Chito Beach. (There are a total of 6 cottages) They were wonderful and gracious hosts who served us beverages and DELICIOUS appetizers. They made us feel very welcome there.  After I got back home, I sorted through the MANY photos that I'd taken, and decided which ones to post on Facebook.  As gorgeous as some of them are, I think some of the pictures of the sunsets at Chito Beach are even more stunning than my photos of the Cape.  Especially on our last night there. Truly magical and almost otherworldly Our time there was an experience that our family will treasure forever.

What a wonderful place to get away. Romantic. Quiet. Truly a home away from home. Tide pools to…read moreexplore. Hikes that are close ( if you want to leave the property but, you won't ). Everything you need is in the house. We stayed at the Rock House. Truly an experience. Breathtaking views. We saw otters, dolphins and puffin birds. Worth every penny!!!

Glamping. Best of both worlds. You've got the comfortable tent that seamlessly blends into nature,…read morethe awkward limbs dancing around while learning fly fishing, the excitement of seeing bears and whales in their natural habitat, and the scenery. Oh, the beautiful scenery! The tents and the horse drawn carriage amidst the luscious backdrop seriously makes you feel like you're in a superbly set LA production. Oh, I didn't even get to the 5 course dinners with wine pairings or the 'death row' where every bar, cookie and candy you could wish for is presented in glass jars. Being from the Bay Area, food is top priority in all travel. We were VERY pleased with the food. Chef even prepared our salmon roe for us that we caught during our stay. Yes prices are not cheap but you literally get everything included. Food and drinks, excursions (sans the heli excursions) with personal guides, seaplane transfer from Vancouver airport, massage, and a beautiful tent. If you stayed at any luxury place and paid for all the excursions separately it would ring you up quite a bit. It's more than fair! They are going through some transitions so it'll be interesting how they fare the next year or so. Was a family trust, so more of a lax feel from the guides (maybe a couple could be more knowledgeable?) and wait staff (did you forget my coffee again?) but the soon to be GM seems to have the tools to sharpen up the workers here. They're genuine which I love, and make you feel at home. Super fun to travel to a place where kids roam around freely, guests enjoy dinner together (met some very cool people we intend to stay in touch with!) and people are enjoying living in the moment sans phone. Can't wait to go back! Oh, brings me to another thing. Starting next year they are no longer doing a 3 night stay, I think minimum 5. Total bummer since the reason I chose this place was the ability to come for a weekend and not have to make it a 'vacation' and take a whole week off.. You guys want to make an exception?! Longest review ever.

This resort is beyond amazing. We love to glamp and the staff at Clayoquot will ensure you are…read moretreated like you are the most important person in the world. The food is incredible- mostly farm to table, you have an opportunity to enjoy superb Canadian wines (which you can't get in the US), and the staff are gracious and ready to answer requests. The tents have been upgraded recently and they are spacious and very luxurious. You are able to enjoy the mountains and river without even leaving your tent. The activities range from horse back riding, to kayaking, to fishing, to hiking through old forest growth (1,00 year old trees) and more with guides who are so knowledgeable and personable that you just have the most enjoyable experience. By the time we ended our stay, we felt like we were saying goodbye to family. This definitely ranks in the top two vacations we've ever taken in our lives. Many thanks to Sarah and her amazing staff. We can't wait to come back! Suzie & Joe

The Zodiac Whale watching trip was the highlight of our trip! So much fun!!! We saw Orcas, Whales,…read moretons of Sea Otters and a awesome joyride on the boat!!!

We have stayed at the hotel, eaten at the restaurant and gone on a 3 hour whale tour. It is…read morehighly recommended. We saw not just whales but otters, seals, bears, wolves and more.

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

Was here to celebrate our 15 year anniversary during the Thanksgiving long weekend for 3 nights…read more 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!

Relaxing vacation. Hot tub on deck. One bedroom Waterview suite. Beautiful location for hiking…read morealong the trail. Tofino nearby.

We stayed in room 506 which was top floor overlooking the water. The room could have been slightly…read morecleaner (there were bug smears on the walls), but overall was very functional. It was a 1 bedroom with a queen bed and a sofa couch. Surprisingly both were very comfortable. There was a full kitchen with pots, plates and utensils, but no tin foil. The outside tub is a tub; not a hot tub. Filling it up half way takes up all of the hot water for your unit and then you have to wait 90 minutes for your hot water tank to reheat. That was the only downside as the water in the tub went cold within 20 mins and we were forced to wait another 70 mins to take a shower. Also, the hot water in the shower only lasts about 5-10mins so you have to take very quick showers.

Plenty of camping spots & parking areas, if you got the $20 lime green day pass that you can use…read morefor the entire year. It was very quiet and chill here. Not much to the views, but definitely a place if you want alone time with nature. Quite a bit of people here to camp, so definitely a place to meet people, if you want, too. No hiking trails that I saw nearby. small beach for me

Been camping few years now and this was best location ever! RV sites right on beach! Magnificent…read moreviews. Beautiful beach. Centrally located between the town, Shi Shi beach and Cape Flattery. Loved it all. Tons of eagles. Will definite come back!

Absolutely love this place. Took advantage of the "save the tax" promo and booked two nights at the…read moreOceanside suite. They've thought of everything in terms of comfort and enjoyment. Pros: - EV charging stations available - Plenty of movies, games, and books complimentary to borrow during your stay - Complimentary beverages at the concierge lounge (ex. Hot chocolate, tea and coffee) - sporting goods and toys free to borrow for the beach - plenty of fire pits with ocean view (covered ones too available) - bathrobes and rain jackets available in the suites to use Notes: - bicycles ($35/4hrs) and the barrel saunas are provided by third party companies that are not free to use for hotel patrons

What can i say, but this place is truly magical! It reminds you of the beauty of nature and to live…read morelife slowly. We booked a weekend stay and enjoyed every minute. The resort is immaculately maintained. Staff are very pleasing and accommodating. Our room was clean and hand sani was readily available. We booked an beach front suite and was completely blown away. Our backdoor opened up to a vast expanse of greenery which was 15 steps to the beach. Filled with picnic tables, fire-pits, hammocks, lawn chairs that face the ocean...what more can you ask for. It was a staycation 2.0 for sure. Upon entering our suite, a bottle of complimentary wine was waiting for us. All kitchen utensils were complete and ready for our use, properly sanitized. In the lobby, check in was a breeze. Free Rhino coffee and hot chocolate 24/7. A small service pantry was available if you forgot anything ...every detail was thought of and prepared for you. For guests, a free smores kit is being handed out for guests to enjoy the fire pit and bond around a campfire. Bike rentals can also be had for a mere $15 for 4 hrs or $30 the whole day. Our pet got to stay for free, with no extra pet cleaning fee, as a courtesy for returning guests. And of course, we were accorded a late checkout for us to enjoy our stay more. From the moment you wake up to the sound of the ocean and the cool breeze going through your window, you are surrounded by nature's beauty all around. Such an excellent place to relax and unwind and feel the sand between your toes. Miles and miles of beach to walk and explore, and the water provided a welcoming relief to the scorching heat. Yes, it is a bit pricey, i must admit. But once in a while, you have to treat and love yourself. This place is simply amazing. Watching the sunrise and set and see the glow of the beach at night from the moonlight, reminds you that life is beautiful. A must go for everyone. A must try for first timers. A must add-on for your bucket list. Explore your own backyard. Cheers! Happy exploring!