These lodgings were only built a few years ago and still have that 'new car' smell and feel. The…read moresuite I rented was roomy and clean. All of the furnisings were made of solid pine and most importantly the bed was comfy. The resort is set up so that all of the rooms to the doors are accessed from the great outdoors so you can pull up and park right in front of your room. Since I travel a lot and hate carrying luggage down long hallways, drive up rooms always apeal to me. The front desk is located in a small building in the parking lot and beside this is a covered area with a few bbq's for guests to use. An indoor pool, hot tub and sauna is located in the building across from the office for guests use. The price of the room includes breakfast. Normally I wouldn't mention this, but I was pretty impressed with what they offered. Which included fruit salad, boiled eggs, various types of bread for toast, instant oatmeal, cold cereal, orange juice, yogurt, cottage cheese, a variety of teas and coffee, and for a little wow factor, waffles that you make fresh yourself. The resort has free wireless internet, but it doesn't reach all the rooms. If you can't get a signal they have internet cables at the front desk. The free toiletries (i.e. soaps, conditioner, shampoo etc.) are nothing to write home about so I won't discuss these any further. My room came with a microwave, a small bar fridge, and coffee maker. I think one of the best features of the Black Bear Resort is the view.

I really enjoyed my stay here. Friendly staff, good food, and clean rooms. I left something behind…read morein my room and they shipped it back to me quickly and professionally. Highly recommended!

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

Looking for the ultimate romantic getaway? Private hot tub, warm fire, gorgeous views kinda trip?…read moreThe Crystal Cove Beach Resort in Tofino is an absolute must. But wait! They are also the perfect options for a family trip with kiddos. Rent one of 30+ cabin or tree houses for a week and you'll never want to go back home! This resort has the most amazing staff, they are always smiling and offering to help in anyway they can, whether it's a text to see if you require anything, to opening the door when you've got your hands full! Their property is fully equipped with a playground with tons of fun wooden structures that the kids will love and get hours of play from. Perfectly located steps from the beach and a hop, skip and a jump to town. In their office they have DVD's, board games, coffee, tea, an adorable herb garden just outside the doors and a social area. They even have a box of toys and beach gear for the kids to play with! Our log cabin was amazing! We were stunned how everything was included in the stay as well. In our private secluded cabin we had a cozy outdoor area to enjoy breakfast and a good book. We had our own BBQ which comes with all the tools you'll need to whip up an amazing BBQ dinner. Our very own private hot tub, we took full advantage of that! It had all the bells and whistles and was the perfect night cap to a great day. Inside we had a massive fireplace with all the wood you require to keep your cabin as warm and cozy as you'd like, we only put one log on and it lasted all night long. Not to mention the rooms were already warm with in-floor heating that kept our toes warm! The shower is beautiful and fits 2 for sure, felt like a rainforest! The bed was massive and super comfy. I love how they have a full kitchen, it literally includes every single kitchen tool and gadget that you might need to cooking, baking, roasting, BBQ'ing, shall I go on? They even have a Cabin Stocking Program where you leave it to them to stock your cabin so you arrive with groceries and everything you need to settle in! I haven't been to a resort that literally thinks of everything! Missing something? They will ensure it's on your doorstep asap! There is so much to see and do on your vacation to Tofino, but you'll definitely want to set some time aside for perusing around the hotel grounds or just enjoy a cup of coffee on your balcony and enjoy the sweet sounds of the crashing waves and the smell of fresh air. The grounds are well kept with beautiful flowers and not too much clutter to distract from the natural views. You're only steps away from all the outdoor adventures your heart desires, from paddle boarding and kayaking, to hot springs, fishing and hiking. Bonus, they are pet-friendly and also offer up to 60 private RV spots! Don't have an RV?They have 9 Glamping RV's you can rent as well! It's crazy because there was a vehicle in each spot but I didn't seem many people around, we were truly secluded in our private little nook which nice for a change!

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

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!

Delicious breakfasts and dinners here. In nice weather you can sit on the deck with a view of the…read moreocean and Quadra Island. Great place!

The cabins and waterfront was wonderful, except for the price. They have doubled the cost with…read morehardly any service. They wouldn't even allow a late checkout time when we know that the cost was more than the ritz. Also, if you're thinking of staying here do not be afraid of bugs because there will be some in your cabin. Would only come back if they lowered their price from 360 to 150 - max value. They are ripping people off during Covid.

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.

My wife and I are two nights in to our four night stay here at The Duffin Cove Resort and we are…read moreloving it! The room is cozy to say the least but has everything we need. The deck on or room looks out over the water and we have been blessed with some of the most mild October weather for the Pacific Northwest I can think of. The sunsets have been breathtaking... Shannon, who runs the front counter is super friendly and accommodating. She set up our whale watching trip yesterday on the fly and we were on the water in less than 45 minutes! Whitney, the resort's mascot/resident dog, is a great treat to meet as well. She has been enjoying the sun as much as we have. She also likes to follow you for more pets and scratches... This is a great get-away destination place. We have been walking everywhere we need to go in town because it is absolutely near everything. It's fantastic!

This place was so beautiful. A lovely little cove. We had a studio with the ocean view, the double…read moreheaded shower was to die for, bed was comfy, felt very private. We borrowed the hotel bikes (which were free), and rode all over the city and to the beaches. We even extended our stay by an extra day because we loved the spot so much. Was a bit pricey for us, but we felt it was totally worth it. Highly recommend. I also hear they will be doing renovations in the fall, and all the rooms will be new and ocean front.

Great location with view, private grounds and beach. Lovely large lodge area with tables, couches,…read moreand fireplace with amazing view. Staff was friendly. Included breakfast was decent with boiled eggs, fresh fruit, fresh croissant, bagels, toast, ham/cheeses, and juices/coffee/tea. The negatives- The first lower level ocean view room with patio we stayed in the first night we checked the linens and bed as we normally would - discovered the sheets and pillow covers were past their prime and had that well used scent. Worse the duvet was likely hardly or never cleaned and had many stains, liquid spills/accidents, and what seemed like old blood. We notified the staff the next morning of this. Our second night we stayed at a upper level ocean view room with patio and checked the linens and bed - this room had similar condition linens and pillows and duvet didn't have as nearly as many stains. Sorry but these are not items an establishment can cheap out on - to clean thoroughly and/or replace when needed. There are no excuses for these conditions. Also no television in rooms or lodge.

I fortunately made reservations for 3 nights back in January because a few months later I…read morediscovered the entire property was sold out for our dates. Room options include 2 lodges plus triplex and duplex cabins with us choosing room 28, a second floor queen in the Headlands Lodge. In 2004 and 2006 we stayed at the adult only Lodge on Beach, but found the rooms too small. Our room had a micro patio offering a pretty good view of Mackenzie Beach if one leaned out over the railing. The lodge is very eco friendly going back to its original construction and furnishings. The setting is drop dead gorgeous with unobstructed views of Middle and MacKenzie beaches. Every employee we encountered throughout our stay proved to be both friendly and helpful. A continental breakfast is offered each day that covers the bases, but it became repetitive after 3 mornings. Dinner is served in season at the Lodge at the Headlands 5 nights per week with appetizers available in the Great Room beginning at 6PM. The evening's appetizer, lemon guacamole crustini, was excellent. At 7PM everyone joined a conga line for dinner that featured an entree of poached Chinook salmon with a spicy tomato chutney and lemon linguine. Three excellent salads were served buffet style - spicy quinoa, green beans and a mix salad with orange segments and roasted squash. Desserts included a choice of chocolate lava or mille-feuille. The chocolate lava cake was unexpectedly dry, the only misstep of the evening.

Historic, small very charming, peaceful, beautiful location, cabins, lodge, camping, hiking, whales…read moreeducation center, access to fishing, whales watching, grizzly bears, kayaking trips eco tourism all in one place! Have a good restaurant, a good pub, a great coffee bar. Great hospitality.

This resort is a unique mix of cabins, historic homes and modern condos. They seem to be booked…read moremuch of the time. We were only able to get a one night accommodation-we needed 2 rooms. We were placed in a historic home in the upper floor where we had 2 bedrooms and a bathroom as one unit in a 5 bedroom house. There was a common living room area for the building. These homes date back to world war II and rooms are pretty basic-bed nightstand, chest of drawers. At each historic house, there is a plaque with information about its history. We were in the Wastel house. The resort includes the Stubbs Island Whalewatching office, a whale museum, restaurant, outdoor picnic tables, and resort office as well as a coffee shop (just a counter to get coffee and pastries mainly), an outside cafe and the marina. It was convenient for us to stay there as we were doing the whale watch there so was fine for a single night. It's about 12 miles off the Island Hwy so nothing else around there.

We have stayed here a few times from the cabins to an ocean front room as well as the penthouse for…read morea special treat Including our wedding that took place here in 2022 this place is absolutely stunning. The staff are helpful and kind, the facilities are exceptionally clean and the views from the dinning room are second to non! Richard served us twice this trip and was extremely kind and welcoming making us feel like it was home for the weekend. a must stay location for sure!!

Twice we've come to Tofino to storm watch in November and twice we've been greeted with blue skies…read moreand calm seas, but we aren't complaining. The view here is really unparalleled. Whether you choose to hang out in your cozy room and gaze out at the ocean, enjoy it from the great room (strategically constructed on the second floor), or take advantage of the firepits and adirondacks, a walk on the beach, etc,you really can't go wrong wrong here. It's truly a great place to retreat and enjoy the sea. We found the room to be clean, cozy, and well updated. Service was good throughout the property and the grounds are well kept. On this visit, the food was better than our last and I had the opportunity to chat with the chef who goes out of his way to design a menu that is as inclusive (vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, etc) as possible-- which I personally appreciated very much. The great room is a great place to bring a book or a game and enjoy the view, beverages, snacks (or a full meal). On this visit, we felt a little more pressure than we'd have liked to continue ordering food & beverages despite being told we could just hang out & enjoy the couches. If you are wondering about the EV charging-- as of this writing their are two ev chargers up by the gift shop. They are very slow chargers. In one instance there was a non-EV parked in one of the spots which is always a bummer. That said, we were always able to charge when needed.