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3-star hotels in Tofino
A shortlist of the 3-star hotels in Tofino, from the walkable town centre out along the Pacific Rim Highway. It is for travellers who want a coastal base for surfing, storm watching or a few days on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Staying in Tofino
Tofino is a small coastal town on the west coast of Vancouver Island, with a permanent population of around 2,000 people that swells during peak seasons. Tourism, fishing and aquaculture shape the local economy, and visitors come year-round for the rugged coastline, old-growth forests and wildlife. The town centre is compact and walkable, with shops, galleries and restaurants, while the beaches and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve lie outside it.
The hotels on this list sit in two main bands. Hotel Zed Tofino, Cox Bay Beach Resort and Ecolodge Tofino are on the Pacific Rim Highway, and Ocean Village Resort is on Helleson Drive. Tofino Resort & Marina, The Maq Hotel, Schooner Motel, Himwitsa Lodge and Fred Tibbs Ocean Front Condos are in or near the town centre, all within 0.8 km of it. Middle Beach Lodge is on Mackenzie Beach Road, BriMar Bed and Breakfast on Chesterman Beach Rd. The mix suits couples, families and short-break visitors; guests arriving to surf or storm-watch on the outer beaches should look at the highway and beach properties, while those wanting to walk to dinner will prefer the town addresses.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Hotel Zed Tofino
1258 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereHotel Zed Tofino brings a playful streak to a Pacific Rim Highway address 3.2 km from the centre. A games room and table tennis keep rainy afternoons occupied, and the sauna and Jacuzzi offer a warm finish after beach time. Pets are allowed, so dogs can join the trip. With 651 reviews and a 4.8 guest rating, it suits families and groups who want sociable, activity-filled downtime rather than a quiet retreat.
See Hotel Zed TofinoCox Bay Beach Resort
1431 Pacific Rim Hwy Tofino, Tofino, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereCox Bay Beach Resort places guests 5.4 km from Tofino's centre and beside the beach, so surfing and sand are within easy reach. Kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine make longer stays practical, while the sauna and fireplace add comfort after cold-water sessions. Family rooms and a sofa bed give groups room to spread out. A 4.7 rating from 325 reviews marks it as a favourite for self-catering families and surfers who want space.
See Cox Bay Beach ResortOcean Village Resort
555 Helleson Drive, Tofino, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereOcean Village Resort sits 2.3 km from the centre with the sea and beach nearby, and an indoor pool plus Jacuzzi for post-exploration soaking. Kitchen facilities, a fireplace and a terrace make the units feel like a base rather than a room. Pets are welcome and family rooms are available. With 749 reviews and a 4.6 rating, it appeals to families and pet owners who want cooking space and a pool at the end of the day.
See Ocean Village ResortTofino Resort & Marina
634 Campbell Street, Tofino, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereTofino Resort & Marina puts guests 0.4 km from the centre on Campbell Street, with sea views and a spa on site. The fitness centre and sauna serve active travellers, while the restaurant and bar cover meals without leaving the property. Fishing is on offer and a shuttle service extends the reach. From 933 reviews it holds a 4.3 rating, suiting visitors who want dining, fitness and marine access within walking distance of town.
See Tofino Resort & MarinaThe Maq Hotel
120 First Street P.O. Box 340, Tofino, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereThe Maq Hotel stands on First Street, 0.7 km from the centre, with a sea outlook and an on-site restaurant and bar. Pets are permitted and room service is available. Its 4.3 rating comes from 468 reviews, making it a fit for guests who want town-centre nightlife and dining on the doorstep.
See The Maq HotelSea Star Beach Retreat
1294 Lynn Rd., Tofino, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSea Star Beach Retreat is a small property on Lynn Road, 3.5 km from the centre, with a garden and a Jacuzzi among its few amenities. Free parking and free wifi cover the essentials, and a picnic area suits outdoor meals. Guest feedback is strong at 4.7, though it rests on just 25 reviews. It suits travellers who prefer a compact, quiet base with a hot tub and garden over a large resort.
See Sea Star Beach RetreatSchooner Motel
315-321 Campbell Street, Po Box 202, Tofino, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSchooner Motel occupies Campbell Street, 0.6 km from the centre, giving direct access to town on foot. Kitchen and kitchenette facilities, plus a microwave and refrigerator, let guests prepare their own meals, and family rooms are available. A lounge and bar add somewhere to unwind. It is the practical choice for budget-conscious families and road-trippers who want self-catering space close to Tofino's core.
See Schooner MotelMiddle Beach Lodge
400 Mackenzie Beach Road, Tofino, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereMiddle Beach Lodge on Mackenzie Beach Road, 1.9 km from the centre, has its own private beach and a spa, with a fitness centre for those keeping active. Kitchen and kitchenette facilities, fireplaces and balconies make the rooms comfortable for longer stays, and pets are allowed. Breakfast is included. The combination of private shoreline, spa and family rooms suits couples and families wanting a beachfront setting close to town.
See Middle Beach LodgeHimwitsa Lodge
300 Main Street Po Box 176, Tofino, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHimwitsa Lodge is on Main Street, 0.7 km from the centre, with sea views and a terrace. Fireplaces and kitchen and kitchenette equipment give the units a self-contained feel, while balconies and a patio extend the living space outdoors. Laundry service and parking are provided. It suits guests who want to walk into town and return to a kitchen, fireplace and water outlook rather than a hotel corridor.
See Himwitsa LodgeEcolodge Tofino
1084 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereEcolodge Tofino sits on the Pacific Rim Highway 2.0 km from the centre, with a garden and terrace for outdoor time and an on-site restaurant. A shared kitchen and family rooms make it workable for groups, and laundry service is available. Free parking and free wifi cover the basics. It appeals to travellers who want a simple, sociable lodge base slightly outside the bustle of town.
See Ecolodge TofinoCedars Inn
203 Pandora Avenue V0p 2A0 Zeballos Canada Zeballos, Tofino, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCedars Inn offers fishing and water sports among its amenities, with a garden and terrace for time outdoors. Free parking and free wifi are provided, and pets are allowed, so animals can come along. Laundry service and luggage storage help with longer trips. Its draw is an activity-oriented stay built around time on the water, suited to anglers and pet owners who want outdoor pursuits close at hand.
See Cedars InnBriMar Bed and Breakfast
1375 Chesterman Beach Rd Tofino Bc V0r 2Z0 Canada, Tofino, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Private beach
Why stay hereBriMar Bed and Breakfast lies on Chesterman Beach Road, 4.4 km from the centre, with a private beach and a garden. A library and bicycle hire give guests quiet and active options, and family rooms are available. Special diets are catered for at breakfast. It suits travellers who want a beachside bed and breakfast away from town, with bikes for the ride in and a private stretch of sand.
See BriMar Bed and BreakfastBlack Bear Guesthouse
926 Black Bear Lane, Tofino, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBlack Bear Guesthouse on Black Bear Lane is 4.2 km from the centre and keeps things simple: free parking, free wifi, bicycle hire and laundry service. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities make it a practical option for guests with mobility needs, a detail few small Tofino properties offer. It suits independent travellers with a car who want an accessible, low-key base outside the town centre.
See Black Bear GuesthouseCobble Wood & Bird Sanctuary Guest Houses
1110 Fellowship Drive, Tofino, Canada
Best for: Step-free access
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereCobble Wood & Bird Sanctuary Guest Houses sits on Fellowship Drive, 2.2 km from the centre, with a garden and picnic area for outdoor meals. Fishing and surfing are among the activities on offer, and bicycle hire helps guests get around. Multilingual staff and wheelchair-accessible facilities add convenience. It fits guests who want a garden setting, birdlife on the doorstep and help arranging time on the water.
See Cobble Wood & Bird Sanctuary Guest HousesFred Tibbs Ocean Front Condos
230 Main Street, Tofino, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereFred Tibbs Ocean Front Condos on Main Street, 0.8 km from the centre, gives guests sea views from a self-contained apartment with kitchen, dishwasher and fireplace. Canoeing, fishing and surfing are all on offer, and balconies and a terrace extend the space outside. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. It suits families and activity-focused visitors who want to walk to town and return to a full kitchen and ocean outlook.
See Fred Tibbs Ocean Front Condos
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Zed Tofino | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3.2 km |
| Cox Bay Beach Resort | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 5.4 km |
| Ocean Village Resort | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 2.3 km |
| Tofino Resort & Marina | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 0.4 km |
| The Maq Hotel | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 0.7 km |
| Sea Star Beach Retreat | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 3.5 km |
| Schooner Motel | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.6 km |
| Middle Beach Lodge | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.9 km |
| Himwitsa Lodge | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.7 km |
| Ecolodge Tofino | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 2.0 km |
| Cedars Inn | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | – |
| BriMar Bed and Breakfast | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 4.4 km |
| Black Bear Guesthouse | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 4.2 km |
| Cobble Wood & Bird Sanctuary Guest Houses | ★★★ | – | – | – | – | 2.2 km |
| Fred Tibbs Ocean Front Condos | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.8 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For town-centre stays
Tofino Resort & Marina on Campbell Street is 0.4 km from the centre and has a spa, restaurant and fitness centre. The Maq Hotel on First Street is 0.7 km away with a restaurant and bar. Schooner Motel is on Campbell Street at 0.6 km, Himwitsa Lodge on Main Street at 0.7 km and Fred Tibbs Ocean Front Condos on Main Street at 0.8 km.
Tofino Resort & Marina · The Maq Hotel · Schooner Motel · Himwitsa Lodge · Fred Tibbs Ocean Front Condos
For families
Ocean Village Resort has family rooms, an indoor pool, a jacuzzi, kitchens and high chairs, 2.3 km from the centre. Cox Bay Beach Resort offers family rooms, kitchens, a sofa bed and a sauna at 5.4 km. Middle Beach Lodge has family rooms, a kitchen, a private beach and a spa at 1.9 km, and Fred Tibbs Ocean Front Condos has family rooms, apartments and kitchens 0.8 km from the centre.
Ocean Village Resort · Cox Bay Beach Resort · Middle Beach Lodge · Fred Tibbs Ocean Front Condos
For pets
Hotel Zed Tofino, Ocean Village Resort, The Maq Hotel, Middle Beach Lodge and Cedars Inn all state that pets are allowed. They range from the town addresses of The Maq Hotel to the beachfront setting of Ocean Village Resort and Middle Beach Lodge, so pet owners can pick between walking to the shops or being close to the sand.
Hotel Zed Tofino · Ocean Village Resort · The Maq Hotel · Middle Beach Lodge · Cedars Inn
Highest rated
Hotel Zed Tofino scores 4.8 out of 5 from 651 reviews, with a sauna, jacuzzi, games room and table tennis 3.2 km from the centre. Cox Bay Beach Resort and Sea Star Beach Retreat both score 4.7, from 325 and 25 reviews. Ocean Village Resort scores 4.6 from 749 reviews and has an indoor pool and sea access.
Hotel Zed Tofino · Cox Bay Beach Resort · Sea Star Beach Retreat · Ocean Village Resort
Where to stay in Tofino
Chesterman Beach
A popular beach area south of town, known for its surf and sunsets, with several resorts and lodges situated along the shoreline. BriMar Bed and Breakfast is on Chesterman Beach Rd and has a private beach and bicycle hire; Hotel Zed Tofino and Ocean Village Resort are a short distance inland near the same stretch of coast.
Our picks here: BriMar Bed and Breakfast
Mackenzie Beach
Located near the Tofino-Long Beach Airport, this area has a long sandy beach and a selection of accommodations, including resorts and campgrounds. Middle Beach Lodge is on Mackenzie Beach Road, 1.9 km from the centre, and offers a private beach, a spa and sea views.
Our picks here: Middle Beach Lodge
Questions, answered
Which hotels are closest to Tofino town centre?
Tofino Resort & Marina on Campbell Street is 0.4 km from the centre, the closest on this list. Schooner Motel is 0.6 km away, The Maq Hotel and Himwitsa Lodge are 0.7 km away, and Fred Tibbs Ocean Front Condos is 0.8 km away.
Do any of these hotels have free parking?
Yes. Hotel Zed Tofino, Cox Bay Beach Resort, Ocean Village Resort, Tofino Resort & Marina, The Maq Hotel, Sea Star Beach Retreat, Schooner Motel, Middle Beach Lodge, Ecolodge Tofino, Cedars Inn, BriMar Bed and Breakfast, Black Bear Guesthouse and Fred Tibbs Ocean Front Condos all list free car parking.
Which hotels allow pets?
Hotel Zed Tofino, Ocean Village Resort, The Maq Hotel, Middle Beach Lodge and Cedars Inn all state that pets are allowed.
Which hotels have a pool or a spa?
Ocean Village Resort has an indoor pool and a jacuzzi. Middle Beach Lodge has a spa, and Tofino Resort & Marina has both a spa and a fitness centre.
Which hotels are best for families?
Ocean Village Resort has family rooms, a kitchen, high chairs and an indoor pool. Cox Bay Beach Resort and Middle Beach Lodge have family rooms and kitchens, and Fred Tibbs Ocean Front Condos offers family rooms and apartments.
Which is the highest-rated hotel on this list?
Hotel Zed Tofino has the highest guest rating, 4.8 out of 5 from 651 reviews, with a sauna, jacuzzi, games room and table tennis 3.2 km from the centre.
Do any of these hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Hotel Zed Tofino, The Maq Hotel and Middle Beach Lodge. BriMar Bed and Breakfast is a bed and breakfast property, and Tofino Resort & Marina lists a restaurant and special diets.
Can I stay near the beach?
Yes. Cox Bay Beach Resort, Ocean Village Resort, Middle Beach Lodge, Fred Tibbs Ocean Front Condos, Himwitsa Lodge, The Maq Hotel and Tofino Resort & Marina all list the beach or the sea, and Middle Beach Lodge and BriMar Bed and Breakfast have a private beach.