When you stay at Dolphin Motel in Tofino, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Chesterman Beach and Maquinna Provincial Marine Park. .This motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Mackenzie Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Tofino Botanical Gardens.
Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base) - 4 min drive
Restaurants
Tacofino - 4 min walk
Rhino Coffee Shop - 5 min drive
Shed - 5 min drive
Tofino Brewing Co - 3 min drive
Surfside Grill - 4 min drive
About this property
Dolphin Motel
Motel in Tofino with free parking
Dolphin Motel offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. LED televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and cribs/infant beds (surcharge) can be requested.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English, Korean
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
Crib (surcharge)
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Picnic area
More
1 floor
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Crib (surcharge)
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
LED TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Property is also known as
Dolphin Motel Tofino
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Dolphin Motel Reviews
Reviews
5.8
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This motel is very small and severely outdated. “Hot” water was little more than luke warm, bed and pillows uncomfortable. It was clean however and owners seemed nice. If it was a budget hotel ie $70/night it would be fine, but at the prices that i saw it is jot worth the money.
A pleasant little motel that covers the basics for staying in Tofino. Walking distance to Chesterman Beach and closer to a cafe, tacos, groceries, yoga and a surf shop.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
cliff
Oct 3, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Motel - Great location
Motel is in great location. It looks a little tired but functionally it's good. The staff are really nice and friendly. 2 Big beds and heating/shower works. Does as it says on the tin. Motel - not luxury but we were happt with the stay. It's right next door to a Great coffee show - eatery and bike hire place. All recommended.
cliff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Traveled with family
Sep 14, 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We frequent this motel as a straightforward home base in Tofino, as we barely spend time indoors. It is economically and location wise fantastic. The owners are fantastic, extremely friendly and treats you like family. I just wish for some updating and maintenance, it’s feeling very run down. Bathroom very shabby and barely any shower pressure. Cobwebs in the corners and too much insects found in the bathroom for my liking. Despite all this we do keep coming back so that’s something!
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Sep 9, 2019
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Sep 7, 2019
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
6/10 Okay
Jane
Traveled with group
Sep 5, 2019
Too close to the high way. Thin walls. Nice enough for the price though.
The location is fantastic! The room is tiny, not as clean as it should be, and is in disrepair. It’s ludicrous that they can charge over $200/night after taxes for this room at this property. They only get away with it because it’s Tofino!
Staff were super friendly. They went over and beyond for getting us checked in. I noticed the floors in our unit was sandy. Wasn’t a huge deal, but it seemed like someone walked around in the unit with their shoes on prior to our arrival. Overall great location!
Beach is 10mins walk or 2mins drive so it was very convenient. We just chill at the beach having fire & dinner till late. Stuff is nice. The room smell the first night so we left the window open. It's by the highway so bit noisy by the cars passing by. Surfing rental shop & garden is few mins away also. Everywhere else is all full so we are lucky to get a room here.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Aug 13, 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Aug 10, 2019
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Traveled with family
Aug 5, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
The motel was close to Tofino and only 5 minutes walk from the complementary community shuttle to get downtown.
The hostess was very friendly , he.lpful and generous. The accommodation worked well for us, and was conveniently situated. The only thing missing was hooks to hang towels from in the bathroom.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
6/10 Okay
John
Traveled with family
Jul 30, 2019
Disliked: Staff & service
We were overcharged and then asked to pay for a child when the policy clearly states children under 17 are free.
Exterior is unappealing but rooms are clean, equipped and overall good basic accommodation.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
Alice
Traveled with family and small children
Jul 22, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is very convenient. Walking distance to the beach.
Alice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Jul 20, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was usable, but very much a no-frills affair, old and run-down. No one serviced the room on the second day. The best thing about the place was the location, within a short distance to the beach and to a fantastic restaurant (Wild Things).