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Whale's Tail Guest Suites

Property class: 2.5
Motel perfectly located for exploring Ucluelet

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Photo gallery for Whale's Tail Guest Suites

A view through a window with a mesh screen, displaying a grassy yard and trees.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, and a window with curtains.
A small wooden building labeled "Whale's Tail" with a sign indicating it is a vacation rental and motel offering 1-3 bedroom suites.
A gym with multiple treadmills and stationary bikes, large windows with a view of trees, and a wooden ceiling.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a stove, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a yellow table.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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1906 Bay Street, Check in: 279 Hemlock St., Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0
  • Place, Ucluelet Aquarium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Wild Pacific Trail
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ucluelet Big Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A living room with a brown sofa, two side tables with lamps, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Room, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A 2 bedroom suite with two beds, nightstands, lamps, a window, and a framed picture on the wall.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A small, compact room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Ucluelet

Heart of Ucluelet.Within a 5-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Cedar House Gallery and Reflecting Spirit Gallery. Ucluelet Aquarium and Ucluelet Small Craft Harbour are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ucluelet Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Image West Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wild Pacific Trail - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ucluelet Big Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Little Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Comox, BC (YQQ-Comox Valley) - 176 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪howler's family restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Yayu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Currents - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Barkley Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cedar and Salt - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Whale's Tail Guest Suites

Motel perfectly located for exploring Ucluelet
A private beach is featured. As a guest of Whale's Tail Guest Suites, you'll find a sauna, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Whale's Tail Guest Suites also features laundry facilities and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This Ucluelet motel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1996
  • Towels for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Whale's Tail Guest Suites offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Ucluelet motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: CAD 100.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [West Coast Motel on the Harbour, 279 Hemlock Street.]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: CAD 100.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Whale's Tail Guest Suites to the airport?

Whale's Tail Guest Suites is 15.4 mi (25-min drive) away from the Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whale's Tail Guest Suites?

As of Oct 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale's Tail Guest Suites on Oct 23, 2026 start from CA $133, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Whale's Tail Guest Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Whale's Tail Guest Suites.

How close is Whale's Tail Guest Suites to the beach?

This motel is 9.4 mi (17-min drive) from Wickaninnish Beach and 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Ucluelet Big Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Whale's Tail Guest Suites offer free breakfast?

Whale's Tail Guest Suites does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Whale's Tail Guest Suites?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Whale's Tail Guest Suites?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Whale's Tail Guest Suites?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Whale's Tail Guest Suites have a pool?

Whale's Tail Guest Suites does not have a pool, but guests have access to a nearby indoor pool.

Does Whale's Tail Guest Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Whale's Tail Guest Suites to downtown Ucluelet?

Whale's Tail Guest Suites is 0.2 mi away from Ucluelet.

Whale's Tail Guest Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 336 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very affordable stay. Kids were happy. If the pool had a small water slide would be great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the apartment was really nice had everything we needed for our stay…my only complaint would be the bed was horrible
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was just perfect for our family. Great location, well priced, beds were comfortable and had a full kitchen. It is not fancy or modern, a bit dated, but that was OK for us. The gym looked like it was well equipped. We did not use it. A couple of times we looked out our front window and there were deer in the yard. This place had a cabin vibe without the wood. Glad we decided to stay here and it was so affordable. We would definitely book here again, it’s only 30 minutes from Tofino. Shops, restaurants and wharf next door and a short 8 minute drive to the lighthouse loop hike (highly recommend).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fully equipped and felt very homey.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, good for family stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Pool wasn’t available, eventhough we booked because of pool. In morning we had muddy water, couldn’t take bath and had to use our bottle water to make coffee. Stay wasn’t great. It could have been better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bed and clean bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Family Tofino trip

Great small hotel close to town. Clean, comfortable and convenient. Staff was friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This property was within walking distance to the heart of Ucluelet and was a nice clean and well kept property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are very nice, helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable suite ,convenient location. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

This property is clean and centrally located to most shops and restaurants in Ucluelet. Great access to trails and grocery shopping and tour operators!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, really appreciated the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was quiet and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable apartmant. It was quiet and very close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hide away couch not most comfortable otherwise was a great place to stay. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen was a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient location. Somewhat older facility, but suited us well. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
check-in lady was not very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good overall value

Overall i was happy with this stay. For the price point, it had a decent location, and pleanty of value. Exterior is roughish, interior was decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to have a full kitchen. Very clean. Pool and gym.available at check in location. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022