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Dolphin Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Chesterman Beach

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Located just steps from Chesterman Beach, Dolphin Motel offers a relaxed coastal retreat. Guests connect with in-room WiFi while making use of the property's barbecue grills. The smoke-free environment provides a comfortable base for beach adventures.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
1190 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0

What's nearby

  • Chesterman Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Maquinna Provincial Marine Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackenzie Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Frank Island - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rhino Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shed - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Fish Fry - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jeju - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Dolphin Motel

Motel near Chesterman Beach
Dolphin Motel provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Dolphin Motel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, cots/infant beds and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Cot (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

  • Cot (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.
Cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Cots (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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Dolphin Motel Tofino
Dolphin Tofino
Dolphin Motel Motel
Dolphin Motel Tofino
Dolphin Motel Motel Tofino

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Dolphin Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Dolphin Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Chesterman Beach, Maquinna Provincial Marine Park and Mackenzie Beach. Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens and Frank Island are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Dolphin Motel Reviews

5.8

6.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

6.8

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 136 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked that we were close to the Bella Pacifica Campground where our grandson wanted to celebrate is 14th birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

cliff

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Jane

Too close to the high way. Thin walls. Nice enough for the price though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Room is mega basic, dirty (cobwebs on walls and ceiling), bugs coming out of shower drain, horrible shower head...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The motel was close to Tofino and only 5 minutes walk from the complementary community shuttle to get downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Staff & service
We were overcharged and then asked to pay for a child when the policy clearly states children under 17 are free.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exterior is unappealing but rooms are clean, equipped and overall good basic accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is very convenient. Walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zoheb, Vancouver

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

Great value.

This is a small, family run motel. The owner, Veronica is super nice. Great value for what you pay. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location. Comfortable beds. Property in need of repair. Hostess does not speak English well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ants!

There are ants all over the place. Woke up to ants in my bags, and on my other belongings. When leaving early, mentions to the owner, she said that she knew about the problem. And didn't seem to care about getting the place professionally sprayed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It looks like some of the rooms have been somewhat recently renovated which must be where the good reviews are coming from. This place is a dump. The bed is a rock with terrible pillows. The bathtub was all rusted along the side. The towels were small, really poor quality and mine had a giant black hair in it and also some small brown stains on it. It rained one night while we were there and the whole room felt extremely damp, might as well have been in a tent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A tiny box but near the beach

The room was a box with only enough space to walk around the bed. The bathroom had ants and I don't think the floor had been washed in weeks. The location was a bit out of town but great for the beach and right beside an area with food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness of the bed linens and washroom was disappointing. The beds were very uncomfortable. The staff are very nice and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the same price the hostels in town are way better. The tofino hostel is awesome and you get water front views for the same price. Score.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Negin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Horrible experience

Had the worse experience booking with hotels.com and Dolphin Motel. I receiced confirmation of booking from hotels.com and started my journey from vancouver. I was half way on my way when i received a call from a lady who barely speaks English from the motel saying they don’t have a room and there was a mistake with booking. I did not have proper reception and could not call Hotels.com until I got to Tofino. When i called I had to explain the issue to so many people from Hotels.com and stayed on hold for half an hour while waiting on the road side because of poor connection. After an hour conversation and 3 phone calls back and forth they said they cannot find me another place. I was unhappy with their customer service and drove to Tofino to find a place myself. I found availbale room with slightly highet price and called Hotels.com and asked them to book this room for me instead. They simply said we cannot do that even though the hotel was working with them. Overall, horrible experience booking with Hotels.com and Dolphin Motel. Would not recommend at all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely rhododendrons, but road a little too noisy during thr day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019