Whale S Tail Guest Suites

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

MESSERET

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).

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

17 Jul 2026

David

Felt very dated and dingy to be quite honest. Even a little claustrophobic. Felt like the kind of place you would hide out at if you were on the run from the law in an episode of Breaking Bad.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Blanca

Good located, pool ,kitchen, clean.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

TOLGA

The place of Hotel was awesome, everything was enough to stay and all staff was so friendly. The hotel sauna and pool were relaxing during the rainy day on our visit. This was an amazing experience to be in this town and be with a people so nice. You can find a valuable places near the hotel. Whole kitchen equipment and a barbeque on our garden were useful. Nearby coffee shops and restaurants were another amazing experience. Thank you for all.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Lucas

Was a very affordable stay. Kids were happy. If the pool had a small water slide would be great

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

kristina

the apartment was really nice had everything we needed for our stay…my only complaint would be the bed was horrible

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 May 2026

Balbir

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.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Xinnian

The room was fully equipped and felt very homey.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Kerri

Great place to stay!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Harikrishnan

Stay was wonderful

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2025

Vince

check-in lady was not very friendly

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Joanne

Lovely place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Tyler

Great place to stay

6/10

Pleasant

22 Sep 2025

Barbara

The staff was helpful when the tv did not work properly. The place was adequate but not really first class. It was clean though and the bed was fairly comfortable.The kitchen area was fairly well supplied.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

Evelyn

Nice bed and clean bathroom

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Ji

Nice and clean, good for family stay!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2025

Ryan

Staffs are very nice, helpful and friendly.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2025

Jan

Hide away couch not most comfortable otherwise was a great place to stay. Highly recommended

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2025

Nancy

This property was within walking distance to the heart of Ucluelet and was a nice clean and well kept property.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Family Tofino trip

Great small hotel close to town. Clean, comfortable and convenient. Staff was friendly and accommodating

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Mike

We had car troubles on route and staff went way beyond normal to help. Thanks so much!

2/10

Poor

19 Aug 2024

Molly

If you rent a kitchenette, be prepared to BRING EVERYTHING YOU MIGHT NEED. This is a super run down Motel, the kitchen was so undersupplied that our plans to cook were abolished and we were forced to pay to eat out. It had a few dishes, no knives, no cutting board, one baking dish, one small pot. No dish soap!! and yet there are big signs stating you will be charged if you leave dirty dishes. The carpets were stained, the room moist dank, and bed spread must original, from the 1970s. The place is a dump, siding with rotten holes in it all over, the check in is in another building on another street, so is the pool, which we didn’t bother with. Expecting a similar state of disrepair. At a cost of almost 300$ a night, robbery

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2024

Jackie

This property is clean and centrally located to most shops and restaurants in Ucluelet. Great access to trails and grocery shopping and tour operators!

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2024

Dave

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.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2024

Evan

The whale’s tale building’s exterior is getting to the embarrassing point. Siding is missing or rotting in many places. Walls are paper thin so if you have a lower level room, you’ll be hearing stomping all night until they decide it’s time for YOU to go to sleep. Be aware that the pool is public (fee) so vagrants and bush people shower there regularly. I’ll spend the extra money and stay somewhere next time that invests in the maintenance of their property.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2024

Larissa

We enjoyed the apartment style extra space in the unit and the full kitchen. The unit was clean but quite basic.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2024

Kathleen

Needs some updating but suited our needs.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2023

Volker

Older property but interior was clean and functional. The exterior is need of an update.
Only concern was we couldn't open any of the windows to get some fresh air. No air conditioning so likely would be quite hot on a warmer day.
A bit pricey but nice to have a kitchen and sitting area.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Aug 2023

Kelly

Good place for a fishing trip. All the essentials are here. Nothing fancy

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

27 Aug 2023

Aaron

We stayed at the Whale's Tail for two nights. The suite had a bit of a musty, cigarette smoke smell, with lots of stains on the carpet. The bathroom door knob was very loose, as was the toilet seat. The door knob assembly is held together with two screws and both were loose, with one of them almost completely backed out. The toilet seat was the same, causing it to slide around all over the place. I had a multi-tool in the car, so I was able to fix the seat and door knob. In the bedroom, on the night stand, was some granola and crumbs from a previous guest's snack. How do you miss that? How do you miss the toilet seat and bathroom door knob almost falling off? Unfortunately the worst was yet to come.

In the morning there was some water on the bathroom counter around the sink. I thought my daughter must have made a bit of a mess when she washed up the night before. I cleaned it up, and I didn't think anything of it. We went out for the day and when we returned in the evening there was a big puddle of water on the bathroom counter. Closer inspection revealed that even though the faucet was off, there was water dripping from the handle down the backside and pooling on the counter. Everything on the counter was soaked, including my canvas and leather toiletry bag and all of it's contents. I tried to manipulate the handle to stop the water, and thought that I had done so, but there was a pool of water on the counter the next morning also.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2023

Mark

Very clean and convenient location. Somewhat older facility, but suited us well. Kitchen was well stocked.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2023

Yan

Everything worked out well and we are very happy.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Just OK

Although the room was clean and comfortable, the outside of the building looked a bit dumpy with rotting siding, no outside light fixtures and a shared, dirty bbq. A little bit of maintenence could go a long way. Considering the nightly rate, i would expect more

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2023

Verified traveler

Not good for families with small children.

Not good if you have small children as they did not have top lock on the front door. So there was nothing stopping them from opening the door. Safety issue. Also the pool was not on site it was in a different hotel with not so good times.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2022

Jennifer

Great little apartment with a full kitchen and bath. Perfect for exploring Ucluelet by foot. The bed was comfy but the pull out sofa was very uncomfortable. The second night I just left it as a sofa to sleep on. The staff were very friendly and even offered to still let us use the sauna upon check out. I would definitely consider staying here again.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2022

David

The property was quiet and very clean.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

25 Sep 2022

Ian

Arrived to discover we had to go to a different hotel to get our keys. Needed to call to get questions answered and no one answer any of the numbers we were given, people overhead were loud all night.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2022

Ursula

Very nice place, really appreciated the kitchen.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2022

Laura

If you make judgments based on “looks”this is not the place for you. It could use a refresh. However, it “works” with the vibe of the area. After all, you are not in Manhattan. It is clean and extremely comfortable. Well laid out. Fully equipped. We would definitely stay here again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2022

Wylie

There were four of us and the accommodations were fair. I liked the television and the couch bed was comfortable and large (a queen). It was very convenient to everything in Ucluelet. Our suite was not luxurious but it was clean and roomy enough for us to enjoy ourselves.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2022

Xiaoman

Very clean and comfortable suite ,convenient location. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2022

Katherine

Great to have a full kitchen. Very clean. Pool and gym.available at check in location. Definitely would stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2022

John

Very comfortable apartmant.
It was quiet and very close to everything.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2022

Elizabeth

The ability to use the crab shack for vacuum sealing our fish was great. The exterior of the Whale's Tail was long overdue for pressure washing as it had a lot of mossy gunk on the back of the building. Some of the BBQs were positioned so billows of smoke came right up onto our deck. In our unit there were two kitchen outlets that did not work at all, plus the GFI bathroom outlet did not work and could not be reset. When we called to inquire about it we were told that they knew about the problem and were waiting for ordered parts. A dresser drawer in one bedroom had no bottom so it could not be used. The hall light by the microwave oven did not work and the sun lamp in the bathroom would only flicker a few times and then just go out. The list of kitchen items inside the cupboard door included some things that could not be found such as placemats and a set of mixing bowls. It would have been less disappointing if the front desk attendant would have told us at check-in that the unit had a few problems. Not being able to use any electric devices in the bathroom was especially inconvenient.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2022

Eleanor

The kitchen was a plus.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2022

Laura

Spacious, homey

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2022

Heather

It was quite a large suite and extremely well located. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Exterior needs a paint job, but I can live with that. Bring a sharp knife if you're going to use the kitchen!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2022

Nolan

1st I was not happy as the place is so old and pretty dirty overall, especially the outside, and shoddy looking and the fridge had a big stain I felt I needed to clean as they are right on a cleaning fee if any dishes were left with big notes. I did not make the stain though!

Slept just ok, internet was not too bad but limited tv too.

The trouble was I could not stay the 2nd night as my ferry time got moved due to a lack of staffing and to so early and I was 3 hrs to ferry from here and plus the construction made it impossible. Was brushed off to just deal with Expedia but that was just impossible as I was there for work. I did not have the time to be on hold for an hr or so.

Then I pleaded this a bit and then I was helped! Should not have to plead, yes? Things happen in life out there.

The place was about 212$ a night and honestly worth only 85 a night! Just so very old and no renos done for decades!

Plus no on site staff always makes it tougher in case anything goes wrong! Or for emergencies.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2022

jef

Clean, quiet and exactly what we needed!

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2022

Helen

The suite is geeat. Super clean with an amazing housekeeping staff. The office is a block away. Which isn't too bad. You gotta wash your own dishes. Which is not a big deal. There isn't a view from i believe any of the rooms. But you wouldn't be staying in your suite, you'd be out exploring anyways. There's a gym and sauna but in the building where the office is. I didn't get a chance to use it, i got my exercise by hiking, biking and walking..it's a great location and unfussy checkin and check out. Loved it.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2021

Ruth

Lots of space, good location

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2021

Jennifer

Great space for families. Places are huge and lots of space for kids to run a muck in! Back yard space for kids to run around in and off the beating path so very little traffic around.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2021

Sonu

Very nice location

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2021

Mackenzie

Older units that could use some updates and renovations. Overall fantastic location, plenty of space, comfortable beds, and a great sized kitchen!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2021

Jeremy

Conveniently placed, quiet and clean. Furniture, carpet and decorations were a bit dated and oddly placed/chosen, but otherwise, totally comfortable. Heating system was a bit loud when on.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2021

karen

They need to update they’re pass key machine. Had to keep going back and forth. Also no staff on site, 2 blocks over.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2021

Eriko

A great place for a family. Clean and spacious.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Sep 2021

Marjorie

Very good value for the price and location but the exterior needs to be well hosed down to get rid of spider webs etc. Did not realize that daily service for making the bed,was not included.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Sep 2021

Rudolf

Good location, but a VERY dated decor - looked like it was straight out of the 70's. None of the pictures on the website looked at all like the unit we got.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2021

Lynn

Room was clean, quiet.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2021

Hieu Hanh

Tania at the reception is very responsive and helpful. Thanks.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2021

linda

good beds, in town, walking distance to everything, upstairs people were really noisy moving furniture half the night.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2021

khadidja

Simple

Simple accomodation in downtown Ucluelet. Close to Wild Pacific trail. Near Tofino at 35min.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Staff friendly, unit clean. Interior tired and no sound-proofing between upper and lower suites (we were in lower). Overpriced because of interior and noise $250 total per night made this a not great deal! Rest was good. Back units

4/10

Poor

07 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Earwig problem in room. They were in our beds. Ladies used underwear on the coffee table when we entered for the first time. Bathtub drain was clogged.

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2021

Verified traveler

Good location, clean room, nice property

Business

6/10

Pleasant

19 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

Great price , lovely staff, very quiet but older facility and needing some TLC and updating.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2021

Verified traveler

We like staying in this nice, quite and great location place.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2020

Angela

Very clean and comfortable place.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2020

Lop

Love this Whale tail 🐳 place

Here for the staycation. Wonderful place very close to everything. A one bedroom suite with a full kitchen. Had the luxury of dining out and preparing a seafood meal at the premise after long hike s, sea kayaking and sunsets. Place is very clean and tidy. Prompt service with the non contact check in. Really enjoy the stay and highly recommended for a place of value. Bonus meeting up 2 deers, residents?

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2020

Ella

The place is nice,clean and quite and close to everything,it awesome.We stayed for two nights & we really love it.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

22 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

Disappointed

The booking stayed a queen bed, not the option of a queen bed, if available, but a Queen bed. We got a double bed, for my partner and I. It was horribly uncomfortable. Squeaky bed. So small I had to leave my partner and sleep on the fold out couch.

With COVID-19 I was told check in would be contactless and that they would call when our room was ready at 4. I called them about 4:10 ask god about the status of our room. I was told it was ready and to enjoy my stay. I had to ask the front desk what room as ours. They FORGOT TO TELL ME!!!

I was not told the check out process so u just left my room cards under the front door mat. Not professional.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2020

Chie720

We had a wonderful stay,Well maintained property,Closed to everything you need.

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Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

Great stay

Everything was great; staff, check-in, location. They took extra precautions due to Covid-19 as well. My only concern was the carpet, as that’s difficult for a deep clean between guests. But, the price was right.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2020

Hardik

Not welcoming, bad customer service.

We stayed here for 3 nights, nobody came to for maid service or for cleaning. I made couple of calls which were not answered. Nobody cared to even change our bed sheets or bath towels. Not welcoming , bad customer service. Will not recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Great location and spacious room. Lovely staff. 5/5!!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2019

Susan

The property was in a great location; easy access to town and aquarium

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Loved that it was semi detached. The room itself was great and in a great location.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2019

Tracie

Perfect for visiting the Pacific Coast

Great location and amenities for a quick get away or vacation

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Nice place to stay

Was a great set up and just what we needed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

ideally situated in the town. Nice kitchenette and comfortable beds. A little outside area with a barbecue and small garden.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2019

Theresa

WONDERFUL 3 NIGHTS

Spent 3 nights at the Whale’s Tail with two friends. LOVED the location and found it very quiet. The room was much larger than we expected; very well equipped and extremely comfortable.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Dark but spacious rooms. Pleasant grassed area in front. Could do with some more outdoor tables and chairs.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent clean and friendly staff.!the rooms were roomy and very clean.

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Clean, comfortable bed, checking in a little wonky as it is at different location.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2019

Paula

Surprisingly well-equipped and comfortable.

Very well equipped, clean etc. Bathroom particularly well thought out with extractor and heater. Oven a little dirty perhaps - strong smell and set off the smoke alarm when pre-heating - so use the extractor. If you expect to do proper cooking or salad prep, take a knife sharpener.
The signs and the reception seem designed for people who take advantage - so more rules than warm welcome, perhaps this is justified. Grounds dingy and I think not merely due to the weather. Challenging turn onto main road due to steep gradient. Bottle shop opposite and supermarket very close too.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

This was a very quiet place. On the other hand, the hide-a-bed was not the best.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2019

PG

Stayed for two nights. Overall our stay was very good. The suite is spacious. There were only two towels available (booked for three) but we were able to ask the lady cleaner for an extra one the next day. An extra mirror inside bedroom would be nice.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2019

Patricia

Whale’s Tale - superb

Fantastic place to stay in Ucluelet. Excellent facilities and plenty of room for everyone. Quiet, comfortable, clean, with free washing facilities and excellent WiFi. Very handy for the whaling trips. Highly recommended.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

We liked the large comfortable living room and bedrooms. We did not like the kitchen equipment - very poor knives for preparing food, and only one old frying pan which was prone to sticking.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Large 2 bedroom unit, walking distance to restaurants. Large rooms, good parking.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2019

Joong

Great value in Ucluelet

We were a family of 3 staying at whales tail for 2 nights. Room was very clean and spacious. It was a one bedroom unit with a kitchenette that was fully stocked with pots and pans and cutlery all very clean. This motel is excellent value for what you can get in Ucluelet. I would definitely stay here again if I come back to Ucluelet.

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2019

Michelle

We were on the first floor with people above us. Their kitchen was above our bedroom. Needless to say it was a rough first night. The people were just doing their thing, but it sounded like a herd of sheep. I went up and talked to them the next night and they made a huge effort. With all of that being said, the location was fabulous! The room was clean, neat, and tidy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Close to local shops. They allow you to use the gym and pool from the main motel. The room was clean but items a little old. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2019

Claire

Well equipped suite

Great location, well equipped suite, friendly staff, beds a little soft but very nice at a good price. Ucluelet is less touristy than Tofino

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2019

Susan

Great place to stay

We totally enjoyed staying at Whale's Tail. Easy walking to most places we were going, great staff, and ample parking. Our apt was on ground level facing the trees in the back so the view was great and a BBQ and lawn chairs were right outside our door. We will stay there again for sure.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2019

Verified traveler

Nice and quiet. Close to amenities. Well-stocked kitchenette.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2019

Verified traveler

Quiet, comfortable, clean. I don’t want to write a review right now.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2019

Verified traveler

Liked that it is a small apartment with separate bedroom. Nice lawn and chairs to sit outside.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2019

Chad

Family Trip to Ukee

Perfect for our needs. Clean and comfortable. Nice to have the kitchenette. So close to everything we wanted to see. Walking distance to stores, dining and the aquarium. Short drive to trails and other great spots. The office is not at the same site was the only thing that was a little weird. Super nice staff and free use of the pool, gym and sauna.

Family