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BEST WESTERN Tin Wis Resort Lodge: Traveler Reviews

3.5 of 5
1119 Pacific Rim Highway | Box 389, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 2Z0, Canada
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Delta, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Excellent off-season rate”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

Special package listed in Vancouver newspaper, $269 plus taxes for 3 nights including continental breakfast between Christmas and New Years. ($60 extra for 3rd adult for the 3 nights). Best rate on their web site was $119 plus taxes per night.
All rooms have a great view of the ocean (Rooms in the 100's are on the ground floor of the main building, 200's on the second floor, 300's on the ground floor of the southern or left hand building which angles closer to the ocean, 400's on the second floor, 500's, 600's and 700's in the northern building on the ground, second and third floor respectively). Hot tub, sauna and fitness centre are at the ocean end of the south building. Dining room and lobby are in the middle building, with fine views from the restaurant.
Room was clean, well maintained, beds were comfortable, good shower pressure, no sounds from adjacent rooms. We were on the second floor of the main building so no noise from above. Free wi-fi was reasonably fast. Business centre has only one computer and a printer. It seemed slower than wi-fi in the rooms.
Didn't have dinner in the restaurant so can't comment. No lunch service, at least in low season. Free continental breakfast was fresh fruit, 3 kinds of yogurt, 3 types of dry cereal, cinnamon buns, strudel, bagels and muffins, waffle maker, tea and coffee. Toast, juice, eggs, breakfast meats can be ordered a la carte for an extra charge.
One day our room wasn't made up, even though the 'please make-up room' sign was posted on the door for over 4 hours. That and the fact that some of the staff could have been a little warmer and more helpful meant that I couldn't give a 5 circle rating, but for the rate paid, we felt it was excellent value.

Room Tip: If we went back, would choose the top floor of the south building to be closer to ocean for wave sou...
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Vancouver BC
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Great value but Best Western standards”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

My wife and I stayed here with our inlaws Dec 26 to the 29th and had a pleasant experience. The location is stunning but you do know you are staying at a Best Western. The rooms were clean and all have great views but are three star standards. That being said the beds are very comfortable. The staff were usually very polite but you can tell are there for the job and that is all. The restaurant food was quite good but the service is very slow and inneficient. The "fitness center" is comprised of three rusty cardio machines on the upper level of the hot tub room. None of us even tried using them as the room is steamy with the hottub vapors. We did not venture into the hot tub either as it is indoor and not very appealing. When our family left my wife and I moved to the Blackrock in Uclulet mostly because we wanted a better gym and hot tub and bathroom. All in all the Tin Wis is a great value and location with sub par service and totally inadequate fitness and leisure faciltiies. If you are on a budget this is a great hotel.

Room Tip: Perfect for surfers to stay on the first floor for walk out surfing
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Best value for the location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

Dining room service is the worst. Have to everything yourself it seems. The hotel room wasn't even cleaned when we entered room at 6 pm so changed rooms. No compensation of any kind was offered. The view and location is amazing. Highly recommend based on price only otherwise don't expect much.

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Surrey, BC
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23 reviews 23 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“absolutely awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

We went storm watching for our anniversary this year in Tofino. We had a blast!!!! The 5 days we were gone was nothing short of fabulous!! Our stay at the Tin Wis was wonderful! I booked a winter special from Paul the manager at Tin Wis. He upgraded us to an executive suite which was just perfect! Now, I know this is a Best Western...and you can always count on Best Westerns to be clean and comfortable. The Tin Wis, however is WAY above and beyond our expectations of a Best Western!!! It is without a doubt THE best Best Western we have ever stayed at!!! From the cleaning staff Andy and Mauriah, to the servers at the Restaurant -Mia, Krista, Catherine, Gary, oh and we can't forget Dancing Donna, to the front end staff all I can say is they are the most HELPFUL, COURTEOUS, FRIENDLY, accommodating people we had the pleasure to meet!!!! Our stay at Tin Wis was MUCH more enjoyable than we had aniticipated!!! We cuddled up in front of the fireplace, sipped wine, and watched the storm! It was romantic, refreshing and relaxing!!!!!!!!! I wouldn't HESITATE to go back! Our trip in the summer will be with the grandchildren too. This is the perfect beach for little ones. Tin Wis means "Calm waters", which they tell me it really is in the summer months. When we were there people were surfing!!! The waves are NOT as high as Long Beach as the beach is protected. The scenery is gorgeous and walks on the beach are so relaxing!! Food at the restaurant is tastey and well presented! Very good bang for your buck!

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Victoria, BC
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Beautiful location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2012

All units have an incredible view and the beach is only 100' away. The room was not big, but we were only in it to sleep and it was very clean and quiet with just the sound of waves crashing......ahh.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Best Western Tin Wis Hotel Tofino
Best Western Tin Wis Hotel
Best Western Tofino
Tofino Best Western
Address: 1119 Pacific Rim Highway | Box 389, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 2Z0, Canada
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Region: Canada > British Columbia > Vancouver Island > Clayoquot Sound > Tofino
Amenities:
Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Top resorts Hotels in Tofino
#7 On the Beach Hotels in Tofino
#7 Family Hotels in Tofino
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
With 85 luxurious oceanfront rooms The Best Western Tin Wis Resort Hotel offers impressive Tofino accommodations. Relax on your private patio and enjoy a perfect summer sunset. Feel the pulse of a winter storm from the comfort of your cozy bed with a most breathtaking view. With a variety of rooms to choose from, our Tofino Resort Hotel is sure to have exactly what you're looking for. ... more   less 
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