My wife and I stayed at the Wick from November 7 -10, 2007. We found the place pretty met our expectations and then some. We had dinner and breakfast at the Pointe and had a couple's hot rock massage at the Spa during our stay. Neither disappointed - quite the contrary. The food was wonderful and the massage heavenly. Our room overlooked the rocks and the beach and the view was quite spectacular at times when the waves came crashing in. Service was great and everyone from the front desk to the restaurant staff were exceptionally nice and helpful.

Now the downside. The drive across the Island can be taxing and slow. We flew in from Calgary to Comox and then drove to the Wick across the Island. It is stated to be only 219 kms, but it will take you upwards of 3 hours plus. The road is narrow, windy and slow and then when you add in some rain and fog...well you get the picture.

The Inn is beautiful, but very expensive. While we enjoyed our meals at the Pointe, they were very pricey. The spa treatment likewise was expensive. So bring money!

Finally, as one other commenter stated, there is not a lot to do at this time of year in the area and if the weather is bad on top of that. Also, Tofino was a bit like a ghost town. Not much going on in the off season. at times, we felt like we were the only ones walking around town.

Beautiful location & nice rooms (great beds) however service is inconsistant. This was our second visit (as we try to give every place a second chance) and once again the service fell short of expectations for a high end resort. Room service, front desk, and the Pointe restaurant are areas where the service needs to be improved. Unfortunately, do not think we will return.

my wife and i stayed at the wickaninish spa in early october for four nights. the positives: the room was beautiful, the staff was friendly, the bar had an incredible selection of whiskey and the location was spectacular. so whats the problem. it is way too far to drive for a very expensive and very aggressively priced hotel. its four uninspiring hours from victoria and once your there unless youre content to stare at the sea and spa til you drop there isnt anything to do in the area. no hiking, no biking, no nice art, nada. the over rated restaurant had more bottles of wine on the list for over $1000 than under $100, sad. if you must go eat at the Schooner in tofino, its great. in summary, nice but over rated. too far, too self consciously "healing", too little to do and way too expensive. stay at the sook harbor inn instead.

We wanted to stay in Tofino for one night (Friday) at The Wickaninnish Inn but as it turns out, you are NOT allowed to spend just one night!
I was told that during “weekends” one has to stay a minimum of two nights. Ironically, the Wickaninnish definition of a “weekend” is also a little skewed. Sunday doesn’t qualify as a weekend day but Friday does. We just wanted to spend Friday night and they refused to accommodate us. I’ve traveled internationally quite extensively but I never encountered such a policy. This just reflects the hotel’s inability to respect its potential customers and is a perfect recipe to tarnish their reputation.