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  • Hotel class: 4 of 5
  • Rooms: 75
  • Address: 500 Osprey Lane at Chesterman Beach Tofino, British Columbia V0R 2Z0 Canada
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Rustic Three-story Inn of stone, glass & wood construction, situated on a rocky promontory on a 1-1/2-mile-long stretch of beach. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
No Business Center Fitness Center No Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant No Room Service No Swimming Pool
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“over priced”

The Wickaninnish Inn & Pointe Restaurant

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3 of 5 stars
Vancouver, B.C.
Apr 14, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

Six of us stayed at the Wik for 2 nights. We asked to have the best rooms in the place - when we got there I noticed one of the pictures in a brochure - a much better room than we had. We were all on the third floor - perhaps the best rooms are the corner suites. I did not ask - At the restaurant we had asked for a window table 3 months in advance but were told some had booked 18 months in advance. Our reservation was for 7:30 and in my opinion they gave the window tables to those that came at 6 or 6:30. Why would they hold a window table for an hour or so? Never the less my husband ordered the tastings menu with the wine included. Six half glasses and very small portions of food. The rest of us had soup, salad and entree's. The service was so slow we finally got our main course at 10:30!! The cost of our dinner - just my husband and myself was $400.00 - I am sorry but this was way over priced for me. The next night we went into town to a lovely restaurant and had a bottle of wine with our dinners and it was only $150.00 - the food was way better too.

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bridgebuff047's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Member since: April 14, 2008
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“Great time at the Wickaninnish Inn”

The Wickaninnish Inn & Pointe Restaurant

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5 of 5 stars
Milano
Mar 31, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

I loved that place!

It was all I was looking for from a 2 days in Tofino.
Great people, amazing place and rooms in a wonderful landscape.

I do advise it.

Ciao

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The place where the hotel is and the hotel itself.
    • Disliked — The rate per night.
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IcyHot's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2004
Traveled with: Parenti
Visit was for: Una bella vacanza con la famiglia
Age group: 18-24
Member since: March 26, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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“Perfection...”

The Wickaninnish Inn & Pointe Restaurant

Feb 25, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

Total Perfection... We were greeted at the floatplane dock by Kirby, greeted by Catherine at the reception desk, shown to the Canopy Suite- which is worth every penny- drank the complimentary Champagne that was on ice- wandered down to the bar for cocktails to go... and had an amazing stroll down one of the most incredible stretches of sand I've seen. The dinner at the Pointe was perfectly served by Christopher and was on par with anything we ate in Vancouver... Regina (?) turned the room down beautifully for us- candles lit, robes arranged, music playing, fire lit... The rental car was delivered the next day... and after a go-see around the area, we had wonderful spa treatments by skillful and good-natured staff. I'm trying hard to find fault with something and I just can't come up with anything. I don't like Frette towels?

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gizmoCalifornia's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Member since: March 20, 2007
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“Fantasy at the Inn”

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5 of 5 stars
Prince Rupert BC
Feb 16, 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

Having just read the negative review posted on Feb. 9/08, we felt compelled to respond positively. My husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at the Wick over the weekend of Feb.8th & 9th/08. From the moment we checked in, until our bittersweet departure, we experienced the top notch professional, friendly, endearing service that we have come to know and expect, during our five different stays at the Inn. From the reception staff to housekeeping personelle, we have only compliments of how they try their best to make each visit unique. Our room and view were spectacular. There were special touches on the turn down service including a drawn bath and twenty five lit candles around our room and tub which we think was prompted by our very friendly and informative server from the Pointe Restaurant. Our meal was incredible! The glow we exuded may have been partially responsible for other quests being unable to see the incredible view through the windows that night. The beautiful panoramic view from the restaurant is availble year round during breakfast and lunch. A dinner view of the same may be experienced when our days are longer preferably accompanied by a breathtaking sunset, which you may also see on a clear winter evening.
If ever we have had a less than desireable moment during any travel experience, we have come to realize that a prompt and courteous word to staff or management will allow a situation to be corrected to the best of all abilities. Waiting until check out time does not allow any one to correct an oversight or mistake.
Thank you to everyone at the Wickaninnish Inn and our dear friends for making our 25th anniversary memorable and extremely romantic .
Sincerely,
Cheryl and Dana D
Prince Rupert BC

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — They make me feel like a goddess divine while staying here
    • Disliked — That I had to leave at some point in time
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CherylDana4's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: February 16, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Other
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Average price*: $437 (year-round)
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“Overpriced and Overrated”

The Wickaninnish Inn & Pointe Restaurant

Feb 9, 2008
16/20 found this review helpful

I planned a romantic get away for my wife's birthday at the WIck, and having stayed there twice before we were both eagerly anticipating the experience. Being one of the premier properties in BC and Canada we had no problem with the cost of the stay. The location, ambience, and service have always been second to none. Unfortunately, we should have quit while we were ahead.

We arrived late and had a reservation for the restaurant almost immediately so didn't have much time to examine the room.
A table awaited us in the dining room, against the floor to ceiling windows, overlooking the Pacific. The problem is, with the glare from inside you really have no view of the ocean during dinner. At almost $300 for dinner for two with 3 glasses of wine the dinner was decent, not execptional. My advice, skip the pricey dinner and have lunch or breakfast.

The real problems began in our room after dinner. Pouring a hot bath for my wife, I immediately noticed that the previous guests had also taken a bath. The steam exposed the imprints of both male and female body parts pressed into the glass window beside the tub. Accented with expresssions of affection and desire which are unprintable, this "body art" graffiti rather spoiled the mood. Exhausted we retired to the bed, where we noticed a musty odor, and what felt like 3 loads of laundry piled up under the bed sheets. It seems housekeeping didn't dry out the mattress top, or flatten it. Rather than a restful sleep, we endured what felt like a night on a pile of smelly rocks. I only exaggerate slightly.

Ok, so the big suprise was for the morning when I arranged a 6" birthday cake to be brought up for my wife along with coffee and tea. Perfect, it arrived right on time. Then I signed for the bill. I understand that room service is not cheap, but seeing that I was charged $80 for a very small cake left me shaking. The total bill for the coffe, cake and tea was over $140. I have no problem paying for great service, but really! $140 for a cake and coffe!!??
I just felt ripped off.

Check out came and my wife explained our issues with the bed and the issues with the bathroom cleanliness.
Completely unsymphatetic, the desk manager made us feel as if we were trying to save money on the bill when all we really wanted was someone to pretend that they cared. I paid over $1100 for a one night, 18hr stay with one dinner, and one cake. For that kind of price I expect top notch service and attention to detail, I've received better of both at $50 pensions in Europe.

While beautifully located, the WIck is overrated and overpriced. Save your money, stay somewhere cheaper, the beaches are free and thats the why you came to Tofino anyway.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location
    • Disliked — Price and attitudes
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NanaimoJeff's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: October 13, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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Average price*: $437 (year-round)
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Address: 500 Osprey Lane at Chesterman Beach, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 2Z0, Canada