Dolphin Motel
1190 Pacific Rim Highway, PO Box 116
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Why people book this hotel
“Walking distance from the beach (14 mins)”
“10 min flat easy walk to a stunning beach and 5 min drive to Tofino centre”
“Small motel room which had everything we needed”
“It is old, run-down, small, bare bones, room -nothing else”
“Very clean and comfortable”
“Good location, clean, and great price”
“The elderly staff are so sweet”
“the staff were nice and helpful”
“Great place to stay at a reasonable price”
“In overpriced Tofino, this Motel is a hidden gem for everyone who doesn't mind a…”
“Wonderfully dated inside but with super fast WiFi and cable TV”
Overview
Chesterman Beach access is 400m from this motel. Free Wi-Fi and a common BBQ facilities are available to all guests. A refrigerator and a microwave are included in each unit. A flat-screen cable TV is offered in all guest rooms at Dolphin Motel. Tea- and coffee-making facilities are provided for added convenience. Select guest units feature a fully equipped kitchen. Outdoor seating is offered outside unit at Dolphin Motel. Non-smoking rooms are available. Ucluelet is 36 km away. Tofino town centre is 5 minutes' drive from Dolphin Motel.
Traveller reviews
Anthony Dilks
solo_traveller
June 12, 2026
Great place to stay at a reasonable price. Basic but well maintained. Good food places next door and only 5 minutes from Tofino centre.
Sambrook
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
“Comfy place to crash during fishing”
Close to everything
LewisKD
solo_traveller
May 29, 2026
“Very basic but suits needs”
Close to convenience store and snacks bar. Walking distance from the beach (14 mins)
Alison
couple
May 27, 2026
“Great place, perfect for us.”
Classic old style motel. Self contained with fully functional kitchen. Wonderfully dated inside but with super fast WiFi and cable TV. 10 min flat easy walk to a stunning beach and 5 min drive to Tofino centre. Also just round the corner from a retail area that has a small supermarket/ bike hire/ tacofino truck and others.
Jill
couple
May 18, 2026
“Good location”
Good location. Small motel room which had everything we needed.
Sandi
family_with_children
May 12, 2026
The elderly staff are so sweet. Very clean and comfortable.
Harry
solo_traveller
May 9, 2026
Close enough to Tofino and near to the pacific rim national park.
Lukas
couple
April 27, 2026
In overpriced Tofino, this Motel is a hidden gem for everyone who doesn't mind a little bit of rust here and there. Great for solo and couples, 5 mins beach access.
William
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
It is old, run-down, small, bare bones, room -nothing else. Location is good.
Ann Cyril
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
the staff were nice and helpful. the room was decent. we had a problem with the toilet but they fixed it right away.
Adam
couple
January 19, 2026
“Had a great time and Dophin Motel was a value choice but delivered as expected”
Good location, clean, and great price
sandeep
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“not a great experience”
location
Sarah
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“In an area where prices are through the roof, the Dolphin is your reasonable and practical choice.”
The place was clean and well organised. It was equipped with everything we needed, just right. A lot of motels nowadays miss common sense items like bedside lamps, but the Dolphin had it all: the lamps even had built in charging ports. Smart! The kitchen was beautifully stocked with everything needed for basic cooking. The beds were clean with adequate blankets and extra pillows. The host family were very friendly and warm. I feel like they’ve been there for a long time. There is a grocery store a few minutes away on foot. We recommend the Dolphin!!
Darla
couple
January 19, 2026
“Great little motel. Very friendly staff - very clean and comfortable.”
Room was great - it was like a little cabin- kitchen had everything we needed and it was very clean. Very close to Chesterman Beach (5min walk).
Vincent
extended_group
January 19, 2026
Very old moldy smelling room. Not atall worth the price. Would have rather slept in my car.
Margaret
couple
October 12, 2025
“Very happy with accommodation - basic but clean - great location”
Location - Veronica & husband’s friendliness
Ken
solo_traveller
October 11, 2025
“Would not stay there again”
The location is good. It's only 5 min to town.
Leon's family
family_with_children
September 24, 2025
The owner was very friendly and offered useful information about the area. The suite had everything a 2-kid family needed for 3 nights. The location was fantastic, a few minutes drive away from most of the places you want to go.
William
family_with_children
September 17, 2025
Location
Whited
solo_traveller
September 14, 2025
Close to Tofino and easy 10 minute walk to the beach
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Services
Daily housekeeping
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
The room has free Wifi, cable TV, fridge, microwave, coffee machine and tea kettle.
Double Room
The room has free Wifi, cable TV, fridge, microwave, coffee machine and tea kettle.
One-Bedroom Suite
This suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The suite offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 3 beds.
Standard Suite
The room has a full kitchen including a range stove, refrigerator, pots, pans, dishes, bowls, and cutlery. Also included in free Wifi, cable TV, fridge, coffee machine and tea kettle.
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