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Dolphin Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Chesterman Beach

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Property grounds
Room amenity
Fridge, coffee/tea maker
LED TV
Standard Double Room

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Tofino, Dolphin Motel is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesterman Beach and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Maquinna Provincial Marine Park and Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as surfing/body boarding.
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1190 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0

What's nearby

  • Chesterman Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mackenzie Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cox Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Tonquin Park - 8 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rhino Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shed - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tofino Brewing Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tacofino - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Dolphin Motel

Motel near Chesterman Beach
Located close to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Dolphin Motel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Dolphin Motel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, cribs/infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Dolphin Motel Tofino
Dolphin Tofino
Dolphin Motel Motel
Dolphin Motel Tofino
Dolphin Motel Motel Tofino

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Dolphin Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Dolphin Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Chesterman Beach, Maquinna Provincial Marine Park, and Mackenzie Beach. Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens and Frank Island are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Dolphin Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 136 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked that we were close to the Bella Pacifica Campground where our grandson wanted to celebrate is 14th birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is very small and severely outdated. “Hot” water was little more than luke warm, bed and pillows uncomfortable. It was clean however and owners seemed nice. If it was a budget hotel ie $70/night it would be fine, but at the prices that i saw it is jot worth the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant little motel that covers the basics for staying in Tofino. Walking distance to Chesterman Beach and closer to a cafe, tacos, groceries, yoga and a surf shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Motel - Great location

Motel is in great location. It looks a little tired but functionally it's good. The staff are really nice and friendly. 2 Big beds and heating/shower works. Does as it says on the tin. Motel - not luxury but we were happt with the stay. It's right next door to a Great coffee show - eatery and bike hire place. All recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We frequent this motel as a straightforward home base in Tofino, as we barely spend time indoors. It is economically and location wise fantastic. The owners are fantastic, extremely friendly and treats you like family. I just wish for some updating and maintenance, it’s feeling very run down. Bathroom very shabby and barely any shower pressure. Cobwebs in the corners and too much insects found in the bathroom for my liking. Despite all this we do keep coming back so that’s something!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Jane

Too close to the high way. Thin walls. Nice enough for the price though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Room is mega basic, dirty (cobwebs on walls and ceiling), bugs coming out of shower drain, horrible shower head...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic! The room is tiny, not as clean as it should be, and is in disrepair. It’s ludicrous that they can charge over $200/night after taxes for this room at this property. They only get away with it because it’s Tofino!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly. They went over and beyond for getting us checked in. I noticed the floors in our unit was sandy. Wasn’t a huge deal, but it seemed like someone walked around in the unit with their shoes on prior to our arrival. Overall great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach is 10mins walk or 2mins drive so it was very convenient. We just chill at the beach having fire & dinner till late. Stuff is nice. The room smell the first night so we left the window open. It's by the highway so bit noisy by the cars passing by. Surfing rental shop & garden is few mins away also. Everywhere else is all full so we are lucky to get a room here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The motel was close to Tofino and only 5 minutes walk from the complementary community shuttle to get downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Vicki

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
The hostess was very friendly , he.lpful and generous. The accommodation worked well for us, and was conveniently situated. The only thing missing was hooks to hang towels from in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Staff & service
We were overcharged and then asked to pay for a child when the policy clearly states children under 17 are free.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exterior is unappealing but rooms are clean, equipped and overall good basic accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is very convenient. Walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was usable, but very much a no-frills affair, old and run-down. No one serviced the room on the second day. The best thing about the place was the location, within a short distance to the beach and to a fantastic restaurant (Wild Things).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

betty s w

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019