Whale's Tail Guest Suites

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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1906 Bay Street, Check in: 279 Hemlock St., Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0
  • Place, Ucluelet Aquarium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Wild Pacific Trail
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ucluelet Big Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 7
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ucluelet

Whale's Tail Guest Suites places you within a 5-minute walk of Huu-Mees-Ma-As Native Art Gallery and Ucluelet Aquarium. This 9-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like a private beach, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Ucluelet Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Image West Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wild Pacific Trail - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ucluelet Big Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Little Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Comox, BC (YQQ-Comox Valley) - 176 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪howler's family restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Currents - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Break Cafe & Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yayu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cedar and Salt - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Whale's Tail Guest Suites

At Whale's Tail Guest Suites, guests have access to a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. This smoke-free motel also has barbecue grills.
TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a sauna.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: CAD 100.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [West Coast Motel on the Harbour, 279 Hemlock Street.]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Late check-out fee: CAD 100.00

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Whale's Tail Guest Suites Motel
Whale's Tail Guest Suites Motel Ucluelet
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to Whale's Tail Guest Suites?

Located steps from Huu-Mees-Ma-As Native Art Gallery, this motel is in Ucluelet, and within a 10-minute walk of Ucluelet Aquarium and Image West Gallery. You'll also find Ucluelet Big Beach and Wild Pacific Trail within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Whale's Tail Guest Suites?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Whale's Tail Guest Suites feature a casino on the premises?

No, Whale's Tail Guest Suites doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Whale's Tail Guest Suites?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Whale's Tail Guest Suites?

Couples staying at this motel will value amenities like a kitchen, free WiFi in some guestrooms, as well as a sauna.

Does Whale's Tail Guest Suites have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this motel.

Does Whale's Tail Guest Suites feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Whale's Tail Guest Suites doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Whale's Tail Guest Suites allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Whale's Tail Guest Suites.

Does Whale's Tail Guest Suites have connecting rooms available?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Whale's Tail Guest Suites?

The closest major airport to Whale's Tail Guest Suites is Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach), which is 15.4 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base), which is located 25.1 mi away (39-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Whale's Tail Guest Suites?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Whale's Tail Guest Suites.

Whale's Tail Guest Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 327 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xinnian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fully equipped and felt very homey.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harikrishnan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ji

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, good for family stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bed and clean bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Family Tofino trip

Great small hotel close to town. Clean, comfortable and convenient. Staff was friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This property was within walking distance to the heart of Ucluelet and was a nice clean and well kept property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are very nice, helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
check-in lady was not very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jackie

This property is clean and centrally located to most shops and restaurants in Ucluelet. Great access to trails and grocery shopping and tour operators!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was helpful when the tv did not work properly. The place was adequate but not really first class. It was clean though and the bed was fairly comfortable.The kitchen area was fairly well supplied.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hide away couch not most comfortable otherwise was a great place to stay. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Xiaoman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable suite ,convenient location. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, really appreciated the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was quiet and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable apartmant. It was quiet and very close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen was a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good overall value

Overall i was happy with this stay. For the price point, it had a decent location, and pleanty of value. Exterior is roughish, interior was decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient location. Somewhat older facility, but suited us well. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to have a full kitchen. Very clean. Pool and gym.available at check in location. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
We had car troubles on route and staff went way beyond normal to help. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs some updating but suited our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good place for a fishing trip. All the essentials are here. Nothing fancy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023