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Whale's Tail Guest Suites

2.5 star property
Motel in Ucluelet with a nearby private beach and a sauna

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Pool
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Front of property
TV

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

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

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Suite, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

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

Apartment

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

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TV

Deluxe Room, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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.
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What's nearby

  • Ucluelet Aquarium - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wild Pacific Trail - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ucluelet Big Beach - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Little Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Amphitrite Point Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Howlers Family Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Barkley Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ukee Dogs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Offshore Seafood - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Eagle's Nest Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Whale's Tail Guest Suites

Motel in Ucluelet with a nearby private beach and a sauna
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 tours/tickets and luggage storage. 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.

Languages

English

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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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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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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 Little Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site 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.

Is Whale's Tail Guest Suites a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as a nearby private beach and a sauna.

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

No, but this motel does have a sauna.

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?

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, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Whale's Tail Guest Suites.

Whale's Tail Guest Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 310 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erika

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Molly

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you rent a kitchenette, be prepared to BRING EVERYTHING YOU MIGHT NEED. This is a super run down Motel, the kitchen was so undersupplied that our plans to cook were abolished and we were forced to pay to eat out. It had a few dishes, no knives, no cutting board, one baking dish, one small pot. No dish soap!! and yet there are big signs stating you will be charged if you leave dirty dishes. The carpets were stained, the room moist dank, and bed spread must original, from the 1970s. The place is a dump, siding with rotten holes in it all over, the check in is in another building on another street, so is the pool, which we didn’t bother with. Expecting a similar state of disrepair. At a cost of almost 300$ a night, robbery
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Evan

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whale’s tale building’s exterior is getting to the embarrassing point. Siding is missing or rotting in many places. Walls are paper thin so if you have a lower level room, you’ll be hearing stomping all night until they decide it’s time for YOU to go to sleep. Be aware that the pool is public (fee) so vagrants and bush people shower there regularly. I’ll spend the extra money and stay somewhere next time that invests in the maintenance of their property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Larissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed the apartment style extra space in the unit and the full kitchen. The unit was clean but quite basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

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

8/10 Good

Tasmin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Volker

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older property but interior was clean and functional. The exterior is need of an update. Only concern was we couldn't open any of the windows to get some fresh air. No air conditioning so likely would be quite hot on a warmer day. A bit pricey but nice to have a kitchen and sitting area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelly

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

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Whale's Tail for two nights. The suite had a bit of a musty, cigarette smoke smell, with lots of stains on the carpet. The bathroom door knob was very loose, as was the toilet seat. The door knob assembly is held together with two screws and both were loose, with one of them almost completely backed out. The toilet seat was the same, causing it to slide around all over the place. I had a multi-tool in the car, so I was able to fix the seat and door knob. In the bedroom, on the night stand, was some granola and crumbs from a previous guest's snack. How do you miss that? How do you miss the toilet seat and bathroom door knob almost falling off? Unfortunately the worst was yet to come. In the morning there was some water on the bathroom counter around the sink. I thought my daughter must have made a bit of a mess when she washed up the night before. I cleaned it up, and I didn't think anything of it. We went out for the day and when we returned in the evening there was a big puddle of water on the bathroom counter. Closer inspection revealed that even though the faucet was off, there was water dripping from the handle down the backside and pooling on the counter. Everything on the counter was soaked, including my canvas and leather toiletry bag and all of it's contents. I tried to manipulate the handle to stop the water, and thought that I had done so, but there was a pool of water on the counter the next morning also.

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything worked out well and we are very happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Just OK

Although the room was clean and comfortable, the outside of the building looked a bit dumpy with rotting siding, no outside light fixtures and a shared, dirty bbq. A little bit of maintenence could go a long way. Considering the nightly rate, i would expect more
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jila

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ali

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not good for families with small children.

Not good if you have small children as they did not have top lock on the front door. So there was nothing stopping them from opening the door. Safety issue. Also the pool was not on site it was in a different hotel with not so good times.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great little apartment with a full kitchen and bath. Perfect for exploring Ucluelet by foot. The bed was comfy but the pull out sofa was very uncomfortable. The second night I just left it as a sofa to sleep on. The staff were very friendly and even offered to still let us use the sauna upon check out. I would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

David, Mississauga

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