Tofino Hostel - Whalers On The Point Guesthouse

We are an award-winning, family-friendly, mid-size guesthouse/hostel in beautiful Tofino - on the Westcoast of Canada. We focus on providing a family oriented and laid back environment where guests can relax and meet fellow travelers from Canada and all around the world. Our hostel is the perfect spot for exploring the Tofino/ Clayoquot Sound area. We are located on the water right in downtown Tofino with breath-taking (one million dollar!) views of Clayoquot Sound and the 5,000-year-old village of Opitsat, a community of the Tla-o-qui-aht people and Nuu-chah-nulth nation. We also take great pride in providing a green friendly guesthouse/hostel - we recycle, compost and strive to use sustainable cleaning products whenever possible.

We are a small, family-like team from all around the world (all in our mid-twenties to mid/end thirties). We are NOT (!) a party place. We are the perfect spot to meet people interested in the outdoors, nature, culture and all the beautiful things Tofino and this part of Vancouver Island has to offer. We are looking for friendly, mature and respectful volunteers to join us here in Tofino.

Top Host
This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.

All experiences

Help with housekeeping and odd jobs

Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening

Alberni-Clayoquot, Canada

Support with maintenance + landscaping

Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing

Alberni-Clayoquot, Canada

Reviews

5.0
(11 reviews)11

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

Canada

5

Thank you so much to all the hostel team for this amazing experience!! I really enjoyed my time in Tofino, and really would love to go back there one day. Would recommend this opportunity to everyone! Thanks again xx

about 2 months ago

Italy

5

Amazing place and people ❤️

2 months ago

France

5

I had a really good time in the Tofino Hostel, I truly recommend this place! 😁
Staff, others volunteers and guests were very nice, I learned a lot about housekeeping and cleaning 👌
This hostel is the cleaner I've ever seen, it's also very comfy

3 months ago

Juliane replied

Gael was a great addition to our team. He is a super friendly easy going person. He got along well with everyone in the team. He was always punctual and willing to work. His helpful nature and great energy greatly contributed to the hostel’s daily operations. Gael was a pleasure to be around and would happily have him again. Wish him the best in his new job in town and his travels !
Tofino Hostel Team

Italy

5

The whalers point hostel is the perfect mix of good vibes,stunning view, immersion in the vancouver island wildlife and amazing people.
The hostel is clean and well organised thanks to the amazing team that live and work there,they have transformed my non organised trip in a life experience,miss you all 😘

3 months ago

Juliane replied

Alessio was an absolute pleasure to host! He's incredibly friendly, easy-going, and fit right into our team from day one. During his time with us, he took initiatives and consistently carried out housekeeping tasks with care and attention to detail. His positive attitude and willingness to help was really appreciated in the daily running of our hostel. Alessio brought great energy , we would gladly welcome him back anytime! Safe travels!
Tofino Hostel Team

Australia

5

Tofino Hostel was my first Worldpackers experience and it didn’t disappoint. Amazing location with an abundance of nature and wildlife around.

The work for stay arrangement is fair, mainly housework (4 hours a day, 5 days a week) and some maintenance bits and pieces.

Tofino is a beautiful little town with a super welcoming community, but come prepared for wet weather!

5 months ago

Perfect for you if you're looking for

Business

Contact with nature

Beach

Adventure Sports