Wickaninnish Inn

Wickaninnish Inn, boutique hotel on Chesterman Beach, Tofino

The Wickaninnish Inn is a boutique hotel situated on the edge of Chesterman Beach, in Tofino, on the west coast of Vancouver Island (British Columbia, Canada). The property presents itself as accommodation of rustic elegance integrated into the natural surroundings, between old-growth forests and the Pacific Ocean, and is part of the Relais & Châteaux association.

The offering combines accommodation, dining and wellness in a single setting, with a range of experiences linked to the surroundings: beaches, trails, wildlife and marine life watching, and winter storm watching, one of the area's standout activities.

Accommodation: Pointe and Beach buildings

The hotel distributes its rooms and suites across two buildings. The Pointe Building includes the Pointe South Deluxe, Pointe West Deluxe, Second Floor East Deluxe, Third Floor East Deluxe and Premier Room categories. The Beach Building houses the Beachcomber Suite, the Beach Deluxe Rooms, the Frank Island Suite, the Chesterman Loft Suite and the Canopy Suite.

The hotel's website offers an interactive map of the facilities and details guest services such as packages, pet policy, accessibility and the reservation agreement.

Dining and Pacific Northwest cuisine

The culinary offering is built around The Pointe Restaurant, On the Rocks Bar, Howard's Wine Cellar and the Driftwood Café. The hotel describes a culinary philosophy based on local, seasonal ingredients, with local suppliers, and a wine list that the company itself presents as renowned. Among the casual experiences is the Summer Crab Cookout.

The property also publishes a cookbook, the Wickaninnish Cookbook, and organises events linked to its culinary programme.

Spa, art and heritage

The Ancient Cedars Spa is part of the hotel's wellness offering. On the cultural side, the property includes the Henry Nolla Art Gallery and Henry Nolla's Carving Shed, spaces dedicated to this artist's work and carving. The programme includes rotating art exhibits.

Natural surroundings and activities

The hotel is located next to Chesterman Beach and near other points of interest such as Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, with beaches and trails in the surrounding area. The experiences on offer are organised around the water, the land and the town, and include itineraries and a concierge service. Information on beach conditions is also provided via a webcam and condition reports.

The hotel and community events calendar includes dates such as the Tofino Market and seasonal activities. The company acknowledges that it operates on the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.

Family history and sustainability

The hotel's website includes sections dedicated to the property's family history, its commitment to sustainability and its connection with the Tofino community, as well as a section on awards and recognition.

Reservations and stay

Reservations can be made online or through the hotel's reservations team. The website notes that same-day reservations cannot be made online and must be arranged by phone, and that minimum stays may apply depending on the dates.

Location and contact

500 Osprey Ln, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 · Phone: 1.250.725.3100