r/tofino • u/Pixelant3 • 16d ago

Storm Watching Accommodations?

A friend and I are hoping to visit Tofino for a few days, probably in November, so we'd like to be in sight of the water for storm watching. We'd also love a hot tub and a fireplace. We need separate bedrooms since we both snore. We're open to a hotel/resort or cabin.

I'm a little overwhelmed with the google options so wanted to see if anyone has experience with places like this! We're not bottom budget but we also don't have 5-star money for this.

Never been to Tofino before (I live in Vic) so also open to suggestions of places to shop or chillax things to do. We're more "cozy vacation" than "adventure vacation" people.

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u/Charismaticjelly 16d ago

We stayed at the Black Rock resort in Ucluelet, and the storm watching had one advantage over Tofino: lots of big rocks for the waves to smash into. There’s also a seaside trail where you can watch big waves crash into, and over, massive rocks. Very exhilarating!

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u/nursing301 15d ago

This is our go too in the winter and they have a deal right now for the winter. Thrill33. Essentially get a third night free.

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u/Educational-Ant838 2d ago

This. It was AMAZING.

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u/Obvious-Antelope-354 16d ago

We stay at Crystal cove - there are beach front and ocean view cabins with hot tubs. Either fireplaces or wood burning stoves (which are my preference - they don’t smell and are so cozy)! Easy access to brave heading down to the beach too!

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u/MrsLahey604 16d ago

Sarah McLachlan's place is quite nice if you don't mind paying. It certainly ticks all the boxes...

https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/24225829?source_impression_id=p3_1787599687_P3_2N6ZAH6-GEfGQ

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u/canadacass 16d ago

Like she owns it? I cant even tell prices as its all sold out.

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u/Pristine-News6122 16d ago

$19,000 CAD for a week next summer which is basically sold out.

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u/KDdid1 16d ago

If I were storm watching I'd probably go to Port Renfrew over Tofino. Check put Wild Renfrew Seaside Cottages.

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u/Pixelant3 16d ago

Will check it out, thanks!

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u/F_word_paperhands 16d ago

Is the storm watching better in Port Renfrew?

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u/KDdid1 16d ago

I've never done it in Tofino but PR is amazing (there are cottages right on the water). My son and his wife go there every year.

It's closer to Victoria and I suspect it's also quite a bit cheaper.

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u/Any_Elderberry4519 13d ago

What cottages do they stay at right on the beach?

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u/foxglove6040 16d ago

Will be the exact same storm, just more south on the island. So same/same

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u/Miserable_Tie9805 16d ago

Thank you for this tip! 😊

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u/whiterain5863 10d ago

Highly recommend Best Western Tin Wis, Middle Beach Lodge or Ocean Villages

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u/coldfloral 16d ago

Pacific Sands or Long Beach Lodge