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Black Bear Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Bayside guesthouse in Tofino with free parking

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Black Bear Guesthouse provides a tranquil retreat near the shore with practical amenities like laundry facilities and free WiFi in every room. Guests can borrow bikes to explore the surrounding area or simply enjoy the smoke-free environment that encourages genuine rest.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Cedar Room | Premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cedar Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Heating
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Black Bear Suite | Premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Black Bear Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
926 Black Bear Lane, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0

What's nearby

  • Chesterman Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cox Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mackenzie Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Tonquin Park - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rhino Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shed - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Fish Fry - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jeju - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Black Bear Guesthouse

Guesthouse near Chesterman Beach
Located close to Cox Bay Beach and Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens, Black Bear Guesthouse provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Black Bear Guesthouse include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: CAD 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:30 PM to 8:00 AM

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: CAD 250 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: CAD 25

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Black Bear Guesthouse House Tofino
Black Bear Guesthouse House
Black Bear Guesthouse Tofino
Black Bear Guesthouse
Black Bear Tofino
Black Bear Guesthouse Tofino
Black Bear Guesthouse Guesthouse
Black Bear Guesthouse Guesthouse Tofino

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:30 AM–noon.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for CAD 25.

Where is Black Bear Guesthouse located?

Situated by the ocean, this guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of Chesterman Beach, Cox Bay Beach, and Mackenzie Beach. Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Black Bear Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 116 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation! Lovely room, hosts were very nice and great location! Would recommend to stay here if looking for a little getaway to Tofino!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming owner. The cedar room was perfect for the couple days we were there. Bikes were available for use, beaches are 10 minutes away on them. Lots of info in the room about the area and what to do. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Cedar room was perfect. Beautifully appointed and very comfortable. Enough space and bar ‘fridge, plates, silverware etc to organise a simple breakfast. Especially loved the guest deck with the gorgeous peaceful estuary views. We saw our first bear in the wild.. a distant moving black blob, but it was a bear! Jay generously provided binoculars for a possible future sighting but alas!
Early morning view from the deck
The bear!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was as described. Nice quiet location just a few minutes out of town. Minimal kitchen amenities so staying in a bit of a challenge, but many good dining options nearby. Good value in a nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

Beautiful guesthouse

Beautiful guesthouse on a lovely families property. As soon as we arrived we were made to feel welcome and given loads of great recommendations for the area. Property was nice, comfortable and warm and had everything we needed for our stay. The view from the private deck was stunning! Would definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our time art the Black Bear Guesthouse. Beautiful property. Loved the bikes. Great hosts. Can't say enough positive things!! Can't wait to return!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very polite and responsive. We didn't arrive until 11:30 p.m. and they had no issue with receiving us at that time. We will be booking at this property again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Disliked: Staff & service
Do yourself a favor, do not stay here! The owner is miserable! It's a long story and the owner has already told me that if I leave a bad review she'll just come back and defend it. In short, we were in the area with a bigger group so had to find accommodation for us in a few different places as we all didn't fit in one house. I booked everything under my name to match the credit card payment (all on Expedia) and when we got there we all divided ourselves between the Airbnb's. This one had room for 5 and so 4 stayed here (2 adults and 2 children). One evening a few others from our group went there for a couple hours to hang out and got quite loud. (They didn't realize they had a suite under them and no one knocked on their door to say anything) The next day we got kicked out! The owner (Bobby) said that it was false booking because it was registered under my name but I wasn't physically staying there! I have no idea why that matters, it was still our group..it also never said anywhere that I needed to register the names of all occupants She then proceeded to take money off my card without any communication for the 2 children who also stayed there. Very untrustworthy. (Expedia said children can stay for free!) Apparently we 'violated the policies' but no one sent us any policies at all. it wasn't listed on Expedia either. Nothing about this makes sense. Wondering if this was a easy money grab but other than the noise complaint, she could have been much more reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Domenico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short trip to town and very kind and helpful hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blackbear Guesthouse has lots of comfort and stylish character. I was a solo traveler without a car but was able to take advantage of a seasonal bus service along the Pacific Rim Highway between Tofino and Ucluelet to get into both towns. The hospitable owners were also happy to give me a lift to Tofino if our journeys coincided. I used Pacific Rim Navigators to get a return trip from Long Beach Airport to the Guesthouse, which is not too far from the airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a quant little guest room and had everything you will need. Super clean and walkable to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gisèle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très propre et décoré avec goût. Avoir un micro-ondes serait un atout. Propriétaire est une personne responsable qui respecte et applique les règles. Bravo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to bike trail, beaches and town
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fact they had a guest deck area to view the bears. Made to feel very welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

thuy nga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome apartment, beautiful and spacious for a small group or family, so perfectly situated for everything to do and see in Tofino, and the Sound on one side and the beach on the other are just wonderful. The hosts are so lovely, really will only stay there next trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean and cosy stay with bikes and access to deck with stunning views. Host was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a beautiful setting, surrounded by trees and near the ocean. We walked to the beach in less than 10 mins. The suite was cozy, clean and everything we hoped for. We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A quite rental for a solo traveler.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodation. Liked how bikes were included and it was a very short easy ride to the beach. House was stalked with everything you need to cook and the hot tub is nice to relax in. The guest house is very close to permanent residents. Found the mornings were quite noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Even during a storm and a power outage, the place remained cosy and warm and the owners checked in with guests to make sure they were safe and had everything they needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with great hosts. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous couple of days staying here. Amazing location with incredible views over the estuary and mud flats. Sadly rained most of the time we were there so no bear sightings but plenty of other things to do in the area. Apartment was extremely comfortable and wished we had booked it for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautifully furnished and comfortable. Complementary teas and coffees were welcome and toiletries supplied were of premium quality. The property was conveniently located to explore Tofino and was a short walking distance from a beautiful shoreline. The owners wer friendly and helpful. As there are 2 properties on the same site, be careful to check which you have chosen and the facilities associated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike

Perfect area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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