The Wickaninnish Inn

I stayed here 22 years ago and although the hotel is still excellent and would get a 5-start review, the expensive experience was ruined by the tasteless tasting menu (see The Pointe review). We booked one night on the walk-in rate so it was very expensive (we had been ket down by the Shoreline Tofino). The room was excellent and the staff very efficent and friendly.

Very good hotel. Everything you need is being fulfilled. Staff very kind and welcoming. Spotless clean. Good beds and very modern . But no Aircon on a hot day. The breakfast was not the best but quite expensive. Coffee was eighter burnt or very strong. Both restaurants are not to great standard. But the crab on the beach is something else. It is a great experience and very good quality. Location is great for exploring the area .

I can barely get over what a wonderful experience we had at the “Wick.” Our room was stunning in the Pointe Building as it was on the corner with sweeping views over Chesterman Beach and also to the ocean. The bath is huge with a wonderful candle to light while sipping on a provided glass of port. There’s a cosy fireplace and all the amenities you can imagine, plus they provide wet weather gear, a backpack, blankets etc. for adventure tours and a thick wool blanket which is perfect for reading on the balcony on a cool afternoon. Bikes and helmets are available and it’s no more than 20 mins into town as there is a bike path the entire way. I joined the on site nature tour led by Rachel and it’s fascinating, twice a week at 9:30. There was not a question she couldn’t answer and I could have spent hours being guided through the abundant forest and beaches, there’s so much she shared with us. From beginning to end what stood out the most was the staff. They are genuinely wonderful people who will stop at nothing to help your stay be amazing. They anticipate your every need without any air of arrogance. The overall atmosphere is relaxed and calming. I started planning our trip 6 months ago (we took the seaplane which is well worth it as the views are spectacular) and Baptiste was an incredible concierge who went above and beyond to ensure our itinerary would cover all our interests and all our tours were fabulous. Special shout out to Daniel who happily stopped for us to get ice-cream, the shuttle drivers including Rhys and Jessie, Jamie at the bar with a wealth of bar knowledge and reception staff who were helpful and funny and made sure we were on top of our daily schedule. Nothing was too hard and the efforts by management to ensure a great guest experience should be commended and will bring us back again soon. I left with a few gentle tears in my eyes.

I have dreamed of staying here for years and it did not disappoint. The view from the dining room took my breath away. My room was my favorite hotel room ever with a super comfortable bed with great sheets. They think of everything you need - water bottles, orange rain coats, wellies, a fireplace, books, snacks, candles, a Dyson hairdryer … It is the view and the sound of the waves that obsessed me. Leave the screen door open for the fresh air and the sound of the waves crashing. I even spotted an otter! The team is kind and attentive without unnecessary formalities. The spa is lovely and I enjoyed the yoga. everyone is kind and seems to reciprocate your enthusiasm for being there. It is very laid back and while there are modest dresscode policies it is fairly casual. We were there for 4 days and barely scratched the surface of what one could do!

So enjoyed the extraordinary beauty of Tofino and the magic of the Wick. The views are breathtaking! From Vancouver you must either take a seaplane or a ferry, then drive three hours through the forests. The Wick is lovely but I did have a few suggestions, which is in part why I gave it a 4. First, it’s not for everyone as it is rustic and the food is limited and good, but not varied or incredible. We also had an odd and very unsettling event. If you’re familiar with Fawlty Towers, it was something that would’ve been comical, if it didn’t happen to us! We were celebrating a special birthday and reserved a table near the sea for dinner. When we arrived to eat, the very peculiar maître d stopped us and said “ Do I detect a scent????” (Jo Malone and Hermes would be appalled as we lightly spritzed after we showered!) He then told us we’d have to sit elsewhere as they “had a scent sensitive couple sitting near where we were to sit.” Why wouldn’t that couple sit away from others if scent is an issue. Truly, if scent is such an issue one can’t go anywhere in public! It was insulting and disrespectful and we were seated in the back. Service overall was good but not outstanding. But, besides this mishap, and it being the running joke of the trip, overall we enjoyed the stay mostly because of the beauty of the nature surrounding us. If you’re seeking elegance, top notch respectful service and magnificent ocean views, the Post Ranch checks all those boxes.