WICKANINNISH INN, Tofino

Wickaninnish Inn - A 5-star oceanfront retreat with an award-winning spa, fine dining, and storm-watching amenities

Perched on the rocky headland of Chesterman Beach, Wickaninnish Inn offers 75 rooms and suites across two buildings, all featuring Pacific Ocean views, fireplaces, and private balconies. The Pointe Restaurant serves Pacific Northwest cuisine with panoramic ocean vistas, while the Ancient Cedars Spa provides treatments using organic products in a setting overlooking the waves. Guests can explore 2.5 km of beachfront, borrow Volvo XC90 T8 vehicles for local excursions, or use the property's seven EV chargers. Select suites at the Wickaninnish Inn include connecting rooms and wet bars, with all accommodations containing Helly Hansen rain gear for coastal exploration. The property lies 4.5 km south of Tofino, adjacent to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

Pros

The Ancient Cedars Spa offers treatments with ocean views in a cedar-lined facility

Five universal and two Tesla-specific EV chargers available for guest use

All rooms feature binoculars, storm-watching gear, and locally crafted driftwood furniture

The Pointe Restaurant is one of Canada's few Relais Gourmand designated venues

Complimentary Volvo test drives and Priority Cycle bikes for coastal exploration

Cons

The remote coastal location requires a 3-hour drive from Nanaimo

Limited cell service in some areas due to surrounding old-growth forest