Hotel Zed Tofino sits on the Tofino Inlet in a bird sanctuary, about a seven-minute walk from Chesterman Beach, a five-minute drive or ten-minute bike ride from town and ten minutes north of Long Beach. It is a fun, retro-styled hotel with a sunken living room, a hidden free arcade, a mini disco and a playground with a play ship, which makes it popular with families. Room types run from a king bed to two-bed rooms, kitchenette options, a family suite and sky bunks. A rainforest hot tub that holds up to 15 people and a barrel sauna sit among the trees, and ROAR, a live-fire restaurant and bar, and ROAR Coffee and Shop are on site. Pets are welcome.
Location and getting around
The setting is its strength. You are within walking distance of Chesterman Beach and a short ride from the shops and restaurants of Tofino, and the bike path runs through the lobby, with Swell Paddle and Surf next door for bike, paddleboard and surf rentals and lessons. Long Beach and the park are a short drive south, so a car helps, but you can do a lot without one. Two electric-vehicle chargers are on site.
The rooms and the feel
This is a design-led, good-humoured hotel, not a luxury lodge. The kitchenette rooms save on restaurant bills, the family suite and sky bunks suit groups of children, and the shared spaces encourage mixing, with an entertainment room offering free Wi-Fi. Check the hotel's site for which room type has a kitchenette and for breakfast and parking details, so confirm them before you book.
Who it suits and what to know: families, surfers, budget-minded couples and pet owners will get the most from it. It welcomes dogs, cats and other pets with no stated limit, though a pet fee applies, so confirm the amount. The Stillwater Nature Spa is seasonal and runs from April to October, so it is closed in winter, and some summer-hours features such as the Lanai barbecue also shift with the season. In winter the hot tub and sauna are a particularly good reward after a storm-watching walk.
Why stay here
- ✓Walk to Chesterman Beach
- ✓Rainforest hot tub for up to 15
- ✓Barrel sauna
- ✓ROAR live-fire restaurant and bar
- ✓Kitchenette rooms and family suite
- ✓Playground and arcade
- ✓Bike and surf rentals next door
- ✓Pets welcome and EV charging
Good questions
Where is Hotel Zed Tofino?+
It is on the Tofino Inlet, about a seven-minute walk from Chesterman Beach and a short drive from town. Long Beach is about ten minutes to the south.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, it has a family suite, sky bunks, a playground with a play ship, an arcade and a hot tub. Many families choose it for value and fun.
Are pets allowed?+
Pets are welcome, including dogs and cats, with no stated limit on numbers. A pet fee applies, so confirm the amount when you book.
