Long Beach Lodge Resort sits at 1441 Pacific Rim Highway, a few minutes south of Tofino and beside Cox Bay, a sandy shoreline of about 1.5 kilometres that is one of the best-known surf beaches on the coast. The lodge is built around its Great Room, the main dining room, which serves brunch and dinner and is the social heart of the property. Beyond the lodge, the Surf Club is the hub for lessons, rentals and a relaxed lounge, with a cedar sauna, a hot pool, a coffee bar, a fireplace and a licensed outdoor patio. A spa, a fitness room and laundry facilities complete the picture, and the front desk is staffed around the clock. Pets are welcome, which is not true of every lodge on this coast.
Location and getting around
The resort is on the Pacific Rim Highway between Tofino town and Long Beach, so most guests use a car for dinners in town, Long Beach and the Kwisitis Visitor Centre, though Cox Bay itself is a short walk away. E-bike rentals are available through the Surf Club, which is a pleasant way to see nearby beaches and the multi-use pathway. For storm watching, Cox Bay is a recommended spot, with consistent waves and tidepools at both ends of the beach.
The rooms and the feel
The lodge offers a mix of room types, from lodge rooms to more private accommodation on the property, so check the options when you book and ask which ones have ocean views, a deck or a fireplace. The style is West Coast, with cedar, stone and plenty of natural light, and it feels more relaxed than a formal luxury inn. The surf lessons run by the Surf Club are open to non-guests as well as guests, so you can try the sport without leaving the property, then recover in the sauna or hot pool.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, surfers, small groups and travellers with dogs will like it best, and it is a good choice for a storm-watching stay in autumn and winter, when rates are usually lower and the beach is dramatic. Dining arrangements, including seasonal outdoor venues, vary through the year, so check what is open on your dates and book dinners ahead. Summer rooms sell out far in advance, so book early.
Confirm parking, pet rules, any pet fee and minimum-stay requirements with the resort before you arrive. When you pack, bring a swimsuit for the hot pool and sauna, sturdy shoes for the beach and a rain jacket, because even a stormy day here is part of the appeal. If you plan to surf, ask the Surf Club about lesson times and board rentals when you book your room, since both are popular in summer.
Why stay here
- ✓Steps from Cox Bay
- ✓Great Room dining
- ✓Surf Club with lessons and rentals
- ✓Cedar sauna and hot pool
- ✓Spa
- ✓Fitness room and laundry
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Pets welcome
Good questions
Where is Long Beach Lodge Resort?+
It is at 1441 Pacific Rim Highway in Tofino, beside Cox Bay and a few minutes south of town. Long Beach is a short drive further south.
Can non-guests take surf lessons?+
Yes, the Surf Club at the lodge runs lessons that are open to non-guests, and it also rents boards designed for the local waves.
Are pets welcome?+
Yes, the resort welcomes pets. Confirm the rules, any fee and the room types that allow them when you book.
