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Tofino Swell Lodge

341 Olson, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 2Z0, Canada
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Tofino Swell Lodge
4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Campbell River, Canada
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

We have stayed here once in the past and found it to be nice, but it seems that the service has gone down hill as our most recent stay was not pleasant. The hot tub became 'partied out' by other guests and had to be refilled so we did not have use of it for our stay (which has always... More

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Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011

The Swell Lodge, Tofino, BC presents the traveller with a truly “fishing lodge” experience. This is not a place for pampering spa types that want the west coast experience. No, this caters to the sports person, being it hiking, surfing or, more likely, fishing. The rooms are very clean and comfortable albeit sparsely furnished. A common area upstairs (or in... More

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Konigstein, Germany
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2010

Tofino Swell Lodge sits right next to one of the piers. Views are breathtaking, especially from the large group living room/kitchen. Guest are invited to prepare their catch (from the sea or supermarket) and have their meals together. Also there are various outdoor sitting areas in front of the house. However, we were disappointed, because our room adjacent to the... More

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Hartlepool
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2010

Tofino is expensive but this place is good value as you can self cater. It has the most beautiful view over the sea and islands and is located overlooking the crab dock so you may be able to buy seafood from there if the right boat is in. There are other nearby source of seafood as well. We were the... More

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new england
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2010

Tofino is one of my favorite places on this planet and I've been there 8-10 times over the last 20 years. Luckily it hasn't changed too much. Last May I went there with my sister and mother for my mother's 70th birthday and it couldn't have been more wonderful. It was their first time in Tofino and all of us... More

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Ucluelet, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2010

I would say the Tofino Swell Lodge is what Tofino was and still should be. Clean rooms with private bath. Common kitchen area in floor to ceiling windowed lodge. The friendliest people from all over the world filling the seven rooms that look out over the wonderous inlet waters of the Clayoquot Sound. There is nothing else like it for... More

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Camano Island, Washington
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2010

A nice lodge with community atmosphere. Comfortable rooms with views of the water, islands, and wildlife. Easy walk to town. There are private docks for boat moorage and easy access to very productive salmon and halibut fishing grounds. Fishing guide service available from the lodge. We have stayed here many times through the years and consider our stay a top... More

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BC
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2009

A place to recommend in Tofino! Great location, just minutes walk from downtown with its own little marina, small yard with BBQ and a hot tub. Owners are very friendly and easy going - if you ever imagined a place with great atmosphere of hostels that you used to stay at, but clean, comfortable and with private bathroom in every... More

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Toronto
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2009

What a great stay! Perfect mix of ocean front, fishing and just great company. Betsy and Chris are great people, very hospitable. It was great to be able to gather around the fire or in the hot tub jacuzzi to trade stories on the daily Tofino experiences. We loved meeting other tourists from all over and the open concept kitchen... More

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Boise, Idaho
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2009

We stumbled across the Tofino Swell Lodge on a road trip in 2001. We couldn't believe it- we had the ocean literally 50 feet from our door, and we paid about $50 US for it. Don't get me wrong- this isn't the Ritz Carlton- which is exactly why it is so great. This is an old-school clean lodge. There are... More

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341 Olson, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 2Z0, Canada
Price range (per night):* INR6,019 - 9,195

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