We had been talking for a couple of years about getting to the Tofino/Ucluelet area. It seems the Tofino end of the area is populated with more hotels, while Ucluelet has more bed and breakfast. A friend had stayed at Middle Beach Lodge and recommended it to us so we tought we would give it a try.
The resort seems to revolve around the two large common areas. The main lodge at the Headlands and the secondary lodge at the Beach. The main lodge is also the location for the evening meal if it is being served that evening. There is a fitness room in a third location.
The common area is cozy, well furnished, warm and has a great view of the water. The beach common area is smaller and seems to have a similar view (although we only visited in the dark).
There are a lot of room categories here. We seem to have lucked out. The room that we were in was one of the sixplex rooms directly next to the main lodge. The room was a one bedroom suite with a large bathroom (bring a flexible sink stopper if you require a sink full of water). The suite contained a mini kitchen area with 2 burners, a very small sink, and a small fridge. Amenities included pots and pans, cooking utensils and cutlery. There was enough to make a simple meal if you chose. The suite also contained a hide-a-bed and the required extra linens. A coffee machine, and supplies, is included.
The other furnishings were basic and included a 15" tv/dvd combo unit and a queen size bed. The bed was mostly comfortable. The suite we were in was not furnished as nicely as the lodge sitting areas.
Free wifi was available throughout the property.
Having previously read about a possible bug problem we were very happy to see the bed wrapped to avoid the issue.
The room was very clean! More hotels need to be to this standard!! Thank you Carling & Mike!!!
We chose to have dinner on site for one of the nights we were there. The meal was excellent and a great value. The service was new to us. There were appetizers from 6 to 7 PM with bar service available (get there at 6 for the best selection of seats in the great room). When the main meal was ready it was served buffet style with the hot foods served up by the chef's and the salads and bread on a side board. Dessert and coffee were table service.
The food was excellent and prepared with care and attention. A great value!
Breakfast was also served in the great room and was included in the price of the room. Breakfast consisted of a choice of breads, homemade muffins, homemade brioche cinnamon buns, with butter, peanut butter, local jams. Hard boiled eggs and a giant bowl of apples oranges and bananas were available too. A small selection of cereals, yoghurt, milk and juices along with coffee & tea were available. Get there early for the cinnamon buns - they sell out quickly! Diabetics will need to bring their own protein sources.
With easy access to Tofino and a few trails to the beaches...this was a great place to stay.
This is the first place we have stayed at in a long time where the staff seemed truly happy to be working. We were always greeted with a warm smile and a friendly hello. Upon our departure we were offered coffee for the road.
A solid 3 star property! A more comfortable bed, better insulated walls and floors, draperies that block more light, would be greatly appreciated. We had a damaged bathroom door. Yeah - no pillow origami here!
- Middle Beach Hotel
- Middle Beach Hotel Tofino
- Middle Beach Lodge Vancouver Island
