Tofino Resort & Marina

“One of the most joyful experiences of my life. Take your family.”

The Floating Sauna Experience at Tofino Resort and Marina was a life changing experience. We just went today (on the cusp of winter/spring) and it’s on the list of the top ten most joyful moments of my life. I went with my husband and two kids and Zach was an amazing and very kind skipper/host from… Mais

The Floating Sauna Experience at Tofino Resort and Marina was a life changing experience. We just went today (on the cusp of winter/spring) and it’s on the list of the top ten most joyful moments of my life. I went with my husband and two kids and Zach was an amazing and very kind skipper/host from the resort, welcoming us at the adventure center with coffee, a safety review, life jackets, and then a scenic 30-40 minute boat ride over to the sauna. He helped orient us to the sauna experience, taking the time and care to explain all the little details -like putting the pure essential oils offered into freshwater to pour over the hot rocks on the sauna. So not just a floating sauna experience, but also a blissful aromatherapy healing session :). Young and old (we are ages 6, 10, 45, and 46) we loved all the things -kayaking, sauna/aromatherapy, outdoor cedar fire (it’s March, so still a little wintry and very welcome), and lounging outdoors with blankets and pillows looking out at the water. We skipped the cold plunging although we’ve heard plenty of folks still do it in the winter. We also skipped the paddle boarding since our kids are inexperienced. The uncovered kayaks worked well for them though. We will be back again at the end of summer.

Menos

“Love-Day weekend sauna”

Wifey and I went on the floating sauna experience with the additional crab/prawn trapping option. What a great time. Perfect location for the floating sauna dock. Tucked away in a cove just a nice scenic smooth 30min boat ride away. No road or boat traffic once there. No noise pollution from anyon… Mais

Wifey and I went on the floating sauna experience with the additional crab/prawn trapping option. What a great time. Perfect location for the floating sauna dock. Tucked away in a cove just a nice scenic smooth 30min boat ride away. No road or boat traffic once there. No noise pollution from anyone. Totally serene. Just you, your guest(s) and nature. No lookyloos. It's a dead end part of the area. No residents nearby. Nice private peaceful time. The guide leaves you alone and goes away. Just a radio call away if needed. But is still blocked away from human-visual or audible times that you'll have. Great start right from the dock. Met Laura (Think it was) that checked us in, and she was pleasant. Very friendly and helpful getting us squared away. Then met our Captain/guide Zach. Great guy to be paired with for this trip. Super personality. Great people skills and positive personality. He really made the trip more enjoyable. Great energy to feed off of. Really elevated the experience. We had some fun during our time together with him. The sauna dock is an awesome idea. The amenities on board the sauna dock were perfect. Nice cozy sauna shack with a huge window to take in the nature beauty post card view. The cold fresh water shower was good to cool down under. Was too chicken to take the swing and drop into the water like a polar plunge. But is there if you dare. Went on a kayak and paddle board cruise. Water was like glass. No wakes or waves in the inlet. Fire pit was cozy to sit around and enjoy our picnic lunch. The squared hammocks were a nice touch to chill out in. All around, great experience. Will have to book it for longer next time. Kudos go out to Zach. Great boat operator. Really knows his way around it to provide a nice smooth ride and super docking skills. Excellent guy to hang out with during our time together there. Added a lot of a great vibe to it. Lots of info about the area, about boating, fishing and life in general. Taught us a lot on the way. Very patient with teaching, and providing tips. Learned us the ropes (pun intended) for the crab/prawn trapping. The right kind of teacher that we'd want to even help us with operating the boat that we just purchased, and tips for fishing. Perfect for the job position of this magnitude that deals with people. A real joy to be around. If I was an employer, I'd want this guy to be part of my payroll. If TRM is reading this, you need to keep this guy employed and/or give him a raise. From a customer point of view, he is a super addition to anyone's journey that they take. Adds an extra touch and are able to feed off of each other's energy. This young man is an old soul. Great people person. Makes it memorable. We want to come back this Fall and/or Winter for another round, and want to request Zach for those tours if he's still around. In a society gone mad, it's nice to know that responsible, respectable, well-mannered and positive-vibed people like him are still out there. Thanks also to Mack for all of the info provided to all of my emails and questions. Sorry for taking up so much of your time prior to getting this lined up. Thanks for replying to it all and being prompt with the replies. Cheers to you all and thanks for the memories.

Menos

“A great time”

We went on Nov 11 , 2025 and it was a wonderful experience led by Isaac who is incredibly knowledgeable and took us to see grey whales, otters, and sea lions. Tons of fun ; would highly recommend it. The staff at reception were all friendly and helpful. All in all, a great outfit to explore wildlif… Mais

We went on Nov 11 , 2025 and it was a wonderful experience led by Isaac who is incredibly knowledgeable and took us to see grey whales, otters, and sea lions. Tons of fun ; would highly recommend it. The staff at reception were all friendly and helpful. All in all, a great outfit to explore wildlife with.

Menos

“Did not meet expectations.”

We spent hours looking at all of the accommodations in Tofino and opted for Tofino Resort based on reviews. Unfortunately, it fell far short of expectations, especially considering we were traveling with two young children. To start with the positives, the rooms are very spacious, which we appreci… Mais

We spent hours looking at all of the accommodations in Tofino and opted for Tofino Resort based on reviews. Unfortunately, it fell far short of expectations, especially considering we were traveling with two young children. To start with the positives, the rooms are very spacious, which we appreciated as a family of four. Additionally, the views of the harbour were truly beautiful and are the highlight of this property. However, the positives were quickly overshadowed by a series of major issues that made our stay very difficult: • Plumbing Failure & Lack of Support: On night one, our toilet stopped working entirely. When we reported it, we were told that maintenance had already gone home for the day. We were left to endure the night without a functioning toilet—an unacceptable situation when traveling with two children. No compensation for this inconvenience was offered by the staff. • Broken Balcony Access: The sliding door to our balcony was broken, meaning we were unable to use the balcony space throughout our stay. • Environmental Issues: Most evenings, there was an overpowering smell of marijuana that drifted directly into our room through the air vents. • Utility Issues: To add to the frustration, the faulty hair dryer in the room tripped out the electricity to our room. We had to ring down for someone to flip the circuit breaker. Overall, I would say this is a perfect hotel if you are visiting for surfing but not as a family with two younger children. Nb. There is no lift at this hotel so you need to walk up stairs with your luggage if staying on third floor.

Menos