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Tofino Inlet Cottages aka The Mini Motel

350 Olsen Road, Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

Very helpful, friendly staff. Spotlessly clean. Incredible views. Only downside is that the apartments are two A frame chalets. If you are in the downstairs (larger) apartments you can hear EVERYTHiNG going on upstairs. Needs some soundproofing. If you're lucky enough to be the only occupant, an evening on the veranda overlooking the inlet is the best ever.

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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011

Cedar cottages are small but charming, the balcony looks out over the inlet and is magical. Our room was clean, had a kitchen, one bedroom, sleeping nook (only for small children) and a drop down sofa. Very peaceful. Short drive to a lovely little village. Plenty of wildlife tours quite close. Cold place but plenty of wild life. From our... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011

rooms were very clean and well maintained. views of the harbour were spectacular, with bald-eagles flying so close you could almost touch them. The proprietor was very friendly and will insist you see the room before taking it.

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Calgary, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2011

We stayed in one of the one bedroom upper unites. It was a cute cottage style room. Very clean and comfortable, not to mention the beautiful view from your bed! The cottages look over a beautiful peaceful inlet. I can not say enough great things about the couple that run the cottages, Shannon and her husband. They were very helpful... More

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Germany
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2011

Whilst we can confirm all other positive comments with respect to the location and facilities of the cottages, we found that the upper cottage suite no. 2 had an awful smell that even ventilation and bathroom spray could not eliminate. It seems that somebody with an incontinence problem had stayed there before us because the bedroom floor gave off the... More

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Perth
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18 reviews 18 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2011

Absolutely fantastic stay at the cottages. We are so glad we stumbled across this place. Set right on the water with a fabulous little jetty at your doorstep just made the stay even more enjoyable. The view from the verandah was sensational and a photographers dream. The cottage with kitchenette was very cozy with a full glass wall looking straight... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2011

We were so glad we picked these cottages rather than one of the big beach resorts. The management were super friendly and helpful - offering lots of local info and even letting us use their washer and dryer. The cottage was spotlessly clean and very cosy with a well equipped kitchen and good size bathroom. But what really makes this... More

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Girona, Spain
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2007

We arrived to the MiniMotel exhausted after a long drive from Nanaimo and couldn't be more pleased when we discovered our tiny hut! We immediately thought it was exactly like the dwarfs' home in Snowhite and felt we were living our own fairy tale. The views from our mini terrace were superb and the quiteness and coziness of the place... More

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Thoiry, France
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2007

When I came with my husband and daughter of 5, after a stay in pompous (yet noisy) hotel in Victoria BC, I was overwhelmed by the view and the architecture of the place and by the cleanliness and absolute comfort it offers! We love the place and recommend it by all means (minus the price, of course, way above the... More

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manhattan, ks
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2007

Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The inn-keeper described the cabin as, "one step up from camping," which is about right given the size of the unit, but who could have asked for more given the view, the location and a roof over our head. Little amenities like a toaster, counter fryer, coffee maker etc... were a... More

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Also Known As:
Tofino Inlet Cottages Aka The Mini Motel Vancouver Island
Address: 350 Olsen Road, Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
Region: Canada > British Columbia > Vancouver Island > Clayoquot Sound > Tofino
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #8 of 20 Speciality lodging in Tofino
Price Range: $

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