Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 16:00 to 23:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may incur additional charges and should be requested in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property does not have an elevator and is not wheelchair accessible.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located near the bay, within a 5-minute drive of Chesterman Beach and Mackenzie Beach. It is approximately 1.3 miles from Cox Bay Beach and 1.9 miles from Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Black Bear Guesthouse

What guests think

At Black Bear Guesthouse, guests consistently praise the friendly, accommodating hosts, clean and comfortable rooms, and a scenic, beach-adjacent location, with thoughtful touches like complimentary bikes, a wildlife-viewing deck, and, in some units, a relaxing hot tub.

Many reviews note easy access to Chesterman Beach and a short ride or drive to town, with some guests appreciating seasonal shuttle options. Feedback highlights variation between the apartment and the Cedar Room—kitchen setups and amenities differ—so checking unit details avoids surprises. Some report limited kitchen equipment in certain rooms or occasional morning noise from nearby residences. Expect a cozy, well-run base for exploring Tofino.

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Facilities

Complimentary bikes and a guest deck with estuary views are frequently praised. A hot tub is available with the larger unit; amenities like rain jackets are sometimes provided.

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Cynthia

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely quiet room with amenities of soap, shampoo, coffee, tea, mini fridge and a few dishes to use. Great guest deck overlooking the lagoon and bikes available to use for getting around.

10

Bronwyn

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Cedar room was perfect. Beautifully appointed and very comfortable. Enough space and bar ‘fridge, plates, silverware etc to organise a simple breakfast. Especially loved the guest deck with the gorgeous peaceful estuary views. We saw our first bear in the wild.. a distant moving black blob, but it was a bear! Jay generously provided binoculars for a possible future sighting but alas!

10

Heather

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Super quiet and close to the beaches! I stayed in the Cedar Room, which is much bigger than the photos make it out to be. Bathroom was completely stocked, and the decor really added to the overall vibe of the place. For those who prefer not to pay for parking in Tofino or the beaches: the owner even has a selection of bikes that you're free to travel around with! 10/10 would stay again :)

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Joanne

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice accommodation. Liked how bikes were included and it was a very short easy ride to the beach. House was stalked with everything you need to cook and the hot tub is nice to relax in. The guest house is very close to permanent residents. Found the mornings were quite noisy.

10

Trever

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything is very thoughtful. From rain coats, board games, chocolates, bathroom organization, full stocked kitchen supplies, bbq, hot tub, bikes and to many to count. I stay alot of places for work and this was top notch. Thank you

10

Elizabeth

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a great stay. It was just me and my daughter and we had more room than we needed. The kitchen and living room were great and the hot tub was fantastic!

10

Robert

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great clean and cosy stay with bikes and access to deck with stunning views. Host was very friendly and helpful.

10

David

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The fact they had a guest deck area to view the bears. Made to feel very welcome

10

Spencer

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very welcoming owner. The cedar room was perfect for the couple days we were there. Bikes were available for use, beaches are 10 minutes away on them. Lots of info in the room about the area and what to do. I would recommend this place to anyone.

10

Alana

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful room, excellent locally crafted shampoos and soaps. Complimentary bikes and rain jackets. Very friendly and informative host. Close to beautiful Chesterman beach but a bit far from town and most restaurants however there is a free summer shuttle that runs until around 7-8pm. Overall a great time! Would book again.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is praised across reviews, with rooms and bathrooms described as very clean and well kept.

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Gisèle

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Très propre et décoré avec goût. Avoir un micro-ondes serait un atout. Propriétaire est une personne responsable qui respecte et applique les règles. Bravo!

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Mike

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location. Very clean. Very friendly owner. No complaints either than hotels.ca need to separate the two suites at this location (one being the Blackbear guesthouse and the other the cedar room). One has a kitchen and the other one does not. The place was perfect and we enjoyed our stay.

10

Nicholas

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the black bear guesthouse. We had the cedar room, beds are comfortable and bathrooms clean and well appointed. Great price for a visit in the off season. If you book the larger room, the hot tub looks good and is situated so as to give you some privacy from the main house.

10

Elaine

May 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great time there...altho it was just an overnight, we got to meet Bobbi early and she let us slickers because it looked like rain. We didn't need them tho. Great Location, very clean and very comfy bed. Got to use bikes that were available for us. Would highly recommend staying at this place..

10

jodi

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a quant little guest room and had everything you will need. Super clean and walkable to the beach.

10

Craig

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was in a beautiful setting, surrounded by trees and near the ocean. We walked to the beach in less than 10 mins. The suite was cozy, clean and everything we hoped for. We loved our stay!

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and thoughtfully decorated, ranging from a cozy Cedar Room to a spacious apartment. Kitchen setups vary by unit; some have full facilities while others are limited, so cooking in can be challenging for certain rooms.

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Nicholas

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the black bear guesthouse. We had the cedar room, beds are comfortable and bathrooms clean and well appointed. Great price for a visit in the off season. If you book the larger room, the hot tub looks good and is situated so as to give you some privacy from the main house.

10

Steven

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was beautifully furnished and comfortable. Complementary teas and coffees were welcome and toiletries supplied were of premium quality. The property was conveniently located to explore Tofino and was a short walking distance from a beautiful shoreline. The owners wer friendly and helpful. As there are 2 properties on the same site, be careful to check which you have chosen and the facilities associated.

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Bronwyn

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Cedar room was perfect. Beautifully appointed and very comfortable. Enough space and bar ‘fridge, plates, silverware etc to organise a simple breakfast. Especially loved the guest deck with the gorgeous peaceful estuary views. We saw our first bear in the wild.. a distant moving black blob, but it was a bear! Jay generously provided binoculars for a possible future sighting but alas!

10

Jeff

Mar 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was as described. Nice quiet location just a few minutes out of town. Minimal kitchen amenities so staying in a bit of a challenge, but many good dining options nearby. Good value in a nice location.

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Heather

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Super quiet and close to the beaches! I stayed in the Cedar Room, which is much bigger than the photos make it out to be. Bathroom was completely stocked, and the decor really added to the overall vibe of the place. For those who prefer not to pay for parking in Tofino or the beaches: the owner even has a selection of bikes that you're free to travel around with! 10/10 would stay again :)

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Joanne

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice accommodation. Liked how bikes were included and it was a very short easy ride to the beach. House was stalked with everything you need to cook and the hot tub is nice to relax in. The guest house is very close to permanent residents. Found the mornings were quite noisy.

10

Elizabeth

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a great stay. It was just me and my daughter and we had more room than we needed. The kitchen and living room were great and the hot tub was fantastic!

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Heather

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was self contained, no staff. Accommodations had no cooking instruments, came with a kettle and coffee maker. The decor and room was nice but pictures where very deceiving.

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thuy nga

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome apartment, beautiful and spacious for a small group or family, so perfectly situated for everything to do and see in Tofino, and the Sound on one side and the beach on the other are just wonderful. The hosts are so lovely, really will only stay there next trips!

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Diana

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It is literally a 5 minute walk to Chestermans beach which is amazing. The cabin was warm and inviting, the kitchen was well stocked and they even included an emergency bag if needed. Great host, very personable. The cabin is just inches from the main house so if complete privacy is what you’re after this may not offer as much privacy as some need. For our family though it was wonderful, the loft bed in the hidden little nook was really cool. Very nice place

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Service

Hosts are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, offering local tips, flexible check-in, and thoughtful assistance during storms. Overall responsiveness is strong.

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Mike

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location. Very clean. Very friendly owner. No complaints either than hotels.ca need to separate the two suites at this location (one being the Blackbear guesthouse and the other the cedar room). One has a kitchen and the other one does not. The place was perfect and we enjoyed our stay.

10

Sydney

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great accommodation! Lovely room, hosts were very nice and great location! Would recommend to stay here if looking for a little getaway to Tofino!

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Deborah

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Even during a storm and a power outage, the place remained cosy and warm and the owners checked in with guests to make sure they were safe and had everything they needed.

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Hannah

Dec 9, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful guesthouse on a lovely families property. As soon as we arrived we were made to feel welcome and given loads of great recommendations for the area. Property was nice, comfortable and warm and had everything we needed for our stay. The view from the private deck was stunning! Would definitely book again

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Domenico

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Short trip to town and very kind and helpful hosts

10

Sean

Jun 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved our time art the Black Bear Guesthouse. Beautiful property. Loved the bikes. Great hosts. Can't say enough positive things!! Can't wait to return!!!

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Todd

Apr 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The owners are very polite and responsive. We didn't arrive until 11:30 p.m. and they had no issue with receiving us at that time. We will be booking at this property again next year

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Malcolm

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Blackbear Guesthouse has lots of comfort and stylish character. I was a solo traveler without a car but was able to take advantage of a seasonal bus service along the Pacific Rim Highway between Tofino and Ucluelet to get into both towns. The hospitable owners were also happy to give me a lift to Tofino if our journeys coincided. I used Pacific Rim Navigators to get a return trip from Long Beach Airport to the Guesthouse, which is not too far from the airport.

10

William

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely place with great hosts. Would definitely stay again

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Elaine

May 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great time there...altho it was just an overnight, we got to meet Bobbi early and she let us slickers because it looked like rain. We didn't need them tho. Great Location, very clean and very comfy bed. Got to use bikes that were available for us. Would highly recommend staying at this place..

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Location

Scenic setting near the estuary and trees with easy access to Chesterman Beach by foot or bike; town is a short ride or drive. Some note it is a bit far from restaurants, though a seasonal shuttle helps.

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Cynthia

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely quiet room with amenities of soap, shampoo, coffee, tea, mini fridge and a few dishes to use. Great guest deck overlooking the lagoon and bikes available to use for getting around.

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John

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous couple of days staying here. Amazing location with incredible views over the estuary and mud flats. Sadly rained most of the time we were there so no bear sightings but plenty of other things to do in the area. Apartment was extremely comfortable and wished we had booked it for longer.

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Steve

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Close to bike trail, beaches and town

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Fabian

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Sehr schön im Wald und am Wasser gelegene Unterkunft, unweit von Tofino. Das Zimmer ist gemütlich eingerichtet, es gibt Fahrräder, Regenjacken und parken ohne Gebühr.

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Domenico

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Short trip to town and very kind and helpful hosts

10

thuy nga

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome apartment, beautiful and spacious for a small group or family, so perfectly situated for everything to do and see in Tofino, and the Sound on one side and the beach on the other are just wonderful. The hosts are so lovely, really will only stay there next trips!

10

Malcolm

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Blackbear Guesthouse has lots of comfort and stylish character. I was a solo traveler without a car but was able to take advantage of a seasonal bus service along the Pacific Rim Highway between Tofino and Ucluelet to get into both towns. The hospitable owners were also happy to give me a lift to Tofino if our journeys coincided. I used Pacific Rim Navigators to get a return trip from Long Beach Airport to the Guesthouse, which is not too far from the airport.

10

Diana

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It is literally a 5 minute walk to Chestermans beach which is amazing. The cabin was warm and inviting, the kitchen was well stocked and they even included an emergency bag if needed. Great host, very personable. The cabin is just inches from the main house so if complete privacy is what you’re after this may not offer as much privacy as some need. For our family though it was wonderful, the loft bed in the hidden little nook was really cool. Very nice place

10

Craig

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was in a beautiful setting, surrounded by trees and near the ocean. We walked to the beach in less than 10 mins. The suite was cozy, clean and everything we hoped for. We loved our stay!

10

Alana

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful room, excellent locally crafted shampoos and soaps. Complimentary bikes and rain jackets. Very friendly and informative host. Close to beautiful Chesterman beach but a bit far from town and most restaurants however there is a free summer shuttle that runs until around 7-8pm. Overall a great time! Would book again.

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Black Bear Guesthouse

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