Steps from the ocean, The Maq Hotel offers a lively retreat. Enjoy happy hour and dinner at Bear Bierhaus, or connect with free WiFi in your room. A nightclub and coffee shop are just a few of the many perks that have left previous guests raving about the helpful staff.
Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base) - 4 min drive
Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach) - 25 min drive
Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 89.2 miles/143.5 km
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 92.3 miles/148.5 km
Restaurants
Tacofino - 6 min drive
Rhino Coffee House - 5 min walk
Shed - 7 min walk
Ombré - 3 min walk
Tofitian - 6 min drive
About this property
The Maq Hotel
Featuring a nightclub, The Maq Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Chesterman Beach. The pub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Bear Bierhaus, which serves dinner. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
32 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Bear Bierhaus - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Cafe at the Maq - Overlooking the ocean, this café serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Maq Pub - Onsite pub. Open select days.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 50 per accommodation, per night
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Maquinna Hotel
Maquinna Hotel Tofino
Maquinna Tofino
Maq Hotel Tofino
Maq Hotel
Maq Tofino
The Maq Hotel Hotel
The Maq Hotel Tofino
The Maq Hotel Hotel Tofino
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Maq Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of CAD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Maq Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Maq Hotel?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Maq Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, kayaking, and scuba diving. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. The Maq Hotel also has a nightclub.
Are there restaurants at or near The Maq Hotel?
Yes, Bear Bierhaus offers ocean views.
What's the area around The Maq Hotel like?
The Maq Hotel is a short 4-minute drive from Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base) and 13 minutes' walk from Tonquin Park.
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Reviews
The Maq Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.2
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Free parking was a convenient and appreciated amenity for guests. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2025
Great central location to explore tofino
Garielle
Garielle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2025
Clean and quiet great location
LISA M
LISA M, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2025
Great location, good value, lovely staff.
Ron
Ron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2025
A great hotel with very cool decor. Restaurant and bar were excellent with a very good menu. Easy parking and very friendly and welcoming staff.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Awesome location, super cute rooms and friendly staff
Colbie
Colbie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2025
A very cool place to stay. An older building that was beautifully restored. Great location right in the heart of Tofino.
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 8, 2025
Very nice clean quiet with convenient location
Aeneas
Aeneas, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2025
Staff were welcoming and the room was clean.
John
John, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2025
Very nice hotel with great harbour views. Right downtown so walking distance to the shops. Very helpful staff. The coffee shop has some great pastries.
Alan
Alan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2025
Great location and great atmosphere
We came to Tofino as part of our honeymoon to see bears but our tour got cancelled.
The hotel was super nice and the staff welcoming
The restaurant was lively and the food super tasty
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Great walkable location in town! Free parking was a big plus. Great value, had a nice stay!
Kayla
Kayla, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Great location
Randy
Randy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
Great location. Awesome restaurant
James
James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 29, 2025
We loved our stay at the Maq. Bright, clean and funky. Great to have a bar attached along with a cafe'. Service was great. A no hassle stay
Brett
Brett, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2024
We loved the walkability of this hotel as well as the restaurant!
Emily
Emily, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2025
Snafu at check in but was quickly resolved. Very nice staff and a fun hotel.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2024
Great location and funky hotel with everything you could need. Cute cafe and restaurant were excellent!
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 23, 2025
Overall good accommodation for money. Friendly staff and an amazing location. Only thing I’d say is that the walls are far too thin and it was quite loud.
James
James, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
Very clean, modernized facilities!
WENYI
WENYI, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 10, 2025
Came for my daughter’s destination wedding. Location was very nice. The room view was beautiful.
kris
kris, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2024
Fun location.
Blair D
Blair D, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2024
Excellent location.
Lili
Lili, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2024
Loved the layout of the hotel. The rooms were bright, very clean and nicely decorated.
Ute
Ute, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2024
The staff was super friendly, the rooms were updated and clean, and the cafe and restaurant in the lobby were excellent. I would recommend staying here!
Agatha
Agatha, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 1, 2023
Right in the heart of Tofino. Hotel has excellent restaurant.