Middle Beach Lodge

One of my favorites stays ever! This Lodge is located in an amazing area… The cabins are beautiful overlooking the ocean! We were lucky to get a reservation last minute due to a cancelation, I recommend you book ahead of time.

Loved everything about it and their unique approach to providing a very comfortable retreat atmosphere.
Not formulaic and not a chain
Feels like a really nice home.
Nice room and my kind of breakfast
Dinner night on Wednesday was superb. Best meal we’ve had in a long time

The best value /​experience in the Tofino Long Beach Area.
What makes this accommodation different is:
the fab views from each and every room and cabin
Great walking beaches on both sides of the headland where the lodge is l“perched”.
the fresh baked (free) breakfast served in a gorgeous glass atrium.
Friendly and flexible staff
All day fresh coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
Fresh baked deliciously decadent cookies baked for all guests every evening.
Weekly gourmet sit down dinners
The peace and quiet
And (our favorite) a huge lobby outfitted with large roaring fire and 7 separate cozy seating areas with blankets and lamps. Made for an afternoon of lazy reading, sipping and snoozing.
Really beyond this nothing else matters!

We recently went on a 10 day BC tour which included a 3 night stop in Tofino. We chose MBL given reviews, included continental breakfast and the option for cabins with kitchens (separate space for our 2.5 year old daughter). We were blown away by the beauty of it’s location perched on top of a rocky point just steps to two beautiful, HUGE sandy beaches. The views were to die for. The lodge was beautiful, peaceful and inviting, filled with books, board games, cozy furniture, a wood-​burning fireplace and hot tea, coffee, hot chocolate and fruit all day long. The continental breakfast was very filing and surprisingly plentiful with options of: several cold cereals as well as delicious pastries (sinful cinnamon rolls included), fruit, hard boiled eggs, instant oatmeal and juice, coffee and tea. The breakfast was served in a beautiful dining room overlooking the ocean. Other small perks were the freshly baked cookies every night at 8pm and the large array of rain boots/​ponchos for guests to use for beach walks in inclement weather. Lastly, the cabin was perfect. Rustic but elegant with newly updated bathroom complete with LARGE soaking tub (a hit with our daughter). The separate master bedroom was ideal for my husband and I to have a bit of privacy. The loft was great (would’ve been more useful with older children as it is only accessible by ladder – obviously not possible for a two year old), but we knew this going into it and ended up not using the loft at all. The living room couch folded into a full bed and there was even a DVD player in the living room and a chest of movies that you could sign out in the main lodge. There was a dining room table and small but fully-​stocked kitchen all included in a price that was much lower ($ 170) than the internet advertized price ($ 240). The staff were incredibly friendly and seemed to really love their jobs.
All in all, of our entire vacation, middle beach lodge and Tofino were far-​and-​away the highlights. We are already planning our next trip and have recommended to all of uor friends/​family to stay at middle beach lodge

Loved the first stay at Middle Beach Lodge five years ago, the two of us in a deluxe ocean facing cabin for two nights (#58). Two floors, open space main and kitchen, fireplace, balcony deck with hot tub. Quiet, spacious, exclusive feeling. Expensive though…
Came back on a Groupon to a room (#11) in the adult only lodge at the beach for a long weekend. Small room, but good value, comfortable queen bed, balcony with chairs overlooking the ocean. The Lodge is lovely and relaxing, with expansive views of the ocean and Middle Beach, fireplace and reading. The continental breakfast has fresh, nutritious and hearty choices, better than average.
The only complaint with the room is you hear noise from the room above, the hallway and adjacent rooms. There is little if any sound management, so if the people above or beside you are heavy steppers, you now hear it all. The first morning want to sleep in and rest, was not to be with the neighbours stepping around a lot for wake up, head to breakfast, come back to pack and check out. Then the brief quiet after they all left was broken by noisy cleaning, banging around and vacuuming by cleaning staff above and in rooms beside us, which continued until we left after 12 to surf. ..

My wife and i had an amazing two night stay. The single cabin was very spacious and clean. The view is just amazing and definitely the morning walks along the beach very romantic. We cooked a meal in our cabin as the cabin has everything required to do so. Also there is a covered bbq grill area that we used to bbq some fresh halibut which we purchased locally. The continental breakfast is real nice including a great cup of coffee.
We would really like to thank one staff member in particular, her name is kristina mitts. She is especially responsible for making our stay a ten out of ten stay. She is very friendly and professional, definitely an asset to the middle beach team Because of her i will be returning very soon. Thanks again kristina.

Lovely collection of cabins and two central lodges on the tip of the coast outside Tofino.
Nestled between Mackenzie Beach and Middle Beach this is ideally situated for stunning vistas and private walks alone scheduled beaches.
Our room was comfortable although looking a bit dated when compared to the web site.
The staff weren’t the friendliest when we arrived but this was due to one person on reception rather than the team who are generally very nice.
We had dinner here the first night but there was no indication you could ask for something other than the set menu. Thankfully the chef had cooked an alternative as I didn’t like the shellfish on offer. That said the meal I did have was lovely.
Breakfast is plentiful and continental which means you can have as much or as little as you want
There is only one sitting for dinner.
You get unlimited tea, coffee and fruit through the day and the bar had a good selection of BC wines and local (ish) beers although a little pricey.
We enjoyed a very comfortable stay here and would love to return although we will be better prepared when we do.
Middle Beach is a great resort but a little tired in the rooms and the staff can take things for granted. If you visit spend your time in the main lodge by the log fire or on the veranda and watch the world go by. Just don’t be afraid to ask if you’re not sure about something.

We booked an ocean view room at $ 200/​night for a romantic getaway. On the phone, they told us the room was technology free — no television, phone, etc — which sounded great. They neglected to tell us the room was a few feet larger than the queen-​size bed, which was furnished like a cheap motel room. We literally had no room to open our luggage, and the bathroom sink was stuffed beside the bed. The front desk staff was consistently uninviting and rude, and the free breakfast of cereals and a few baked goods didn’t make anything better. Everyone staying at the lodge looked miserable.
If you’re considering the middle beach lodge, you’ll probably want to know what the guy at the front desk told us when we complained about the room. «Our confirmation email tells you the rooms are ‘cozy’. We’re doing our best to let people know that our rooms our modeled after a european hostel.»

Fantastic place. The view was incredible. The housing was really nice as well. The people were friendly and the food was good, but not great.

I loved MBL. We had a deluxe duplex suite with comfy beds, a rustic but cozy and lovely cabin with a great view.
I went with my two children and the only thing that left me with a bad taste in my mouth was the final pricing. BEFORE I booked a place in Tofino, I called around to several properties to compare rates. At MBL I was quoted a price and asked the girl to confirm if «That was it? Taxes, all in?» was my wording. «Yes» she said and I replied that was wonderful and OK I would book it.
Today when I checked out I was quoted a total for $ 60 extra, which I had NOT budgeted for. When I mentioned the phone conversation, all I got was the ‘Oh yeah that’s DEFINITELY the before-​tax price.“
There went our trip to the Ukee Aquarium. Kids were pretty sad, I felt burned.

My girlfriend and I spent three days at Middle Beach in late September. At first we tried to book directly with Middle Beach but we were told that the price would be the same as through
, so we used
.
There wasn’t much choice in rooms, so we ended up with a tiny but comfortable room. Minor issues were worn bedsheets on a too soft mattress with curtains that didn’t block out the morning sun. Overall the room was satisfactory.
The common area where breakfast and evening fresh baked cookies are served is a big positive, we spent a lot of time there. Staff were friendly.
A minor issue was that the road into Middle Beach is only partially paved, which made the drive in pretty dusty.
While at Middle Beach we saw their rate sheet which offers a 15% discount for 3 night stays. At checkout we asked why we didn’t receive this discount. We were given the name of a person who handles issues, and when we returned I emailed this person. I never received a response to my polite query as to why we didn’t receive the discount.
I then contacted
, who said they couldn’t help, but offered to contact Middle Beach for us. A different person at Middle Beach did respond to
. This person said the discount only applies when booking directly with Middle Beach (which we had tried to do), and that we would have had to ask for the discount (not possible because we didn’t know about it until we got to the hotel). This is completely unacceptable, and I doubt if we will return to Middle Beach. They don’t respond to queries (not complaints, we just asked about rates). Only giving an advertised discount if the customer asks for it is also not acceptable. There are much better places availabe in this price range, not recommended.
Update Nov 21, 2012 — after I posted this review, I sent a link to the review to the Middle Beach customer contact email address. I got an email back apologizing about the rate issue. The person who contacted me asked for my phone number and said he would like to call me and discuss the issue. The person also said that the 15% discount we should have received would be credited to the credit card I used. What a surprise, he never called me, and the 15% was never credited. Not a company I would trust, if you ever have an issue, good luck trying to get it resolved.
Update Dec 3, 2012 — They eventually did refund the 15%, it just took a long, long time. Since we liked the accomodation and it was only the post stay customer support that was lacking, I have updated my review to three stars.

I think the regular prices are a bit over priced, as lots of other reviewers have said. But I used
and got a great deal for a nice lodge on the beach for $ 130! So I have no complaints about price.
Our lodge included a large bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and shower, a fully stocked kitchen, a pull out and television, wood burning fireplace, and a bedroom with a king bed. You can rent DVDs from the main lodge and they offer a complimentary breakfast with a wide variety of easy breakfast foods.
It was clean, except a somewhat mildewy smell in the kitchen. Other than that, no complaints. We had a wonderful time and made use of all they had to offer. Nice walking paths and a nice beach! And it’s pet friendly! Would go again, especially at that price!

This hotel has a very nice and peaceful location on the cliffs, right next to the ocean. It also has access to its own ocean beach. The lobby and outdoor areas are very nixe and relaxing, but the hotel is not that great.
We had a very small room (#15), which was quiet, yet felt like a two-​star experience. In the bathroom we could smell mold, which didn’t make use feel like spending anymore time there than necessary. Considering how expensive this accomodation is (like everything in Tofino), I would spend my money elsewhere.
Also forget about their hotel dinner. While it’s seems great value, the quality of the food was not that great.

NOT living up to our expectation. Misleading Info!
We should had listened to another traveller’s review on other website!
The 4 of us stayed 2 nights at the 1 bedroom «Deluxe Sixplex Suite» (#61) at Lodge at the Headland at Middle Beach Lodge in July 2007 at $ 410 per night (charged us extra because the base rate is based on double occupancy).
From our previous trip, we had learnt having a cabin RIGHT ON the beach is crucial. With the beach in less than 30 steps away, you can enjoy a romantic night under the Tofino starry sky anytime at night; or, you can have a rejuvenating morning stroll along the beach when u pop right out of bed.
SO before we made the reservation, we specifically asked HOW FAR is the cabin from the beach. We were told cabin #61 is a Beach House and we can WALK to the beach from cabin #61 in less than 10 SECONDS!
When we got there, we found the cabin in fact is SITTING ON A HIGH CLIFF (~50m) ABOVE the Mazkenize beach! Yes, you can get to the beach in a second — unless you jump off the cliff of course. It is definitely NOT ON THE BEACH as the receptionist mentioned! There is a path leading down to the beach but it took us 10 MINS for 4 healthy adults in our 20s! Also the path is quite steep, slippery, creepy and can be dangerous at night.
The CONS summarized:
— Definitely NOT «beach front» as advertised.
— Suite is TOO SMALL. Terrible futon. Quite expensive for a group of 3 – 4 ppl value-​wise.
— The Queen size futon is the worst i have slept on. I know I cannot expect much from a futon, but it is just terrible. Absolutely no support for your back. The floor is a better option.
— The suite has a rustic feel to it — while the picture posted on the MBL website appears to be quite modern.
— NO BBQ stove provided. Bring your portable one. You are allowed to bbq on your balcony.
The only PROS:
— Overall the suite was clean, quiet (couldn’t hear anything at nite), surrounded by wilderness. A good place for relaxation.
— Suite size is good and cozy for COUPLES ONLY.
— Full kitchen (oven, stove, dishwasher, fridge) with all necessary kitchen tools & appliances.
— Has TV, mini stereo system — bring our own CD.
— Fresh towels daily. Bedsheets and floor were clean.
— Free Breakfast (fresh muffin, waffles, fruits, milk, juice and coffee) at 8−10am daily
— Friendly staffs.
— good reasonable driving distance to DT Tofino and any attractions.
Conclusion:
As a group, we recommend you to stay away from MBL. For $ 410/​nite, I highly recommended renting those REAL beachfront cabin. Many of them not only come with fantastic view, outdoor hot tub, BBQ stove, full kitchen, full laundry.
Note that NONE of the suit /​cabin /​room at MBL has real «less than a minute» walk to the beach. IF beachfront is your number one criteria, then stay away from MBL.

Stayed at Middle Beach Lodge (MBL) in the off-​season of March 2011. Tofino is generally extremely expensive, and my boyfriend and I found a great deal of $ 99/​night at MBL with a 2-​night minimum stay. We ended up having to stay at the «Beach Lodge» the first night and pay the regular off-​season price of $ 120/​night and get transferred to the «Headlands Lodge» just a short drive away. I was initially worried, because we were not to arrive on our first night until just after midnight, but our keys and a welcoming letter were waiting for us at the office door. We had no issues settling in the first night. The room at our first «Beach Lodge» was quite tiny. The bathroom was very small with a sink so tiny that I splashed water everywhere trying to wash my face, and it did not have a proper door– it had an accordion style door. There was also no room for storage. However, we were just so happy to be in Tofino that we did not mind. It’s Tofino after all! We could hear the waves crash against the rocks and the rain fall down on the lodge, which was very comforting to hear!
In the morning we had a delicious breakfast of baked goods and granola. Coffee and tea is available anytime during the day, which we took much of to-​go, seeing as it was cold and rainy our first day, which was used for exploring the area.
We easily transferred to the Headlands Lodge the second morning and our room was MUCH NICER. It was much bigger, with a small balcony and sun shining through our room. The bathroom was much bigger and there was ample storage space and a television. Right next to our room was a computer we could use anytime we wanted to email our family at home.
The highlight of this lodge is the main room. This room is so cozy and comfy, full of soft couches and a giant fireplace. The view is amazing. You are right on the edge of a cliff (in both the Beach Lodge and Headlands Lodge), and all you can see is the ocean and waves crashing right below the lodge.
The staff was very kind and helpful. We had no issues during our stay.
Overall, I think staying here in the off-​season definitely has its perks. Stay for cheaper, but still enjoy the beauty of Tofino. It was a lot emptier than normal I’d assume which was very enjoyable. It is a great weekend getaway to all those Vancouverites looking to relax and get away!

We stayed here at the end of summer 2010, after spending hours on the Internet trying to choose our accommodations. Did we want a cheap, Ikea-​esque apartment in Tofino, a private cabin on the inlet, or a room at the luxury lodges down the western coast? Ultimately we chose Middle Beach Lodge for its mixture of rustic charm mixed with luxury details. We spent more to stay there than we’ve ever spent to stay anywhere else before (and we’ve stayed at Ashford Castle and several Fairmont properties, so you know this place ain’t cheap). Satisfied with our decision, we set out from Oakland to British Columbia on a 9-​day tour of the area — Vancouver, Victoria, Tofino. Tofino was by far our favorite stop on that trip, and a lot of that had to do with our stay at the Middle Beach Lodge. We stayed in the upper right hand deluxe sixplex suite room with a view out over the headlands and the canopy of trees out our living room window. I spent hours on the couch curled up in a soft blanket on the leather sofa reading and just taking time to be quiet and relax. We both have fairly fast-​paced and stressful jobs back in the real world — that was the thing we took away from MBL the most: a beautiful place to relax. We spent our days out and about hiking or on the water and our evenings back in our room reading, talking or sleeping. When our three nights were up I was sad to go. We vowed to return someday, knowing that someday could be many years away. Well, when it came time to plan this year’s end-​of-​summer trip we considered many locations — Hawaii, Italy, Spain — and ultimately chose to return back to Middle Beach Lodge. It’s not cheap by any means, but it’s worth every dollar in my book.

Of the three places we’ve stayed at in Tofino, this is the warmest and coziest, and the best value.
We stayed in the Headlands Suite mid-​january, and it was nice to be just upstairs from the lounge and lobby while the storm battered the area. And the view over the rocks from the suite is amazing!
The staff is genuinely friendly and helpful… very responsive and attentive to our small requests.
The baked goods breakfast and evening cookies, as well as the all-​day coffee tea + hot chocolate are a nice touch.
The one downside is slight uncleanliness… our toilet had an orange tinge in the bowl, the bathtub finish had lost its gloss… and my wife caught a silverfish, but perhaps those are unavoidable on the soggy coast…
All in all, a great 4 days in Tofino, in large part due to this wonderful lodge.

Really nice place to stay with an amazing beach view. Soaker tub alone was worth the off season rate we paid. The main lodge felt antique even if it wasn’t. A simple but satisfying breakfast was included. Tofino is beautiful.

My lovely wife took me and our dog here for my 30^th birthday as a surprise and it was one of the best places I’ve been to. Gorgeous location as it’s situated between Mackenzie beach and their own private beach. The accomdations are rustic with a nice wood-​burning fireplace and a small kitchenette in our suite. Service was responsive, the maids were fast and did a through job, considering we left a bit of a sandy mess on one of our days =P
Complimentary breakfast with assorted baked pastries, fruit, bread, oats and a wide variety healthy fresh juices and coffee to go around. In the afternoon, they’ll have freshly baked cookies as well.
Dog friendly, which is a must and Rusty loved the resort. They even put out a little basket with some dog treats, litter bags and some dog towels. Small details go along way to making a client happy, even the furry ones!
Lots to do around the location, well marked trails and helpful staff.
Highly recommended!

very beautiful setting with beaches on both sides, nicely designed cabins and guest houses-​the interior design and furniture is faux craftsmen,
quite well done though it can look like a page out of a Pottery Barn catelogue-​we stayed in a deluxe suite which had 2 small rooms with full kitchen and a whirlpool bath in the bathroom that can open to the bedroom-​it was very lovely with the back door opening up to a charming little hill and cliff over looking the beach-​the breakfast was simple but good with fresh baked goods-​my criticism would be on service-​it was no where to be found-​the girls that worked in the reception radiated extreme attitude-​everyone working there (except for the handymen) made you feel that the guest were something they put up with