Oceanfront retreat near Chesterman Beach offers a peaceful escape with garden grounds and stunning views of the Pacific for a truly restorative getaway
Sea Star Beach Retreat, steps from Chesterman Beach, offers a tranquil coastal experience. Enjoy practical laundry facilities, a relaxing spa tub, and reliable WiFi. The property features a garden setting and ocean vistas, consistently described by guests as peaceful.
Located in Tofino, Sea Star Beach Retreat is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chesterman Beach and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Maquinna Provincial Marine Park and Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching. Visit our Tofino travel guide
1294 Lynn Rd., Tofino, BC, V0R-2Z0
What's nearby
Chesterman Beach
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Mackenzie Beach
3 min drive - 1.9 km
Maquinna Provincial Marine Park
3 min drive - 2.0 km
Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens
3 min drive - 2.3 km
Frank Island
8 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base)
8 min drive
Restaurants
Tacofino
17 min walk
Rhino Coffee House
7 min drive
Shed
7 min drive
Ombré
8 min drive
Wildside Grill
16 min walk
About this property
Sea Star Beach Retreat
Hotel near Chesterman Beach
Consider a stay at Sea Star Beach Retreat and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self-parking
Smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: CAD 50.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Property is also known as
Sea Star Beach Retreat Hotel Tofino
Sea Star Beach Retreat Hotel
Sea Star Beach Retreat Tofino
Sea Star Beach Retreat
Sea Star Beach Retreat Hotel
Sea Star Beach Retreat Tofino
Sea Star Beach Retreat Hotel Tofino
Frequently asked questions
Is Sea Star Beach Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Sea Star Beach Retreat?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Sea Star Beach Retreat?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.
What time is check-out at Sea Star Beach Retreat?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sea Star Beach Retreat located?
Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Chesterman Beach and Frank Island. Maquinna Provincial Marine Park and Mackenzie Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Sea Star Beach Retreat Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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great spot! super comfy and really nice. Probably could use an extra couple glasses etc though. Thanks for having us!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
8/10 Good
Siggi, Mainz
31 Oct 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wir hatten das Glück die Wohnung des Eigentümers zu bekommen.
Ansonsten ist außen ein Grill auf dem man grillen kann.
Siggi
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
13 Jul 2018
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Close to beach access. Basic but comfortable. Thats it.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
6/10 Okay
Elaine
5 Jul 2018
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tofino is nice but I think if I returned to the area I would stay in Ucluelet where the hiking trails are located and also more restaurants and coffee houses.
The stay was very enjoyable with a great suite and Excellent service. Santos was very warm and welcoming making sure I had everything I needed. The location was excellent as well nestled into the West Coast Firs and Ceders but very close to the beach. Would stay again.
On arrival place was completely dark with no signs or working lights. No obvious directions calling the manager got you a man who barely spoke English telling me i must go to the "lau" many times. We eventually figured out he was trying to say loft which is the name of one of the rooms. Room was very cold, like freezing cold, ice in sink and bathroom. All window were open, room was dirty and the blower on the heater was broken. Dirty carpets old pizza and chips under the couch dirty appliances were on the counters. 0/10 for first impression. Thought whatever Ill have a hot shower and deal with it, hot water didn't work, management has installed a governor on the hot water tap for the shower so it barely gets past lukewarm. REALLY NO HOT SHOWER??? None of the lighting seemed to function anywhere place was down right dangerous at night, west coast style wood decks outside in the dark, very slippery. Hot tub did work and was nice but no lighting around it all so basically unusable at night. Anyways you get the idea, if it was supposed to work it probably didn't.
Tried to call the manager back to get some of these problems fixed to no answer.
Sent and email the next day and a couple days later. I did not feel good about paying what we did for our two nights. No response to anything.
Spend your money somewhere where the people care and aren't just obviously extracting cash.
Pros awesome location, Semi secure area to leave boards, couldn't lock but better than outside.
The room that I booked was exactly what I hoped for. Great layout, very welcoming and private. The only problem we had was at check in as someone else had claimed our room before we even got there so we had to wait while they sorted it out and re cleaned it for us. The owner was great at resolving the issue right away, apologizing and even treated us to a bottle of wine for our inconvenience. Even the caretaker was great, he did an awesome job getting the room re ready for us, he really knows how to hustle! The hotel wasn't as close to the water as I'd hoped for but still in walking distance which was nice. The bbq area and garden was really nice but it was rainy so we didn't get the full use of it all. There is a hot tub outside as well but it wasn't working so we just enjoyed the in room jacuzzi. The trip for my fiance and I was to celebrate his 30th birthday and to have a mini pre wedding honeymoon, all and all mission accomplished. Thank you so much!
Check in was the only weird part. The person didn’t have a great command of English, didn’t ask for any ID, just pointed around the side of the house. I made out the words, “door’s open”. We found the door, and yes, from then on it was excellent, but arriving in the dark, and not knowing if we were in the right suite/place was awkward.
Joe
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
30 Dec 2017
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Bring your own decor and toiletries
Well functioning family suite with basic amenities. There were many hooks on the wall but no art so we took the initiative to make our own out of branches and beach flotsam. The washer/ drier did not dry, possible relationship to mildewy smelling towels. But the proximity to the beach and cleanliness made up for the limitations.
Great spot to walk the beach, nice hot tub and we barbecued dinner. Staff gave us a tour of our amenities and gave us directions to things of interest to us...very nice.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and recommend to all, the facilities and proximity to the town of Tofino. Thanks for making our weekend amazing....kudos!
Great spot! My boyfriend and I weren't looking for a spot last minute and this one was the only one we could find that was under $200 for one night. It wasn't one of the best spots we stayed so far. We got a full kitchen, nice bathroom and a hot tub! Best of all it was right across from chestermans beach. Only bummer - check out was at 10:00 am. Wish it was at 11:00. Since we are not morning people in the slightest.
Will recommend and also will be returning :)
Although we only stayed for 1 night, we were very impressed with condition/cleanliness and amenities of the room. We arrived early and met our host Santo and his mom. Both were very friendly and showed us to the beach which is right across the road. The Garden Room was large, had everything you could need and the bed was so comfy. Great experience, will be back.
Excellent location, great owner, but two big problems, and they impact each other. First, no air conditioning, and worse, no screens on any windows. It's hot and humid, and windows have to be open, and bugs come in. Flying bugs. Air conditioners are expensive, I understand that, but no screens? Unacceptable. I booked two nights last minute, thankful to get them, but I paid big dollars and screens could be installed.
We stayed in the garden suite, which was huge. It had a whirlpool bathtub, a four-poster bed, a spacious kitchenette, a fireplace, a washer and dryer, and a private garden. The location was great (just across the street from Chesterman Beach). The only downsides were that it was very dark, it got really hot at night, and the bathtub was in the bedroom area.
This 'hotel' was great! Just across the street from the beach, had a great hot tub, and plenty of room for my friends and I. Our room had a fully equipped kitchen, an awesome bathroom, and a shared deck. There's parking right on the lot and in the front room there's space for surfboards, wetsuits to hang, and room for bikes! Overall my friends and I had an amazing time and would definitely stay here again!
The location of the house is so close to the beach that you won't need to move your car and close to Tofino town
The room (Studio)
PROS:
- Complete kitchen (no oven)
- Washer and dryer
- TV (a lot of channels)
- The kitchen and living room are big enough for 2-3 people
- The sofa is really good!
CONS:
- There is no door between the shower and living room... there's a lower wall that separates the shower and the living room (it's fine for 2 people but not so private)
- The toilet is in a small room with a glass door
NEUTRAL:
- I liked the bed mattress because it's soft but my wife didn't like it
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SUMARY:
- Perfect location
- The room has all you need
- You can enjoy staying in the room watching tv, reading a book or doing whatever you want
100% recommended!