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) - 1 min drive
Tofino, BC (YAZ-Long Beach) - 21 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 - 6 min walk
Shed - 7 min walk
Big Daddy's Fish Fry - 5 min walk
Wildside Grill - 5 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
DONE
Hotel size
32 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
DONE
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
DONE
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 1-minute drive from Tofino, BC (YTP-Tofino Harbour Seaplane Base) and 12 minutes' walk from Tonquin Park.
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The Maq Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
Service staff
Restaurant
Live music
Cafes
Refrigerator
Coffee shop
Pub
Liquor stores
What guests liked
The on-site restaurant and cafe offered great food and affordable pricing, with a beautiful patio and convenient location. (7 reviews)
Free parking was a big plus in a town with limited parking options. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Awesome location, super cute rooms and friendly staff
Colbie
Colbie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2025
Skønt sted med vidunderlig udsigt
Stedet er skønt, værelset er stort, lyst og rummeligt og har den skønneste udsigt.
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 5, 2025
great location
Riccardo
Riccardo, 2-night trip
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
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
Beautiful rooms and views! The staff was lovely, making check in and the stay even better.
Jayden
Jayden, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Great location
Randy
Randy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Clean room and great staff!
Angelica
Angelica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2025
Superb MAQ
Bed was comfortable. Ivory on reception was exceptional and the Australian man on reception.
Amelia and Fin were just superb.
The staff really went out of their way to make our stay memorable
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
Great location. Awesome restaurant
James
James, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 23, 2025
A nice, no nonsense hotel.
No frills here, but that's A-OK. It was clean, the hotel people were very helpful.
The walls are a bit thin and it felt a bit like staying in a dorm room, but overall I'm not upset with this particular booking.
I would recommend it.
Justin
Justin, 1-night trip
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
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Stayed at the MAQ for two nights,
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2025
Very convenient for our overnight in Tofino.
Comfortable beds and coffee bar in lobby with light breakfast selection. Short walk takes you to many restaurants and down to pier to see stunning sunsets.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 30, 2025
Great location, cute with lovely lounge
Great location, super cute hotel, especially the lobby area. Was a very nice touch to get a drink upon check-in and the staff was lovely. Couple of things in our room that could have been better: 1) there was no outlet in the bathroom (!?!) & 2) it was a double bed (the room overview said it would be a queen) in a queen frame. Because the frame was too large for the bed, we kept mud-judging where the corners were and our shins are covered in bruises - ouch!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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
8/10 Very good
Jun 20, 2025
Ucluet would be where we stay in future
Eric
Eric, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 19, 2025
Good hotel. I dont think they have AC though so take that into account.
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
Wat een heerlijk fris hotel! Ontzettend vriendelijk personeel en we hebben heerlijk gegeten in het restaurant. Vlakbij het water en op loopafstand van alles in Tofino.
Lianne
Lianne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Excellent customer service at this hotel. We appreciated being able to check-in early.
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
We Hope to be Back
What a great experience we had at The Maq. The reception from Ivory was great (and so was the cocktail!) We were able to store our bicycles in a locked compound. The food in the Bear House Restaurant was wonderful. All in all, this is a great, funky place to stay. The entire staff were welcoming and friendly.
JENNIFER
JENNIFER, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Love the new look and area
Sunny
Sunny, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
We stayed for 1 night. The team was so helpful and gave great suggestions.
Prabhjot
Prabhjot, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
Very clean, modernized facilities!
WENYI
WENYI, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 4, 2025
Nice spot. Hotel is average, rooms are ok however not a place I’d stay again, it’s very basic with noisy rooms. Staff were incredible. Location in town is great. I’d stay in one of the upscale resorts just outside of the town next time. Adriana’s across the street is a must! Excellent pizza!