Offering beachfront relaxation and adventure in Tofino, the 85-room Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort is owned and operated by the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and is situated within the Tla-o-qui-aht Ḥaaḥuułi and the Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Park. The Tla-o-qui-aht Nation—pronounced klaw-oh-kwee-awt—includes Meares Island, Tofino, and Long Beach and is home to a vibrant culture and Indigenous community that includes skilled fishermen, master carvers, talented artists, and skilled singers and dancers.

Tin Wis means calm beach in the Tla-o-qui-aht language, describing how the waves calm as they enter this protected cove. The resort continues to be a peaceful and comforting haven for birds, paddlers, guests, and the local community.