The Four Cedars is located on the traditional, unceded territory of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ - Ucluelet First Nation. We are privileged to live, work, and gather on these lands that were occupied and cared for by the Nuu-Chah-Nulth nations for thousands of years before us.
About the Hotel
We are so excited to open June 2026!
Our goal is to provide visitors with a thoughtfully designed, comfortable and clean space to stay while creating opportunities to connect and unwind through our shared outdoor spaces.
There are five rooms in our main building, two Queen Studios, two King Studios, and one Two Bedroom Suite. Each room is unique but share the same clean and simple esthetic, with quality furnishings and amenities.
The property itself extends from the road down to the harbour. There is a short trail that winds through the forest from our main building down to our own private kayak launch. Through spring and summer 2026 we will be adding a sauna and a gas fueled fire-pit gathering area to our outdoor spaces for our guests to enjoy.
The Four Cedars is more than just a business venture for us. It has been our home, a place where we have often gathered with friends and family, where we have wound down at the end of a busy day, and it’s been the literal launching off spot for many ocean adventures. Now we hope it can be all, or at least some of that, for you too.
About us
Guest experience & maintenance specialist
Transplanted in BC from Northern California to pursue higher education, Gabe found himself in and in love with Ucluelet. Building community at the surf breaks and skate park, he made roots by purchasing the property where The Four Cedars sits.
Having some previous construction knowledge, and with the help of many friends, Gabe renovated a building that was previously a large garage, office, and an apartment into the five room hotel you see now.
Community is very important. He dreams of hosting ourdoor dinners, local events, or small wedding on the property.
Gabriel
Administration & housekeeping extraordinaire
A fourth generation Ucluetion, daughter of tree-fallers and fishermen, Jill spent her youth working in the local hospitality industry before transitioning to construction excavation and landscaping.
Being included in the this endeavor has been a dream for her. She takes pride in creating a welcoming and impeccably maintained space and is delighted to share the beauty and knowledge of the area with our guests.
Jillian
Ucluelet (pronounced You-Clue-Let) is the english way of saying Yuułuʔił, meaning “people of the safe harbour”
… But you can call it Ukee
A Brief History
The property was previously home to Majestic Ocean Kayaking, a tour group that ran here for over 30 years. Founded and run by a local couple, Ted and Tracy Eftink, the business grew through hard work, adventurous spirit, and a deep connection to the community. Alongside building a thriving kayaking company, they also operated the neighbouring B&B while raising a family here. Ted even served as captain of the local volunteer fire department. Their legacy left some very big shoes to fill.
Gabe aquired the property in 2021. In 2023 Majestic officially closed its doors, and he began imagining what the next chapter could be. The Magestic owners had built a large double bayed garage on the property hoping to run a mechanics shop along side the kayak shop, but unfortunately due to zoning restrictions, it was never allowed to legally operate. Not being a master kayaker himself, and knowing how thriving and important tourism has become in Ucluelet, Gabe reimagined the shop into our five room hotel and began renovations in 2024.
The site of The Four Cedars has been through a few revivals in Ucluelet history. Ucluelet has been home to first nations people for many centuries, our property not being an exception, as middens and other culturally relevant items had been found in the neighborhood. In the 1890’s Emily Carr, an important Canadian painter from Victoria BC, stayed in an indigenous village near Ucluelet, her time in the area had apparently made quite an impact on her. While we were renovating the property, a family friend told us that he had thought Emily had spent time in this neighborhood and that the four old cedars growing atop a large boulder at the front of the property was a site she would paint from. Although we have not been able to verify this claim, we thought it was a whimsical notion, and the name “The Four Cedars” stuck.
In more recent history, the tiny cabin at the front of the property was built and made home to a local family for many years. In the 90’s, another local family bought the property