Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Queen Room with Private Bathroom
Property amenity
Reception
Hallway

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N9
  • Government Street
    5 min walk
  • Victoria Royal Theatre
    6 min walk
  • Chinatown
    6 min walk
  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    12 min walk

Room options

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Victoria

With a stay at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Victoria, a 6-minute walk from Chinatown and 13 minutes by foot from Beacon Hill Park. .This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Royal BC Museum and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from British Columbia Parliament Building.

What's nearby

  • Chinatown - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal BC Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bold Butchery & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Vicious Poodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mint - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Chinatown
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel offers 80 accommodations with portable fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance. This hostel also features a vending machine and bike storage.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Uncovered self parking on site (CAD 15 per night)
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free self-service breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Library
  • Lockers available
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Customers may be requested by the property to complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Victoria
Ocean Island Backpackers Suites Victoria
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites Victoria
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites Hostel Victoria

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 784 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 784 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 784 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 784 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 784 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kailey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building looks tired. Double room was tiny with only a desk and chair. Noise from the street was hard to mitigate due to fan and vents in the window. No elevator so climbing up 4 flights of stairs with a heavy bag is a challenge. Fortunately staff willing to help. Although 5 shared bathrooms on the floor 2 were closed off for maintenance. At Cad$147.00 not value for money certainly not compared to YWCA in Vancouver. Even though dinner & b/f included they weren't quality. Wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Renz, Winnipeg

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fenny

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ididn’t like it all. It was a terrific experience staying in this place .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free beers were amazing. The room and the bathroom are both nice, also.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the communal aspects of this inn. The kitchen and dining areas, as well as the shared meals, were very effective at bringing people together.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichaphat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good private room with sink
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to downtown and attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff Clean accomodation Nice washrooms Free food Excellent location Friendly backpackers Good times all around
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Parking at the property was unavailable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Landon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, staff were friendly. They had a culture that fostered friendship between guests as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shazia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Was okay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sonal

Thanks for the experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

bing, Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was so friendly,breakfast was good,super convenient to bus stop,groceries,restaurants and attractions,recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024