Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Property amenity
Point of interest
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N9
  • Government Street
    5 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    1 min walk
  • Victoria Bus Station
    13 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
  • Royal BC Museum - 14 min walk
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 16 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 18 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive

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. 314 out of 800 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 800 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 800 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 800 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 800 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

YenLi

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

8/10 Good

william

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a single bed room and it was perfect for what I needed. I arrived late due to a delayed flight and unfortunately missed the nightly drink offer and dinner. But breakfast was really good, great spread of options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facility was old but maintained. Fresh paint and very clean!!! The window was open with an old fashioned slide bolt to hold it. I left it open rain and shine, room temperature was very comfortable night and day. No screens but no bugs came in. Bathroom was super clean and available when I went to use it. There were also 4 more on the floor! Next door was a half way house/homeless support (?) But I was never bothered by the users of the facility. Location is central to Victoria Tourist areas and 1/2 block from busy street with public transit. Attentive desk and pleasant fellow travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s not a hotel
It’s not a hotel it’s a hostel so that’s what you get. Price includes two meals and a drink. Lots of available shared clean bathrooms and a big stainless countertop three sink kitchen with plates etc. Great little pub with a capable friendly barman (when I was there). Junkies and homeless in the area and it’s an old building so it’s not for everyone but it’s my new go to when I have to visit my old hometown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suseela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hostel. Breakfast and dinner were included, quite minimal but if that's what you need it's ideal, perfect for what I was after. Nice little bar area to chill out and meet like minded travellers in the evening, usually little games going on, but never too loud. I had a small private room with a sink and fridge in, did the trick. Decent kitchen space to prep and cook own food. Location is great, very close to downtown. Quite a few homeless that hang out round the area but all harmless. A pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Junchao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My late arrival was not an issue with 24 hr staff. Very secure, very clean, amazing mattress for a bunk bed, the staff were really awesome: helpfull and friendly. The breakfast was fresh, varied and perfect. You won’t beat the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Fernando

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

AL XANDREI JAN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the place was clean, quiet, and super convenient, right in the heart of downtown. it's what you would expect from a hostel: everyone was kind but minded their own businesses and did their part to keep the communal kitchen tidy. I especially enjoyed the free breakfast AND free dinner for guests every night, great for travellers on a budget. I walked everywhere I needed to go for the weekend and was always greeted with a smile when I returned
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shing Yiu

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

8/10 Good

Sharon, Winter Garden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Both breakfast and dinner were excellent, healthy and nutritious but simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lovekirat

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No private washrooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

AL XANDREI JAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All Goods
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kunal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great safe place to stay for any traveller of any age.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tupas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great private room with fridge, fan and space to hang clothes. Clean, shared bathroom. Enjoyed the extras - breakfast, dinner, complimentary drink, and meeting other travellers during this communal time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kuldeep

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

JOHN PAUL

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