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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with bar/lounge, near Chinatown

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Near Chinatown, Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel offers a cozy retreat with free self-serve breakfast, laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. The friendly staff has won over guests with helpful service; enjoy the laid-back vibe at the bar or explore nearby Royal BC Museum.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
$72 nightly
The total price is $84
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees

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Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 69 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 90 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 86 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room with Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 64 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 67 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 96 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 69 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N9

What's nearby

  • Chinatown - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal BC Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 2 min drive
  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 25 min drive
  • Bedwell Harbour, BC (YBW-Bedwell Harbour Seaplane Base) - 123 min drive
  • Port Angeles, WA (CLM-William R. Fairchild Intl.) - 160 min drive
  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 16 miles/25.8 km
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 16.8 miles/27 km
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 19.9 miles/32 km
  • Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 21.2 miles/34 km
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 17.7 miles/28.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vicious Poodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪OEB Breakfast - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tacofino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Palms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Toratiki - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal BC Museum. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free self-serve breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and breakfast get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (CAD 15 per night)
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1891
  • ATM/banking
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Bicycle parking
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs CAD 15 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Yes. Self parking costs CAD 15 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Elements Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Chinatown (6-min walk) and Beacon Hill Park (13-min walk), along with Royal BC Museum (14-min walk) and British Columbia Parliament Building (0.8 mi).

What's the area around Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel like?

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel is in Downtown Victoria, a short 18-minute walk from Victoria Harbour and 8 minutes' walk from Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Free breakfast and dinner were delicious and a great addition to the stay. (21 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Budget Friendly

Budget friendly for solo travellers who want to save money to stay longer. Suited in the town area and walking distance to downtown Victoria.
Aris, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay and the free breakfast and dinner were a really great perk! The one free drink a night was also a nice touch. Our stay also felt safe even thought the neighborhood was not feeling the safest.
Amelia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Beth, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good space single room. Helpful front desk staff. Positive vibe and experience for older solo female traveller.
Gabrielle, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was good staying in your Hotel. Great experience and good service especially free meals and drinks. Looking forward to come back again in the future
Sisouck, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely will come back again
Mahin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to discover Victoria downtown. You have breakfast, dinner and a béer free. The dinner taste very good. Thé only problème is the parking and the people around. Not feeling safe at night
Carole, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were really kind
NANOHA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome!

Love this place! Super consistent, i stay here every time i come to Victoria.
Tayler, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great, and people were friendly. I’m a vegetarian and loved that that’s what they served for dinner and breakfast. Delicious meals. Slept wonderfully too, thanks!
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy walking to a lot of major attractions and the harbor.
Janet, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ocean Island is an excellent place to stay! The rooms are comfortable, clean and it is mandatory quiet after 11:00 pm The staff is absolutely wonderful!
michaela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
Yon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was a nice place to stay
Laura, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ocean Island is worth a stay!

Ocean Island Inn treated me very well for my two night stay. It's a hostel with a broad diversity of amenities and services available, all with a humbly human vibe. It's located in a part of town that's accessible by walking to much of what Victoria has to offer, and Victoria is a really nice, small city by North American standards. It is a little gritty around the Inn, so factor your appetite and acceptance of that kind of thing into whether this is the place for you, but it's definitely safe. My room was clean and tidy, the bed comfy and the facilities very good. I'll stay again.
Nathaniel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very cozy and economical. Great proximity to downtown. Staff were awesome. Would stay again
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was an all around great stay
Barry, 13-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a good time.
Alina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

best place I stay on the island
Jimmy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved my stay can’t wait to do it again
franco, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is a great safe place to stay for any traveller of any age.
Kunal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, Quiet and Comfortable Inside

I chose Ocean Island because it was the cheapest option within walking distance of the marina and theaters downtown but I imagined that it was going to be a little rough, mainly because of the neighborhood it's in but also from past experiences at hostels. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it is not only incredibly clean but also very quiet. The only sound I heard at night were seagulls going by. The shared bathrooms were very well kept and I only had to wait my turn once. The dinner they serve (green curry with peas and potatoes the night I had it) was delicious and the free drink was cheerfully served. Breakfast was also fresh and delicious. The neighborhood is sketchy, especially at night but the fentanyl addicts are all around during the day as well. One hopes that one doesn't happen to walk by when one of these people is having any kind of manic moment but if seeing drug use and its results are not something you want on vacation this is not the place for you.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent breakfast nice staff, good central location
Janice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The place was fantastic it was just the meals but they offered for free we're not the greatest actually it looked like sloth
Chris, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

only down side would be it doesn't have parking, but we had a great stay!
sharon, 1-night trip