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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Chinatown
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
The price is AU$100
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room with Private Bathroom

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Victoria

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel places you in the centre of Victoria, within just a 15-minute stroll of Chinatown and Beacon Hill Park. Highlights at this hostel include free self-service breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Downtown Victoria hostel include Royal BC Museum and British Columbia Parliament Building.
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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, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 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
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel. For a fee, parking is available.

This Victoria hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1891
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel offers 80 accommodations with portable fans. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1891
  • 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 drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: CAD 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel on 9 Dec 2024 start from AU$100.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Yep, Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel has an uncovered self car park for CAD 15 per night.

Does Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, our guests speak well of the free self-service brekkie here! Available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

No, Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

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

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

michele

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