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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Property amenity
Exterior
Point of interest
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

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

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Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

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

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Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

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

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Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Queen Room with Private Bathroom

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

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

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Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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.
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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 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.

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. 318 out of 808 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 808 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 808 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 808 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 808 reviews

8.0/10

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

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun, Central and Friendly
Really enjoyed my stay. Very convenient downtown location, and the included breakfast provides a great start to the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Iuliia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please note that this is really a hostel and really 2 stars. Very small rooms, everything is very old, the mattress is terrible, I do not know what it is made of, but after it the whole body ached. Bed linen in lint, synthetic, as it is highly electrifying. In general - clean, but it does not save the whole situation. Very thin walls, if your room is near the toilet, you will hear all the sounds from there. Breakfast is very meager: boiled eggs, bread, cereal, yogurt and a few toppings. The dishes are old, chipped. On the plus side, it is the cheapest option in the center of Victoria. But if you are used to any comfort - it is better to overpay, otherwise your vacation will be ruined. I booked for 2 nights, but I wanted to escape at first sight.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Greta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

AIZA

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

2/10 Terrible

Candace

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the building and the vibe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Arlyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hostel. The street around is a little sketchy, but the facility feels safe and I felt good with a gated entrance to the upper floors and double locks on my doors. The free meals and drinks are nice additions, and I appreciated that we were able to check in early and keep our bags in the storage once we’d checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

AL XANDREI JAN

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

8/10 Good

Frances, Taroona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the rooms are small, the bunks are comfortable and the bathrooms clean. Bonus free breakfast and dinner each day too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for al walks of life. A must do for the experience alone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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