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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Chinatown in Victoria

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Point of interest
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Reception
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Map
791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N9
  • Popular LocationChinatown6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal BC Museum14 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Harbour18 min walk
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)24 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

  • 69 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 64 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 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

  • 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

  • 69 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Victoria

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Victoria hostel, you'll find Chinatown and Beacon Hill Park. Royal BC Museum and British Columbia Parliament Building are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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

  • Capital Ballroom - 4 min walk
  • Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro - 4 min walk
  • The Mint - 3 min walk
  • Tacofino - 5 min walk
  • Superbaba - 1 min walk

About this property

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

Hostel near Chinatown in Victoria
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 is 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
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Languages

English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 3460

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
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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites Victoria
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel to the airport?

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel is 0.6 mi (2-min drive) away from the Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel on May 21, 2024 start from $83.49, excluding 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.

Does Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel.

Does Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel offers free self-serve breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Elements Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for CAD 15 per night.

Does Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel have a pool?

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel to downtown Victoria?

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Victoria.

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 634 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 634 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 634 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 634 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 634 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
When I sought a cancellation refund due to extenuating circumstances they absolutely refused. Very unreasonable in my opinion.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

LORNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wassim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking situation is a bit inconvenient but the staff are super friendly 👌 good place to stay if you're on a budget or traveling
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Always stay here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and friendly stay. Affordable for a lengthy stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vipul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price/ clean / good staff/ in downtown
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

scott

Really nice place for the most part most the staff was pleasant some seemed grumpy , the area is downtown so honestly its a bit sketchy victoria has a lot of work to help the homeless , because its rampant around there , but the hostel itself is reall nice, free food, storage indoir bike storage commune kitchen to cook lots of interesting folks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023