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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with bar/lounge, near Chinatown

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Property amenity
Lounge
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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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
$108 nightly
The total price is $126
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Total includes taxes and fees

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

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

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Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

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

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Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

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

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Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Queen Room with Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
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

  • ‪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

When you stay at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. 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, Royal BC Museum and University of Victoria are within a short drive. The helpful staff and breakfast get good marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

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.
DONE

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
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

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 14 minutes' walk from Royal BC Museum.

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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

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, delicious, and a great way to start the day. (19 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Was a nice place to stay
2-night trip

10/10

best place I stay on the island
1-night trip

10/10

It was an all around great stay
13-night trip

10/10

Everything was as expected :)
1-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay.
1-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

Really enjoyed my stay. Very convenient downtown location, and the included breakfast provides a great start to the day.
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Good place
2-night trip

10/10

It was my first time in a hostel, I was skeptics at first. Now that I have experienced this. Hostels going forward. Thank you for the amazing experience
2-night trip

10/10

Enjoyed the location, the friendliness of staff and social ambience of the place.
3-night trip

10/10

Loved the building and the vibe
1-night trip

10/10

The Staff members were friendly and welcoming from the day I arrived to my departure.
1-night trip

10/10

Wonderful staff Clean accomodation Nice washrooms Free food Excellent location Friendly backpackers Good times all around
1-night trip

10/10

Good location
1-night trip

10/10

Very friendly and helpful staff!!
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent
1-night trip

8/10

It is more for backpackers but in general it was good place to stay
1-night trip

8/10

Both breakfast and dinner were excellent, healthy and nutritious but simple.
2-night trip

10/10

Location is great, staff were friendly. They had a culture that fostered friendship between guests as well.
2-night trip

8/10

Although the rooms are small, the bunks are comfortable and the bathrooms clean. Bonus free breakfast and dinner each day too!
2-night trip