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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Property amenity
Lobby sitting area
Point of interest
Bar (on property)
Point of interest

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$87
$75 nightly
$87 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13

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791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N9
  • Place, Government Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Chinatown
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Harbour
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Room with Private Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 69 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 67 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 96 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 64 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom) | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 90 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom) | Free cribs/infant beds, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 69 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Victoria

With a stay at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Victoria, a short 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

  • Government Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chinatown - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victoria Conference Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Royal BC Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Victoria Harbour - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪OEB Breakfast - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tacofino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bold Butchery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Vicious Poodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪John's Place Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

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. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
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.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 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 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

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 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property 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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1003 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ok for cheap last minute overnight stay and friendly staff on arrival. The whole building stinks absolutely awful like toilets and stale piss. The bed in private room was very uncomfortable and flat hard pillow. You have to pay for towels and there’s no other way to dry your hands in bathroom without paying for a towel. Downstairs area and Kitchen and dining area is very dark. Free breakfast provided but no fresh milk for coffee - only powdered.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chander

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dirty and stinky.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Owen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Devin

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gjoa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great hostel. Best food and considerations for guests. Big lockers. Streets outside though there are homeless felt ok for me to wander any time of day or night.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for a small room close to downtown. Super clean and well kept. The free breakfast was a very nice touch with yogurt, fruit, and eggs on top of the typical breads offered.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sofia Kim

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think the comforters are not clean enough as my body had a red rash effect. And the area is so smelly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness
I didn’t try the breakfast, but I absolutely loved my stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ahtisham

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was terrible it was smelling really bad even the whole facility was smelling nad, they dont have even parking ,never stay at this place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prettany

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely enjoyed our stay here. Staff were friendly and helpful. There was a unique array of guests from all over the world. It was easy and enjoyable walking there from the ferry port. Food was delicious. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

hanwool

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryce

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
Over night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great that breakfast and dinner were included!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go to place to stay when I go to Victoria. The service, and location are amazing, and for my needs it's absolutely perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaroslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic place for any short or slightly longer stay in Victoria Old time travel vibe, Great staff, friendly and very helpful, Free breakfast and supper, and one evening drink , unheard of, I loved every moment there Thank you,
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Eunje

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is very measly. I'd rather have a better breakfast than poor breakfast and a free beer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ursula

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was only one night and the walking distance of the hostel to the event I wanted to go in the evening and shopping the coming day was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff fantastic, friendly, helpful, fun. Meals healthy, olentiful and home made . Room very small, shaky bunk. Bathroom not always clean. Noisy at night if left window open as street people yelling. Very safe inside. Great location near downtown .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025