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Ocean Island Inn

Property class: 2

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a pot on the stove, a cutting board, and a bowl of greens.
A street view at night with traffic lights, street signs, and illuminated buildings.
A marina with boats docked, a building with a flag, and a clear sky.
Two men sitting at a bar with a menu in the background.
A room with a wooden bench, a window with a view of trees, a plant, and a magazine rack with 'experience' magazine.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $75
$64 nightly
$75 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12

Explore the area

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791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N9
  • Place, Lower Johnson Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Government Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Chinatown
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Queen Room with Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and wall art.

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

A person sitting on a bed in a room with a window, holding a red backpack.

Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a fire escape plan poster and a smoke-free environment sign.

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 67 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room with Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window, and a bed with a blue blanket.

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

View all photos for Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

A room with a bed, two windows, a small fan, and a shelf with a mask and lamp.

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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

A small, single-bed room with a window, a wall-mounted lamp, and a decorative item above the bed.

Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

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

View all photos for Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with a bed, a window, a radiator, and a metal locker.

Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

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

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

A bunk bed room with a refrigerator, a trash bin, and a picture on the wall.

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

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

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

A bunk bed room with a person sitting on the lower bunk, a wooden floor, and a door with a handle.

Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

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

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

A room with a bed, a wall-mounted lamp, a door with a sign, and a framed picture.

Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 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, 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

  • Lower Johnson Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 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 - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Malabar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tacofino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪OEB Breakfast - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Vicious Poodle - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ocean Island Inn

Ocean Island Inn 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.
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 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
  • Built in 1891
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
  • 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 25.0 per day

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
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 Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1004 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time I stayed and it was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, it was really quiet, my double room was perfect! And really appreciated the free drink and breakfast every day ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go to accommodation whenever I'm staying in victoria. Great location, amazing staff, clean rooms. 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great hostel with lots going on, perfect location etc, all-around wonderful spot, this place rules!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast and dinner, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet room, friendly staff, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always love my stays here! I stay for work and love the dorm rooms, and the staff are simply delightful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, very helpful staff when it came to a kerfuffle regarding payment. Very convenient location, great breakfast and coffee.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner was delicious as was the breakfast. Anything in house is not overpriced and marked up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast great, staff super nice, room goody
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place that supports solo travellers. Rooms were basic but clean enough to have a good nights sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean, and immersed in kindness!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Not so cheap bare bones room with shared bathrooms. Room was quiet, dark and cool despite no a/c
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only spent a night at this hostel, but it was a good experience. The complimentary drink was a welcome surprise. The breakfast was good, but I could have used some milk and sweetener for my coffee (it could be that they keep those on the back or something, I was running out so can't really tell and had no time to ask). Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Room was clean and so were the washrooms, which are for a single occupant at a time. I used one of the single rooms and it was quiet and cozy. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Victoria.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great. The complimentary breakfast is a nice touch. The price is the best around.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that there are fridges in the private rooms. I like that there is a kitchen you can use to cook
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pretty convenient location and central to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The mixed dormitory reminds me of my college years.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free dinner 6-8pm and drink 5-10:30pm. Free breakfast in the morning. Room was clean as was bed. Bar fridge in room and a fan. Could not hear anything through the walls or the ceiling. Bathrooms were clean. Storage lockers with locks ($10 refundable deposit). Amazing staff. Would definitely not have issues staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cheap price, but the noise from the road quite annoying, also not recommend booking in hot weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ok place, sketchy neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was surprisingly unexpected and satisfied with the service in general. Keep up the excellent hospitality and will definitely reconsider to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The breakfast is basic and healthy, all you need to start the day. I completely enjoy the community feel of this hostel starting with the awesome, friendly staff, the meals, the bar/pub type area as well as the lounge. The times I’ve stayed there it’s quiet and rarely had to wait for bathroom use. It’s my fave place to stay and a great location! I’ll repeat how wonderful the staff are; kind, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
In general it was Ok. Nice staff, breakfast, dinner, clean bedroom. Bathrooms were shared so cleanless was not the best.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026