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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with bar/lounge, near Chinatown

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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
$105 nightly
The total price is $122
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
6 bathrooms
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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
6 bathrooms
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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
6 bathrooms
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
6 bathrooms
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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

  • ‪The Vicious Poodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bold Butchery & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tacofino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪John's Place Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Palms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal BC Museum. 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, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and breakfast get good marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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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.
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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
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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 8 minutes' walk from Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, delicious, and a great start to the day. (20 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

Great buffet great location
miguel angel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Would stay again
Joseph, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location, friendly staff, room was clean and we appreciated the healthy supper.
Erin, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

For a reasonable price you can stay in a clean and quiet relaxing place 😁!
Brody, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The receptionists are friendly and welcoming. The apartments are decent and affordable as well
Clement, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very friendly staff. Comfortable and clean room. Dinner was fresh cooked and tast.
Karima, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay
Beth, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great customer base, good food, safe, clean. Excellent!
Charles, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

It’s in a good location and rates are the main reason I stay there- area at night is starting to be crowded with addicts and those with mental health issues that make walking around after dark and early mornings feel unsafe
Aaron, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great cheap place to stay with free food and drinks!
mariela, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Great little hostel. Friendly staff. Old building so can be a little loud street noise wise. Great location, very walkable. My go to when I’m in Victoria.
Melissa, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

It's a backpacker hostel, and pretty much what I expected. Excellent staff, all the amenities you would need, all the guests friendly and respectful. If you're on a budget and don't mind sharing a room, then this is ideal.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff was extremely helpful and accommodating. Stay was really cheap, especially given its downtown location. Road is noisy, but they provide ear plugs for free.
Robert, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

The staff were great and very helpful. The place had a nice vibe and overall very positive. It was a little more expensive than I would’ve expected for a hostile maybe that’s just Victoria
Dan, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Convenient location. Good deal.
Rei, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place, though the surrounding neighborhood is filled with homeless and addiction. But the hotel itself was safe and great
Adam, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This is the first hostel I have stayed in Canada. I can say it is equal to hostel visits around the world. :)
James, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely room with high ceiling, very clean.
Marcus, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A unique and cool place to spend a few nights. Fun food for breakfast and dinner.
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

i have never stayed in a hostel before and was a bit anxious, but it was fine, not too loud or too busy. people were nice. i will go back.
Mary Jane, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

It's just what you expect of a hostel. It's worth the money you're paying for. Suitable for backpackers or those who are looking for budget friendly options. Nothing fancy and nothing to complain about.
Sarvesh Avinash, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Free, breakfast and dinners. Plus meeting people from all walks of society!
Sandra, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Night staff
Latasha, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Breakfast, dinner, and drinks are provided, and the staff are very friendly. However, there are quite a few homeless people in the area, which can make you feel a bit unsafe.
Mei Ling, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Definitely will come back again
Mahin, 2-night trip