Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this James Bay apartment, you'll find Beacon Hill Park and Holland Point Park. Also, British Columbia Parliament Building is within half a mile (1 km) and Royal BC Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).
British Columbia Parliament Building - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Royal BC Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Victoria Harbour - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Beacon Drive in Ltd - 5 min walk
Milestones - 14 min walk
Q Restaurant at the Empress - 13 min walk
Tea at the Empress - 13 min walk
Starbucks - 13 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ocean Island Garden Suites
3-star apartment near Beacon Hill Park
Ocean Island Garden Suites offers its guests a terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The business-friendly Ocean Island Garden Suites also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This 3-star Victoria apartment is smoke free.
1 building
3 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Built in 1907
Self-service laundry
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Terrace
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
No smoking on site
Ocean Island Garden Suites offers 3 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans.
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Freezer
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Outdoor areas
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Laptop workspace
Comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Fee: CAD 11 per pet per night
Service animals exempt from fees
Food and water bowls
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Guidebooks
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
No housekeeping service
Location highlights
In the suburbs
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the ocean
Things to do
Whale watching nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
1 building
2 floors
3 units
Built in 1907
Garden
Individual decor
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from October 30 2024 to January 1 2026 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets: CAD 11 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra 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.
Pet fee: CAD 11 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Ocean Island Garden Suites Apartment
Ocean Island Garden Suites Apartment Victoria
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Ocean Garn Suites Victoria
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Ocean Island Garden Suites Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 34 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 34 reviews
8 - Good
19
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 34 reviews
6 - Okay
6
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 34 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
8.0/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
5.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
4.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Joseph
15 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Joseph
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Dale
23 Aug 2023
Disliked: Amenities
2 in all categories. Place smelled like animal urine.Bed was comfortable and great area though.
Dale
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Maryann
5 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The backyard with a deck was amazing…so beautiful and quiet. Just wonderful to have dinner out there!
I did not know pets were welcome and so the two huge dogs next to us surprised and scared me. I need to read all the small print!
Maryann
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
gregory
3 Jul 2022
gregory
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
6/10 Okay
Alexandra
Travelled with pets
23 Jun 2022
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This spot has a great location and is very walkable to the ocean or downtown. However, it was not very clean. Specially, the bed seemed to not have been washed. It has long black hair and dirt in it. The place also has no sound proofing and you will hear everything going on next to you. I was in suite 1 and got woken up every time someone opened the door. The staff were great and super friendly though!
Alexandra
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
2/10 Terrible
Sinead
Travelled with partner
14 May 2022
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The organization and communication with this property is horrible! It is so unfortunate because we were so looking forward to our stay. We confirmed two weeks in advance our check in time and fast forward to many calls, emails, and follow ups, we arrive at our check in time to someone actively cleaning our room and had to wait outside for 30 minutes. To make matters even worse, they provided us the wrong code for our room and did not apologize for this confusion. All around horrible communication and truly so sad because we would have had a wonderful stay if the check in had gone smoothly.
Sinead
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
23 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
stefanie
9 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Tokio getaway Victoria
the bed was not comfortable and every movement was very loud otherwise the Tokio Suite was beautiful and close to walking distance for the harbor . enjoyed our stay , we would book again if the change the bed
Amazing location. The staff where we checked in were helpful. The suite was roomy and well appointed and we would definitely go back. Supermarket was a easy walk as was the buses.
Got to our accommodation and they told us that we didn't have a room. Stressed and nowhere to stay spoke to a manager on the phone. They said they could give me a room for 1 night when I needed accommodation for 3 nights. I said maybe but I'd check out another hotel. They have charged me over $150 for a room for 1 night I didn't use. Sickening, never again.
The physical facilities are not fancy or up to date, but suite 3 is on our priority list on our return. Close to Dallas Road dog run as well as nearby amenities. Our favorite part was the back yard for our pooches. Paper towels and tissues were provided ( unusual in other suites). We appreciated the focus on recycling, there are containers for waste, recycling and vegetable scraps.
This is in a lovely quiet neighborhood where we felt safe.
We really enjoyed our stay here and plan to return on future visits to the island.
Jane
6/10 Okay
Lauren, Los Angeles
6 Jul 2016
Liked: Staff & service
Nice quiet location - thin walls
The rooms are sized well and comfortable enough. It's in a quiet suburban area. The only issues was the noise from other rooms. The walls seemed very thin so you could hear all movement and conversation next door.
It was a comfortable apartment in a quiet residential neighborhood, within easy walking distance of the harbor and other popular spots. However, I would call it a vacation rental and not a hotel. Check in is at a hostel some distance away. At the suites, there is no hotel staff. The place was very clean on our arrival, but there was no housekeeping service during our stay. We learned that if we wanted housekeeping, we had to sign up for it 24 hours in advance and pay $20 extra.
The place was very spacious for a studio apartment. The kitchen was exceptionally well-equipped. However, the eating area wasn't great-- a counter with uncomfortable stools. The bed was good. The bedside lamps were useless for reading--tiny bulbs, probably under 20 watts. There was a nice garden. So, all in all pretty good, but a little expensive for a place with no services.
This was a really beautiful house with semi structured cottage garden. lovely decking area to rear. charmingly furnished suite as long as your taste in not scandanvian minimalism. We adored it. very well placed with ocean frount at one end of street and town centre at the other. It felt like coming home every evening.