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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Chinatown in Victoria

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N9
  • Government Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Victoria Royal Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Chinatown
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room with Private Bathroom

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Victoria

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Victoria hostel, you'll find Chinatown and Beacon Hill Park. Royal BC Museum and British Columbia Parliament Building are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chinatown - 6 min walk
  • Royal BC Museum - 14 min walk
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 16 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 18 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

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

Hostel near Chinatown in Victoria
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel. For a fee, parking is available.

This Victoria hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1891
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Languages

English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

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–10:00 AM
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 15 per night

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
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 806 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 806 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 806 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 806 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 806 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Arlyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hostel. The street around is a little sketchy, but the facility feels safe and I felt good with a gated entrance to the upper floors and double locks on my doors. The free meals and drinks are nice additions, and I appreciated that we were able to check in early and keep our bags in the storage once we’d checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

AL XANDREI JAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Frances, Taroona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the rooms are small, the bunks are comfortable and the bathrooms clean. Bonus free breakfast and dinner each day too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for al walks of life. A must do for the experience alone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

YenLi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

william

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a single bed room and it was perfect for what I needed. I arrived late due to a delayed flight and unfortunately missed the nightly drink offer and dinner. But breakfast was really good, great spread of options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facility was old but maintained. Fresh paint and very clean!!! The window was open with an old fashioned slide bolt to hold it. I left it open rain and shine, room temperature was very comfortable night and day. No screens but no bugs came in. Bathroom was super clean and available when I went to use it. There were also 4 more on the floor! Next door was a half way house/homeless support (?) But I was never bothered by the users of the facility. Location is central to Victoria Tourist areas and 1/2 block from busy street with public transit. Attentive desk and pleasant fellow travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s not a hotel
It’s not a hotel it’s a hostel so that’s what you get. Price includes two meals and a drink. Lots of available shared clean bathrooms and a big stainless countertop three sink kitchen with plates etc. Great little pub with a capable friendly barman (when I was there). Junkies and homeless in the area and it’s an old building so it’s not for everyone but it’s my new go to when I have to visit my old hometown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suseela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hostel. Breakfast and dinner were included, quite minimal but if that's what you need it's ideal, perfect for what I was after. Nice little bar area to chill out and meet like minded travellers in the evening, usually little games going on, but never too loud. I had a small private room with a sink and fridge in, did the trick. Decent kitchen space to prep and cook own food. Location is great, very close to downtown. Quite a few homeless that hang out round the area but all harmless. A pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Junchao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My late arrival was not an issue with 24 hr staff. Very secure, very clean, amazing mattress for a bunk bed, the staff were really awesome: helpfull and friendly. The breakfast was fresh, varied and perfect. You won’t beat the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Fernando

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

AL XANDREI JAN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the place was clean, quiet, and super convenient, right in the heart of downtown. it's what you would expect from a hostel: everyone was kind but minded their own businesses and did their part to keep the communal kitchen tidy. I especially enjoyed the free breakfast AND free dinner for guests every night, great for travellers on a budget. I walked everywhere I needed to go for the weekend and was always greeted with a smile when I returned
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shing Yiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon, Winter Garden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Both breakfast and dinner were excellent, healthy and nutritious but simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024