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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
$84
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Explore the area

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791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N9
  • Royal BC Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • British Columbia Parliament Building
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Victoria Harbour
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

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

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Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

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

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Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 90 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Queen Room with Private Bathroom

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

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Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 64 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 69 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

Hostel in Downtown Victoria
A bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free self-serve breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Victoria hostel also offers a library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

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
  • 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

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
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 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 Backpackers Suites - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 934 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 934 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 934 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 934 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 934 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Morteza

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It's important to note this is a hostel and the owner/staffs work hard to make it a clean, friendly and safe place for guests. I booked a small room and it has everything I needed for a 1 night stay. Very good pricing. But the premise is in an area where we have some homeless people around. It is not totally unsafe for me as a male but maybe not for others. The building is old as as much they tried it is an aging facility so when you have a room facing west you do get a fan but you have to make sure you open your windows wide for cool air. You can't beat the pricing at this location and it is a clean facility. If you want aircon and nicer rooms you have to pay 3-4 times more at this time of the year (late May).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Never stayed at a hostel before, was a bit skeptical, but loved it, I really liked the atmosphere, met some great people, the staff were amazing, it was a great vibe all around, I would stay again, highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Raman

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Véronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harpal

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For that price, it was horrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vernon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely will come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Filomeno

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, and people were friendly. I’m a vegetarian and loved that that’s what they served for dinner and breakfast. Delicious meals. Slept wonderfully too, thanks!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Itamar

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

NANOHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really kind
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ángel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Audrey

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was fantastic it was just the meals but they offered for free we're not the greatest actually it looked like sloth
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kunio

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't mind share room with other person but sneezing one in the same room is not fun. Not by the hotel stuff but customer their self.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tayler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome!

Love this place! Super consistent, i stay here every time i come to Victoria.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Chayanin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Paid for very early check in extra $40 (12pm) and had to wait, sheets still had long hairs on them, bath rooms were dirty in the corners with dust build up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025