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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Chinatown

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Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
Lounge
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • 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
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • 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
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • 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 - 0.3 miles
  • Royal BC Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Victoria Harbour - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
Located close to Royal BC Museum and British Columbia Parliament Building, Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel provides free self-serve breakfast, a library, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and ATM/banking services
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and secured bicycle storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, multilingual staff, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators
  • Recycling and housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Self parking is available for CAD 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Victoria, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Chinatown, Beacon Hill Park, and Royal BC Museum. British Columbia Parliament Building and Victoria Harbour are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 857 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 857 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 857 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 857 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 857 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Definitely will come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Staff were really kind
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

8/10

It was nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Ocean Island is an excellent place to stay! The rooms are comfortable, clean and it is mandatory quiet after 11:00 pm The staff is absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Easy walking to a lot of major attractions and the harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

I had a good time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Very cozy and economical. Great proximity to downtown. Staff were awesome. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

It’s different from the picture online
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

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

2/10

For that price, it was horrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Was a nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

best place I stay on the island
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

It was an all around great stay
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

The atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10

They gave up my reservation so I was unable to stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

I loved my stay can’t wait to do it again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

It’s a hostel not a hotel. Great price for the location, older building, but respectably quiet given the location and number of rooms available. All around decent, affordable option if you’re just looking for somewhere to rest your head. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

The lobby was funky but the room and washroom was pretty dirty. It's in a hard neighborhood but the doors are locked and always staff on shift.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Good vide
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

only down side would be it doesn't have parking, but we had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

This is a great safe place to stay for any traveller of any age.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

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