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Ocean Island Inn

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a pot on the stove, a cutting board, and a bowl of greens. - Ocean Island Inn (Victoria)
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A street view at night with traffic lights, street signs, and illuminated buildings. - Ocean Island Inn (Victoria)
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Located close to Chinatown and Royal BC Museum, Ocean Island Inn provides free self-serve breakfast, a library, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and wall art.

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A person sitting on a bed in a room with a window, holding a red backpack.

Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with a fire escape plan poster and a smoke-free environment sign.

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window, and a bed with a blue blanket.

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, two windows, a small fan, and a shelf with a mask and lamp.

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small, single-bed room with a window, a wall-mounted lamp, and a decorative item above the bed.

Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with a bed, a window, a radiator, and a metal locker.

Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with a refrigerator, a trash bin, and a picture on the wall.

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with a person sitting on the lower bunk, a wooden floor, and a door with a handle.

Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

A room with a bed, a wall-mounted lamp, a door with a sign, and a framed picture.

Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Victoria, a neighborhood in Victoria, Ocean Island Inn is in a shopping district. Shoppers can check out Chinatown, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Beacon Hill Park and Fisherman's Wharf Park. Royal BC Museum and British Columbia Parliament Building are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Victoria travel guide
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791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N9

What's nearby

  • A brick building with a green awning and a sign that reads "Green Cuisine Vegetarian Restaurant".
    Lower Johnson Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A bustling outdoor market with stalls, tents, and a historic building in the background.
    Government Street
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A stone lion statue under a colorful archway with a restaurant sign in the background.
    Chinatown
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A glass-domed structure with a staircase leading up to it, located at the corner of a street with a traffic light and pedestrian crossing.
    Victoria Conference Centre
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Victoria Royal Theatre
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Malabar
    4 min walk
  • Tacofino
    5 min walk
  • OEB Breakfast
    4 min walk
  • The Vicious Poodle
    3 min walk
  • Burger King
    4 min walk

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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
  • Built in 1891
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 25.0 per day

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
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 25.0 per day

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 fire extinguisher and 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)

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Island Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CAD 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Ocean Island Inn?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ocean Island Inn 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ocean Island Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1013 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shuk Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, nice staff to stay over, will return again next time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reasonable priced place to stay with very friendly caring staff and on top of that you get breakfast and dinner with a drink ! Great location too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and warm beds , everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good vibe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff. Breakfast and dinner was included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Breakfast and evening drink were appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paulus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice and friendly hostel type of venue. Cosy and relaxed atmosphere. Most guest are budget travelers, either young or old, but mostly young. Location is another plus. Not too far from the harbor, BC Museum and the legislature building.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very kind and helpful. Everything was also very clean. Overall, I had a pleasant stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast, dinner and a beverage included with stay. Staff was very friendly. Very little parking at the hostel but there is a parking garage very close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff where mostly great. Very nice experience. Need to keep in mind is a hostel so small rooms and basic. Things to improve on. Deal with mold in some of the bathrooms. Defrost blue berries before serving.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast and dinner, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet room, friendly staff, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shaughnessy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, very helpful staff when it came to a kerfuffle regarding payment. Very convenient location, great breakfast and coffee.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sascha Nicolai

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast great, staff super nice, room goody
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suganthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place that supports solo travellers. Rooms were basic but clean enough to have a good nights sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SOFIA-CRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean, and immersed in kindness!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jaxson

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best value for the cost, the room was abit dirty with hairs and the bed was definitely uncomfortable (id recommend bringing some pillows) but other than that I had a good stay. No bed bugs which i was hesitant about, pest control mesures in place, a decent vegetarian breakfast and dinner included and free drinks at the bar. The room was abit warm, but they included a small fan which was definitely a nice touch. The inn itself is in a shady part of central downtown, but excessive security measures and multiple locking gates and doors helped me sleep easy at night. If youre looking for somewhere affordable to crash while exploring the town id recommend staying here, and id definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
In general it was Ok. Nice staff, breakfast, dinner, clean bedroom. Bathrooms were shared so cleanless was not the best.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pretty convenient location and central to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying in a hostel and I feel like this was a great choice. We got our own room. They seem to realize prioritize making people feel safe and comfortable. Hoping every hostel I stay at is like this. They provided breakfast and also dinner which I thought was super cool. We only stayed for 1 night. They did a song bingo in the bar that was a lot of fun. The room was incredibly hot but it did come with a fan.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

JIHYUN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I really appreciated that they upgraded my room from a female-only dorm bunk bed to a micro room. However, the bedding condition was disappointing, as I found some stains on the bed from previous guests.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lots of stairs. The building is ancient but the rooms and bathrooms are clean. Free breakfast, free dinner. Staff is excellent. Location is excellent. Value is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leslie S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the place! Staff are great, Choose the room that suits you, the price is right. Happy Hour (bartender is a hilarious) dinner, breakfast included, the other patrons from around the world are great to chat with. Lots of stores & scenic areas to check out. Parking is on street, pay by daytime, you need to get the Park Victoria if staying over night. No charge 8pm to 8 am, but make sure to put a 30min or more in the morning if you are going to stay for the good Continental breaky.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a work trip! Lovely staff and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and the staff were awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025