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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Experience the vibrant energy of the city at 1891, a historic building with classic architecture and lively street activity.
Stunning garden setting with a prominent sundial and vibrant flowers.
Boats docked at the marina, surrounded by buildings with a prominent landmark in the background.
Enter a welcoming space with a staircase leading to the entrance, featuring a bench and informative signs.
Enjoy cooking in this fully equipped kitchen with a stove, microwave, and refrigerator.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 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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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 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)

  • 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)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room with Private Bathroom

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

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

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About the area

Victoria

With a stay at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Victoria, a 6-minute walk from Chinatown and 13 minutes by foot from Beacon Hill Park. .This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Royal BC Museum and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from British Columbia Parliament Building.
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What's nearby

  • Chinatown - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal BC Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

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 with free breakfast, a quick walk to Chinatown
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance. This hostel also features a vending machine and bike storage.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Languages

English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered 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 organised 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

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

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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 911 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 911 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 911 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 911 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 911 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

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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Alina

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Allan

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

6/10 Okay

Robin

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

KERI

Liked: Staff & service
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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ha

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

Excellent

Everything was as expected :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good vide
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

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

1st timer

It was my first time in a hostel, I was skeptics at first. Now that I have experienced this. Hostels going forward. Thank you for the amazing experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and economical. Great proximity to downtown. Staff were awesome. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carine

M
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025