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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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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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Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 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

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

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Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 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

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 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)

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • 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
  • ‪The Vicious Poodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪John's Place Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Toratiki - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mint - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, 6-minute 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.

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

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

Reviews

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 996 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 996 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 996 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 996 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 996 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Irma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yannick at the front desk was wonderful and very helpful. This place offers free breakfast and free dinner with one (meatless) freshly cooked meal. Very delicious. Take advantage of the discount they offer for Whale watching etc. It’s worth it. Centrally located, no need to use the car. There are some homeless people in the neighbourhood but harmless.Our room was facing the street which is very noisy at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

saritha

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Felt unsafe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were great and very helpful. The place had a nice vibe and overall very positive. It was a little more expensive than I would’ve expected for a hostile maybe that’s just Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you look out for other patrons health, the staff will act like you're crazy. And once you remind them you will inform food safe, then they will pretend they're understanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Suneel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a backpacker hostel, and pretty much what I expected. Excellent staff, all the amenities you would need, all the guests friendly and respectful. If you're on a budget and don't mind sharing a room, then this is ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was not in the best shape
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nanako

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying in a dorm room. It was a little cramped and difficult to carry my bags to my bed but not too bad. It’s a historic building so I understand that not everything is going to be perfectly modern. My roommate was transphobic but that’s not the property’s fault. The staff handled the situation very well. The kitchen space was very tidy and organized. I really enjoyed my experience
Bottom dorm bunk. Love the shelving. There’s also a lamp on the other side
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Latasha

Disliked: Staff & service
Night staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with high ceiling, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful and accommodating. Stay was really cheap, especially given its downtown location. Road is noisy, but they provide ear plugs for free.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Madiha

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Good deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hostel. Friendly staff. Old building so can be a little loud street noise wise. Great location, very walkable. My go to when I’m in Victoria.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice place to discover Victoria downtown. You have breakfast, dinner and a béer free. The dinner taste very good. Thé only problème is the parking and the people around. Not feeling safe at night
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer base, good food, safe, clean. Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Naved

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bugs in the room Bad smell in the room Bath room size rooms Total 6 parking slot entire hotel and we didn't get any one We did not stay and ask for refund they say no refund even we don't stay while at the time of booking they says charges refundable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good space single room. Helpful front desk staff. Positive vibe and experience for older solo female traveller.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was exactly what was needed. No frills micro suite. A bed and a light.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Liezel Silao

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t even sleep there. Dirty noisy smelly unsafe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Parth

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will never come again , this property is mess , no parking , no elevator, full dirty , alot of drugies in the property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025