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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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Lobby
Property amenity
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Point of interest

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

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)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath 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)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single 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)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
6 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Victoria

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel places you in the centre of Victoria, within just a 15-minute stroll of Chinatown and Beacon Hill Park. Highlights at this hostel include free self-service breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Downtown Victoria hostel include Royal BC Museum and 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, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 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
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel. For a fee, parking is available.

This Victoria hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1891
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel offers 80 accommodations with portable fans. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi

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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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: CAD 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

As of 2 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$191.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Yep, Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel has an uncovered self car park for CAD 15 per night.

Does Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, our guests speak well of the free self-service brekkie here! Available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

No, Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking to a lot of major attractions and the harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025