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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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Point of interest
Point of interest
Property amenity
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct

Explore the area

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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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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe Mixed Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double 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)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
6 bathrooms
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

  • ‪The Vicious Poodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bold Butchery & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tacofino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪John's Place Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Palms - ‬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.

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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 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel on 13 Oct 2025 start from AU$117.80, 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. 380 out of 955 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 955 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 955 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 955 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 955 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Showers were much better than expected. Maybe I just had good roommates, but the room was quiet and felt safe. Never saw or heard from the people in my room, only once I was out and about.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mei Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast, dinner, and drinks are provided, and the staff are very friendly. However, there are quite a few homeless people in the area, which can make you feel a bit unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a vibrant, friendly and helpful place. I felt right at home here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hoda

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mariela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cheap place to stay with free food and drinks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s different from the picture online
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaebean

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

boudewyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Morteza

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It's important to note this is a hostel and the owner/staffs work hard to make it a clean, friendly and safe place for guests. I booked a small room and it has everything I needed for a 1 night stay. Very good pricing. But the premise is in an area where we have some homeless people around. It is not totally unsafe for me as a male but maybe not for others. The building is old as as much they tried it is an aging facility so when you have a room facing west you do get a fan but you have to make sure you open your windows wide for cool air. You can't beat the pricing at this location and it is a clean facility. If you want aircon and nicer rooms you have to pay 3-4 times more at this time of the year (late May).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN

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

Great stay

Never stayed at a hostel before, was a bit skeptical, but loved it, I really liked the atmosphere, met some great people, the staff were amazing, it was a great vibe all around, I would stay again, highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Raman

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Véronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harpal

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For that price, it was horrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vernon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely will come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Filomeno

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Itamar

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

NANOHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really kind
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ángel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025