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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Property amenity
Lobby sitting area
Point of interest
Point of interest
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N9
  • Place, Government Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Chinatown
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Royal Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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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 Wi-Fi

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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
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed with a window, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 Wi-Fi

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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
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

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
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

A bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free self-service breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a fridge in a common area and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
The free breakfast at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Government Street. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and laundry facilities.
  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, locker space and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Chinatown and Beacon Hill Park
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.

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for CAD 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CAD 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 25.0 per day

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1002 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

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

8/10 Good

Temsiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had boiled egg, toast and jam. Coffee was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jiaxuan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were clean! And free breakfast?!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness
I didn’t try the breakfast, but I absolutely loved my stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

miguel angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great buffet great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go to place to stay when I go to Victoria. The service, and location are amazing, and for my needs it's absolutely perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Julia

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The single room I had was comfy enough, but you could hear everything. As a solo female traveller, I didn’t feel comfortable with the surrounding area so it might not be ideal for someone needing a quieter or more secure-feeling environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great that breakfast and dinner were included!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, room was clean and we appreciated the healthy supper.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaroslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic place for any short or slightly longer stay in Victoria Old time travel vibe, Great staff, friendly and very helpful, Free breakfast and supper, and one evening drink , unheard of, I loved every moment there Thank you,
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, the staff and housekeeping were very friendly and respectful. Farin, Jane, Nazeem, and Yanik stood out as highly professional and I appreciated that very much. I enjoyed my stay just the way it was.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheapest and safe accomodation in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for a small room close to downtown. Super clean and well kept. The free breakfast was a very nice touch with yogurt, fruit, and eggs on top of the typical breads offered.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean hostel Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a reasonable price you can stay in a clean and quiet relaxing place 😁!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prettany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely enjoyed our stay here. Staff were friendly and helpful. There was a unique array of guests from all over the world. It was easy and enjoyable walking there from the ferry port. Food was delicious. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brinnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really love the night shift gal at the desk! She made my stay! For a hostile this is a really nice place, my only complaints are the beds are very uncomfortable and there’s no milk for tea or coffee in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024