Ocean Island Inn

Property class: 2
Hostel with bar/lounge, near Chinatown

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When you stay at Ocean Island Inn, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Chinatown and Government Street. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free self-serve breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Beacon Hill Park and Royal BC Museum are within a 15-minute walk. The helpful staff and breakfast get good marks from fellow travelers.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
The current price is CA $100
CA $115 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9

Room options

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View all photos for Queen Room with Private Bathroom

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

View all photos for Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a fire escape plan poster and a smoke-free environment sign.

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room with Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window, and a bed with a blue blanket.

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

A room with a bed, two windows, a small fan, and a shelf with a mask and lamp.

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Small Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)

A small, single-bed room with a window, a wall-mounted lamp, and a decorative item above the bed.

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

View all photos for Small Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

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
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

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 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Bed in Female Deluxe Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

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

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
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N9

What's nearby

  • Lower Johnson Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Government Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chinatown - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria Royal Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria Conference Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 2 min drive
  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 25 min drive
  • Bedwell Harbour, BC (YBW-Bedwell Harbour Seaplane Base) - 123 min drive
  • Port Angeles, WA (CLM-William R. Fairchild Intl.) - 160 min drive
  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 16 miles/25.8 km
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 16.8 miles/27 km
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 19.9 miles/32 km
  • Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 21.2 miles/34 km
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 17.7 miles/28.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Malabar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tacofino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪OEB Breakfast - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Vicious Poodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ocean Island Inn

  • When you stay at Ocean Island Inn, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Chinatown and Government Street. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free self-serve breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Beacon Hill Park and Royal BC Museum are within a 15-minute walk. The helpful staff and breakfast get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (CAD 15 per night)
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1891
  • ATM/banking
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CAD 25.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs CAD 15 per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does Ocean Island Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ocean Island Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Ocean Island Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Ocean Island Inn?

Yes. Self parking costs CAD 15 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ocean Island Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Ocean Island Inn?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Elements Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Ocean Island Inn and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Chinatown (6-min walk) and Beacon Hill Park (13-min walk), along with Royal BC Museum (14-min walk) and British Columbia Parliament Building (0.8 mi).

What's the area around Ocean Island Inn like?

Ocean Island Inn is in Downtown Victoria, a short 18-minute walk from Victoria Harbour and 5 minutes' walk from Government Street.

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Reviews

Ocean Island Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising its quality, variety, and inclusion as a free amenity. (61 reviews)
  • Free breakfast and dinner options were a highlight of the stay, with many guests praising the quality and variety of the meals. (34 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a clean and friendly place to stay. The bartender was awesome!
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8/10 Very good

The property, staff, and cleanliness are all fine, especially for the price, but if you are not used to a hostel environment with shared rooms, this may not be for you.
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6/10 Good

The first room was terrible, the bed was fall down, they had to change our room, no air conditioner, no tv and we have to share the bathroom. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good, the dinner was very simple, no good. The bar is ok.
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8/10 Very good

Free breakfast and dinner, convenient location
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8/10 Very good

Quiet room, friendly staff, convenient location
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6/10 Good

Good stay, very helpful staff when it came to a kerfuffle regarding payment. Very convenient location, great breakfast and coffee.
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10/10 Exceptional

I was amazed for a Hostel how clean everything was from my room, the lobby and the kitchen area. The breakfast was perfect to get me started on my day. The dinner was adequate to have something on my stomach. Never have I had something given for dinner so that was an added bonus. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. Being able to store my backpack on my last day was a bonus. I would definitely stay here, again.
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast great, staff super nice, room goody
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10/10 Exceptional

Place is very well organized. Security is excellent. Key to exterior door, interior common door to dorms, key to your specific dorm, and locks available for large individual lockers which will accommodate all of your stuff. Large well equipped common kitchen. Thoughtful free welcoming drink. Included breakfast is buffet style with hard boiled eggs, cereal, yoghurt, bread and more. Included dinner was served rice, lentils and healthy sauce. Location is central and lockers are available for storage of luggage before and after stay. Obvious effort has been made to make your stay enjoyable, and is appreciated!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place that supports solo travellers. Rooms were basic but clean enough to have a good nights sleep.
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10/10 Exceptional

Simple, clean, and immersed in kindness!
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a first hostel experience for me and I was actually impressed by it all. I did have my own room and fridge and the shared bathroom wasn’t an issue and I never really saw anyone. I slept very well considering i was roadside and never heard anyone in the corridor. The breakfast is decent for being free too. Overall good experience. Helpful staff and and good location
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10/10 Exceptional

pretty convenient location and central to downtown
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6/10 Good

In general it was Ok. Nice staff, breakfast, dinner, clean bedroom. Bathrooms were shared so cleanless was not the best.
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8/10 Very good

First time staying in a hostel and I feel like this was a great choice. We got our own room. They seem to realize prioritize making people feel safe and comfortable. Hoping every hostel I stay at is like this. They provided breakfast and also dinner which I thought was super cool. We only stayed for 1 night. They did a song bingo in the bar that was a lot of fun. The room was incredibly hot but it did come with a fan.
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8/10 Very good

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
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6/10 Good

I really appreciated that they upgraded my room from a female-only dorm bunk bed to a micro room. However, the bedding condition was disappointing, as I found some stains on the bed from previous guests.
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8/10 Very good

Love the place! Staff are great, Choose the room that suits you, the price is right. Happy Hour (bartender is a hilarious) dinner, breakfast included, the other patrons from around the world are great to chat with. Lots of stores & scenic areas to check out. Parking is on street, pay by daytime, you need to get the Park Victoria if staying over night. No charge 8pm to 8 am, but make sure to put a 30min or more in the morning if you are going to stay for the good Continental breaky.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for a work trip! Lovely staff and facilities
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10/10 Exceptional

Love the location and the staff were awesome!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff, room was clean and we appreciated the healthy supper.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Great that breakfast and dinner were included!
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6/10 Good

This property is a hostel. It is NOT fancy, but it IS clean and reception tries to be helpful. There is a tv, but it requires a subscription. There are different kinds of rooms over four floors with no elevator. There is an older radiator heating system. The location was a selling point for my particular needs. I did not try the meals. The real negative for me was that I had to leave early and there was no refund, and no warning that this could be the case.