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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview of Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

2.0 star property

3.8/5 Good

Guests rated this property 3.8/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Hand sanitizer provided
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Social distancing
791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N9

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationRoyal BC Museum14 min walk
  • Popular LocationBritish Columbia Parliament Building16 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Harbour18 min walk
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)25 min drive

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About this area

Victoria

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel is located in Downtown Victoria, a neighborhood in Victoria, and is in the city center. Chinatown and Government House are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Beacon Hill Park and Fisherman's Wharf Park. Royal BC Museum and Victoria Bug Zoo are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching.
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What's nearby

  • Lower Johnson Street - 1 min walk
  • Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre - 5 min walk
  • Royal BC Museum - 14 min walk
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 16 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Habit Coffee — 2 min walk
  • Brick Yard — 3 min walk
  • Foo — 3 min walk
  • Agrius Restaurant — 3 min walk
  • The Mint — 3 min walk

About this property

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

Victoria hostel in Downtown Victoria, walk to Government Street
This smoke-free hostel features self parking, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a library are onsite. All 80 rooms offer free WiFi, refrigerators, and portable fans.
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.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO), COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC), and Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Social distancing

Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (CAD 15 per night)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Library
  • Lockers available
  • No elevators
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Hindi

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

  • Communal living room
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - 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

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Customers may be requested by the property to complete a health declaration.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 1 2021 to March 1 2022 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host
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

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

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Overall score and ratings

3.8

Good

Rating 5 - Excellent. 117 out of 430 reviews
5 - Excellent 27%
Rating 4 - Good. 177 out of 430 reviews
4 - Good 41%
Rating 3 - Okay. 83 out of 430 reviews
3 - Okay 19%
Rating 2 - Poor. 30 out of 430 reviews
2 - Poor 7%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 23 out of 430 reviews
1 - Terrible 5%

3.8/5

Cleanliness

4.1/5

Staff & service

3.7/5

Amenities

3.6/5

Property conditions & facilities
Write a review

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value. Clean. Friendly staff and management.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

1/5 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have some lumps and the last time I had that was a decade ago in a hostel in Europe and it was bed bugs. I hope it wasn’t that
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

3/5 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

5/5 Excellent

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is OK. There is some weird smell in the rooms but overall is good. For the price, I do not think other hotels can beat it. I parked it outside that is free from 6pm to 9am.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location,.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021