About

Located in Victoria city centre, Ocean Island Inn features WiFi throughout the property.

A refrigerator is available in the brightly decorated guest rooms at Ocean Island Inn | Backpackers | Suites. Most rooms offer access to a shared bathroom whilst some have a private bathroom. Towels are available for a deposit. We offer a free breakfast, dinner, and drink to all nightly guests.

A fully stocked shared kitchen with a dining area is available. On each floor, there are complimentary lockers. Guests also have access to a launderette, an inhouse bar, a 24-hour reception, a library and board games on site.

* Please note that the listed prices do not include taxes (16%).
**Please note: You must let us know before 18:00 (6 pm) the day before your arrival if you need to cancel, otherwise you will be charged for one night.
***Please note: A post-stay guest satisfaction survey will be sent out after checkout.

GENERAL CANCELLATION POLICY: We have a 1-day cancellation policy. This means that you must let us know before 6 pm (18:00) the day before your arrival if you need to cancel. Cancellations made after this period are subject to a cancellation fee of 1 Night's Stay.

REFUNDS POLICY: We do not offer refunds after check-in.

VALID GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID is required for all guests upon arrival. If you book a room and do not meet these requirements upon check-in, your reservation will be cancelled and we will still have to charge you for one night's stay.

PRE-AUTHORIZATION: A valid credit card is required to hold a reservation and it will be pre-authorized before your arrival. If this pre-authorization is declined and we are unable to reach you, your reservation will be cancelled.

STAY DEPOSIT: Guests may be required to present a valid credit card in the guest's name to be preauthorized for $100, or pay a $100 stay deposit (debit or cash) upon arrival. If you book a room and are asked to meet this requirement upon check-in, your reservation will be canceled and we will still have to charge you for one night's stay.

VISA DEBIT, MASTERCARD DEBIT, PREPAID CARDS: Are not accepted to hold reservations. Even if your confirmation goes through it will not be valid. Please cancel your reservation and make another with a valid credit card.

LATEST TIME OF ARRIVAL / NO-SHOW POLICY: If you do not arrive by the latest time of arrival that you have given us, your reservation will be cancelled and your credit card will be charged for one night's stay. Contact us any time to change your latest time of arrival.

CHECK-IN: Check-in time is 4 pm. Should you arrive earlier, we would be happy to store your luggage so you can go out and explore the city.

PARKING: Limited parking on-site $15/day available on a first-come, first-served basis & unlimited parking 100m away at Johnson Street Parkade.

MULTIPLE DORM BEDS: Please note that if you are booking multiple dorm beds we cannot guarantee they will be in the same room.

House Rules

Check In

16:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Jobs Board
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

8.0Fabulous(3073)
  • Value for Money
    7.6
  • Security
    8.1
  • Atmosphere
    8.1
  • Cleanliness
    7.4
  • Staff
    9.2
  • Location
    8.6
  • Facilities
    7.2
Summary of traveller reviews

Ocean Island Inn in Victoria offers a central location, perfect for exploring the city. Guests frequently praise the friendly staff and the value provided by the included breakfast and dinner. While the building is older, many find it a comfortable and social place to stay, especially solo travellers and those on a budget. Some recent reviews mention noise and the surrounding area can feel a bit sketchy.

Stayed in Jul 2026
2.0
S
Shireesh
Male, 25-30, India
I was scammed and zero security there when i went there with my friends someone smoke weed vape in the room and when i asked for help with staff get nothing but disrespectful behaviour. I went to another hostel to stay when i asked for refund for atlist 1 day from 2 day stay they don’t even agree to do so. I also requested to cut patently but got negative response. I didn’t even stay and with all the right reasons they gave me no response. Terrible staff location everything.
Stayed in Jun 2026
10
S
Sian
Female, 41+, USA
Clean, quiet, helpful and kind staff
Stayed in Jun 2026
6.6
S
Sarah-Lou
Female, 25-30, France
Oh boy! Sleeping in that room was basically just as if sleeping in the street: bright, loud, filthy and cold 🫠 But the staff members are amazing and the atmosphere is wonderful!
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Location

791 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC, Victoria, Canada
1.1km from city centre