Ocean Backpackers
29 St James Place, Ilfracombe, EX34 9BJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
A 1-minute walk from Ilfracombe harbor, Ocean Backpackers is an independent Devon hostel providing private rooms and a communal kitchen and living area with Wi-Fi. This hostel is a short walk from the town center and welcomes guests of all ages. The hostel offers double, twin and family rooms, with either en suite or shared bathroom facilities. Towels are available to hire if needed. There is a communal lounge, kitchen and dining area. Ocean Backpackers provides storage facilities, including storage for surfboards and bikes. There is also free tea and coffee, and several cafés nearby offer breakfast. The Ilfracombe Aquarium is a 2-minute walk from this hostel, and seafront attractions include the Landmark Theater and Ilfracombe Museum. Croyde Beach and Woollacombe Bay are within 15-25 minutes’ drive of Ocean Backpackers.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
- VanessaUnited Kingdom“A super friendly, immaculately clean and well equipped place to stay. We stayed in the family room and used the bike storage under the place. A really lovely vibe about the place. We stayed two nights.”
- JasminChina“Fab location and facilities. Jimmy went out of his way to help. The secure bike storage was a massive bonus too! This made a great stopping point for our C2C trip.”
- RRichardIreland“Great location. New kitchen with a commercial sized cooking facilities, so ideal for making your own food.”
Area info
Amenities of Ocean BackpackersGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linens
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Beach
- Mini golfAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Ping-pong
- Game room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash is not accepted Ocean Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Ocean Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
FAQs about Ocean Backpackers
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The prices at Ocean Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Ocean Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Game room
- Ping-pong
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Mini golf
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Horseback riding
- Beach
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Ocean Backpackers is 2,300 feet from the center of Ilfracombe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Ocean Backpackers is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.