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Reviews of Ocean Island Inn | Backpackers | Suites 2 stars

791 Pandora Avenue, V8W 1N9 Victoria, Canada

#38 of 42 hotels in Victoria

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1357 hostel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Economy Mixed Dormitory Room (Shared Bathroom)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The request that I made for a bottom bunk when I booked wasn't honoured, even though I got an email saying that it would be. Dinner was essentially the same, or very similar both days I was there.

    Accommodating me at the last minute with a discount because of their mistake about my request. Breakfast was included and had a good variety of choices.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the false fire alarm at 1 in the morning.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant and made new friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Economy Mixed Dormitory Room (Shared Bathroom)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a bit smaller than expected but I booked last minute so I’m sure I would have able to book what I wanted if I booked earlier.

    Very friendly and accommodating staff. Great location for the event I was attending.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    6.0
    A convenient and well priced stay in a good location.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No issues

    Basic but that's what I expected, nice ambience, great that they provided breakfast and a basic dinner.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Economy Mixed Dormitory Room (Shared Bathroom)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen is good, but the catlery is very old, could be replaced. I'm my room the door doesn't work properly, I couldn't open the door a few times to go outside (housekeeping helped me). The smell in the room was not good. Was quite noisy at night.

    The location is great, from the waterfront, only 20 min walk. Free breakfast, dinner, and one drink. Staff is really friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fun place with good food

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was rather sqeaky each time you rolled over

    Great central location. The homely breakfast and dinner were really appreciated. Thanks guys. Older style building but clean and well kept. room good size as was ensuite. All in all good value for money.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice place, well run.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift and I was on 3rd floor. Place was pretty old and showing its age. A bit expensive for what it was.

    Well run friendly place. Breakfast and dinner was included and dinner was pretty good vegan, breakfast was somewhat eccentric. The location was close to downtown and the Harbour. Bar in common room made for conviviality.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    7.0
    you get what you pay for. Everything was fair and acceptable, though nothing exceptional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The sheets were abit scratchy (albeit clean). The fan provided was small and weak, but luckily I was able to get an extra one from the staff. I wish earlier check in was offered without extra charge... at least for the private rooms where you pay more.

    Location is great. Bathroom kept clean. Room is sufficient for one person and quiet throughout the night. Free food is nice and staff were great.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of sirens every night

    Easy location to get around

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too small room, windows didn't close. Washroom somewhere in the corridor...

    Clean, with fridge. Breakfast, dinner and drinks included.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The blanket on the bed is odor.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking somewhere else

    Nice friendly people

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location, friendly staff, good meals, good price value! I recommend!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I would appreciated if the "small queen room" had a little more space around the bed.

    Dinner : Not only helped us save money, it was very good ! Breakfast : I was a basic break option, but my daughter was very happy with the waffles. Room : We had a "small queen room" and it was very small, the bed occupied the space and very tight space.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    Good location, not too bad for a hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because the building is old the walls are very thin. I could hear every movement in the hallway outside, every time someone walked, opened a door, talked — definitely recommend ear plugs :) The bed wasn’t very comfortable, it was like a camping bed.

    The location was great, very central and easy to walk everywhere. The staff were very helpful and accommodating.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    6.0
    Decent hostel, clean and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was very loud and creaky, and not very comfortable to sleep on. Also no elevator so if you have a large bag you need to carry it up flights of stairs.

    Clean and helpful staff. Easy check in and check out! I had a private room so can’t speak much to the other rooms.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    6.0
    It was a good stay for one night. Met some nice people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Micro Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    No fresh vegetables, no fresh fruit.

    +: nice people, good kitchen. top location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Fun, social hostel in a convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There's nothing in the bathrooms to dry your hands when washing them after being to the bathroom. The shower head near the 14 rooms needs replacing.

    It was a nice surprise to have breakfast and dinner included, and a free alcoholic beverage. The social atmosphere is great. Trivia on Thursday nights is super fun.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lunch was a little but breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    It was good place to stay for affordable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    dinner (rice with sauce)

    breakfast, drinks like hot chocolate; friendly people; organized.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The locality

    The dinner and the evening trivia

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location and very well kept hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s noisy around the hostel, very busy roads so traffic noise all night. Although quiet time is between 23.00-8.00 it doesn’t really quiet down before 1 am in the hallways

    Very clean- superb location. You can walk everywhere. Breakfast was really varied and nice. The dinner offering was a bonus. Staff very friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    We liked the breakfasts and dinners, and the staff was very helpful and courteous.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bikes in basement secure but putting bikes on hooks is difficult!

    Central location, private room, atmosphere

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful Atmosphere …Nice and Convient …Refrigiator in Private Room ….Very affordable Price….
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Micro Double Room with Sink (Shared Bathroom)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    My Single Room was a little Crampy… No Shampoo in Wash Room unless You bought from Reception… Towels were available for a Deposit only…

    Breakfast and Dinner was included …Reception was very flexible to any questions and request… Recycling System with Bottles and Cans was very Good…. It was a very Old Building from 1891 which gave The place a Special Atmosphere … If not Unique……

    Stayed in April 2024

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