Ocean Backpackers self-catering hostel
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8.6Excellent
(324 Ratings)
"I had the single room. Getting the entry codes on the day worked very well. The room was warm and comfortable. The bed and pillow exceeded expectations and I had a good nights sleep. I always carry ea..."
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Located in Ilfracombe, Ocean Backpackers self-catering hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Golf course (within 2 mi)
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Heating
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Beach access
Shared living spaces
Garden
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
8.6Excellent
(324 Ratings)
"I had the single room. Getting the entry codes on the day worked very well. The room was warm and comfortable. The bed and pillow exceeded expectations and I had a good nights sleep. I always carry ea..."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
I had the single room. Getting the entry codes on the day worked very well. The room was warm and comfortable. The bed and pillow exceeded expectations and I had a good nights sleep. I always carry ear plugs when staying away and it seems they worked well as I didnt hear the chiming bells as others did.
I helped cook breakfast for 12 fellow travellers and the kitchen facilities were very good and met our needs.
8.0 / 10.0
The location is excellent and easy to find. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable.
There is no on site parking, although there is a public long stay car park very close by
3.0 / 10.0
Nothing .
No parking on site . Difficult to find
Very rickety stairs up three flights to top floor
Small shared shower room
Being given rules on white board on arrival
Room smaller than expected , over marketed on Booking.com
Appears as a Hostel for all ages online , obviously for students and not a couple walking SWCFootpath . Please don’t fall into trap of thinking this will be ok for one night .
6.0 / 10.0
Location is excellent. Facilities good for a backpacker hostel. Staff friendly.
Couldn’t find the kitchen light switch for early breakfast! Needs a sign. Remember your earplugs for the pesky seagulls and hourly church bells.
7.0 / 10.0
Good location in centre of Ilfracombe. We had private en-suite double room which was comfortable and adequate for our needs. We were starting the Devon C2C cycle the following day and they had space available to lock bikes in the cellar (NB low ceiling height)
Next to the cburch which chimes every hour which wakes the seagulls up, so it's quite noisy
10.0 / 10.0
For a hostel, it exceeded expectations. Really clean, lovely staff, great facilities - including free tea & coffee - and perfect location. Loved it.
8.0 / 10.0
Perfect location, friendly staff and room was lovely and bright and clean.
Shower is a push button - temperature was impossible to regulate
10.0 / 10.0
Very cool even in hot weather!
8.0 / 10.0
Nice public room
Kitchen good
Bathroom fine
Bedding not great
9.0 / 10.0
Comfortable and clean
Times for showers limited
8.0 / 10.0
Communal areas and location!
Space in room, can be quite noisy in mornings outside
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely property, very nicely decorated. Great facilities inside and very clean as well.
Nothing wrong with the property, the only downside is the £15/day for parking in the car park behind. Although I’m sure there are some free/cheaper options nearby as well
5.0 / 10.0
Kitchen and communal areas
No hot water, rooms very basic, clock striking every hour outside widow, I in very tired. Sink over toilet. Shower did not drain, decoration poor with pealing pain above bed. Very dates and old mix match of lights and furniture. Ok but way overpriced
9.0 / 10.0
Lovely place to stay, very good location
The beds are not really comfortable
8.0 / 10.0
Location and cleanliness
Noise from church bells and seagulls , this is obviously no fault of the accommodation.
6.0 / 10.0
Location was great
Water in the shower didn't drain which was pretty gross. Also showered twice and in one of the days there was not hot water. Also sink in the toilet itself was uncomfortable.
8.0 / 10.0
Convenient location and cleanliness.
There was no hot water (shower) at the property.
9.0 / 10.0
Friendly staff. Excellent bike storage. Clean room and bedding. Great facilities ie for self-catering. Comfy welcoming lounge.
It was all great!
10.0 / 10.0
Clean, easy check in and good communication.
Very clean and quiet for a hostel.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Really pleasant chilled atmosphere, fully equipped kitchen and entertainment. Location is brilliant would definitely recommend and the staff go above and beyond.
It was all great we loved our stay.
9.0 / 10.0
Great location. A very good kitchen very well equipped. Staff were very kind and helpful.
late check in 4pm.
10.0 / 10.0
Very easy, clean and friendly place
10.0 / 10.0
Friendly. Clean. Great value. Wonderful piano.
9.0 / 10.0
accomodation & facilities were great
Parking was a small issue in that i had to park 15 mins walk away
8.0 / 10.0
Alex at reception was super friendly and helpful. Any small problems were dealt with immediately and with great good humour. Check-in arrangements out of hours were excellent. Some rooms have en-suite but most do not - this is as expected in a hostel. Cleanliness was outstanding. Common areas included a lovely lounge and well-equipped kitchen with a great system for re-using left-overs from other guests and regular clear-out of the fridge. The location is superb - right near the Quay if you are arriving/leaving on the Lundy ferry. Towel hire available for £2 each, which was very welcome for those of us travelling light. No problem leaving bags for storage if necessary during the day of departure. The owners have recently invested in upgrading the hostel and it really shows.
Location can be noisy in the late evening due to nearby pubs and in the morning due to seagulls!
8.0 / 10.0
You're smack bang in the middle of town so location for price was amazing. A bus stop is less than a minute walk away which was super helpful for me as I was doing a lot of bus catching and meandering in the area. Hostel has a lovely wee communal living room and kitchen (fully stocked with amenities to use for cooking) that feels so homey. Bathroom facilities are clean and well maintained. Plenty of space for bags in dorm rooms with the option of a locker. Jimmy, the manager, was so friendly and welcoming and really set the tone for the hostel's atmosphere.This made the stay so much better as a solo female traveller- probably one of the most friendly hostels I've ever stayed at.
I've slept in comfier beds, otherwise nothing!
10.0 / 10.0
Was clean and tidy great value and fantastic location.
10.0 / 10.0
Friendly staff. Super clean. Great kitchen. Stunning view.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean, fresh, friendly
10.0 / 10.0
Second time staying here.
Easy check in, near to beaches. Clean and comfy.
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
Great location. New kitchen with a commercial sized cooking facilities, so ideal for making your own food.
FAQs
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Ocean Backpackers self-catering hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Ocean Backpackers self-catering hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Ocean Backpackers self-catering hostel?
We found 16 amenities for this rental. This includes golf course (within 2 mi), free wifi/internet, non-smoking, heating, and kitchen.
