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Ocean Backpackers self-catering hostel

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Communal lounge/ TV room, Living room, Dining area

Bedroom, Sea view, Sunset

Photo of the whole room, bunk bed

Photo of the whole room, bunk bed

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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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8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(324 Ratings)

Hostel in Ilfracombe

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About this hostel

Located in Ilfracombe, Ocean Backpackers self-catering hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Amenities at Ocean Backpackers self-catering hostel

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Balcony or Patio

TV

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Ilfracombe

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Valley of Rocks

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

National Trust - Baggy Point

North Devon Wake Park

Available Rooms

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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 guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(324 Ratings)

Hostel in Ilfracombe

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Ilfracombe

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Valley of Rocks

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

National Trust - Baggy Point

North Devon Wake Park

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Located in Ilfracombe, Ocean Backpackers self-catering hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Balcony or Patio

TV

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Booking.com provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Booking.com

Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(324 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

good value and very comfortable

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

Great value and location

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

Checked in but didn’t stay

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

A great overnight stay whilst on the coastal path

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

Comfortable hostel with good kitchen facilities.

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

Highly recommend!

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

Beautiful room and great location

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

Chilled, convenient!

Very cool even in hot weather!

8.0 / 10.0

V Decent for the price

Nice public room Kitchen good Bathroom fine

Bedding not great

9.0 / 10.0

Friendly and staff very nice

Comfortable and clean

Times for showers limited

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely stay, beautiful location!

Communal areas and location!

Space in room, can be quite noisy in mornings outside

10.0 / 10.0

Very pleasant

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

Expensive hostel rooms. Great communal areas

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

Lovely place to stay, very good location

The beds are not really comfortable

8.0 / 10.0

Perfect for what we needed for the night

Location and cleanliness

Noise from church bells and seagulls , this is obviously no fault of the accommodation.

6.0 / 10.0

Worth it when on budget

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

Overall it was decent for the price. If we had the hot water for shower then it would have been exceptional.

Convenient location and cleanliness.

There was no hot water (shower) at the property.

9.0 / 10.0

Would highly recommend to friends and would be happy to book there again.

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

Happy, would definitely stay again.

Clean, easy check in and good communication. Very clean and quiet for a hostel.

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Perfect well equipped base to explore Ilfracombe

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

Comfortable, clean, great kitchen and kind staff.

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

Very easy, clean and friendly place

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect

Friendly. Clean. Great value. Wonderful piano.

9.0 / 10.0

you could only park opposite from 8am till 8pm free of charge, apart from that everything went well

accomodation & facilities were great

Parking was a small issue in that i had to park 15 mins walk away

8.0 / 10.0

A fantastic hostel for the budget-conscious.

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

Probably the most friendly hostel I've been to!

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

Exceptional

Was clean and tidy great value and fantastic location.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

Friendly staff. Super clean. Great kitchen. Stunning view.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Great for a C2C stay

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

Fun

Clean, fresh, friendly

10.0 / 10.0

Great place for a short trip

Second time staying here. Easy check in, near to beaches. Clean and comfy.

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Very good

Great location. New kitchen with a commercial sized cooking facilities, so ideal for making your own food.