Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

Nice staff. easy access to downtown amenities.

I liked the fact that it was so well located in Victoria. The property was very basic but clean. Will definitely stay again. Some people may dislike the homeless in the area, but this is common in cities throughout the world. If you want to see as little of that as possible, I recommend when leaving the property turn left and walk down to Douglas or Government St. (ideal) to get on your way downtown.

place is very clean, includes breakfast and a beer great location in downtown. needs little bit more friendliness of the staff. and place is old so everything cracks, not very good night of sleep,

Great customer service by the receptionist. I arrived on a late flight and hadn't checked in yet. I received a call inquiring about my arrival which was a nice touch.

An interesting youth hostel. Serve simple but healthy breakfast and dinner. Wall thin; some person pounded on our wall late afternoon for talking on the phone. We didn’t open the door. Otherwise safe to stay and walk around. Staff absolutely dolls

The service of this hotel is worst it was showing free parking online but when we went there they said our parking is full and you can pay for the street parking. You also have to pay for the towel and soap, the rooms are really congested. Really disappointed

I did not like anything at all..bed was dirty, sheets were dirty. Pillows were dirty. And they all smell bad. Window was disgusting.View from the window was even more disgusting. Anything in this place is disgusting. Nothing in the picture and information in their website are accurate. Don't waste your money in this uncomfortable place. Or else, you'll regret spending them afterwards.

Short walk to downtown. Free healthy breakfast and supper! Great staff! Homeless people in area may stress out some people. If you have a room with a street view, you may get second hand smoke from people smoking outside. However staff do their best to remind people not to smoke nearby.

The people were nice

Iit was a reasonable price for me to stay . Very convenient location too.

Excellent location. Fabulous staff. Lots included in the price. Well worth it.

Excellent. Value for money with half board included.

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There are rentals of all kinds. Campervans, bikes. Free breakfast for guests and supper. Laundry facilities and a bar 🍺. You can get one free drink 🍷, alcohol or pop from the bar.

Cheapest and safe accomodation in the area.

Budget friendly for solo travellers who want to save money to stay longer. Suited in the town area and walking distance to downtown Victoria.

The reception staff are not at all cheerful. They show no respect towards the client and should be trained in customer relations.

I chose Ocean Island because it was the cheapest option within walking distance of the marina and theaters downtown but I imagined that it was going to be a little rough, mainly because of the neighborhood it's in but also from past experiences at hostels. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it is not only incredibly clean but also very quiet. The only sound I heard at night were seagulls going by. The shared bathrooms were very well kept and I only had to wait my turn once. The dinner they serve (green curry with peas and potatoes the night I had it) was delicious and the free drink was cheerfully served. Breakfast was also fresh and delicious. The neighborhood is sketchy, especially at night but the fentanyl addicts are all around during the day as well. One hopes that one doesn't happen to walk by when one of these people is having any kind of manic moment but if seeing drug use and its results are not something you want on vacation this is not the place for you.

Very central and easy to walk everywhere. The free food was very tasty, plentiful, and it was so nice that it was vegetarian! Due to its location there are some unhoused folks around which could be stressful for some people. Great to see a wide diversity in the fellow quests!

Like the fact that its within walking distance

Good service

Very attentive, knowledgeable welcoming staff. Well kept old facility with character .

We stayed at private Queen room and we left with bed bug bites and on our last day, we noticed that the sheets were stained with what appear to be blood. The staff was kind and good service. I would suggest checking your sheets before sleeping.

My stay at the hostel was great! Everything is well thought out and all of the basic nessecities are taken care of (or available for a very reasonable deposit or fee). I would definitely stay there again. Whoever left the tip about asking for earplugs at the front desk, thank you!

We enjoyed our stay and the free breakfast and dinner were a really great perk! The one free drink a night was also a nice touch. Our stay also felt safe even thought the neighborhood was not feeling the safest.

It’s in a good location and rates are the main reason I stay there- area at night is starting to be crowded with addicts and those with mental health issues that make walking around after dark and early mornings feel unsafe

It doesn't worth the money they charged.

This is the first hostel I have stayed in Canada. I can say it is equal to hostel visits around the world. :)

Very friendly staff. Comfortable and clean room. Dinner was fresh cooked and tast.

i have never stayed in a hostel before and was a bit anxious, but it was fine, not too loud or too busy. people were nice. i will go back.

It's just what you expect of a hostel. It's worth the money you're paying for. Suitable for backpackers or those who are looking for budget friendly options. Nothing fancy and nothing to complain about.

The receptionists are friendly and welcoming. The apartments are decent and affordable as well