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"The hotel room met my expectations. Room was clean, bed was made. My original room smelled like tobacco smoke, curtains were stained, I guess in Can ... " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 12 Sep 2016

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Hotel Description

Hostel near Chinatown in Victoria

City center stay

Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Victoria hostel, you'll find Chinatown and Beacon Hill Park. Royal BC Museum and British Columbia Parliament Building are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Free breakfast

A bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk are featured at this hostel, along with self parking. Guests will appreciate free perks like self-serve breakfast and WiFi in public areas. A communal living room, a library, and luggage storage are also on offer.

Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
CA $87* Per night/room 2 Apr. - 3 Apr.

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Bunk Bed in Mixed Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Bunk Bed in Male Economy Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.0 out of 5 3.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

Everyone (1)
3 out of 5
The hotel room met my expectations. Room was clean, bed was made. My original room smelled like tobacco smoke, curtains were stained, I guess in Canada smoking in hotel rooms is ok. The reason I switched rooms was poor wifi signal. Staff was nice enough to give me a bigger room with a kitchen, stove and large refrigerator! For $80/ night you can get better with air b&b!

Posted by on 12 Sep. 2016

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Sep. 2016 by Ocean Island

Thanks for taking the time to write us a review. We're happy to hear that our front desk staff were able to find you a room that suited your needs more accurately. We also apologize about the smell of cigarette smoke in your room --it is not okay to smoke in hotel rooms in Canada, and we fine or remove any guest who does so. We hope that you enjoyed your trip to our beautiful city, and wish you safe and happy travels.

About the Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel

Location 791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 1N9

Property Features

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine are also featured at Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel. For a fee, parking is available. This Victoria hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1891
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel offers 80 accommodations with portable fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

  • Communal kitchen access
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Hair dryer available
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Food & Drink

Guests are served free self-serve breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 16
  • Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Customers may be requested by the property to complete a health declaration.

Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests. Guests are provided with hand sanitizer and cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO), COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC), and Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).

  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites - Hostel Victoria
  • Ocean Island Backpackers Suites Victoria
  • Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites
  • Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites Victoria
  • Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites Hostel Victoria

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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