Ocean Island Inn | Backpackers | Suites

Overall I really enjoyed my stay and would stay again. Super safe in the hostel with locked front door, second floor and bedroom with good sized lockable closets, bed was comfy, super clean and always saw cleaning happening, staff were so kind and helpful, noise level was ok at times can get loud but that is to be expected in a shared space. Really nice to have a free tea and coffee, breakfast, evening drink and dinner provided with your stay. Female dorms are a great plus for a solo female traveler and made me feel safer.

Located in the heart of the city and within walkable distance to all the Tourist attraction like the Inner Harbor and Fairmont Empress hotel, Royal BC Museum and Parliament Building. Excellent for Solo and Budget Travelers. Bus stop right around the corner to bring you from outside the Ferry stop and drop you. Bus will also take you to Butchart Garden (Must Try their AFTERNOON TEA for 50 bucks rate is double in EMPRESS HOTEL for the same) from here just get the Day pass for the Bus. Visit Victoria Public Market nearby for a great Indian Vegetarian Restaurant called Shashwat Indian. Visit Lunch Buffet Indian Restaurant called Curry Club walkable to Royal BC Museum. Walk on the GOVERNMENT STREET, nice gift and chocolate shops. Walk on Government Street to reach CHINATOWN and visit the FAN TAN ALLEY (Narrowest Alley), Try soup, dumplings from one of the local Chinese Restaurant, Take pics of the CHINATOWN gate. Fairmont Empress hotel needs to be visited in the day and looks different at night with all the lights. Enter the EMPRESS HOTEL from the SIDE ENTRANCE to go to the LOBBY for the photos and restroom. Take the Ferry in front of the EMPRESS HOTEL from the Harbor area. The tours and Hop on Hop off bus depart in front of the Empress hotel. The property has Excellent buffet style Breakfast and good homely dinner. Bar area is great with free drinks everyday and for purchase. Strongly recommend. Will Return.

Second stay at this lovely hostel. The first time was in a private room (solo), this time was in a private room with a bunk bed which I shared with a friend (room #43). Bunk bed was super comfortable, very stable, high ceilings so despite it being a mere 75 sq ft it didn't feel claustrophobic, and I really appreciated that there were two fans in the room which worked great on the shelf for breeze on the top bunk. Great location walkable and bikeable to everything. Friendly staff, great breakfast, and arriving after 130km bike ride, complementary cold beer was icing on the cake. By far the most affordable option in Victoria, especially splitting the room with a friend.

The staff are always friendly and helpful. The bed (I always request a lower bunk because of my age) was very comfortable. Always enjoy both my glass of wine at night and the fun breakfast in the morning. It is always just enough. Interesting to meet travelers from everywhere. My only problem has been the City of Victoria's parking rules. I have solved it by finding less popular / off the main streets to park overnight......requires a walk of several blocks to hostel Dinner is always something to look forward to because never know what interesting meal may show up. I always enjoy my stay and really hope you can keep the location, the building, the routine, the price, the staff for a very long time

The breakfast and dinner that was included in my stay was very good and nutritional! The bunkbed I slept in had a really firm mattress and slept well! The washrooms were plenty too and very clean! The staff were very friendly and helpful. The laundry facilities were very useful too.