Guest Reviews

Super clean, cozy rooms with great natural light and views. Perfect location near Inner Harbour, cafés, and shops. Free breakfast and dinner were a huge bonus - delicious and convenient.

Ocean Island is a super charming inn. It has very chill, relaxing vibes, the staff are super sweet, and the rooms are very affordable. It's also in a very convenient location close to restaurants and parking!

This is my go to place in Victoria. The staff are so friendly and accommodating, the rooms are clean, dorm bed has curtains, light and shelf - it's private and feels like a cozy cocoon while you sleep.

Ocean Island Inn is truly the best place for travellers in Victoria. My stay was wonderful; the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff were welcoming and helpful. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxed, making it easy to meet new people from around the world. What really stood out were the facilities: breakfast and dinner included every day, plus a drink, and the amazing 24/7 soft drinks available anytime. That's such a rare and thoughtful touch.

I've stayed at this hostel several times now, and it always meets my expectations. The price-quality ratio is excellent. The private rooms are comfortable, and the kitchen is fully equipped. The hostel staff are hardworking and give 100%. Everything is clean and regularly maintained. The reception is always available to answer questions.

What this old hotel lacks in luxury it excels in hospitality and service. I've stayed in a wide variety of high end luxury hotels but you will NEVER find the same amazingly positive energy as you do here. Love the community living back in community.

Rooms are clean, shared bathrooms are clean, it's very safe for solo female travelers and the service is excellent. They have free breakfast and now a free dinner and a beer for every night you stay there. This is where I stay every time I'm in Victoria.

I can't say enough good things about this stay! I've stayed at hostels the world over and this one takes the prize for cleanliness and thoughtfulness. I had a private queen - squeaky clean, comfortable mattress, tons of pillows, a TV, and a spotless bathroom. I came in exhausted in the middle of the night and the clerk gave me spot-on late night food recommendations. The staff were friendly and easygoing the whole time.

Great place to stay. Good atmosphere and the staff is great. Trivia night was fun. My room was great! I highly recommend that you or anyone you know give it a stay.

Fantastic hostel, good value for money. Honestly not sure how they make money with all the free extras such as breakfast, dinner and an evening drink.

I loved it. The room, bathrooms, and common areas were clean. The bed was very comfortable. There is a theme night every night for socializing. Meals are free. The location is ideal. The staff is friendly.

The staff is super friendly and helpful. The free breakfast, dinner and drink is very appreciated and great for the price. The events that happen almost every night are great to meet other people. In my case, bunkmates and other guests were really nice.

I was traveling as a first time solo female traveler to Victoria and this was an amazing experience. The staff were so friendly and helpful my whole stay. The bathrooms, kitchen and shared spaces were very clean. The location is excellent - walking distance from the downtown core. I felt very secure with cameras and multiple locked doors. They even offered dinner and breakfast which were great! 5/5 stars.

Value for the dollar (cost, amenities) and friendly service/atmosphere are amongst the best I have experienced at hostels over 30+ years of travelling.

I've now stayed at this hostel multiple times for quick little work trips and it's my favorite place to stay in Victoria. The location is great, the amenities are plentiful and the staff always knock it out of the park with their kindness and light banter.

It's a welcoming community where you're guaranteed to meet new people, especially during dinner, and hopefully make some friends at the bar with your free drink. This place has a way of pulling you into its own little ecosystem and making you feel at home. Most people I met ended up staying much longer than they initially planned, and I was definitely one of them.

Perfect! I'm a woman travelling alone who stayed for a week. Everyone was so kind and welcoming! I felt awkward at first being alone and being a bit older (30s) but the staff made me feel like I was home. Great vibes and great breakfast AND dinner! A great spot to stay to save money while in Victoria. Quiet hours are enforced so you can have a good sleep. I'll be staying again!

This place is AMAZING value. Free breakfast and dinner/drink was incredible! We were prepared for the food to be unsatisfying to say the least, but it was delicious.

Typically, my expectations for hostels are modest, but this one pleasantly surprised me in many ways. The included breakfast and supper helped me save money on the town, and the laundry service was cheap. The facilities were exceptionally clean, and the rooms were more than satisfactory. It was also pleasantly quiet. I would gladly stay here again.

Awesome place to stay in downtown Victoria. Clean, friendly, and great atmosphere! The bed was super comfy and the room was very cozy. Super affordable - we didn't want to pay $400+ just to sleep in a bed! This place offers that at a very affordable rate and they also include breakfast and a free drink! Will definitely stay here again.

I love the history and convenience of this hostel in the heart of the city. My two kids and I spent the first week of spring break in a six-bunk room all to ourselves - a wonderful time exploring Victoria from our doorstep. I've stayed at this hostel multiple years, and everything has always been excellent. The breakfast is tasty and adequate. The rooms are clean and comfortable.

A great place to stay while you're exploring Victoria for a few nights. Free breakfast, dinner and 1 round of drinks - what more can you ask for? Staff are knowledgeable about Victoria, feel free to ask them for recommendations and discounted tickets. 24/7 hot drinks is a great bonus too.

This is a great hostel. The rooms and bathrooms were very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. As a budget traveller I really appreciated that breakfast and supper come with the room - it makes a huge difference in how expensive it is to travel to Victoria. I am a woman travelling alone and I felt safe, both in the hostel and walking around the surrounding neighbourhood.

After backpacking for over a month through Vancouver and surroundings, I ended up last minute in this hostel. It was the best surprise of my entire trip. The value is unbelievable! The accommodation was cheaper than anywhere else I had been and, to my great surprise, DINNER and BREAKFAST were included. I didn't expect much for that price but the food was excellent and portions were generous.

Charming hostel with warm, genuine, and accommodating staff. We stayed with two adults and a two-year-old child. The staff went out of their way to assist us with early check-in and other things so our child could sleep. Included dinner and breakfast made it easy to plan our day trips. The hostel was quiet at night. Recommended for couples, small families, and singles of all ages.

This hostel provides an excellent value for any room! There's ample security - it takes at least 4 keys to get from the street to a locker in a room. You can rest assured you're safe here. Breakfast and dinner and a drink included is a very major perk!

It was easy walking distance to everything as well as the major bus stops being right around the corner.

If you are worried about cleanliness, don't be. The room and bathroom were well taken care of.

Best value probably in all of Canada. Love this place.

The free wine/beer, free and very good supper and free and varied breakfast were a pleasant surprise. Room clean and surprisingly quiet at night.

The included food and breakfast was amazing. On top of this they have a free drink offer daily. For its great central location, I would stay here again. Had a great experience with the front desk workers who are amicable and kind.

I had a pleasant experience staying at this hostel and is the best one in comparison to one other hostel that once existed in Victoria but has shut down. The breakfast and dinner that was included in my stay was very healthy and excellent dishes!!

What really sets this place apart is the incredible value. They offer free breakfast and dinner, and even include a beer or wine of your choice with the meal! It's a great way to meet people and save money.