I stumbled upon this place by chance. was stranded in victoria and needed some where to stay. the people i was traveling with dropped me off on the doorstep of my Home for many night.

Welcome to the Ocean island. A place where you can feel at home and are always welcome. With a huge diversity in people staying there AND working there it is a ...

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL...and believe it at ocean island.
Want somewhere that is just minutes to the harbour, shopping, and clubs...its all here at Ocean Island. If you just wanna chill for the night, come down to their very own licensed bar just downstairs.
Awesome staff to chat to, and even to hang out with. They are always there to answer any ...

Very friendly staff, most of them familiar with travel as well.

Rooms are well maintained, and dorms are fun. The private rooms range in size and configuration and are pretty nice, man. The atmosphere is cool, nice paint job. Not a super huge party spot, but it's totally great if you just want to chill and meet people from all over. ...

I'v been here for a month and out of the four hostels I'v tried this is one of my favourites, friendly staff, great food, and a cool vibe goin on at the lounge whenever the events are going on (which is quite frequent).
local bands, quiz nights, open mic nights, and they even had a thanksgiving dinner for the travellers here to celebrate ...

Ocean Island Backpackers Inn Hostel is good location.
Because you can get to towncentre by walking.
And you can stay to pay a few cost.
I love this hostel!!!

I spent in this hostel about 6 weeks and it is just awesome. After a while, you don't want to leave the hostel anymore.
The staff is very friendly and helpful and they do the best to answer your questions.
After a few days, you almost know everybody of the hostel.
I never stayed at such a hostel before.
There is a very delicious restaurant ...

This is the best hostel I have ever been, the people are friendly and they want you to have a graet time in Victoria. The Hostel is clean and well maintained. There are many different rooms in the hostel and are cleaned every day. Every nicht there is a different entertainment, open mic's, quiz nights and more are planned every week.

I had a great time!

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Thank you for taking the time to comment about us. I'm very sorry to hear about your stay, and surprised by your comments to the point where I wonder whether this review may be for one of the other smaller hostels in Victoria and accidentally posted for us. We are the largest hostel in Victoria, with ...

Small, dirty, unfriendly staff, & creepy dwellers. My wife & I tried to stay here but as soon as we checked in we wanted to check out. Very disappointing after having high hopes based on reveiws. This hostel defies everything that a hostel is supposed to be about and has bascially become a shelter. Staff arrogant and bossy. Not for ...