Nightly rates range from $19-$28 for dorm beds, $28-$85 for private rooms, and $95-$130 for a suite. Ask us about weekly and monthly stays.

Our accommodation is clean, comfortable and secure. We offer modern facilities including a licensed café, extensive free Wi-Fi, cheap internet and tech services, modern fully equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge and dining rooms, cheap coin-operated laundry, parking and secure bike and baggage storage. We also offer great travel info on our website and from our 24 hour Front Desk staff.

Don't believe us?  Here's what the top guidebooks have to say about us:

“This colorful hostel boasts a better lounge than many clubs, a fantastic staff, and accommodations comparable to many hotels. Undoubtedly one of the finest urban hostels in Canada. The Victoria Guide on their website is a great and in depth guide to some of the more out of the way places in the city.”
                      - Let’s Go USA/Canada 2005

"Ocean Island is more than a hostel, it's an experience - an experience akin to being kidnapped by 100 of your closest friends... The large, exuberantly friendly place has... spacious common areas.. Full of life and art.. both the young and the young at heart will feel right at home, and front desk staff go the extra mile to be helpful. If you're looking for plain ol' fun, staying at this super-colourful hostel is a good start"
                     - Lonely Planet Various Editions 2001-2005

 
For more detailed information on the hostel and suites, plus what to see and do while in Victoria,check out our website

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Free wireless internet
Free bag & bicycle storage
Free linen
Discounts on local attractions and activities

Royal BC Museum
China Town
Craigdarroch Castle
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Inner Harbour
Victoria Bug Zoo
Miniature World
Pacific Undersea Gardens
Market Square
Butchart Gardens
Beacon Hill Park
Whale Watching

How to Get Here From Vancouver

Option 1: The PCL Bus. Costs about ~ $40, takes about 4hrs.

• Takes you from the bus station in downtown Vancouver to downtown Victoria via the Tsawwassen - Swartz Bay BC Ferries route, or you can get on and off at various stages along the way.
• The whole trip takes about 4 hours.
• Cost is ~ $40 (which includes your ferry ticket, they take care of that for you)
• They've got lots of room for luggage on the bus (though you should probably call the company if you have more than four pieces of luggage)
• phone numbers: (604) 662-7575 or 1-800-661-1725, call center is open 7:00am – 7:00pm Daily. e-mail: info@pacificcoach.com

Option 2: City Buses. Costs about $18, takes about 4 - 5 hrs (four to five hours)

**You take a city bus from Vancouver to the Ladner Exchange OR the 98 B-Line to the Airport Station, transfer to a bus #620 which takes you to the ferry terminal.

• Refer to the BC Transit Vancouver web site or call TransLink at 604-953-3333 for directions from your specific location to the Tsawwassen terminal
• It costs $2.50 (Weekdays after 6:30pm and all day Sat/Sun/Holidays) or $5.00 to get from Vancouver to the Tsawwassen terminal.
• It takes about 1hr 30min to get to the ferry from downtown.

**BC Ferries Tsawwassen - Swartz Bay route takes passengers and vehicles several times a day. Ferries leave at least every odd hour on the hour.

• Check the BC Ferries web site for schedules and extra sailings
• The ferry ticket costs about $13 for a walk-on passenger, average-sized vehicles cost about $43 (this does not include driver or passengers).
• The ferry takes about 1hr 35min to cross

** Get the "#70 Swartz Bay/Downtown/Airport" city bus from the Swartz Bay ferry terminal to downtown Victoria

• Schedules are available on the BC Transit Victoria web site
• The fare is $2.25
• It takes about 1hr - 1hr 30min to get downtown from the terminal.

From Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal:

1. Take the #70 city bus into Victoria (the fare is $2.25)
2. Get off at the Pandora and Douglas St intersection
3. Walk one block east on Pandora Ave towards Blanshard St.

From the Bus Station:

1. Walk north on Douglas St to Pandora Ave
2. Turn right and walk one block east to Blanshard St. It's about a 15-20 minute walk.

From the Inner Harbour Ferries (Port Angeles, Bellingham and Seattle):

1. Walk three blocks east on Belleville St (towards the Legislative Buildings)
2. Turn left on Douglas St
3. Walk north to Pandora Ave
4. Turn right and walk east to Blanshard St. It's about a 25 minute walk.

From the Airport:

1. Take the Akal airport bus directly to the hostel ($16 one way), OR
2. Take the shuttle bus ($3) to the #70 city bus stop at McTavish and Canora Ave and take the #70 from there OR take the #75 bus directly from the airport to the Pandora and Douglas Street intersection (Bus takes about an hour and 20 minutes).
3. Walk one block east on Pandora Ave to Blanshard St.

Driving from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Airport:

1. Take Highway 17 (Blanshard St) to Pandora Ave. (About a 45 minute drive, depending on traffic.)

• 24 Hour Reception
• Internet Access
• TV Room/Common Area
• Private Rooms
• Free Linen
• Free WiFi
• Tours/Travel Desk
• Laundry Room
• Luggage Storage
• Restaurant/Cafe
• Bar
• Credit Cards Accepted