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Located in Victoria city center, this guest accommodations features WiFi throughout the property. A refrigerator is available in the brightly decorated guest rooms at Ocean Island Inn | Backpackers | Suites. Most rooms offer access to a shared bathroom while some have a private bathroom. Towels are available for a deposit. A fully stocked shared kitchen with a dining area is available. On each floor, there are complimentary lockers. Guests also have access to laundry facilities, a 24-hour reception, a library and board games on site. Save On Foods Memorial Center is 5 minutes’ walk away from this property. Victoria's Inner Harbor and Chinatown are both within 10 minutes’ walk.

- "Incredibly cheap, still clean and comfortable" - "Great wonderful" - "Good" - "Best hostel I've stayed in" - "Great value" - "Impressive set up. Good vibes, healthy food, amazing location." - "I didn't stay for long but it was nice, other visitors were very friendly." - "all good" - "Great value for money!" - "Overall nice" - "The place to stay" - "lots of interesting people" - "Excellent location, friendly staff, good meals, good price value! I recommend!!"

Hostel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Chinatown
A bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free self-serve breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities.
Housekeeping is available on request.
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. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

- "Parking situation is a bit inconvenient but the staff are super friendly 👌 good place to stay if you're on a budget or traveling " - "Safe and friendly stay. Affordable for a lengthy stay. " - "Good price/ clean / good staff/ in downtown " - "The staff was amazing and friendly. I would stay again in there." - "All good !!! " - "I didn't expect this like hostel. First, staffs are so kind. I love them Two, you can meet good people, here. I met one Dutch person, British, German.. you can make international friends, here. Third, wash room was clean, and water was warm. Super nice. Fourth, easy to go everywhere, easy to get transportation. Fifth, Most importantly, price is ssssso cheap. "

Located within 7.6 miles of Wildplay Element Park and 2.2 miles of Petroglyph Park, Painted Turtle Guesthouse provides rooms in Nanaimo. The property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organizing tours for guests. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also have free WiFi, while some have a city view. Popular points of interest near Painted Turtle Guesthouse include Nanaimo Museum, Nanaimo Bastion and Newcastle Island Marine Park. Nanaimo Harbor Water Airdrome Airport is a few steps from the property.

- "May stay." - "I ENJOY THE PLACE THE STAFF ARE VERY NICE I LIKE THE CLEANLINESS THAT'S VERY IMPORTANT" - "Good stay!" - "Nice, affordable, and well appointed place if you're staying in downtown Nanaimo." - "Very reasonably priced accommodation where you get a little more than you paid for." - "Great location, within walking distance to ferries and buses and groceries. Fabulous staff." - "Vintage and highly recommended"

Hostel in Nanaimo
A microwave in a common area, a meeting room, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a TV in a common area are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation offers 386 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and portable fans. This Nanaimo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "It was just what i needed. A bedroom/living space, sink, bathroom, desk and very nice wardrobe for my clothes. Shared common area with tv, couches, cupboards for food, fridge, freezer, sinks and supplied cutlery and table wear. Free parking in a great location, safe and easily accessible. Garbage and recycling bins, laundry in a separate building. It was Everything I needed for a good price. And there are rabbits everywhere! Which I thought was really cool. "

Offering a shared lounge, Char's Landing Hostel offers accommodations in Port Alberni. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. There's also a well-equipped kitchen in some units equipped with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Port Alberni, like hiking. Nanaimo Harbor Water Airdrome Airport is 52 miles away.

- "Cozy and affordable" - "Quiet, clean, comfy beds, lots of parking" - "Travelling all over the world with my bicycle" - "Fabulous stay" - "Amazing Budget Friendly Stay" - "A convenient place" - "Wholesome host, clean house, friendly people" - "Best hostel in the world" - "Char's hostel" - "Great value for money, good for big group or family" - "Vintage hospitality and a great value" - "A comfortable hostel in Port Alberni."

Hostel with free parking, steps from Bastion
This hostel features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a library are onsite.
Private bathrooms are not ensuite and housekeeping is available on request.
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) offers 24 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and rice cookers. Beds feature premium bedding. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "Paul is amazing, very nice man upon check -in!" - "The room is small but very clean. The bathroom is shared but also clean. The owner and staffs are very friendly. We were able to rest in the lounge for an hour before checking in. There is no breakfast provided, but you can use the kitchen and make your own. Well worth the price we paid for. " - "It was good, staffs were friendly and helpful . Overall service. Was okay " - "It was a nice stay. The stuff is really friendly. The room is clean and the bathroom too. "

Story’s Beach is a 2 minute walk from this hostel in Port Hardy. Dorm and private rooms are available and have shared bathroom facilities. An outdoor patio is enjoyed. Free WiFi is included. Simply furnished rooms include bedding. Port Hardy North Coast Trail Backpackers provides bathroom amenities. A common living area with a full kitchen, TV, game room and library are available to all guests at the North Coast Trail Backpackers Ltd. The hostel offers storage for bicycles and kayaks. The area is popular for backpacking, hiking, camping, biking, and kayaking. The Port Hardy Museum is 558 feet away.

- "Nice place to stay in the center of Port Hardy" - "Clean, convenient, friendly, helpful"

C&N Backpackers features views of Ucluelet Inlet. The hostel has a spacious garden offering firepit, BBQ, lots of outdoor seating and a trail that runs down to the waterfront. There is a large shared kitchen and lounge on the lowest floor. Great for socializing and big family meals. The trail head of the Wild Pacific Trail is about a 5 min walk from the property. Pacific Rim National Park is 15kms away and is accessible by car, bike or foot.

- "very welcoming and amazing place. every backpacker was very kind and respectful here." - "Peaceful stay in a nice location" - "Had a great 2 night stay on my trip to the Island. I will be staying here again next year for our visit!!" - "Really cozy hostel with everything you need!"

Located in Tofino and with Tonquin Beach reachable within a 15-minute walk, Whalers Guesthouse provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a grill. Private parking is available on site. You can play pool at the hostel, and the area is popular for cycling. Tofino Botanical Gardens is 2.1 miles from Whalers Guesthouse, while Radar Hill is 6.6 miles away. Tofino Harbor Seaplane Base Airport is a few steps from the property.

- "Great view good staff" - "Excellent value & very clean." - "Cheapest and excellent" - "Amazing experience" - "We enjoyed the stay very much and will come back." - "Great view" - "Nice hostel" - "Good and pleasant but technichal difficulties"

Riding Fool Accommodation is offering accommodations in Cumberland. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located 12 miles from Comox Ferry Terminal. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms come with a mountain view. Riding Fool Accommodation has a grill. You can play pool and darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. Comox Valley Airport is 12 miles away.

- "Excellent hostel!!" - "Perfect spot for yourself or a group stay"

Located in Comox and with Comox Ferry Terminal reachable within 4.7 miles, Comox Valley Guest House has free bikes, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden. The hostel provides some accommodations that have a safety deposit box, and the rooms include a shared bathroom with a shower. Guests at Comox Valley Guest House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Comox, like hiking. Comox Valley Airport is 1.9 miles from the property.

- "Hidden gem/ hostel living/ close to everything" - "Miragons Suits Me" - "great time and host for my trip to the valley from Victoria" - "Definitely recommend and would stay here again." - "Classic room for rent in a nice private home."

These custom-built bunks are super sturdy and have many features such as personal reading lights, USB & power outlets, night tables and privacy curtains, and plenty of storage. All of our dorms are also equipped with a fridge where you can store all your food items.

The space
Ocean Island Inn has a wide array of rooms to suit your budget and lifestyle. From dorms to private rooms, we have just the room for you! We are located in downtown Victoria, just steps away from all the beauty this city has to offer. Furthermore, our friendly 24/7 front desk staff will make you feel at home and are there to help you with all the questions you might have.

COVID-19 Policies:
• Ocean Island Inn requires proof of 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from all guests.
• BC residents can present the BC Vaccination Card. Out of province visitors can present a provincially/ territorially officially recognized vaccine record. International visitors can present the proof of vaccination they used to enter Canada (like ArriveCAN) and their passport.
• Any guests who are unable to show this documentation upon check in will have their reservation cancelled and will be charged for the first night of their stay, according to our standard cancellation policy.
• Please note that we cannot accommodate anyone for self isolation purposes.
• As a preventive measure against COVID-19, all guests are required to wear masks in common areas. Disposable masks can be purchased at the front desk.

Guest access
• Free unlimited high speed wireless internet in all rooms and common areas. Great for Netflix, YouTube, and video chat!
• 24 hour Front Desk / no curfew
• Easily accessible travel information and tips
• Fully equipped shared kitchen
• Laundry facilities
• Discounts on local attractions
• Free secure bike and bag storage
• Discounted parking
• Free use of Hair Dryers/Straighteners and Irons
• Guitars, books, games and more available to borrow
• Our very own guide to Victoria so you can enjoy the city like a local

Other things to note
Please note that we cannot accommodate anyone for self isolation purposes.

As a preventive measure against COVID-19, all guests are required to wear masks in common areas. Disposable masks can be purchased at the front desk.

A post stay guest satisfaction survey will be sent out after check out.

Registration Details
Provincial registration number: Exempt

We are a small guesthouse with mostly private rooms (although we also have hostel style dorm rooms). We are ideally located on the water in downtown Tofino. We offer clean, comfortable and affordable accommodation with breathtaking views of Clayoquot Sound. Onsite bike rental. Discounts on tours and surf/SUP lessons .

Front desk hours: 10AM to 12PM and 5PM to 7PM. Please understand that we are only able to accommodate requests for same day bookings if made before 12PM.

The space
The rooms is small but cozy. It has a bunk bed with a double bed at the bottom and a single top bunk. The room has shared bathrooms down the hallway.

Guest access
All our guests have access to our communal kitchen (fully equipped with all you need for cooking), a patio area with BBQ and outside kitchen station, outside surf shower, surf shack (to store your surf gear), dining room/lounge area with fireplace and stunning views of Clayoquot Sound and Meares Island.

Other things to note
We are not a party place! We offer safe, clean, family friendly accommodation for all age groups. We have quiet times in place and do not allow any hard liquor on the premises.

Registration Details
Municipal registration number: 20240363
Provincial registration number: Exempt

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