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Ocean Island Garden Suites

3.0 star property
Suburban Victoria apartment in James Bay with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen (The Burma Suite)
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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen (The Burma Suite) | Bathroom

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
143 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2K6
  • Government Street
    1 min walk
  • James Bay Inn Pub
    3 min walk
  • Victoria Bus Station
    13 min walk
  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    16 min walk

Room options

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for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Victoria

At Ocean Island Garden Suites you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Beacon Hill Park and Holland Point Park. .Each apartment is individually decorated and features a flat-screen TV with digital channels, along with free WiFi, a coffee/tea maker and a portable fan. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Netflix, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. Housekeeping is not available. .This business-friendly apartment building offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and multilingual staff. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Beacon Hill Park - 4 min walk
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 10 min walk
  • Royal BC Museum - 13 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 14 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beacon Drive in Ltd - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Milestones - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Q Restaurant at the Empress - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tea at the Empress - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ocean Island Garden Suites

Suburban Victoria apartment in James Bay with free parking
Ocean Island Garden Suites offers its guests a terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The business-friendly Ocean Island Garden Suites also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Victoria apartment is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1907
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Ocean Island Garden Suites offers 3 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans.

Languages

Dutch, English, Estonian, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Fee: CAD 11 per pet per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • In the suburbs
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • 3 units
  • Built in 1907
  • Garden
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 30 October 2024 to 1 January 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 11 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CAD 11 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Ocean Island Garden Suites
Ocean Island Garden Suites Apartment
Ocean Island Garden Suites Apartment Victoria
Ocean Island Garden Suites Victoria
Ocean Garn Suites Victoria
Ocean Garden Suites Victoria
Ocean Island Garden Suites Victoria
Ocean Island Garden Suites Apartment
Ocean Island Garden Suites Apartment Victoria

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ocean Island Garden Suites?

Yep, Ocean Island Garden Suites has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ocean Island Garden Suites?

No, Ocean Island Garden Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ocean Island Garden Suites?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ocean Island Garden Suites?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Ocean Island Garden Suites, with food and water bowls on offer.

Ocean Island Garden Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 34 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Dale

Disliked: Amenities
2 in all categories. Place smelled like animal urine.Bed was comfortable and great area though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The backyard with a deck was amazing…so beautiful and quiet. Just wonderful to have dinner out there! I did not know pets were welcome and so the two huge dogs next to us surprised and scared me. I need to read all the small print!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

gregory

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Travelled with pets
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This spot has a great location and is very walkable to the ocean or downtown. However, it was not very clean. Specially, the bed seemed to not have been washed. It has long black hair and dirt in it. The place also has no sound proofing and you will hear everything going on next to you. I was in suite 1 and got woken up every time someone opened the door. The staff were great and super friendly though!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sinead

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The organization and communication with this property is horrible! It is so unfortunate because we were so looking forward to our stay. We confirmed two weeks in advance our check in time and fast forward to many calls, emails, and follow ups, we arrive at our check in time to someone actively cleaning our room and had to wait outside for 30 minutes. To make matters even worse, they provided us the wrong code for our room and did not apologize for this confusion. All around horrible communication and truly so sad because we would have had a wonderful stay if the check in had gone smoothly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Tokio getaway Victoria
the bed was not comfortable and every movement was very loud otherwise the Tokio Suite was beautiful and close to walking distance for the harbor . enjoyed our stay , we would book again if the change the bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a must stay at place!
Amazing location. The staff where we checked in were helpful. The suite was roomy and well appointed and we would definitely go back. Supermarket was a easy walk as was the buses.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good comfy space close to downtown and the water. Nice quite neighbourhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Carl, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The spare fold out cot is very uncomfortable though. A larger TV and more seating in the living room/bedroom area would be nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heritage home in a great neighbourhood. Easy walking distance to downtown and all the restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet neighborhood
Although we loved the place, they should invest in some better pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Frances

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Got to our accommodation and they told us that we didn't have a room. Stressed and nowhere to stay spoke to a manager on the phone. They said they could give me a room for 1 night when I needed accommodation for 3 nights. I said maybe but I'd check out another hotel. They have charged me over $150 for a room for 1 night I didn't use. Sickening, never again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good thing we read the fine print about checking in being at a different location. Otherwise, all good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Shane, Kamloops BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean
Very nice staff, clean. Good location. Competitive pricing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Chillius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Satisfied
Convineince location Clean house

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Great location
Nice neighbourhood, walking distance to downtown Victoria.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent experience
Surprisingly very nice. I wasn't expecting much because I paid so little for my stay, but it was excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxed atmosphere, wonderful for dogs.
The physical facilities are not fancy or up to date, but suite 3 is on our priority list on our return. Close to Dallas Road dog run as well as nearby amenities. Our favorite part was the back yard for our pooches. Paper towels and tissues were provided ( unusual in other suites). We appreciated the focus on recycling, there are containers for waste, recycling and vegetable scraps. This is in a lovely quiet neighborhood where we felt safe. We really enjoyed our stay here and plan to return on future visits to the island.

6/10 Okay

Lauren, Los Angeles

Liked: Staff & service
Nice quiet location - thin walls
The rooms are sized well and comfortable enough. It's in a quiet suburban area. The only issues was the noise from other rooms. The walls seemed very thin so you could hear all movement and conversation next door.

8/10 Good

Bridget, Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not really a hotel
It was a comfortable apartment in a quiet residential neighborhood, within easy walking distance of the harbor and other popular spots. However, I would call it a vacation rental and not a hotel. Check in is at a hostel some distance away. At the suites, there is no hotel staff. The place was very clean on our arrival, but there was no housekeeping service during our stay. We learned that if we wanted housekeeping, we had to sign up for it 24 hours in advance and pay $20 extra. The place was very spacious for a studio apartment. The kitchen was exceptionally well-equipped. However, the eating area wasn't great-- a counter with uncomfortable stools. The bed was good. The bedside lamps were useless for reading--tiny bulbs, probably under 20 watts. There was a nice garden. So, all in all pretty good, but a little expensive for a place with no services.

8/10 Good

Barbara, Port Moody, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious unit in a wonderful neighbourhood
Enjoyed staying in this neighbourhood, close to everything yet quiet. The unit was spacious with a full kitchen. Would recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Sara, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delighful, charming house in historic street.
This was a really beautiful house with semi structured cottage garden. lovely decking area to rear. charmingly furnished suite as long as your taste in not scandanvian minimalism. We adored it. very well placed with ocean frount at one end of street and town centre at the other. It felt like coming home every evening.