Located in Ilfracombe, Ocean Backpackers has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 22 miles from Lundy Island, 22 miles from Royal North Devon Golf Club and 23 miles from Westward Ho!. The property has a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. You can play table tennis at the hostel, and the area is popular for cycling. Popular points of interest near Ocean Backpackers include Wildersmouth beach, Ilfracombe and Watermouth Castle. Exeter International Airport is 63 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Ilfracombe, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
and
3 bunk beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 1
3 bunk beds
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 3
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 4
1 twin bed
Bedroom 5
1 full bed
Bedroom 6
4 bunk beds
Bedroom 7
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 8
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 9
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 10
1 twin bed
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 11
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisa
    United States United States
    Jimmy, Ross,Mona and Alex are a great team that take real pride in the hostel. Friendly with each other and the guests they keep the place clean and spotless. Very responsive to any concerns and look to resolve immediately. I had a lovely stay...
  • Katherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nicely furnished great kitchen and lounge areas fantastic location very eco friendly at a reasonable price
  • Esther
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the welcome and the kitchen facilities and utensils were great.
  • Debbie
    South Africa South Africa
    Jimmy was so accommodating, and so friendly! everything was very clean, and so much larger than we expected for a back packers. The communal areas are brilliant, with games books and chill out areas. Even outdoor place for surfboards, and washing...
  • Vanessa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A super friendly, immaculately clean and well equipped place to stay. We stayed in the family room and used the bike storage under the place. A really lovely vibe about the place. We stayed two nights.
  • Jasmin
    China China
    Fab location and facilities. Jimmy went out of his way to help. The secure bike storage was a massive bonus too! This made a great stopping point for our C2C trip.
  • R
    Richard
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location. New kitchen with a commercial sized cooking facilities, so ideal for making your own food.
  • Chella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good room, central location. Not en suite but there were 2 bathrooms/toilets on our floor and we never saw anyone esle using them. Excellent value for money.
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and quiet. I was looking for somewhere cheap for the night before starting a 5 day charity walk, and it met all my expectations.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean. Bunk beds didn't creak which is great for a dorm room. Very convieniently located. Super clean. Free tea and coffee and lovely social area with reading lamp.

Area info

Amenities of Ocean Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Ocean Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ocean Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Ocean Backpackers

  • The prices at Ocean Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Ocean Backpackers is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Ocean Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Beach
  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Ocean Backpackers. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Ocean Backpackers is 2,300 feet from the center of Ilfracombe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.