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Ocean Backpackers

29 St James Place, Ilfracombe, EX34 9BJ, United Kingdom
Ilfracombe, United Kingdom
See location+44 127 186 7835
From
£79
Cheapest

rate per night

8.7
Great
based on 539 reviews
539 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room

About Ocean Backpackers

  • Hostel Room
    An affordable stay with shared facilities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free
A 1-minute walk from Ilfracombe harbour, Ocean Backpackers is an independent Devon hostel providing private rooms and a communal kitchen and living area with Wi-Fi. This hostel is a short walk from the town centre and welcomes guests of all ages. The hostel offers double, twin and family rooms, with either en suite or shared bathroom facilities. Towels are available to hire if needed. There is a communal lounge, kitchen and dining area. Ocean Backpackers provides storage facilities, including storage for surfboards and bikes. There is also free tea and coffee, and several cafés nearby offer breakfast. The Ilfracombe Aquarium is a 2-minute walk from this hostel, and seafront attractions include the Landmark Theatre and Ilfracombe Museum. Croyde Beach and Woollacombe Bay are within 15-25 minutes’ drive of Ocean Backpackers.

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Amenities at Ocean Backpackers

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Golf
  • Game room
  • No smoking
  • Scuba diving
  • Fishing
  • Smoke alarms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Things to do

  • Horse riding
  • Mini-golf
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room
  • Golf
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Scuba diving
  • Diving

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Family rooms
  • Lockers
  • Sea view
  • Carpeted
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Storage available

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Garden

Bedroom

  • Reading light
  • Socket near the bed

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Dining

  • Shared kitchen

Reviews of Ocean Backpackers

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8.7
Very GoodBased on 539 verified guest reviews

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Location

29 St James Place, Ilfracombe, EX34 9BJ

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour136 yd
  • Tunnels Beaches256 yd
  • Watermouth Castle2.1 mi
  • Bull Point Lighthouse3.7 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 10:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Ocean Backpackers

Low season

April

High season

August

Average price (weeknight)

£48

Average price (weekend night)

£50
Cheapest month to stay with an average 34% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 88% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Ocean Backpackers

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Top tips for your stay at Ocean Backpackers

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Ocean Backpackers, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in April and June.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Ocean Backpackers, plan to stay on a Friday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Ocean Backpackers was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £30, while the most expensive was £30.
  • How long should you stay at Ocean Backpackers? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Ocean Backpackers

  • Where is Ocean Backpackers located?

    Ocean Backpackers is located at 29 St James Place, 0.2 miles from the centre of Ilfracombe. Ilfracombe Harbour is the closest landmark to Ocean Backpackers.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Ocean Backpackers?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Ocean Backpackers.

  • Does Ocean Backpackers offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Ocean Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Ocean Backpackers from the airport?

    Ocean Backpackers is 27.4 miles from Swansea Fairwood Comm. Ocean Backpackers is 36 miles from Cardiff Wales.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Ocean Backpackers hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Ocean Backpackers in Ilfracombe and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Ocean Backpackers and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Ocean Backpackers.

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Good to know

Value for money

9.1

Distance to city centre

0.2 mi

Nearest airport

Swansea Fairwood Comm

Distance to airport

27.3 mi