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Ocean Backpackers is situated close to the picturesque Harbour in Ilfracombe.
This cool, clean, and friendly Independent Hostel offers excellent facilities for groups, solo travellers, and families, offering private rooms with en-suite facilities as well as bunkbeds in shared, mixed dormitories.
Popular with walkers, cyclists, surfers, and diving enthusiasts being convenient for the Southwest coast path, the Devon coast to coast and boats to Lundy.
The hostel has a well-equipped and spacious self-catering kitchen, lovely communal lounge/dining area with free internet/wi-fi, tea and coffee. Ilfracombe is in an AONB and its surroundings make an idyllic retreat. Large secure basement caters for bicycles and surf boards.
Ocean Backpackers provides excellent budget rates and the whole 38 bed hostel can sleep up to 49 and be hired for exclusive use.
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Dormitory Beds | £25.00 per person per night |
| Double | £66.00 per room (room only) |
| Family Room | £66.00 per room (room only) |
| Single Room | £40.00 per room (room only) |
*Booking on our website ensures the best rates
ON YOUR SAT-NAV
Pop our postcode in and it should guide you in!.. EX34 9BJ
FROM LONDON
Take the M4 until you reach Bristol. Take the M5 and head South. At junction 27 take the A361 signposted Barnstaple. Stay on the A361 until you reach Barnstaple and follow the signs to Ilfracombe.
FROM THE WEST
Take the A39 up to Barnstaple and then follow signs to Ilfracombe.
FROM EXETER
Take the M5 or the A37 to Barnstaple and then follow the signs.
ONCE IN ILFRACOMBE
At the roundabout at Mullacott Cross (Restaurant/Caravan site "The Depot") go straight across and descend the hill into the town. At the first set of traffic lights (DIY shop on corner) turn left, drive for 1km past the Landmark Theater (two domes) and continue onto a one way street. We are the big blue building just past the church on the right. There is a public pay and display car part at the rear of the Hostel.
By coach-
National Express Coaches from London, Victoria, Heathrow, Birmingham and Taunton terminate in Ilfracombe at the Bandstand Coach Stop. This is a five minute walk from Ocean Backpackers.
By train-
Trains connect from across the country with Exeter. From Exeter hop on the scenic Tarka line railway to Barnstaple and then take the number 21 local bus to Ilfracombe Harbour. (Get off at the St James Place bus stop a minutes walk from the Backpackers.)
| Season (3 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 13:00* |
| 16:00 | - 19:00* | |
* Self-check-in option available for pre-paid arrivals after 7pm.
Open for all bookings between April to October inclusive, every day. November to March is private hire only and these group bookings cannot be made online. Please contact Hostel via the website contact page.
April to October:
Check in 4pm to 7pm
Check out up to 10am
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