14 May 2010 I really enjoyed Turtle Hostel. It is very cozy& “at- home” atmosphere. I will come back to Victoria for job, so I'm going to visit you again! Thanks Ayumi, Japan

6 May 2010 Dear Sue and other residents of Turtle Hostel, I've feel like home here. It's very warm and easy going here! Definitely want to come back one day again! Thanks you and Good luck! Sonja from Croatia

3 May 2010 Alexandra and I feel like at home at your hostel... when ever we come... Turtle is definitely the best in town! Thank you! We will be back! Thank you very much! Loris from Koper - Slovenia

3 May 2010 Thank you very much for a great stay - perfect place. We will tell our friends about it. Marty & Bernice

2 May 2010 I'll never Forget this turtle house. It feels like my real house so friendly, so comfortable so amazing place I think. Thanks to you, my Victoria travel makes me wonderful:) thank y for everything. Dasty from South Korea

2 May 2010 Thank you so much for your kindness. I had so good and cozy time in the turtle's house :) Thanks, South Korea

1 May 2010 Thank you so much for everything!!! I didn't book any hotel before I arrived Victoria and nowhere to stay. But I was really lucky to find here and meet the owner Sue is her name. I really appreciate. Hostel is so nice and can feel at home. Every thing is clean. What is more, the owner is very nice. " you are wonderful. I recommend all of you to stay here. Also I will recommend my friends after I go back. I never forget you!!! Thank you so much. Yoshie Senoo from Japan

7 Apr 2010 Great room - great bathrooms, Everything clean, everything works well, Great atmosphere, Great location as well . Keep up the great work, and keep on being the cheapest place in town. England

Apr 2010 Fantastic stay here at the turtle, very friendly and fun thanks. Laure & Martin

7 Mar 2010 Very good price and soft beds!!! Millie G-A QC

20 Feb 2010 Very convenient and priced right .Nice people everywhere. Jonathan Hoostor

18 Feb 2010 A very nice stay for us, wonderful room, an excellent price. Marc Stuart

Feb 2010 I stayed about 2 weeks and I found really nice people.During the time. If I ever return to Victoria I'm staying here again. Thank you!!!! Flerieo & Leudmila From Brasil

Feb 2010 Had a nice stay here, realy nice people! Good atmosphere! I enjoyed my stay here! Lisa from Kempkn Germany

12 Feb 2010 We had a good sleep and very helpful and friendly hospitality. Will be back. Thanks Jerome

12 Feb 2010 Turtle Hostel Best hostess ever, very very helpful and very kind too,So when you visit, make sure to say hello to Sue Best hostess ever. Allen Quebec

27 Sept 2009 This is the place to stay in Victoria!! Clean and quiet and friendly. And best of all to have real turtles as roommates!! Mia, Wi, USA

20 Sept 2009 It was very peacefull staying in the turtle hostel. Not the lightness of the city!! When u come back to Victoria u surely will visit the turtle again! Sven

13 Aug 2009 I enjoyed the stay at this great hostelso much. It make me feel almost like home. Thanks for making traveling so nice. Hule, Germany

08 Aug 2009 Had a great stay, very comfortable. Thank you for your warm welcome and vs find our way around. I hope to come back and stay again. Stephne & Anne, New Zeland

08 Aug 2009 Thank you Sue. Avery nice quiet time for the 2 weeks I've spent here. Hope to return and see you again in a couple of years!! Ken, Peru

08 Aug 2009 Very nice stay great city!! Gill & Rob, UK

30 July 2009 Thank you very much for the recommendation for the whale watching. It was a wonderful experience and we really saw a lot of Orcas. We enjoye the two nights her in the turtle hostel, next time we will be in Victorai we will come back to you. Christoph & Christine, Switzerland

26 July 2009 Thanks a lot for your kindness . I really enjoyed my stay in Victoria and the Turtle Hostel. Thanks!! Johanv, Germany

24 July 2009 Thank you for friendliness. Everuone in Victoria has been so poliet and helpful!! P.S. Weather was perfect!! Brad, Calgary

23 July 2009 What a wonderful place! Very cute, clean and safe. The murals are beautiful and the turtles are very funny and friendly. I would recommend the TURTLE Hostel to anyone. Thank you very much. Jenny, Ontario

23 July 2009 Merci beaucoup pour ce sejour chez les tortues!! Excellent accueil et tres bonne ambiance!! Stephan

15 July 2009 Thank you for staying here. I enjoyed it. Nice roommates and friendly turtles of course. Thank You Jessica

13 July 2009 I had a wonderful time here and enjoyed the conversations around the kitchen table. Thank You!! Jhon

July 2009 Excellent stay-Can't say anymore. . Feel u relaxed and now back to bustling Var City. I will recommended this place to anyone wants a quiet and beautiful place. Pat & Lisa

July 2009 We had really great time. Very confortable. Thank You so much. Miho & Satom

July 2009 Never had an experience as such as I had in the turtle hostel. Nice dormbeds run by lonely people. I hope to return. John & Laura

July 2009 We had a fantastic stay!! The room was neat and very beautiful. The staff are very friendly and the hostel in in a fantastic location!! Kristy & Anabel

02 July 2009 I had a very nice time here in the hostel!! Thank you for all, you were very helpful!! See you again!! Anna

02 July 2009 Petit souvenir du temps passé dans cette jolie petite maison ou nous avons rencontre plus d'Allemands que de Canadiens!! Thanks sue for the best!! Marlen, France

01 July 2009 4 days at turtles, Fantastic!! Very accommodating and great location for visiting beautiful V. Island BC. Rose, Calgary

June 2009 I had 3 nights at this cute small place, very enjoyed the location and Sue is very Kind. That suggested me what to see, were to go and how to save money. Yoav, Israel

June 2009 I had a wonderful weekend in Victoria!! The Turtle Hostel is a funny and nice place and sue is a really nice person. Thank you Sue for recommend me the awesome movie ocean oasis!! Thanks for all! Jonika

June 2009 Loved the stay and the room. Thanks so much. Jeff & Laura, Calgary

June 2009 Thanks for letting us stay here!! We really enjoyed the time in Turtle Hostel!! Warm welcome… Aunie & Roni, Canad & Germany

June 2009 Friendly hosteland cozy hostel! Thank you!! Mag & Sergib

June 2009 Great Place to stay. Had a nice time Thanks!! Kate, Canada

June 2009 The operators are really Kind and Caring. Thanks for letting us stay here. Lekan, Edmonton

June 2009 Thanks for to nice stay and good service!! Erine, Nadja, Grehings, Danemark

21 May 2009 A lovely, confortable place! Thank you for your hospitality. Victoria, Ohio USA

22 May 2009 Have enjoyed my time here. Nice room very cosy and confortable, nice people. Esther, England

May 2009 Really nice place! Good people! J'ai vraiment aime cet endroit, tres tranquille. Je quitte avec un brin d' amertume. Je reviendrai un jour. Merci! Thank you! Charles

May 2009 I have enjoyed my time at the turtle very much!! Stayed here for a week, and it was certainly the best value for money. Close to town and very quiet. Should recommend to everyone. Thank you Invauce, New-Zeland

17 May 2009 A lovely place to stay. Had a beautiful experience. It is a small place with a large heart. Wish I stayed longer. Leke, Nigeria

15 May 2009 I enjoyed my stay and will recommend to all I see. Be cool. Good luck. Goodbye Turtles! Spencer

May 2009 This small hostel is so beautiful! I loved Victoria: the green, the blue of the sea, the nice people, the organics café… Hope to come back very soon!! Thanks the turtles. Loune(hely)

May 2009 Had a really good time here in Victoria and meet luds of wonderful people. The Turtles are awesome. Take care. Sarah

May 2009 Saw lots of beautiful whales, literally loods!! Great experience!! Adam & Gemma, UK

10 May 2009 Thank you very much for letting me stay in your humble abode. The turtles Hostel… Recommend it to anyone. Allan, Victoria

05 May 2009 A very nice, laid back little hostel! I really enjoyed staying here, and will stop in again when next in Victoria. Cheers!! Hamish, Australia

May 4, 2009 This place is wonderful!! I spend a great month here. We met nice people!!! It was really awesome!! The staff was so nice. The place is quiet, calm. All was perfect!! Hope to see you later!! Jean,France

May 1, 2009 I had a great time here at Turtle Hostel! Met Great !! People! Thank you for the excellent accommodation. I will be back sometime! Vincent from Nova Scotia, Canada

May 1, 2009 I found the Turtle Hostel on the Internet before arriving in Victoria. Sue was very helpful with my booking via email and it only got better once I was here. I had my own room for $30 a night. Fantastic, Great price, very clean, free Internet and even wireless in my room. I enjoyed meeting other travelers and the owners are lovely. I had the best stay ever! I don’t want to leave, but I know I will be back to stay again… Bye turtles – thank you Rebecca from Australia

April 29, 2009 We had a nice time in here. People are so friendly and also we were able to see beautiful view. So nice. Thanks a lot!! Tano & Riro from Japan

April 26, 2009 I had a very nice stay here. The location of the hostel is perfect; everything is nearby, very friendly management. Thanks One of the 25 student group from an university of Netherland

April 16, 2009 Because I locked my keys in the locker which I needed to open the locker I had a great help from Sue and her husband to open my locker even the police couldn’t help me, but Sue did it! Thank you very much. Natalie from Germany

April 12, 2009 Nice hospitality. Will tell my friends about your hostel! Paul Burke from Vancouver, BC

April 11, 2009 Thank you so much for the comfortable bed, and the great atmosphere. The paintings, the staff, the people all so cute. I liked the little notes about Turtles and the poetry on the walls was beautiful. Thank you also for the upgrade in rooms. I took lots of beautiful pictures, and I love Victoria, the flowers, the ocean, the art along the sidewalks.. Amazing, in Calgary it is still brown and dusty, so the fresh moist air was so refreshing. Happy Easter Holly Degruyter

April 10, 2009 Small building but comfortable and nice. Amir

April 7, 2009 I enjoyed my stay very quiet and very friendly around here at the Turtle. Will be back in the future. Bill Taylor

Mar. 27, 2009 Awesome hostel!! And so cute Morgan Wegner, Seattle Washington, USA
Loved it Coming back as soon as I can Aimee Christofferson, Seattle Washington, USA
The turtle theme is so cute Jenna Shiasaki, Seattle, Washington, USA
Thank you, very peaceful Rick Dambror and Jackie Marlette, Oregon, USA

Mar. 24, 2009 Thanks for having us we had great first time in Victoria. All your decorations are adorable Anna Cohen

Mar. 23, 2009 Great location, so close to everything. Really nice owners, Well maintained, FREE WIFI Thank you, Sarah Seattle USA

Mar. 22, 2009 Very friendly with big turtles!! Adelaide, Australia

Mar. 18, 2009 Relaxed and Friendly, clean, comfy bed, no bugs! Dan

March 5, 2009 Had a great stay, Very clean. John (USA)

March 3, 2009 Thank you for your hospitality, we had a great time even though it was a little short. Hope we come back soon! Kristina and Pavel (Prague & Czech)

Feb.28, 2009 The Turtle Hostel is very welcoming with friendly staff and people. Everything is clean and it has a relaxed atmosphere. You can tell the staff really trusts their clients. Thanks so much Turtle Hostel! Erica (Olympia, Washington)

Feb 24, 2009 Thanks so much for everything. We had a great time in the city. Thanks for helping to make this such a wonderful experience. Dido

Feb.19, 2009 Thanks for the stay! The service was very friendly and the rooms were nice and clean. Overall, a nice place to stay! Asha and Linda

December 26, 2008 Hello!I love the time that I spent here! Thanks for all the help! Hope to see you again(on my next trip to Victoria)! Thanks Patricia

November 11, 2008 Thank you for a nice stay. Turtle Hostel is comfortable and inviting. Thanks! Karrin (from Rioa, USA)

November 10, 2008 Hi Sue, Thank you so much for letting me work for stay at such short notice. Here are the entries. I agree with all of them; this is a wonderful place and you are lovely! Leisha (from UK)

November 10, 2008 Turtle Hostel ist eines der "Besten". Sue ist selis frindick und lechilflich. Danke und alles fiebe, Johean (from AUT)

November 9, 2008 Turtle Hostel is the best hostel I've stayed at! I will return when ever I can. The owner Sue is very kind, and will make your stay pleasant and comfortable. Thanks Sue! Mike

November 8, 2008 A lovely place to rest my head! A great location and friendly feel… Hopefully I'll be back someday. Ric

November 8, 2008 I like my new mother a lot so I enjoyed the Turtle a lot. See you soon, Stella

October 2008 We loved Victoria and the turtle, wish we could stay!! Jess and Jess (Albany, Australia)

October 2008 THE STAY GREAT. THE PLACE WAS RIGHT. THE STAFF WERE LOVELY. Mark (from Sydney, Australia)

October 19, 2008 Ich libe die Deufachen in der schueifjer frappe uerfrefer Basfi

October 19, 2008 We had a great time at Turtle. Was funny to watching whales and to ststay here. Thanks for all, Andreas (from Switzerland)

September 16, 2008 My stay here was great! Love Victoria, Love the Turtle. Thanks! Dave

September 16, 2008 Hello Love wir ware fur 1 nast hier in limao1 Eswas schr crlebuisroll Matthias and Nici

September 2, 2008 Had a great time here at the Turtle Hostel! Friendly and helpful staff, big party with other guests. Good times. I'm happy that I could enjoy the international turtle family. Probably I will come back! Just the Best, Thomas (from Switzerland)

July 28, 2008 Thank you for everything, from Betty and Antoine, two French tourists who have had great fun here in your hostel and who wish they could stay longer! See you again someday I hope! Betty and Antoine (from France)

July 28, 2008 Relaxed atmosphere….. Great place to unwind; Pleasant Place, couldn't have asked for any better… Oh yeah, FREE WIRELESS AND CABLE TV! Shaun Ogungbadero (from Boston, Massachussetts, USA)

July 28, 2008 It was a really nice stay at the Turtle Hostel! We enjoyed it a lot, nice staff, very helpful and a lot of good people have met each other in this hostel! Enjoy the Turtle Family! Thanks! Jordane (from France)

July 19, 2008 Any body can out run a turtle, but remember not to fall asleep during the race! We were very fortunate to stay here. Great sleep, excellent hospitality and beautiful smiles. Thanks a bunch! Noel, Vincent, Sonia, Freda and Som (from Quesnel)

July 19, 2008 Sue, Ous Van Leeiwar family had a wonderful time. You greeted us like family members. How wonderful. We were just like at home with our clean and cozy rooms. We hope to see you again sometime! Thanks again, Gail, Cheanice and Naomi

July 2008 Dear Sue, Thank you for your kindness and smile! I liked this hostel, we had a good time! Bye Bye!! Mehoko (from Japan)

July 2008 Dear turtle hostel!! Thank you very very much. I can watch "turtle" and killer whale. So, I'm happy. Auri (from Japan)

June 2008 Dear Sue, Loved your hostel. The four of us all had peaceful sleeps. The use of the discount vouchers were a great bonus; it is fantastic that you guys can get these. Cheers, Wayne Taylor (from Australia)

June 23, 2008 Thanks for an enjoyable time! Frank Keijzess (Utrecht, The Netherlands)

June 18, 2008 This unique little house has been incredible place to stay! There were many wonderful people to meet and learn from as well as many sights to see within walking distance, I had a wonderful time; Thank you! Caren Jones (Brevaid, nc, USA)

June 18, 2008 I had a great stay with a great location. Thank you! Travis Stevens (From Athens, Ohio, USA)

June 18, 2008 Dear Sue and Adam, Thank you so much for your hospitality, you made me feel like home the day I walked in. I had a good time here in this lovely little house! Everything good for the future! I'll miss the turtles and the Turtle! Franzisha (from Germany)

June 15, 2008 To Sue and Adam, Very nice relaxing atmosphere, a place to wash cloths, cook and sleep. It is a lot like home and I thank you for making it that way for travelers. I must say that the place is well kept and clean. Thanks again. Ben (from Alberta)

June 15, 2008 This place is like home, Thanks. Brian from Grande Prairie

June 6, 2008 Very cozy room after an entire day of walking. Thank you for your kindness! Sylviez (from Montreal, Quebec)

June 6, 2008 Dear Sue and Adam, Thank you for taking a naïve and wayward stranger to Victoria and making me feel right at home. Enjoy your summer, cheers and Namaste. Brian (from Vancouver.)

May 19, 2008 Very cozy room after a long day of travelling. Thank you for your kindness. Sylvie from Montreal

April 22, 2008 Sue and Adam. I had the most wonderful time. You made my stay very comfortable. Maria, Navy Flygirl

April 16, 2008 Thank you folks for the hospitality and good service. Eduardo, Miami, Florida

March 30, 2008 Thanks for the nice place to stay. Clean, funky and affordable. Laura and Sophia, The California Girls

March 17, 2008 Sue and Adam, we had a wonderful stay at the Turtle. Pascale and Anais, Paris, France

March 13, 2008 We enjoyed our stay at the hostel. We had everything we needed. Heidi, Ruth, Lauren and Michelle, Seattle, Washington

March 3, 2008 It was a nice place to stay. We had two great days at your hostel. Johana & Helena

February 29, 2008 A cozy place to stay and close to everything. Paini & Merja, Finland

February 22, 2008 Thank you so much for everything. Always friendly and clean. Norman, Ottawa

February 2, 2008 We had a nice quiet stay. Very friendly people. Asboern & Flemming, Denmark

January 31, 2008 Everyone was very kind to me during my stay at the Turtle Sincerely, Cyndi

January 23, 2008 We have really enjoyed our time here. Thanks Turtle Tamara, Jess, Bek & Becky, Australia

January 19, 2008 Turtle Hostel rocks, Fabien & Guillame, France

January 19, 2008 I had a wonderful 10 day stay, like a second family. Anissa, France

January 17, 2008 A wonderful place, safe and clean. Thank you Sue. Lina, Switzerland

December 28, 2007 Nice neat rooms, wireless internet, interesting people. We will come back. Arjen & Erica, Netherlands, Zeeland

December 20, 2007 The Turtle Hostel offers friendly smiles, wonderful people from all over the world. Best wishes. Marie & Nate, Barcelona

September 29, 2007 We had a very nice here, it was calm and cool Rob & Miguel, Switzerland

September 26, 2007 This house is great. Fabian & Hannah, Germany

September 22, 2007 Just one night in the Turtle, but we really enjoyed it. Carolin & Frank, Germany

September 17, 2007 We has a wonderful stay at your peaceful hostel. Mats & Liv, Stockholm

September 13, 2007 Quiet, peaceful stay. No problems. Brinn, Sweden

September 9, 2007 We has a most excellent time at the Turtle Hostel. Alana, Vancouver

September 8, 2007 I like all of the art and l love the turtles. I felt very safe here. Sommer, Washington

September 4, 2007 Nice room and art. Renee, Australia

August 23, 2007 I had an amazing stay. Next time l am back in town, l will stay here. Cody Frederick, Edmonton

August 20, 2007 This was a very quiet stay. I will come back Jesse Lee, Seattle

August 15, 2007 I liked my stay in this place, l think it is peaceful and comfortable. Roya, Mexico City

August 12, 2007 Whoa, what good times. The Turtle rocks. Katlie Lloydsmith, Vancouver

August 2, 2007 This is very comfortable. I really enjoyed staying here. Yuki Arai, Japan

August 1, 2007 Thanks for having us at this great place. We had a nice time Sonja & Harry, Austria

July 23, 2007 This hostel is the greatest deal so far in our travels. Thanks Sue for the motherly care. Vania, Quebec

July 23, 2007 Great house with great showers. Pascal, Argentina

July 21, 2007 This place is very nice. The staff are friendly and kind. Armando Lopez, Mexico City

July 14, 2007 I had a great night here. l'll be back again Kayoko, Osaka, Japan

July 19, 2007 We felt very welcome and safe. Thanks Sue. Rob & Bev, Oz

July 9, 2007 Thanks for your hospitality and taking care of my bike. What a safe haven. Lisa, Rio

July 8, 2007 Thanks a lot for such a nice stay. We really enjoyed it. Annette & Sebastian, Ulm, Germany

July 5, 2007 Really nich people, very friendly. We slept very well. When we visit Victoria again we will certainly come back to the Turtle. greets from Marjolin, Rosanne & Toon, Netherlands

July 4, 2007 Had a great time, l'll be back. Murphy, Dublin, Ireland

July 2, 2007 We really enjoyed our stay in the turtle Hostel. It's such a lovely place and we had a beautiflul room. Thanks for everything. Nora & Lois, Zurich, Switzerland

June 9, 2007 Wow! We found this place and it was great. Jaime & Caro, Brazil

June 4, 2007 We spend great days here. Thank you. Seriko & Megumi, Japan

May 27, 2007 We slept great and met some awsome people. Thanks. Hilde, Edwin and Esther, Bellingham, Washington

May 27, 2007 Very good hostel, very nice people. Soube, Germany

May 26, 2007 Thanks for the stay. We will be back. Anders & Pia, Denmark

May 22, 2007 The Owner was very friendly and helpful, Thank you. Peter, Swizerland

May 21, 2007 Friendly staff. Small and cozy. Jill Blanchard, Edmonton

May19, 2007 Great place to meet people, good staff. Good for travellers on a budget. Melissa Shindelka, Edmonton

April 22, 2007 Thanks for this wonderful place. It was really a pleasure to stay here. May god continue to bless you. Reverend Matt Koovisk, Chaplain to the UBC Okanagan Student's Union

April 9, 2007 We got in late. Sue was very helpful. The shower was good. Katie & Eric

April 11, 2007 Thanks for this nice place, convenient and friendly. Good location and really warm people. Celine & Stephanie, Paris, France

April 8, 2007 We had a nice time here. Victoria is a beautiful city. Enjoy your trip 7 Korean students

April 4, 2007 Had a restful sleep / A good place to rest up. Cheers. Alex

March 17, 2007 Nice, quiet with comfy beds. We'll be back. Kathleen & Lynn

March 11, 2007Hello fellow backpackers. I am writing this note in support of the Turtle Hostel. Sue, the owner is quite kind and very hospitable. I found the accommodations cozy and warm, and the upstairs bathroom clean and has a wonderful shower. The location is very central and it was really easy to get around. I recommend the Turtle as a comfy and friendly place.Susanna B

March 9, 2007 I was here, now l'm gone. I highly recommend this place for travelers.Scott