Strathcona Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (2821 reviews)
919 Douglas Street , Victoria , ca

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Children allowed

Facilities

Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable bedding
Cons:
Rude staff in specific instances
Lacking beverage options in lobby

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Clean rooms mentioned positively, but some issues with staff interactions affecting overall impression.
Service
8.8
Most staff described as friendly and helpful, with a mention of one negative experience.
Location
8.64
Great location for walking to attractions, highlighted consistently in reviews.
Room Quality
8.39
Spacious and comfortable rooms, with positive details provided by guests.
Amenities
8.12
Good amenities mentioned, although some guests noted the lack of refreshment water in the lobby.
Value for Money
8.08
Generally reasonable pricing for the quality offered, but some found it pricey given their experience.
Food and Beverage
7.63
Restaurant and bar liked, but lack of certain offerings mentioned negatively.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall positive experiences with highlighted positives outweighing negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 18:16

Property Description

Historic Victoria Hotel with Unique Amenities
This centrally located Victoria hotel boasts on-site restaurants and rooftop sand volleyball courts. Guests can enjoy free WiFi in their rooms and easy access to Prince of Whales Whale Watching Tours.

Diverse Dining Options
Indulge in a variety of culinary experiences at Strathcona Hotel, from the rooftop Sticky Wicket Pub and Restaurant to the lively Distrikt nightclub. Big Bad John’s dive bar and The Clubhouse offer even more choices for a memorable dining experience.

Entertainment and Recreation
Unwind in the games room with billiards, darts, and bar seating, or explore nearby attractions like the Victoria Bug Zoo and Royal Theatre. With the Victoria Inner Harbour and Royal British Columbia Museum just a short walk away, there's always something new to discover.

Book your stay at Strathcona Hotel for a truly unforgettable Victoria experience!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 19 are only allowed to check in with a parent or official guardian.

Please note, children under the ago of 16 are allowed to stay for free as long as they do not exceed the room occupancy.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YYJ

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CAD 15 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 2821 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 8.39
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 7.63
Overall Experience: 8.6
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jonavelle • family_with_children • ca
9
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Christophe • family_with_children • fr
7
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Heather • extended_group • au
9
Great hotel friendly staff would Definately recommend
Pros:

Great location very central. Staff were very friendly and helpful! The two bars were a lot of fun

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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DANIELE • family_with_children • es
10
MUY RECOMENDABLE
Pros:

la ubicación inmejorable. Tuve la oportunidad de dejar mis equipajes hasta el check in y posterior check out. Además me gustó la opción de tener parking al lado.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Sven • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Die Lage, das Personal sowie das komfortable Zimmer waren einwandfrei.

Cons:

Das Zimmer lag über einer Lüftung, die gut zu vernehmen war.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Cathleen • couple • ca
8
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • us
8
Good location in middle of it all
Pros:

Location and coffee in the lobby

Cons:

Smaller rooms and noisy

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
10
Fantastic place to stay great location.
Pros:

Fantastic place to stay great location.

Cons:

It was great

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • solo_traveller • us
8
Met expectations - likely to stay again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Could have been more flexible on check-in time & related costs

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Florie • couple • ca
10
it’s also accessible to public transit
Pros:

modern-style, all-in-one hotel - they have a restaurant, bar, gaming and party room

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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ANDREW • extended_group • ca
8
Pros:

The location. Easy walk to inner harbour etc.

Cons:

Beds were not very comfortable and noise from other rooms was bad.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • couple • ca
10
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Leah • family_with_children • us
10
Great girl’s weekend location with my daughter.
Pros:

Great location! Cleans and quiet.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Dan • family_with_children • us
3
I would not stay here again nor recommend it. It was the mist expensive on our trip but the smallest room.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The price did not match the booking price. Much more expensive.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Kitiya • extended_group • th
8
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Lydia • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

The location is perfect. We were able to walk almost eveywhere!

Cons:

The beds were very hard and uncomfortable.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Verónica • solo_traveller • es
7
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The room was interior and it didn’t have enough natural light.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Barb • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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andrew • solo_traveller • us
10
Next time in Victoria, this is where we’ll stay.
Pros:

Perfect location, beautiful old-style pub on one side, liquor store other side, drug store across street, easy walk to waterfront, Parliament, lots of restaurants. Nice lobby, friendly staff, spacious comfortable room. Shout out to Cadence at front desk.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Keith E • couple • ca
9
Great time will be back next year
Pros:

Close to downtown and water.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee