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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Anita Wiwchar • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Tanja • family_with_children • de
7
Pros:

Die Lage ist Top. Die Umgebung, der Hafen und Dowtown sind in nur wenigen Gehminuten zu erreichen.

Wir hatten eine 1 BR suite in der 5. Etage. Schöner Blick zum Wasser.

Cons:

Die Schlafcouch war sehr unbequem.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • extended_group • ca
7
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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John Paul • solo_traveller • ca
10
My stay was excellent. The hotel was spotless clean and I could hear no noise. Anja at reception was brilliant in welcom
Pros:

The property is centrally located to everything you want and need. There is excellent coffee in the lobby. In the room you have a fridge, microwave, kettle and coffee maker. All the staff were super helpful and pleasant and treated you with a smile every time they met you. I will be staying here again.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Benoit • couple • fr
8
Pros:

Emplacement idéal pour un hôtel simple mais bien équipé sans prétention inutile.
Excellent rapport qualité/ prix

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Miras T • family_with_children • kz
9
Great place overall
Pros:

Great place overall: clean, spacious, and friendly. Has its own parking. Good communication

Cons:

The sofa bed in our 2 bed room was a bit flimsy, but otherwise no complaints

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Megan • extended_group • ca
9
Great value! Will be back
Cons:

A little noisy and the bed was not very comfortable for the adults but the teens loved it!

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Megan • couple • us
4
Pros:

The staff were all very nice

Cons:

This was the most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever slept on. The list of more comfortable places to sleep includes: a university futon, a dining room table, a sleeping bag without a mat, a rock, a seat on an airplane…

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Dean • couple • ca
8
A hard to beat combination of comfort, value, and location in Victoria
Pros:

The rooms are nicely renovated and well maintained. Cleanliness was excellent and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The location can't be beat, just a short walk to downtown attractions and dining. Check-in and check-out was efficient, and the bag storage was very helpful.

Cons:

We had a view of a concrete block wall out our window, but that is a very trifling concern. The front desk is quite busy at 4pm when everyone is trying to check in at the same time. Not unusual, obviously, but just advice for guests to consider delaying their check-in for half an hour.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • solo_traveller • ca
8
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Shayn • couple • ca
10
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Tatiana L I • family_with_children • mx
8
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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pshuang • solo_traveller • tw
10
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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jamie • couple • ca
10
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Ray • couple • ca
9
Lovely surprise: beautiful historic hotel right in the middle of all things Victoria!
Pros:

This was the prettiest century hotel. 'Just renovated, we loved the carpets, high ceilings and beds were very comfortable. We were surprised it even had a microwave. Perfect central location as well.

Cons:

It was great.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • ca
9
Pros:

Good value. Central location so we could walk to most events. Helpful staff.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Yaser • couple • sa
8
Pros:

Clean , near the sightseeing , Jack on reception was good and make check in smooth and easy

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Quan Tu • couple • ca
10
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Yifei • family_with_children • ca
3
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Christine Trickey • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee