Strathcona Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (3263 reviews)
919 Douglas Street , Victoria , ca

listing image 1
Show all photos
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
See all facilities

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 3263 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
E
Eva • couple • ca
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No view. Always needed light on to see as the window was on a dark alley

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
S
Stella • family_with_children • it
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
M
Mitchell • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
N
Nathalie • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
B
Barbara • couple • gb
8
Great downtown location in Victoria within walking distance of the ferry from Seattle.
Pros:

Central location in downtown Victoria and walkable from the ferry. Busy pub attached but the staff kindly gave us a room on the very quiet side. Ideal for brief 2 night stay.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
S
Susanne • family_with_children • de
7
Gute Lage und gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis!
Pros:

Die Lage und das Zimmer an sich waren super. Der Fahrstuhl hat hin und wieder nicht funktioniert. Es ist ein solides Hotel, nicht so super modern!

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
G
Gloria • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Location, room size. Beds, staff

Cons:

Air conditioner blew directly on bed

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
A
Andy • couple • ca
8
Pros:

Furnishings were practical and modern with nice upgrades in the renovation

Cons:

The rooftop storage area was quite messy outside our window…

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
A
Annamarie • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Dharna and Anja are both nice and very welcoming, the location is perfect although you can hear the noise from outside (vehicles) so request for room farther from the street. The best part of our stay was the room upgrade! Thank you very much!

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
B
Britt • couple • ca
10
Great value, Perfect location, great a/c, spacious rooms, lovely staff
Pros:

Friendly staff, strong a/c, spacious rooms, amazing location to walk everywhere! They also stored our luggage when our flight arrived at 10:00 am.

Cons:

N/a

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
C
Clément • couple • fr
9
Perfect
Pros:

Everything was perfect location staff the room was clean. Perfect location to explore downtown 2km away from the front sea (easy to walk to).

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
O
Olga • solo_traveller • ru
7
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
L
lisa • extended_group • us
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
L
lisa • extended_group • us
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
K
Kaplan • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Hotel was in a nice antique type building.

Cons:

Neighborhood, very dangerous.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
T
Teneille • couple • ca
7
Historical, clean, a bit loud
Pros:

The location, the staff were all amazing and the historic building was stunning

Cons:

It was loud due to Pride weekend and the rooftop restaurant patio, but we knew this when we booked.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
D
Damiano • solo_traveller • it
8
Ottima scelta per Victoria
Pros:

Ottimo hotel con camere rinnovate e letti comodi. Posizione perfetta per visitare il centro di Victoria.
Comodo il parcheggio nella strada adiacente all'hotel.
Staff molto gentile e professionale.

Cons:

Nulla

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
C
CHI HANG • solo_traveller • hk
6
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
H
Heather • couple • us
9
Excellent stay!
Pros:

Excellent location! Clean rooms, friendly staff.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
J
James • family_with_children • ca
10
Great location and value for money!
Pros:

Location was great!

Cons:

Nothing worth noting.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee