Strathcona Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (3108 reviews)
919 Douglas Street , Victoria , ca

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Children allowed

Facilities

Nightclub
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
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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.
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 3108 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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Patrick • couple • us
10
Pros:

Great overall experience at this hotel . Perfect place to stay in Victoria

Cons:

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2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • family_with_children • nz
7
Great location and comfortable room
Pros:

Great location, room was large and comfortable. Housekeeping staff were awesome

Cons:

A bit dated and scruffy in public areas

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Gaskell • couple • nz
8
Good spot to explore Victoria and surrounding area
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Larrineka • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Brent • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Price

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Pat • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Achim • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Zentrale Lage, freundliches Personal, bequeme Betten, Kühlschrank im Zimmer

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • ca
7
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Pat • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Jen • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Great location. Nice staff. Spacious rooms

Cons:

Loud noises during middle of the night

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Chao • family_with_children • us
9
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Olav • solo_traveller • no
8
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Adrienne • extended_group • ca
8
Great location, old building in need of some TLC
Pros:

Great, walkable location to harbour. Restaurants and bars close by

Cons:

Hotel common area smell, building is old, unit has window AC which is noisy,

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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M. LUISA • extended_group • es
10
Céntrico
Pros:

Excelente, céntrico, habitación amplia y cómoda. Personal muy amable.

Cons:

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2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Robyn • solo_traveller • ca
9
Pros:

Wonderful service from Darnha and Anja at the customer service desk. The room was clean and comfy. Location was pretty ideal not too far to walk to beacon park

Cons:

Really noisy air conditioner

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Rajwinder • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

clean

Cons:

on the road and down a pub

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
8
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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EDGARDO ADAN • couple • mx
10
Pros:

The perfect location with a good value price. The bed was comfortabke and the cofee service in the reception area is a bonus.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Saraphine • solo_traveller • ca
5
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee