Strathcona Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (3197 reviews)
919 Douglas Street , Victoria , ca
+12503837137

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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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 3197 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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Serhii • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at the Strathcona Hotel. The location is excellent, everything was clean and comfortable. A special thank you to Ania at the front desk. She was very kind, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. Her friendly attitude made us feel at home. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel!

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • au
9
Very spacious clean suite
Pros:

Good location stayed in the king suite. Very spacious new and clean

Cons:

First two night unfortunately lots of music we could hear up until midnight. We believe from either rooftop bar if night club.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Nina • family_with_children • de
9
Top Lage und alles Top
Pros:

Die Lage war super, sehr zentral. Alles sauber und super nett. Zimmer sehr groß. Parkplatz war um die Ecke vorhanden. Immer wieder gerne.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Vladislav • extended_group • ca
4
Pros:

The location is great.

Cons:

However, there was a party till like 2 am in their restaurant, which they organized, so we couldn't sleep at all.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • family_with_children • ca
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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sandra • family_with_children • ca
1
Pros:

Want to speak talk, Email directly to the Owners as soon as possible

Cons:

Email for now

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • ca
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Taylor • couple • gb
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Mevan • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Liam • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Nothing, ended up leaving and booking at the best western

Cons:

All of it the, staff are incompetent. So called upgrade to a room where you are backed on to the roof terrace with a DJ and no soundproofing. Staff have never sent me an email as they said they would or responded to my request for a refund. Told all they can do is waive the $15 parking fee. Terrible wouldn't recommend to anyone.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • family_with_children • ca
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • solo_traveller • ca
9
Pros:

Walking distance to everything in Victoria. Fun unique hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Jacinthe • extended_group • ca
8
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Chris & Juli • family_with_children • ca
8
Pros:

Location great

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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tony • extended_group • ca
8
see what did you like
Pros:

Great location with separate parking near by. Everything is within easy walking distance. Room was very clean and perfect for our situation. Staff was new and learning but very friendly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Liam • couple • ie
4
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • ie
8
John and Tracy
Pros:

Roof restaurant, bar was great.
Location excellent

Cons:

Paid parking

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Yurii • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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catia • family_with_children • it
8
Una buona soluzione per un soggiorno in città
Pros:

Stanza molto ampia
Posizione ottima
Parcheggio nelle vicinanze
Personale cordiale

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee