Strathcona Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (3394 reviews)
919 Douglas Street , Victoria , ca
+1 250-383-7137

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Paid
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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 3394 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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Roy E • couple • ca
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Singh • solo_traveller • ca
5
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Claudio • extended_group • ch
5
War durchaus ok. Das nächste Mal suchen wir etwas anderes.
Pros:

Zentrale Lage

Cons:

Kleine Zimmer

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Barrie • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

location

Cons:

dirty

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Giorgio • family_with_children • it
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Françoise • solo_traveller • lu
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Es war alles bestens

Cons:

Das Klappsofa war als Schlafmöglichkeit ziemlich einfach und wackelig

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Beverly • solo_traveller • pt
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Marko • couple • ca
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Fang • family_with_children • ca
7
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Mary • extended_group • us
10
Lovely quick stay in Victoria
Pros:

great location close enough to walk from Ferry Terminal but also good location for exploring beyond the waterfront. Loved the self service espresso machine in the lobby. Nice large rooms.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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jsmav • couple • au
9
Great location and easy to walk from to attractions.
Pros:

The location was great. It was within walking distances to all the attractions that Victoria had. We walked everywhere. It was easy to find once we arrived with the bus .

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Janis • couple • us
7
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
nicbardi • couple • it
9
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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cecilia • couple • cl
8
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Sin desayuno

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Aldina • solo_traveller • ca
3
No sleep far parking staff were very friendly
Pros:

Staff were pleasant

Cons:

Parking far from hotel Room very small Very noisy from roof top patio No sleep

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Juan • family_with_children • es
6
Cons:

La ubicación

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Pierre • couple • ca
9
Beau séjour agréable
Pros:

Bien situé et beau décor de la chambre.

Cons:

Pas de déjeuner sur place

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee