Located in the heart of the city, this historic Victoria hotel features on-site restaurants and rooftop sand volleyball courts. The hotel offers rooms with free WiFi. Prince of Whales Whale Watching Tours is just 4 minutes' walk away. Cable TV is offered in the contemporary, cream-coloured guest rooms. Each room also has ironing facilities. Dining options at Strathcona Hotel include the rooftop Sticky Wicket Pub and Restaurant, Big Bad John’s dive bar, and The Clubhouse. The on-site Distrikt nightclub offers nightly entertainment. Guests at Stratchcona Hotel can enjoy the games room, which features billiards, darts and bar seating. The hotel is within 2 minutes' walk of the Victoria Bug Zoo and Royal Theatre. It is within 600 m of the Victoria Inner Harbour and Royal British Columbia Museum.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Victoria, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Private parking available


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sabine
    Austria Austria
    Very good hotel in downtown victoria, really nice and helpful staff, food and shops around.
  • Denys
    Canada Canada
    It was a very nice stay, got upgraded to King and the room was huge. The mattress and pillows were good quality and very comfy. Elvie was very accommodating and amazing during luggage drop-off and checking in.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    The room had a microwave, coffee maker, a kettle and a fridge. It was a short walk to the centre of the city and was next to the main bus lines. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Natalie and Orhan.
  • Gary
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Recently renovated, tastefully done, comfortable and well appointed rooms
  • Lila
    Canada Canada
    We where very happy with the hotel. the room was very clean, the staff is very nice, polite and taking care. the location is AMAZING! close to everything. We will definitely recommend the hotel to our family and friends!
  • Jane
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    The hotel is very weel located, in the downtown area of Victoria. The room was simple but had everything we needed
  • Hanako
    Japan Japan
    The staff were all helpful and friendly. The room was clean, stylish, and spacious. The best thing is the location, close to many touristic spots, bus stop and restaurants.
  • Wendy
    Canada Canada
    The new mattress and bathroom were wonderful. The room is tiny but clean and practical. The location was perfect for our Victoria Marathon weekend, and the staff are excellent.
  • Fiona
    Guernsey Guernsey
    A friendly welcome and very helpful staff. The large comfortable bedroom with large beds - we slept soundly. Location to the harbour area.
  • Deb
    Australia Australia
    Our room was modern and clean and spacious. It had everything we needed to be comfortable and happy. Reception was friendly, helpful and efficient.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • How far from the inner harbor

    We are located approximately 3 blocks from the Inner Harbour; about a 3 minute walk.
    Answered on 28 June 2019
  • Is there an elevator? I walk with a cane.and find it hard to climb stairs. If there is no elevator would there be a room available in the main floor?

    Hello! Thank you for your inquiry regarding the accessibility of our hotel rooms. We have an elevator in the lobby which will take you to your floor..
    Answered on 13 September 2020
  • Is there Parking on site? Is it free or a charge?

    Parking is available in our outdoor street level parking lot for $10/day per vehicle. The parking lot is located across the street from our property. ..
    Answered on 27 December 2019
  • May I ask if is any microwave in the room? Thanks.

    All our rooms are equipped with a microwave.
    Answered on 21 January 2024
  • Hi, Just wondering does the hotel take debit card, as I do not own a credit card? Thanks, Elizabeth Collins.

    Hello Elizabeth, We do require a credit card to be present at check in, with the card holder and their government issued photo ID. We place a pre au..
    Answered on 25 October 2019
  • Hi, Is there parking available?

    We have a designated parking lot for hotel guests and parking is available for $15 CAD/night per vehicle.
    Answered on 21 January 2024
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • British • International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Strathcona Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CAD 15 per day.
  • Street parking
Services
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Air conditioning
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • Mandarin
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Punjabi
  • Filipino

House rules
Strathcona Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 100 is required on arrival. That's about £55. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 identification 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of CAD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Strathcona Hotel

  • Check-in at Strathcona Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Strathcona Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant

  • The prices at Strathcona Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Strathcona Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Darts
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Happy hour
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Room options at Strathcona Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Quadruple
    • Studio

  • Strathcona Hotel is 600 yards from the centre of Victoria. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.