Strathcona Hotel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

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-colored 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 dove 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 Theater. It is within 1969 ft of the Victoria Inner Harbor and Royal British Columbia Museum.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Victoria, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

  • Private parking available

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
2 full beds
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1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Free Wifi

Guests who stayed here loved

Tanya
Canada Canada
“The front desk attendant, Malahat, was very friendly and able to check me in early (with a reasonable fee) - overall great service! Room was perfect for my needs; I really liked that there's no carpet in the room.”
Jenaly
Canada Canada
“The location is super great, right downtown and close to everything. Also they have a good and easy parking lot. Staff were all great and friendly.”
Donald
Canada Canada
“Fantastic location - close to shopping, near the Inner Harbour for walking and sightseeing.”
Renee
Canada Canada
“Great location to explore Victoria. The room was large with a nice sitting area. Rooms were modern. Downstairs they have a variety of bars. ie - classy bar, dive bar, sports bar. Really enjoyed the atmosphere.”
Violet
Canada Canada
“Location was down town .. perfect if you want to be close to everything.”
Rose
United States United States
“The hotel has "old charm". It is definitely an old hotel but has been well kept. The room was comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. The location is great. The staff is very friendly and efficient. This was not our first stay and...”
Alma
Canada Canada
“The location is walking distance from tourist attractions. Room was comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful”
Carol
Canada Canada
“Clean, quiet, central location, great staff (they really listened to my request), no carpeting in the room.”
Ashley
United States United States
“Loved how friendly the staff is!! Super helpful, kind and happy to see me. My favorite staff person who helped me the most was Malahat! Extra convenient and in a super safe part of Victoria. Just around the corner from where I had a big tattoo...”
Duncan
Canada Canada
“Really great interaction at reception when checking in - and for a small fee we were able to check in to our room early in the morning. Great location for the hotel, and a building full of character. In addition the staff helped us figure out...”

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Guests who stayed here loved

Tanya
Canada Canada
“The front desk attendant, Malahat, was very friendly and able to check me in early (with a reasonable fee) - overall great service! Room was perfect for my needs; I really liked that there's no carpet in the room.”
Jenaly
Canada Canada
“The location is super great, right downtown and close to everything. Also they have a good and easy parking lot. Staff were all great and friendly.”
Donald
Canada Canada
“Fantastic location - close to shopping, near the Inner Harbour for walking and sightseeing.”
Renee
Canada Canada
“Great location to explore Victoria. The room was large with a nice sitting area. Rooms were modern. Downstairs they have a variety of bars. ie - classy bar, dive bar, sports bar. Really enjoyed the atmosphere.”
Violet
Canada Canada
“Location was down town .. perfect if you want to be close to everything.”
Rose
United States United States
“The hotel has "old charm". It is definitely an old hotel but has been well kept. The room was comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. The location is great. The staff is very friendly and efficient. This was not our first stay and...”
Alma
Canada Canada
“The location is walking distance from tourist attractions. Room was comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful”
Carol
Canada Canada
“Clean, quiet, central location, great staff (they really listened to my request), no carpeting in the room.”
Ashley
United States United States
“Loved how friendly the staff is!! Super helpful, kind and happy to see me. My favorite staff person who helped me the most was Malahat! Extra convenient and in a super safe part of Victoria. Just around the corner from where I had a big tattoo...”
Duncan
Canada Canada
“Really great interaction at reception when checking in - and for a small fee we were able to check in to our room early in the morning. Great location for the hotel, and a building full of character. In addition the staff helped us figure out...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    American • British • International
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional

House rules

Strathcona Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $71. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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 fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-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 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.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.