Strathcona Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel near Victoria Bug Zoo in Victoria

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Front of property - evening/night
6 bars/lounges, sports bar
6 bars/lounges, sports bar
Reception
City view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2C2
  • Place, Victoria Bug Zoo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Government Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Conference Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

City Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen Room - Newly Renovated

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(82 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Victoria

City center stay.With a stay at this Downtown Victoria hotel, you'll be steps from Victoria Bug Zoo and Greater Victoria Public Library. Bay Centre and Miniature World are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Victoria Bug Zoo - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Government Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Victoria Conference Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bay Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal BC Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crust Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cactus Club Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Sticky Wicket Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Edo Japan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pagliacci's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Strathcona Hotel

Hotel near Victoria Bug Zoo in Victoria
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 6 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Strathcona Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victoria hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 6 bars or lounges
  • Nightclub
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Strathcona Hotel offers 64 accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Victoria hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (CAD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 6 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (46 inches high)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving after midnight should ring the doorbell to gain access to the property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: CAD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Strathcona Hotel Victoria
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Strathcona Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1001 out of 1664 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 1664 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1664 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1664 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1664 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, Ana at the front desk was so friendly and helpful! Will stay again…great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my boyfriend really enjoyed the experience specially the receptionist namely Elvie, she accomodate us in checking in and checking out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They have a check in you can do online but we checked in at the front desk. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Room was clean and a good size. Great location to all sorts of sightseeing adventures. Park in front of the hotel to check in and then there is a parking lot around the corner in/out privileges. Since the upgrades have been done it really is that much nicer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Portland

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking seemed good and safe. I don't drink. Staff is very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were highly exceptional! Things are never perfect in any hotel. The decor, choice of pictures, smooth check in/ checkout and amenities were well worth it! We have stayed in four other places in Victoria with beautiful harbour views. I will say this hotel seemed to have the easiest walk around location for everything. Beautiful heritage building and happy to stay there. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis, Collingwood

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Great staff. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anusha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a receptionist who had black hair. He was fully patient and polite, providing excellent customer service and making our journey memorable and convenient. I appreciate all his help and will give him 5 out of 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

amin

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elvie at front desk was so welcoming 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Anja at check in was super helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tienepre

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really friendly, especially Faith. Rooms were clean and well maintained. Not to mention the many interesting adjoining bars and lounges.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and the staff were very kind and helpful. There are a lot of homeless people in the area but there was a security guard outside which made me feel more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey, Campbell River

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, walking distance to all of downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Larina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Particularly helpful staff. Quiet room with a very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas-Karim

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and well kept up. The area was nice, a few blocks from the water and the parliament buildings.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
At strathcona hotel victoria for two nights. Second night at 10:30 a drunk man broke into the room my daughter and I were staying in . Door was shut and I had assumed it would lock with card key entry as in other hotels so not bolted. I quickly rose to confront him yelling at him to get out, he was not comprehensible but did leave ( closing the door) then got in again a few minutes later-- I assume the card key for his room let him into ours? I again confronted him as he babbled, chased him out of the room bolted and barricaded the door with furniture from the room. Called the desk who got security who came and never spoke to me tho I could hear them laughing with the drunk outside my door. The desk then called me back and insisted it was my fault as we had not closed the door "properly ". Apparently the drunk didn't close it properly as he left the first time either? There was no follow up from management despite my bringing the incident up again at check out the next am. I will never stay at Strathcona hotel in Victoria again nor should any woman. It is seedy and unsafe despite being as expensive as nearby more professional hotels I have stayed in while traveling to Victoria.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place in a good central location. Service was good, we were upgraded from a one queen to a two queen room at no charge. Room was fine but a bit dated- TV, loud AC, and bathroom especially could use an update. We appreciated that there was no carpet in the room. Only real issue was the sound isolation is not great- we could hear every noise in the hallway from inside our room. Asked for late check-out (1.5-2hs) but couldn't do it without additional fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, sherwood park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lots of history. Rooms are on small side.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gurjit

Travelled with partner
Not bar person
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Peggy

Travelled with partner
Place was walking distance to most things, our room was right off the rooftop patio so not great if you like to sleep early
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms and excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

VICENTE

Travelled with partner
Old building.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025