Hotel Rialto
$243
/ night
Avg. for September
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$243
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Hotel Rialto average $105 in January, the cheapest month, and $264 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $105 |
| February | $112 |
| March | $133 |
| April | $168 |
| May | $230 |
| June | $240 |
| July | $246 |
| August | $264 |
| September | $243 |
| October | $164 |
| November | $116 |
| December | $112 |
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Most expensive: August (~$264)
Cheapest: January (~$105)
About this property
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Amenities
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Victoria? This hotel has 850 square feet (79 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.
Dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Palms serving guests of Hotel Rialto. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 56 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at Hotel Rialto, you'll be centrally located in Victoria, within a 5-minute drive of Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. This boutique hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from University of Victoria and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Butchart Gardens.
What's nearby
Lower Johnson Street(0.1 miles)
The McPherson Playhouse(0.1 miles)
Government Street(0.1 miles)
Chinatown(0.2 miles)
Bay Centre(0.2 miles)
Market Square(0.2 miles)
Fan Tan Alley(0.2 miles)
Pacific Rim College(0.3 miles)
Greater Victoria Public Library(0.4 miles)
Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.(0.4 miles)
Bastion Square(0.4 miles)
Victoria Bug Zoo(0.4 miles)
Maritime Museum of British Columbia(0.4 miles)
Victoria Royal Theatre(0.4 miles)
Miniature World(0.5 miles)
Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)(0.5 miles)
Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ)(16 miles)
Roche Harbor, WA (RCE)(168.5 miles)
Friday Harbor, WA (FRD)(160.2 miles)
Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)(158.9 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Babysitting / Child Services
Business Center
Dry Cleaning
Location
653 Pandora Avenue, Downtown Victoria, Victoria, Canada
Lower Johnson Street (0.1 miles)
The McPherson Playhouse (0.1 miles)
Government Street (0.1 miles)
Chinatown (0.2 miles)
Bay Centre (0.2 miles)
Market Square (0.2 miles)
Room options
6
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
230 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
6
Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 3
400 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
5
Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
230 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
6
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
336 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
7
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
151 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
Guest reviews
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 2,636 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
20%
Couple
41%
Family
21%
Group
10%
Solo
5%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Hotel Rialto draws praise for exceptionally friendly, accommodating service and a central, walkable downtown location, with many guests highlighting clean rooms and a charming heritage feel, while noting trade-offs like street noise and an edgier immediate area.
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What guests think
Hotel Rialto draws praise for exceptionally friendly, accommodating service and a central, walkable downtown location, with many guests highlighting clean rooms and a charming heritage feel, while noting trade-offs like street noise and an edgier immediate area.
The on-site restaurant and lounge receive strong reviews, but breakfast is minimal and secure parking is off site, paid, and sometimes limited; a partner gym is a short walk away. Rooms are generally comfortable with touches like heated bathroom floors and espresso machines, though size, views, and street-facing noise vary, and some mention creaky floors or minor wear. Expect a well-run boutique stay with great staff and urban trade-offs.
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Facilities
On-site restaurant and lounge are well liked. Parking is secure but off site across the street, paid and sometimes limited, and the partnered gym is a short walk away; breakfast offering is only coffee and fruit.
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David
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Underground parking is across the street, but very secure and well lit. The gym is a block away which was a little inconvenient early in the morning and had to deal with inclement weather. The gym itself was quite nice. Otherwise front desk staff were very friendly, helpful. Would stay here again.
Underground parking is across the street, but very secure and well lit. The gym is a block away which was a little inconvenient early in the morning and had to deal with inclement weather. The gym itself was quite nice. Otherwise front desk staff were very friendly, helpful. Would stay here again.
10
Irene
Nov 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Convenient, secure parking across the street. Would recommend.
Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Convenient, secure parking across the street. Would recommend.
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Suzanne
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Convenient location with friendly staff. Limited facilities. Only coffee and fruit offered for breakfast. Not the best value.
Convenient location with friendly staff. Limited facilities. Only coffee and fruit offered for breakfast. Not the best value.
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Sari
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
No onsite parking is a bit of an inconvenience but not that big a deal.
No onsite parking is a bit of an inconvenience but not that big a deal.
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Christine
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Secure parking. Lots to see and do.
Great location. Secure parking. Lots to see and do.
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Eugene
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There is no hotel parking , need to look for public parking instead .
There is no hotel parking , need to look for public parking instead .
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Max
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The building is really nice, the room is nice and the staff are friendly. It was disappointing being told that I’d be receiving “two free beverages” and it being two cans of sparkling juice. Having to pay $25 for off site parking was slightly annoying, granted it’s very secured. The gym is also off site. You have to request an ironing board and iron. It just feels like for the price you pay you’re really not getting a lot.
The building is really nice, the room is nice and the staff are friendly. It was disappointing being told that I’d be receiving “two free beverages” and it being two cans of sparkling juice. Having to pay $25 for off site parking was slightly annoying, granted it’s very secured. The gym is also off site. You have to request an ironing board and iron. It just feels like for the price you pay you’re really not getting a lot.
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Carol
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Nice boutique hotel. Friendly staff. Excellent restaurant. Good location for us but this downtown neighbourhood has declined. Easy walk to many restaurants and shops. Delicious cookies in the room. Small lobby, Unloading zone on busy street. $25/night safe clean underground parking but located across the street.
Nice boutique hotel. Friendly staff. Excellent restaurant. Good location for us but this downtown neighbourhood has declined. Easy walk to many restaurants and shops. Delicious cookies in the room. Small lobby, Unloading zone on busy street. $25/night safe clean underground parking but located across the street.
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lisa
Dec 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean room, espresso coffee machine and creamer in fridge...not that powder stuff. The cookies were nice too. The restaurant downstairs is top notch. Great bar and lounge. The owner of the Palms was personable and his staff were all amazing. Would stay again for sure.
Clean room, espresso coffee machine and creamer in fridge...not that powder stuff. The cookies were nice too. The restaurant downstairs is top notch. Great bar and lounge. The owner of the Palms was personable and his staff were all amazing. Would stay again for sure.
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nick
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice very busy area and walkable. No parking on site
Nice very busy area and walkable. No parking on site
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Cleanliness
Most guests describe rooms and public areas as very clean or spotless. A few mention worn carpets, stains, or occasional housekeeping lapses.
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Melanie
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Exceptional staff. Room was nice and quiet, clean and comfortable. Great location that is walking distance to everything.
Exceptional staff. Room was nice and quiet, clean and comfortable. Great location that is walking distance to everything.
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Robert
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Room was spotless,
Room was spotless,
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Jason
Jan 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very clean
The room was very clean
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Suzanne
Oct 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean. Updated. Close to restaurants and night life.
Very clean. Updated. Close to restaurants and night life.
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Devika
Jun 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our family really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Rialto. The kids loved the hotel, and we were all impressed by how clean and well-maintained everything was. As a family that values cleanliness, the bathrooms were especially appreciated — spotless. The location is excellent, making it easy to explore the city. We also found it convenient to have a restaurant and liquor store attached to the hotel. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful, which added to the overall experience. We had a very comfortable stay and would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Victoria!
Our family really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Rialto. The kids loved the hotel, and we were all impressed by how clean and well-maintained everything was. As a family that values cleanliness, the bathrooms were especially appreciated — spotless. The location is excellent, making it easy to explore the city. We also found it convenient to have a restaurant and liquor store attached to the hotel. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful, which added to the overall experience. We had a very comfortable stay and would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Victoria!
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David
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel staff was excellent and extremely helpful, property tired. Needs tidying up. Bathroom fan system needs updating, no airflow. Supply lines in the bathroom sink installed backwards and the room lacked a towel rack near the tub. Neighborhood has become pretty seedy in spite of being across from city hall. Liked the ambiance and in spite of the shortfalls would probably stay there again as the location is an attribute.
Hotel staff was excellent and extremely helpful, property tired. Needs tidying up. Bathroom fan system needs updating, no airflow. Supply lines in the bathroom sink installed backwards and the room lacked a towel rack near the tub. Neighborhood has become pretty seedy in spite of being across from city hall. Liked the ambiance and in spite of the shortfalls would probably stay there again as the location is an attribute.
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David
Nov 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms are always clean. Staff are always very helpful and professional great Downtown location my friends and I stay here every year.
Rooms are always clean. Staff are always very helpful and professional great Downtown location my friends and I stay here every year.
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Pete
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The room was nice but well used. The couch fabric had a couple of rips in it and the carpet looks like it could stand to be replaced but the bed was good and the hotel itself was quiet. Staff were all very pleasant and helpful.
The room was nice but well used. The couch fabric had a couple of rips in it and the carpet looks like it could stand to be replaced but the bed was good and the hotel itself was quiet. Staff were all very pleasant and helpful.
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Emily
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Nicely appointed room. 306 quiet location. Towels ripped and not up to standard. Bathroom not cleaned adequately daily.
Nicely appointed room. 306 quiet location. Towels ripped and not up to standard. Bathroom not cleaned adequately daily.
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Lori
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Convenient location downtown, an easy walk to the waterfront, shopping, and restaurants. Front desk staff were great, really helpful. The hotel is older but nicely updated. Our third-floor room overlooked City Hall across Pandora. Large fridge, desk, dresser, armoire - quite spacious. The Lavazza machine was a nice touch and could deliver hot water, but wasn't a fan of the plastic espresso capsules. L'Occitane products were great, and appreciated that they weren't single-use. Carpet could have been a bit cleaner, and there were a few minor maintenance issues in the bathroom that should be addressed. On arrival we were able to pull into the loading area on Pandora (one-way) and unload, before moving to the hotel's secure garage in a separate building on the other side of Douglas a half block away. It was fairly quick and painless, and that's what you get for a historic downtown hotel. The self-park option was just over $26.
Convenient location downtown, an easy walk to the waterfront, shopping, and restaurants. Front desk staff were great, really helpful. The hotel is older but nicely updated. Our third-floor room overlooked City Hall across Pandora. Large fridge, desk, dresser, armoire - quite spacious. The Lavazza machine was a nice touch and could deliver hot water, but wasn't a fan of the plastic espresso capsules. L'Occitane products were great, and appreciated that they weren't single-use. Carpet could have been a bit cleaner, and there were a few minor maintenance issues in the bathroom that should be addressed. On arrival we were able to pull into the loading area on Pandora (one-way) and unload, before moving to the hotel's secure garage in a separate building on the other side of Douglas a half block away. It was fairly quick and painless, and that's what you get for a historic downtown hotel. The self-park option was just over $26.
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Rooms
Generally comfortable with amenities like heated bathroom floors, espresso machines, mini-fridges and some suites; size and views vary, and street-facing rooms can be noisy, with a heritage feel that includes creaky floors in places.
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Jerrie
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
impeccable suite, huge bathroom which everyone hotel suite needs, love the Italian decor with a mix of metropolitan elegance. very quiet and relaxing atmosphere. very close proximity to Chinatown, the wharf and all the shops and sights. would definitely recommend this hotel and would love to stay here again
impeccable suite, huge bathroom which everyone hotel suite needs, love the Italian decor with a mix of metropolitan elegance. very quiet and relaxing atmosphere. very close proximity to Chinatown, the wharf and all the shops and sights. would definitely recommend this hotel and would love to stay here again
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Veronique
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was spacious. Bed was comfortable. Good customer service. Our room was facing the main road and it was a bit noisy at night(didn't bother us). Only downfall was the parking. It was a block over, and pay parking was limited to 3 hrs. We got lucky as Sunday was free.
Room was spacious. Bed was comfortable. Good customer service. Our room was facing the main road and it was a bit noisy at night(didn't bother us). Only downfall was the parking. It was a block over, and pay parking was limited to 3 hrs. We got lucky as Sunday was free.
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Robyn
Jan 4, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Room was super quiet even though hotel is in the middle or downtown
Room was super quiet even though hotel is in the middle or downtown
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Stephanie
Oct 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms aren’t that sound proof so heard people at night getting home at 2:30 am. The rooms are fine but nothing special. It’s ok for a night but there are better options around.
Rooms aren’t that sound proof so heard people at night getting home at 2:30 am. The rooms are fine but nothing special. It’s ok for a night but there are better options around.
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Cheryl
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel building is old and floors were creaky but it was clean and our room was quiet even though there was a bar and restaurant downstairs. Beds were comfortable and bathroom was clean with shampoos and soap dispenser. (I would have liked a hand soap dispenser in bathroom.)There was a microwave and mini fridge, and the hotel was walking distance to lots of shops and restaurants as well as to the marina area.
The hotel building is old and floors were creaky but it was clean and our room was quiet even though there was a bar and restaurant downstairs. Beds were comfortable and bathroom was clean with shampoos and soap dispenser. (I would have liked a hand soap dispenser in bathroom.)There was a microwave and mini fridge, and the hotel was walking distance to lots of shops and restaurants as well as to the marina area.
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Rose
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We took a float plane from Vancouver and wanted to stay somewhere that was walkable to all the sights. The Rialto was in a good location. Great restaurants and shopping nearby. We had a suite facing Pandora Ave and were pleasantly surprised how quiet it was. The king size bed was a little too soft for us but everyone has different preferences. We had a small kitchenette that we never used, however, we could’ve used a few more glasses. Staff were both friendly and efficient with any requests we had eg more bath towels. We ate at the restaurant once on site and food was very good. The hotel is basic in its amenities and fit what we needed for the few days we were there.
We took a float plane from Vancouver and wanted to stay somewhere that was walkable to all the sights. The Rialto was in a good location. Great restaurants and shopping nearby. We had a suite facing Pandora Ave and were pleasantly surprised how quiet it was. The king size bed was a little too soft for us but everyone has different preferences. We had a small kitchenette that we never used, however, we could’ve used a few more glasses. Staff were both friendly and efficient with any requests we had eg more bath towels. We ate at the restaurant once on site and food was very good. The hotel is basic in its amenities and fit what we needed for the few days we were there.
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Soeun
Apr 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and convenient location. The windows in the room face a wall or a neighboring window of the same building
Clean and convenient location. The windows in the room face a wall or a neighboring window of the same building
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william
Oct 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean comfortable room. Heated bathroom floor was wonderful. Very friendly, helpful staff. Restaurant was pretty good.
Clean comfortable room. Heated bathroom floor was wonderful. Very friendly, helpful staff. Restaurant was pretty good.
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Courtney
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for walking around downtown, close to many great shops and restaurants. Room was large and clean.
Great location for walking around downtown, close to many great shops and restaurants. Room was large and clean.
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Mark
Nov 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was cozy, bed was comfortable. Chrome-cast in your room was a nice addition. Great location in downtown Victoria.
Room was cozy, bed was comfortable. Chrome-cast in your room was a nice addition. Great location in downtown Victoria.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, professional and accommodating, with helpful tips, early check-ins, quick fixes and occasional upgrades. A few guests reported policy frustrations or isolated rudeness.
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Amy
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We love the hotel Rialto! The staff are super helpful and the rooms are lovely.
We love the hotel Rialto! The staff are super helpful and the rooms are lovely.
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Samantha
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Genuinely everything about the experience was great and I loved coming here but Arlene small older lady who works at the front desk was extremely rude and dismissive during check out and it was clear she was not having a good day.. everyone else was wonderful. It’s highly unnecessary to farewell someone with such a demeanor.
Genuinely everything about the experience was great and I loved coming here but Arlene small older lady who works at the front desk was extremely rude and dismissive during check out and it was clear she was not having a good day.. everyone else was wonderful. It’s highly unnecessary to farewell someone with such a demeanor.
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Labonya
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
It was overall a good stay. however, i had some change in plan and needed to check out two days early. I asked the front desk if I can get a refund for the two days as I have also given them three days of advance notice. I was told I wont get a refund because it's not a personal emergency but a work emrgency; and also because I booked through Expedia. Front desk asked me to call Expedia..So I reached out to expedia, and they put me on hold to call the hotel. Then Expedia let me know that hotel refused to do a refund and it's only at the hotel's discretion. The front desk later called me in my room to say sorry and that she thinks even if I spoke to the manager, she would deny a refund. It was frustrating with this back and forth, and hotel saying expedia can help with refund, expedia says hotel can refund then hotels calls me to say even manager wont authorize it. So, anyways it was not a very customer friednly situation at that time for me. I paid over a $1000 for this stat and didnt want to get nothing back and check out. all this to day, if you think life might happen and you need to check out early for any reason, this is not the hotel to stay. The room was okay but had no views or any openenness about it..another builidng and windows just outside my window so had ro close the curtain all the time. felt very suffocated at times when I woke up at the middle of the night. But I think you can ask for a room with a city view etc.
It was overall a good stay. however, i had some change in plan and needed to check out two days early. I asked the front desk if I can get a refund for the two days as I have also given them three days of advance notice. I was told I wont get a refund because it's not a personal emergency but a work emrgency; and also because I booked through Expedia. Front desk asked me to call Expedia..So I reached out to expedia, and they put me on hold to call the hotel. Then Expedia let me know that hotel refused to do a refund and it's only at the hotel's discretion. The front desk later called me in my room to say sorry and that she thinks even if I spoke to the manager, she would deny a refund. It was frustrating with this back and forth, and hotel saying expedia can help with refund, expedia says hotel can refund then hotels calls me to say even manager wont authorize it. So, anyways it was not a very customer friednly situation at that time for me. I paid over a $1000 for this stat and didnt want to get nothing back and check out. all this to day, if you think life might happen and you need to check out early for any reason, this is not the hotel to stay. The room was okay but had no views or any openenness about it..another builidng and windows just outside my window so had ro close the curtain all the time. felt very suffocated at times when I woke up at the middle of the night. But I think you can ask for a room with a city view etc.
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Lloyd
Feb 5, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was great, check in fast and easy. Room was great.
Staff was great, check in fast and easy. Room was great.
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Carley
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
They gave me a free upgrade and the staff were helpful as always. Thanks again for the stay
They gave me a free upgrade and the staff were helpful as always. Thanks again for the stay
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Catherine
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff were always upbeat and helpful. It felt like our comfort was their priority! They were generous with their amenities holding our luggage before check in and extending our parking privileges. They moved us to a larger room because our assigned room didn’t have a bath. It is a very secure hotel. We would stay there again!
The staff were always upbeat and helpful. It felt like our comfort was their priority! They were generous with their amenities holding our luggage before check in and extending our parking privileges. They moved us to a larger room because our assigned room didn’t have a bath. It is a very secure hotel. We would stay there again!
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Nanette
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wish we could have stayed longer than one night! The hotel is a short walk to the harbor and close to all main attractions & restaurants. We arrived early & were greeted by Arlene, who was so welcoming & helpful! She took our bags, marked a map with many great recommendations and even pulled some strings to get our room ready early. Great experience, we will return!
Wish we could have stayed longer than one night! The hotel is a short walk to the harbor and close to all main attractions & restaurants. We arrived early & were greeted by Arlene, who was so welcoming & helpful! She took our bags, marked a map with many great recommendations and even pulled some strings to get our room ready early. Great experience, we will return!
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Brook
Apr 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
My stay was good and made better by 1 particular staff member i want ro recognize here. Helen was at the desk when i arrived in the evening, she was kind and exceedingly helpful. After spending 2 decades working in hospitality you notice the exceptional and this lady fits the bill. If her manager is readign this give her a raise immediately.
My stay was good and made better by 1 particular staff member i want ro recognize here. Helen was at the desk when i arrived in the evening, she was kind and exceedingly helpful. After spending 2 decades working in hospitality you notice the exceptional and this lady fits the bill. If her manager is readign this give her a raise immediately.
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Dana
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quick and easy check in with friendly front desk staff
Quick and easy check in with friendly front desk staff
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Devin
Nov 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were incredibly courteous and accommodating. They allowed me to check in early, and even offered me a quiet and private place to eat my breakfast. After an unpleasant experience at another hotel, the Rialto was a most welcome change. Beautiful, clean, and spacious. I will stay there every time I visit Victoria from now on.
The staff were incredibly courteous and accommodating. They allowed me to check in early, and even offered me a quiet and private place to eat my breakfast. After an unpleasant experience at another hotel, the Rialto was a most welcome change. Beautiful, clean, and spacious. I will stay there every time I visit Victoria from now on.
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Location
Central downtown and walkable to Chinatown, the harbour and restaurants. Several guests noted street noise and a concentration of unhoused people nearby, which can feel sketchy at night.
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Irene
Nov 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Convenient, secure parking across the street. Would recommend.
Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Convenient, secure parking across the street. Would recommend.
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Tania
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice property in a walkable area. Nice rooms. Parking is in a different building, which is a bit inconvenient. The biggest issue is that it's right located in a sketchy area of town so walking around didn't always feel safe.
Nice property in a walkable area. Nice rooms. Parking is in a different building, which is a bit inconvenient. The biggest issue is that it's right located in a sketchy area of town so walking around didn't always feel safe.
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Markian
Feb 16, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, great location.
Clean room, great location.
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Sue
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The area around this hotel is not the best, homeless folk and lots of sirens and noise.
The area around this hotel is not the best, homeless folk and lots of sirens and noise.
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Scott
May 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Highly recommended. Perfect location close to the inner harbour, walkable to everywhere. Lovely hotel.
Highly recommended. Perfect location close to the inner harbour, walkable to everywhere. Lovely hotel.
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Joshua
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
I’ve previously left a harsher review on this property, specifically because of the noise. I mentioned this to the staff on a subsequent trip and they responded Immediately, adjusting my room to a space of complete silence. The staff are excellent, lounge is nice. The location, by no fault of their own, is challenging with drug use and homelessness. The rooms show their age (creaky floors under the carpet, old dated bathrooms, etc) but is clean and comfortable when not on street side.
I’ve previously left a harsher review on this property, specifically because of the noise. I mentioned this to the staff on a subsequent trip and they responded Immediately, adjusting my room to a space of complete silence. The staff are excellent, lounge is nice. The location, by no fault of their own, is challenging with drug use and homelessness. The rooms show their age (creaky floors under the carpet, old dated bathrooms, etc) but is clean and comfortable when not on street side.
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Sandra
Oct 1, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Noisy! No reviews mentioned that. It's on the busiest street in town with semi's roaring by at 6 AM. On the other hand it was the most convenient of locations. I loved the hotel. I was not prepared for the street noise but am glad I stayed there.
Noisy! No reviews mentioned that. It's on the busiest street in town with semi's roaring by at 6 AM. On the other hand it was the most convenient of locations. I loved the hotel. I was not prepared for the street noise but am glad I stayed there.
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Rona
Sep 27, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are a good size and have air conditioning. If you’re staying here, it’s best to come out of the main door by reception and walk to Government Street to go downtown rather than going down Douglas. Sports bar onsite and complementary tea and fruit offered for breakfast. Would definitely stay here again!
Great hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are a good size and have air conditioning. If you’re staying here, it’s best to come out of the main door by reception and walk to Government Street to go downtown rather than going down Douglas. Sports bar onsite and complementary tea and fruit offered for breakfast. Would definitely stay here again!
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Lori
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Convenient location downtown, an easy walk to the waterfront, shopping, and restaurants. Front desk staff were great, really helpful. The hotel is older but nicely updated. Our third-floor room overlooked City Hall across Pandora. Large fridge, desk, dresser, armoire - quite spacious. The Lavazza machine was a nice touch and could deliver hot water, but wasn't a fan of the plastic espresso capsules. L'Occitane products were great, and appreciated that they weren't single-use. Carpet could have been a bit cleaner, and there were a few minor maintenance issues in the bathroom that should be addressed. On arrival we were able to pull into the loading area on Pandora (one-way) and unload, before moving to the hotel's secure garage in a separate building on the other side of Douglas a half block away. It was fairly quick and painless, and that's what you get for a historic downtown hotel. The self-park option was just over $26.
Convenient location downtown, an easy walk to the waterfront, shopping, and restaurants. Front desk staff were great, really helpful. The hotel is older but nicely updated. Our third-floor room overlooked City Hall across Pandora. Large fridge, desk, dresser, armoire - quite spacious. The Lavazza machine was a nice touch and could deliver hot water, but wasn't a fan of the plastic espresso capsules. L'Occitane products were great, and appreciated that they weren't single-use. Carpet could have been a bit cleaner, and there were a few minor maintenance issues in the bathroom that should be addressed. On arrival we were able to pull into the loading area on Pandora (one-way) and unload, before moving to the hotel's secure garage in a separate building on the other side of Douglas a half block away. It was fairly quick and painless, and that's what you get for a historic downtown hotel. The self-park option was just over $26.
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Tanya
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We love our stay here a lot with how convenient to walk to Victoria tourist spots but with the homeless issues around the front of hotel and surroundings just kinda made the rating lower. Everything about this hotel is very fancy but too bad about the homeless issues. I know they do no harm but while a mom travelling with just her 13 years old son, I don’t feel safe walking back to hotel after 8pm.
We love our stay here a lot with how convenient to walk to Victoria tourist spots but with the homeless issues around the front of hotel and surroundings just kinda made the rating lower. Everything about this hotel is very fancy but too bad about the homeless issues. I know they do no harm but while a mom travelling with just her 13 years old son, I don’t feel safe walking back to hotel after 8pm.
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Dining
Palms restaurant, lounge and bar downstairs earn strong feedback for food and cocktails. Breakfast is minimal (coffee and fruit), and a few guests were disappointed by the free-beverage expectation or service.
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Tamala
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I know it’s a separate business but the bar was very rude
I know it’s a separate business but the bar was very rude
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Elizabeth
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was very updated and clean. The rooms were well appointed and the complimentary cookies and drinks were a welcoming touch. Central heating and air were amazing and the heated bathroom floors were very luxurious. While the location is further away from the wharf than others, this was a VERY good deal for the quality. The Palms restaurant downstairs was spendy but SO worth it. Very high quality service and the menu was amazing. They have two bars downstairs and the restaurant. Cannot say enough wonderful things about this hotel!
This hotel was very updated and clean. The rooms were well appointed and the complimentary cookies and drinks were a welcoming touch. Central heating and air were amazing and the heated bathroom floors were very luxurious. While the location is further away from the wharf than others, this was a VERY good deal for the quality. The Palms restaurant downstairs was spendy but SO worth it. Very high quality service and the menu was amazing. They have two bars downstairs and the restaurant. Cannot say enough wonderful things about this hotel!
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Suzanne
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Convenient location with friendly staff. Limited facilities. Only coffee and fruit offered for breakfast. Not the best value.
Convenient location with friendly staff. Limited facilities. Only coffee and fruit offered for breakfast. Not the best value.
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John
Nov 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel is central downtown near shopping and nice restaurants. The Palms Restaurant and sports bar in the hotel have great staff and food. I would request an higher floor next time we stay as there are lots of city sounds at night.
Hotel is central downtown near shopping and nice restaurants. The Palms Restaurant and sports bar in the hotel have great staff and food. I would request an higher floor next time we stay as there are lots of city sounds at night.
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Bernadette
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
THE BAR AND RESTERANT WAS FANTASTIC
THE BAR AND RESTERANT WAS FANTASTIC
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Barbara
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bar in hotel was good
Bar in hotel was good
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Kathryn
Jul 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room and staff were excellent, one thing I wish was that they had free continental breakfast instead of just coffee and fruit at the lobby. The property is beside City Hall and is walking distance to Chinatown. A little bit further is the Empress and the waterfront.
Room and staff were excellent, one thing I wish was that they had free continental breakfast instead of just coffee and fruit at the lobby. The property is beside City Hall and is walking distance to Chinatown. A little bit further is the Empress and the waterfront.
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Brett
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a very enjoyable stay at the Rialto. It is a boutique size and style hotel with all the expected amenities including an on-site restaurant and lounge. Front desk was very helpful in arranging for luggage storage and advising on transportation options. Lounge was very relaxing with generous happy hours and comfortable surroundings. A special thank you to Zoey for her pleasant company, tasteful drinks and friendly advice on things to do while in Victoria.
We had a very enjoyable stay at the Rialto. It is a boutique size and style hotel with all the expected amenities including an on-site restaurant and lounge. Front desk was very helpful in arranging for luggage storage and advising on transportation options. Lounge was very relaxing with generous happy hours and comfortable surroundings. A special thank you to Zoey for her pleasant company, tasteful drinks and friendly advice on things to do while in Victoria.
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Maria
Oct 23, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
We really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Rialto and plan on returning. Very well located 5-15 minute walk to lots of restaurants and coffee shops. Room was ver comfortable. The surprise was the bar/restaurant downstairs. Great drinks, food and service! So nice on those evenings when you just want a little something since they open late.
We really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Rialto and plan on returning. Very well located 5-15 minute walk to lots of restaurants and coffee shops. Room was ver comfortable. The surprise was the bar/restaurant downstairs. Great drinks, food and service! So nice on those evenings when you just want a little something since they open late.
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lisa
Dec 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean room, espresso coffee machine and creamer in fridge...not that powder stuff. The cookies were nice too. The restaurant downstairs is top notch. Great bar and lounge. The owner of the Palms was personable and his staff were all amazing. Would stay again for sure.
Clean room, espresso coffee machine and creamer in fridge...not that powder stuff. The cookies were nice too. The restaurant downstairs is top notch. Great bar and lounge. The owner of the Palms was personable and his staff were all amazing. Would stay again for sure.
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Dawn
5 days ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Very nice room and friendly staff.
Great location. Very nice room and friendly staff.
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Elliot
last week
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was highly rated and expensive. Our room was very small and antiquated. Value was poor.
This hotel was highly rated and expensive. Our room was very small and antiquated. Value was poor.
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Marilyn
last week
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Stayed 2 nights
Great spot, great staff, great bar/restaurant
Great spot, great staff, great bar/restaurant
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Christina
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location. One block to China Town, a couple of blocks to waterfront. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. Parking was pretty easy. You can pay the $25 for the parking structure or you can park your car on the street. It’s free from 8pm to 8am. We paid for parking an hour and a half before ($6) and in the morning after 8am if we needed extra time before starting our day. Front desk staff were very friendly and helpful.
Great location. One block to China Town, a couple of blocks to waterfront. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. Parking was pretty easy. You can pay the $25 for the parking structure or you can park your car on the street. It’s free from 8pm to 8am. We paid for parking an hour and a half before ($6) and in the morning after 8am if we needed extra time before starting our day. Front desk staff were very friendly and helpful.
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Nayeema
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean rooms and nice rooms, helpful friendly staff. 👌
Clean rooms and nice rooms, helpful friendly staff. 👌
FAQs about Hotel Rialto
Is parking available at the hotel?
Nearby parking is available for CAD 25 per day, located 1312 ft away and open 24 hours. No reservation is required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Breakfast is available at the hotel, served at The Palms restaurant. Specific serving hours and associated costs are not detailed.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of CAD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 16:00 to 23:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early check-in is available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The hotel offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities in public areas.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in Victoria, within a 5-minute drive of Victoria Harbour and the Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. It is approximately 4 miles from the University of Victoria and 12 miles from Butchart Gardens.
What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?
One child 16 years old or younger stays free per registered adult when occupying the parent's or guardian's room using existing bedding.
Does the hotel provide extra beds or cribs?
The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee of CAD 25 per day, subject to availability. Advance request is required.
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- 2026-10-21: 161.1236918083191USD
- 2026-10-22: 157.91081322372438USD
- 2026-10-23: 182.30398947262574USD
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- 2026-10-25: 152.13963239602663USD
- 2026-10-26: 157.85511353182986USD
- 2026-10-27: 143.78989171115114USD
- 2026-10-28: 143.78989171115114USD
- 2026-10-29: 158.2743831661377USD
- 2026-10-30: 148.58496342819214USD
- 2026-10-31: 160.36473102539063USD
- 2026-11-01: 128.19103030540467USD
- 2026-11-02: 128.07737424440003USD
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- 2026-11-16: 114.91227798797608USD
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 19 years old.
- 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
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
- One child 16 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Nearby parking fee: CAD 25 per day(1312 ft away; open 24 hours)
- Pet fee: CAD 50 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: CAD 25.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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