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Hotel Rialto

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Government Street and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, Hotel Rialto provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. The on-site restaurant, The Palms, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a minibar, a desk, a dresser, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a microwave.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(119 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(99 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, Hotel Rialto is in Downtown Victoria, a walkable area in Victoria with great shopping. Butchart Gardens is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre or Royal Athletic Park. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Victoria travel guide
Map
653 Pandora Ave., Victoria, BC, V8W 1N8

What's nearby

  • A blue double-decker bus parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Swans Hotel".
    Lower Johnson Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A historic building with a prominent clock tower and a covered entrance labeled "Bastion Square."
    Government Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A busy street with traditional architecture, including a colorful gate and a tall pillar with intricate designs.
    Chinatown
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A detailed model of a medieval castle surrounded by a river, with surrounding villages and fields.
    Bay Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A glass-domed structure with a staircase leading up to it, located at the corner of a street with a traffic light and pedestrian crossing.
    Victoria Conference Centre
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tacofino
    6 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • Burger King
    2 min walk
  • The Vicious Poodle
    2 min walk
  • The Palms Restaurant & Lounge
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (CAD 25 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Palms

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 850 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1911
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Rialto pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CAD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Hotel Rialto?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Rialto?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Hotel Rialto located?

Located in Downtown Victoria, this boutique hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Lower Johnson Street and Government Street. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Rialto Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1865 out of 2680 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 561 out of 2680 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 2680 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 2680 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 2680 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location nice hotel had everything I needed and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all the main attractions and lovely staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly helpful staff, clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location and very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, friendly staff, clean comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Has an excellent restaurant and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel, room and location were all nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is really good and we were comfortable. We'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly updated hotel. Lovely room and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean & beds very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, the room was clean and comfortable and a short walk to the waterfront and a restaurant on site was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location that was walkable everywhere
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and restaurant are well maintained and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice location convenient to everything downtown. We hope to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with nice sitting area somewhat separate from bed. Quiet and good location. Walkable to many sites/downtown
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic, you can walk everywhere in the downtown area. The staff is extremely helpful. The rooms are spacious and excellent value. I love the amenities in the rooms. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and bright rooms, very helpful staff. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean ,bed was comfortable nice crisp sheets. Love how close it's to the Save On Foods Memorial Centre. I stay here every time I go to Victoria.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 3-night stay was very pleasant. It is a quiet hotel and very conveniently located. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and courteous. Would have liked breakfast in the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was centrally located in a good area close to food and entertainment. We walked to most places we wanted to visit. Staff was very courteous and the l’Occitane personal care products were lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location downtown, staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Excellent staff. Close to everything in downtown Victoria
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean staff very respectful, quiet and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026