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The Oswego Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Property entrance
The Oswego Hotel offers a peaceful haven near Victoria Harbour. Guests relax on the garden patio, enjoy massages, and head to Bar500 for breakfast with garden views. Free WiFi, dry cleaning, and an electric car charging station complete this eco-certified property.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Basic Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Basic Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(101 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, iPod dock

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, The Oswego Hotel is in James Bay, a neighborhood in Victoria. Travelers looking for local activities can try Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Royal BC Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and rock climbing nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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500 Oswego Street, Victoria, BC, V8V5C1

What's nearby

  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Victoria Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal BC Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Milestones - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Floyd’s Diner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Discovery Station - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tea at the Empress - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Oswego Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Victoria Harbour
Located close to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and British Columbia Parliament Building, The Oswego Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, The Aegir Room, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; the property also has dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Books, bicycle parking, and games
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 80 individually furnished rooms boast perks such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and LED light bulbs
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and deep soaking tubs
  • 32-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, composting, and eco-friendly cleaning products

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (CAD 23 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: CAD 15 to 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Aegir Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 10 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2007
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 39.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum CAD 99.00 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 15.00 to 40 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 23 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 39.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum CAD 99.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number ST861410328

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Hotel Oswego
Oswego Hotel
Oswego Hotel Victoria
Oswego Victoria
The Oswego Hotel Hotel
The Oswego Hotel Victoria
The Oswego Hotel Hotel Victoria

Frequently asked questions

Is The Oswego Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 39.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Oswego Hotel?

Self parking is available for CAD 23 per day.

What time is check-in at The Oswego Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Oswego Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Oswego Hotel located?

Located in James Bay, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Victoria Harbour, Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, and British Columbia Parliament Building. Victoria Fisherman's Wharf and Royal BC Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Oswego Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1120 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1509 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramneek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kam Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent dog-friendly hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, the hotel lobby, the room and the staff were all wonderful. My new favorite hotel in Victoria.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel - very convenient location. Dog friendly, large family friendly !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access and walkable to tourist spoys.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel, clean and comfortable, good restaurant and perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 2 room suite was perfect for our family of five!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel/apartment concept.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property wss extremely dafe and very convenient to all harbor attractions. Excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice little boutique hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property in a great location. Very dog friendly as well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel which we have stayed at previously.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glynis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a lovely stay. The suites are perfect with a full kitchen. Very walkable, close to the waterfront but far enough away to be quiet...except for the seagulls...which I'm pretty sure the hotel staff can't control! A perfect stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great customer service. With in reasonable walking distance to most areas of interest. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel, super friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dog Friendly Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, great restaurant and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Oswego has a good location and nice restaurant on property, the room was a little tired, good overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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