Hotel Rialto

3.5 star property

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Front of property – evening/night
Lobby
Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Living area
Interior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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653 Pandora Ave., Victoria, BC, V8W 1N8
  • Place, Lower Johnson Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Government Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chinatown
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(112 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(90 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Victoria

With a stay at Hotel Rialto, you'll be centrally located in Victoria, just a 2-minute walk from Government Street and 14 minutes by foot from Royal BC Museum. .This boutique hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Victoria Harbour and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Lower Johnson Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Government Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chinatown - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bay Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Victoria Royal Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacofino - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Vicious Poodle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hope Key Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Toratiki - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto offers 56 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
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.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Palms serving guests of Hotel Rialto. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
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.
The Palms - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1911
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 1.16 percent destination fee will be charged

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

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

Property is also known as

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Hotel Rialto Victoria

Rialto Hotel

Rialto Victoria

Hotel Rialto Hotel

Hotel Rialto Victoria

Hotel Rialto Hotel Victoria

Hotel Rialto Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1827 out of 2609 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 542 out of 2609 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 2609 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 2609 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 2609 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, lovely room, quiet, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy staying here, great rooms, great location, and the restaurant is fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, large, dog friendly room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Markian

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was well appointed, location was great, quiet and accessible, and staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet room, friendly helpful staff in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi-Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff was very thorough and helpful, coffee and fruit in the lobby every morning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, courteous staff…and the cookies were a bonus!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

anat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, and staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in, room was great, heated floor in the bathroom was an unexpected treat
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and pleasant. Fresh coffee in the lobby every morning was a treat.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jin at the desk was amazing and very helpful. Really made our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jodine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room, quiet and great hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes -- excellent most friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

shona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, very friendly and courteous staff. Parking reasonably convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well appointed room, cookies and drinks were a nice touch. Staff was friendly and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice rooms, great cookies and very helpful front desk staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable rooms. Wonderful staff and very convenient location. Great restaurant-bar downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully appointed rooms and a central location. I’ll definitely stay there again when I’m back in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pleasant staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shadman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026