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Hotel Rialto

3.5 star property
Downtown Victoria's Hotel Rialto puts travelers in the heart of the action with easy access to museums, ferries, and a restaurant that locals appreciate

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Hotel Rialto is steps from the Royal BC Museum and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Borrow bikes to explore the harbor, work out in the gym, or dine at The Palms. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, a 24-hour business center, and helpful concierge staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Living area

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(103 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area

Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Living area

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located near a boardwalk, 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

  • Lower Johnson Street
    Lower Johnson Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Government Street showing street scenes, a small town or village and a house
    Government Street
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Victoria which includes a statue or sculpture and outdoor art
    Chinatown
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nice place to shop. It was bigger than I thought it would be. There's about 4 floors of stores and a fitness center (goodlife). Restaurants are on the top floor and holds a lot of known brands. The mall was completely decked out with lights from head to toe. It was stunning!
    Bay Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Victoria_VictoriaConferenceCentre_6253388-3
    Victoria Conference Centre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tacofino
    6 min walk
  • The Vicious Poodle
    2 min walk
  • John's Place Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Toratiki
    2 min walk
  • Hope Key Restaurant
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rialto

Boutique hotel near Victoria Harbour
Close to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Fisherman's Wharf, Hotel Rialto provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a gym. Active travellers can enjoy 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 centre.
Additional perks include:
  • Bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and access to a nearby health club
  • 1 meeting room, multilingual staff and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a lift and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, bar and central location
Room features
All 56 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, recycling and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (CAD 14.50 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered parking on site (CAD 25 per night)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

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

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 are 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 18 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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 at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • 1.16 per cent destination fee will be charged.

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

Optional extras

  • Covered self-parking fee: CAD 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 14.50 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 transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Hotel Rialto
Hotel Rialto Victoria
Rialto Hotel
Rialto Victoria
Hotel Rialto Hotel
Hotel Rialto Victoria
Hotel Rialto Hotel Victoria

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Rialto pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Rialto?

Self-parking is available for CAD 25.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

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?

Checkout 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 1 mile (2 km) of Lower Johnson Street, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. The McPherson Playhouse and Mcpherson Theater are just steps away.

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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. 1797 out of 2562 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 536 out of 2562 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 2562 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 2562 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2562 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Gerald

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

10/10 Excellent

robert

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always good quality service and room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean and the coffee and tea in the moeninf
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shadman

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above, well maintained room, and hotels central location in Downtown Victoria.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Grayson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice boutique style hotel close to many ammenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

tao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Competitive price and the front desk staff and manager were super helpful and friendly. Will be looking forward the next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bhupinder

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so nice . Fun to stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

All staff were so kind and helpfuland room was so clean. The heated floors in the bathroom were a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and common areas, friendly staff, great location. All in all I enjoyed my stay and will come back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Extremely courteous and the room was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. The room had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and was very clean. Great location and off season price for downtown Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, check in was super friendly, staff were very kind, and it was a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the Rialto because it’s a smaller, tidy hotel with nice rooms and a good bar in a central location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Good hotel. Arlene at the front desk was super helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
From start to finish our experience was top notch. Front desk staff was extremely helpful and informative. Our room was spotless. Highly recommend this central Victoria hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and large. Plenty of coffee in room to make. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff provider excellent customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025