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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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270 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2L2
  • Government Street
    1 min walk
  • Beacon Hill Park
    3 min walk
  • British Columbia Parliament Building
    7 min walk
  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    12 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchenette

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

  • 1100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area | Private kitchenette

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1302 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Victoria

With a stay at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites in Victoria (James Bay), you'll be steps from Emily Carr House and 3 minutes by foot from Beacon Hill Park. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from British Columbia Parliament Building and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Royal BC Museum.

What's nearby

  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 7 min walk
  • Royal BC Museum - 10 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 11 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk
  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beacon Drive in Ltd - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Milestones - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Q Restaurant at the Empress - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tea at the Empress - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk

About this property

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

Eco-certified Victoria hotel in James Bay with free parking
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites offers 40 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

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). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 40 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Edwardian hotel include concierge services and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at JBI Cafe, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
JBI Cafe - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: CAD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • JBI Cafe

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Mini golf
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1911
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 10.00 to 30 per person

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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

James Bay Inn Hotel
The James Bay Hotel
James Bay Hotel
James Bay & Suites Victoria
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Hotel
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Victoria
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Hotel Victoria

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1026 out of 1445 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1445 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1445 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1445 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1445 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
A great friendly historic hotel in a beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lois

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the bed first of all (303 rm). Matress and pillows were perfect. The room Its self is nicely done. The gentleman that checked us in was very outgoing. We sat out on one of the communal patios in the evening and just watched people walking home, to dinner or just walking the dog, its a very peaceful neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great and fun staff. Always helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

glenn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a lovely stay at The James Bay Inn. The hotel is so charming but not as charming as Hedy, the delightful employee who made our stay very memorable! He was very helpful and kind. Our room was comfortable and clean. We enjoyed sitting on the second floor balcony in the morning. Breakfast at the restaurant is delicious and good value. The pub is a fun place to have a drink or snack. We walked very easily to the harbour, parliament, the museum, and downtown from here. It was also an easy walk to the ocean. We can’t wait to return to this delightful gem of a hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

raelene

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will recommend the James Bay Inn to any friends that visit Victoria. Just an absolute perfect location. We will stay there when we return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless clean. Close to the downtown. Our suite (The Garden Suite) room 215, was huge. It is basically a 1 bedroom apartment with a full kitchen. Definitely worth the price if you plan to stay 5 or 6 days, because you could cook meals there. Only downside is the steep stairs going up to the lobby. (No elevator). We dragged our luggage all the way up only to find out we had to drag it back down as our room was not in the main building. Technically that's our fault as we could have left the luggage in the car during check-in. Anyway, the inn is beautiful, the grounds are well cared for, and the proximity to the waterfront makes it an ideal choice to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The decor was fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming old building, very clean . Wonderful staff. Good restaurant on the first floor with a pub that's as comfortable as neighborhood tavern. Great location, walking distance to most of the sites the tour bus goes to. I picked this place on line for the price, it exceeded my expectations in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and hosts. Only drawback was that we were on the third floor, and there was no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marty

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Only thing is walking up 3 flights of stairs with heavy bags-work equipment a few times during the day
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous place to stay and enjoy Victoria BC. Walking distance to the top attractions. Great service and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing!! The receptionist and manager were engaged, friendly, and helpful! This is a historic building, it doesn’t have air conditioning but we opened the windows which provided a nice breeze!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Period hotel - 120 years old and well maintained. Pub and restaurant were a fun experience and enjoyed a very good serving of BBQ ribs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a character property. Staff were great and room was clean and fresh. Dining options on premises. Will be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place
Great stay for a couple! Would stay again, affordable and close to everything downtown (10 min walk) - not sure how it would be for kids but we loved the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ended our 10 day trip of the island here for 2 nights. Staff friendly and helpful. Garden Suite room was spacious and had all the amenities we needed. Close enough to many attractions but just far enough away from all the downtown crowds and noise. Bed was comfortable. Wonderful inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024