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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
$94
$81 nightly
$94 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22

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270 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2L2
  • Place, Royal BC Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, British Columbia Parliament Building
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Harbour
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(110 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1302 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area | Private kitchenette

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

  • 1100 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 325 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 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

  • Royal BC Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victoria Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Q At The Empress - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Beacon Drive In - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tea at the Empress - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Discovery Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬5 min walk

About this property

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

Edwardian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
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.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. 1318 out of 1792 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 398 out of 1792 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1792 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1792 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1792 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute house, nice to have some space
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
None of these facilities in our room. Wasn't aware of free breakfasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, very welcoming friendly staff. Loved the period furniture in the hotel. Great pub as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wounderful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Very enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and well priced kitchen. Rooms were cozy. Front desk staff went above and beyond for us for our stay. Really quaint little spot!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, a little quirky, cheerful, a wonderful history, all tucked into the most historic area in the city, blocks from the ocean. The restaurant and pub are hidden gems.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
was a very pleasant experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin John, Valencia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The proper
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great option!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rica Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fell in love with this hotel's unique charm and vintage decor. The location was unbeatable, and the quiet nights were a bonus. Despite the small rooms, it felt perfectly cozy. The staff were also very friendly. I highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
An older hotel, but kept up well. Very quiet in a lovely neighborhood. Walk to a seaside path, or markets, shops. Room could use a luggage rack and a long towel bar in the bathroom. Also, it would be nice to be able to get a cup of tea, coffee, hot chocolate during the day. This apparatus, available only in the lobby, disappears after the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were super helpful when our window broke, it was fixed within two days. Gave us an extra fan in the meantime.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley, Uxbridge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a comfortable stay at this unique hotel. Older historic type building with lots of character. Comfortable room and very clean. Staff were exceptionally friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the James Bay Inn was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm, genuine hospitality — the staff here truly go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and cared for. The customer service was exceptional across the board. The inn itself is absolutely charming — full of character, history, and thoughtful details. The textures, colors, and classic decor give it a unique personality that you just don’t find in chain hotels. It’s cozy, clean, and full of warmth, both in ambiance and attitude. Our room was adorable and comfortable, with just the right blend of old-world charm and modern comfort. You can feel the history in the walls, yet everything is so well-maintained and fresh. We would 100% stay here again and will absolutely recommend it to friends and family visiting Victoria. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. A true gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very walkable area of town with free parking, staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Heddy at the front desk is fabulous!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and accommodating front desk helped me get a room that better suited my needs without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely brilliant stay. All staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The room was very clean and had everything you need for your stay, including the pub and cafe. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aditi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful heritage
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025