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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
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

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 49 sq m
  • 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

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • 121 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–11:30 AM: CAD 10.00-30 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • JBI Cafe

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Mini golf
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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

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. 1033 out of 1455 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1455 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1455 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1455 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1455 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

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightfully quaint and peaceful hotel. With real room keys! Staff were fantastic. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brandi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property was exactly what I had expected! We unfortunately didn’t stay long so we didn’t get to try out the pub, but the vibe is definitely Inn style and the surrounding area is beautiful and close enough to walk to downtown or take a short taxi ride! Price was decent for the accommodations. The only down side was having to drag our luggage up the stairs. They did offer to help, but we had heavy bags since we had been traveling for 10 days so it just would’ve been a nice convenience. Overall excellent stay! Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is in close proximity to Victoria's bustling harbor and a lovely park. The hotel functions well with restaurant, front desk, etc. The big downsides of this hotel are the terrible bed, dcratchy linens, and drag decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great visit - wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved how quaint it was with so much history and a great story. Great location to everything in town. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend and return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely homely area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful management and property is in great condition with well maintained character. Very central and easy walk to town and marina area. Gave us extra parking time after check out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We like the decor and the staff are so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was very comfortable and friendly. I liked its uniqueness. Very good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Antony

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

8/10 Good

Lois

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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