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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with restaurant, near Emily Carr House

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Lobby sitting area
Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchen
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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites, near Beacon Hill Park, offers a serene retreat with a garden and on-site restaurant. Indulge in cooked-to-order breakfast or explore the surroundings with ecotours and hiking/biking activities. The mini golf course is perfect for some friendly competition.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$199 nightly
The total price is $230
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 1100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area | Private kitchenette

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Terrace
Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
(100 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 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
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
270 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2L2

What's nearby

  • Royal BC Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 2 min drive
  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 34 min drive
  • Port Angeles, WA (CLM-William R. Fairchild Intl.) - 159 min drive
  • Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 22 miles/35.3 km
  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 16.9 miles/27.2 km
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 17.4 miles/28.1 km
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 18.4 miles/29.5 km
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 20.4 miles/32.9 km

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

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. For a bite to eat, guests can check out JBI Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This eco-certified hotel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
DONE

Children

    • Children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Mini golf

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Mini golf
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1911
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 10.00 to 30 per person

Policies

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.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Elements Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a garden and access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, JBI Cafe.

What's the area around James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites like?

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites is a short 11-minute walk from Victoria Harbour and 15 minutes' walk from Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Location
Restaurant
Pub
Food
Elevator
Bed
Lobby
Downtown

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant and pub served delicious meals with friendly and helpful staff. (54 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the property was consistently described as excellent, good, and amazing. (35 reviews)
  • Free parking was a convenient and appreciated amenity for guests. (20 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel

It was the third year in a row that we stayed here. Excellent location and great facilities.
Paul, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Seriously, satisfied with my stay it’s a great hotel with a lot of history and grade people work
Graham, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, central location, friendly staff
Christopher J, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice old world historic hotel in nice area. Good pub and food.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay

We loved this property. The studio had great facilities and a lovely terrace. The hotel is located in a quiet residential area, but close enough to walk to Victorias attractions
Andrea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed one night but wish we had booked more. Very friendly and helpful staff, walking distance to harbour, restaurants and bars.
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little gem!

Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Very convenient location. Will definitely stay again next time!
Jenna, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

Hotel staff were very welcoming and willing to offer help. It is located in a quiet, convenient location for the main tourist area. Hotel has character, not a modern box. Breakfast and evening meals were good.
Colin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly and helpful and always willing to answer questions. The room was very nice and the hotel had many interesting items. The food in both the lounge and restaurant was very good and made the stay very convenient. Would definitely recommend the establishment for a nice location to see the city.
Dan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Large room in historic Inn

Beautiful very large corner room (#315) with windows on both sides. Walk to Empress in about 10-15 minutes. Friendly staff. Great historic Inn.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful, historic building, the James Bay, is perfect to stay in. It's close to downtown Victoria, the harbour, Beacon Hill Park and the ocean. The cafe and pub underneath have delicious meals at good prices.
Melinda, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Thumbs up

Lovely property. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location.
Lisa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Property in Convenient Location

Lovely older property just blocks to Inner Harbor and Beacon Hill Park. Staff very friendly and helpful. Restaurant and Pub on site. No A/C but not often needed in the PNW.
Richard, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again

Loved our stay - this hotel has so much personality. Great location, pub and cafe in basement, secure bike storage, able to store luggage before and after checkout. Only downside is no AC so I think the rooms would likely be hot to sleep in during full summer
Andrea, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nostalgic Victoria

The hotel was very "fitting" for the atmosphere of Victoria. We enjoyed the nostalgia.
Shannon, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Ivan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location; good price

Very nice historical hotel; great location - walkable almost everywhere we needed to be. Free parking. Cozy clean room. Refrigerator in a room; coffee in a lobby every morning. Very friendly staff. We will definitely come back.
Nataliya, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

VERY NICE AND FREINDLY STAFF. VERY HELPFUL. WONDERFUL PLACE CLOSE TO AMENITIES.
Jan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, very clean, vintage decor, friendly staff.
Linda, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Comfy, friendly and quiet. The pub food wasnt impressive but the waitress was very nice.
Brenda Lee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay at the inn
Julie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, clean, friendly staff
Simon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and fabulous staff

The Inn is in a wonderful location in Victoria.It's really lovely to be able to walk to Beacon hill park and to see the old buildings in the area and hear the horses going down the street. The restaurant is also family, friendly and has a good range of food options. The staff were really helpful when someone in my party became ill. The only thing I would say is that the suite that we stayed in was spacious and light, but needs a little updating.
Karen, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

We have stayed there before and love it
Matt, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay! The staff were friendly, the room was clean, the pub downstairs was a bonus and the food was delicious.
Brooke, 2-night trip