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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

Property class: 3

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A building with a sign reading "James Bay Inn" and a staircase leading to the entrance.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $97
$84 nightly
$97 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

Explore the area

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270 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2L2
  • Place, Government Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Beacon Hill Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal BC Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

A neatly made bed with a red floral bedspread, a dark wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps with textured lampshades.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(138 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, a mirror, a dresser, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser, and a mirror.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a television, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with white and red bedding, a wooden headboard, and a framed painting above.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a door, and a mirror on the wall.

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1302 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

A neatly made bed with white linens and two pillows, flanked by wooden nightstands with lamps. A framed landscape painting hangs above the bed.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by windows with blinds.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including a microwave, oven, toaster, and refrigerator.

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

  • 1100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand with a clock, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a cabinet.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

  • Government Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Beacon Hill Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Royal BC Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf Marina - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Milestones - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Beacon Drive In - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse Victoria Falls - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬9 min walk

About this property

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

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
  • 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 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. 1480 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 421 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1984 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, free parking and location was great, enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place tos stay, again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff in a charming property close to the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice hotel. Well situated for Victoria and a very helpful front desk. I only wish we were staying longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lucky to have stayed here Staff lovely helpful Guys at reception were very understanding of our situation with flight cancellations. Highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms but fantastic location!! Close to everything downtown! Staff are AMAZING throughout the hotel, diner and pub!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean nice restaurant and walking distance to amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, fully furnished, extremely comfortable. Stayed in the 2 bedroom cottage for 9 nights and it was amazing. Will absolutely stay again as my go-to place in Victoria.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for exploring beautiful James Bay Area and Victoria.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot, great staff and walking distance to all attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Vic! Old-world charm and free coffee in the AM.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to Beacon Hill Park with an outstanding pub and restaurant. The staff are amazing and go above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the quaint look of an English Inn. Staff is the best going out of their way to make sure your stay is enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's an older hotel, but well maintained and has helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fun, friendly, and a little bit quirky place. Loved staying here, so wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent breakfast and price with great ambiance and friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky, quaint and charming. Amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and wonderful and walking distance to everything. Would return when back in Victoria.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went to the pub for a meal and loved the atmosphere, food and service Had breakfast in the art deco Cafe, great service, food and value for money James Bay Inn is in a great location with easy walking access
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walking location to downtown and to The Empress. The cottage was more than enough room for the 4 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant staff very friendly even though seem to be overworked. Breakfast menu and prices very good!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable and the staff were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend the James Bay Inn. Great location and easy walking distance to the downtown harbour and shopping and to Beacon Hill Park. Staff is super friendly! Just need to be able to climb stairs as the 1911 Inn has not elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2026