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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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Point of interest
Bar (on property)
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
$95
$82 nightly
$95 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

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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

Room options

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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
(108 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
(56 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
(8 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 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
(53 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 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

  • Government Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Q At The Empress - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Beacon Drive In - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Discovery Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tea at the Empress - ‬10 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.

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.

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. 1292 out of 1759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1759 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our check in and check out was seamless. We would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to downtown; charming and quirky. My second stay and I would come back again when in Victoria. Lots of character, building and staff. In a good way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything! Walkable, safe, fabulous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and warm. Loved the place snd will highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old spot,o ly drawback was the incredibly small room we got..loved the pub downstairs...and super convienant location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was comfy but a bit small. Access to the pub and restaurant were a positive. No lift so was a bit of a struggle but overall we had an enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cat

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The cottage accommodation is fantastic

The cottage is absolutely perfect for a family. 2 queen bedrooms plus 2 pullouts in the living room. Stunning floors and furniture. Private parking pad. Quiet and spacious - fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool character. Excellent location. I would most definitely book here again.
Loved sleeping solo in this comfortable king size bed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

M T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location was great. We walked everywhere. Our room was small but manageable. Great to have a pub and restaurant on site.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous historic. Go for a bigger room on an upper floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Anthony, minehead

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at James Bay was excellent. When I booked I knew it was conveniently placed. However, once here I realised just how brilliantly it was placed to access the harbour, the museum, fisherman's wharf, Beacon Hill Park etc etc. We stayed in a suite with a small kitchen. This was attached next door to the hotel. The restaurant and bar at the Inn are both convenient and offer plenty of variety on the menu. All the staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful. I would thoroughly recommend this historic hotel.
The house next door where our apartment was.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is an older hotel in a very cool and quaint part of town. The staff are very friendly and efficient. The hotel is kept in immaculate condition and the surrounding gardens are beautiful. Do stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful old, character hotel in charming James Bay. Parking is a little tight but is still free for hotel guests.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cant wait to return

The fellow who checked us in was fantastic and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A safe garage for our bikes She offered us the first floor instead of the 3
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time to stay at the JBI. It’s a charming older property that is located in a quiet neighborhood, but still within walking distance to the harbor and much of Victoria. Our room was fairly small, but very cozy and quiet. Everything was clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The property doesn’t have a lot of the amenities that you expect in newer hotels, but we had everything we needed for our brief stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025