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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchen
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Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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270 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2L2
  • Royal BC Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Victoria Harbour
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • 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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • 121 sq m
  • 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

  • 26 sq m
  • 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

  • 15 sq m
  • 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

  • 33 sq m
  • 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

  • 28 sq m
  • 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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and concierge services.
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites offers 40 accommodations with free newspapers and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Government Street. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes mini golf and hiking/biking trails
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Steps from Emily Carr House and 3 minutes on foot from Beacon Hill Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This Edwardian Victoria hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1911
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 10.00 to 30 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 1148 out of 1586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1586 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

8/10 Good

Graham, Campbell River

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

river james

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice old property the perfect distance away from downtonw Victoria while still being close enough to walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karensa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, staff were super friendly and accommodating, and the charm of the James Bay Inn was perfect for us! We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kaitlyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the friendly and helpful staff! The rooms were clean, and we got to watch the horses come by with the carriage every so often.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lots & lots of stairs!! And the radiator heat on the 3rd floor is extreme. Need to open all windows & use fan unless you like 25 C. The corner of our room dipped as the building settled. Plugs are at a premium. But the staff is wonderful and it was booked solid!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Beautifully cared for historic property.

Very friendly staff. Well decorated and very clean with a lot of old character. Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is older but it works as being a quiet stop in the old part of Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The most wonderful staff we have ever encountered.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

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

Old world charm

beautiful old world charm, friendly helpful staff and owners. Historic area, really nice boutique hotel definitely a favourite of ours.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an older property but nicely renovated, clean and comfortable. The restaurant and pub were excellent- good food and drink. Began to understand a lot of regulars go there and support it. Very nice and quiet atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny, Qualicum Beach

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all wonderful .The lobby was amazing andvthe staff welcoming. The restaurant had good food.I loved looking at all the amazing antique furniture. I felt on the floor like i was walking around in a great ship .i checked out the other floors and sat in the hallway writing on a nice wingback chair and nice table and lamps throughout It was nice to grab a coffee in the lobby in the morning.And just enjoy the surrounding
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While it is an older building with some creaky floors its very clean, quaint and comfortable. I really enjoyed my stay and look forward to another visit in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

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

A Great Hotel that is the Victoria Experience

A Fabulous little hotel with some old world charm in a Grat location for everything Victoria. Very clean and comfortable in a cozy sort of Way. Shout out to the staff for making me laugh. Well Done and will look to return anytime we are in Victoria.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the antiques and Emily Carr pictures. Coffee and lemon water in lobby. Staff was helpful and knowledgeable about area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Betty-Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed at James Bay Inn before & just love the quaintness, old style decor, comfy beds, cleanliness & friendly staff...! Downside for some may be the lack of elevators, stairs only...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are a retired couple who enjoyed a wonderful 4 night stay at the James Bay Inn Hotel and Suites. Our stay was at the end of January into February. We had a corner room with lots of big windows on the third floor with a comfy king bed. The staff were very welcoming and attentive. The pub & restaurant downstairs were convenient & we found the food very good for a fair price. Service was excellent! It is important to note this beautiful heritage property has characters, history, and has been kept up well. Since it is a heritage property be aware that there are stairs and no elevator. We had no trouble but anyone with issues climbing stairs should ask staff about assistance with luggage if possible or request a room on a lower floor. We found our room cozy even with the cool/colder weather conditions outside and with an extra blanket provided in a dresser drawer in the room. Heating is by radiators. We appreciated that our room had plenty of drawers, hooks, and a spacious bathroom which appeared to have been recently renovated. Lots of hot water and great water pressure! We enjoyed several cups of coffee in the spacious lobby as well as the lemon infused water also available in the lobby. Guests who appreciate a well-cared for heritage property and a friendly welcoming staff, would surely enjoy staying at the James Bay Inn. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

HANYONG

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025