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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(110 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 121 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)
  • 56 sq m
  • 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

  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 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)
  • 30 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 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 km
  • 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

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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 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

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. 1299 out of 1768 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1768 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1768 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1768 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1768 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

6/10 Okay

Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was really good for walking to the main sights. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Property was clean but in need of updating with the decor, especially the carpeting. There was a fridge on the room but a kettle/coffee maker would have been more useful to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill, Hilden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A BIG shout out to Roy!! We thought we had left something at the hotel. We called and Roy searched high and low trying to find the item. Fortunately, we found the item with us, we are now in Vancouver. I appreciated Roy’s persistence in trying to lost item. Also our stay was lovely and loved your hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A short 1 night stay. Great food and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus, Parksville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. Close to the inner harbour and restaurants etc. Lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is historic and the staff were very helpful in many ways. I didn't realize that this hotel did not have an elevator and as my husband is handicapped it took us a while to walk up into the entrance and then to the 3rd floor. The staff carried our bags. we were there for 3 nights so on the 2nd day they were able to move us to the 2nd flloor which helped a lot.The rooms were clean and spacious with nice toilet soaps etc. There is a great restaurant downstairs which we used for a hearty breakfast. Great prices compared to the touristy areas. Good parking. The hotel is very close to the waterfront and the hop on and off bus, which we used. if this hotel had an elevator we would definitely stay again. We would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with an amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Wonderful Visit

Love the James Bay Inn, the water in the lobby is great and the decor is lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool historic hotel. Staff was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell S, CHINO VALLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An awesome stay in a historic motel
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

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

Victoria, Vancouver Island

Booked this hotel as was let down by Airbnb! However, it was a great change for us, close and within walking distance to Victoria. Ease of parking in order to do Whale Watching trip. Totally recommend, very quaint and quirky old building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus, Parksville

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at this inn. Very quiet and nice comfy bed. Close and walking distance to the inner harbour. We will stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to Victoria's inner harbour and shopping. Very friendly and helpful staff. Bed very comfy. For our first visit to Victoria, it was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beckie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, quirky but fun! Walkable to all of Victoria’s best.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Always nice when we stay there, breakfast downstairs is a good convenient option.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ursula

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the stufg
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, tea and coffee plus fruit available in reception 24 hrs/day, close to transport and major attractions. Would definately stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Saint Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and food in the restuarant and pub. we will return and tell others about the Inn. Had a great time at the Bryan Adams concert with Roy!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the James Bay Inn. We stayed in a "Garden Area Suite," which is a smaller building situated directly next to the main inn. The multi-room suite was clean and quiet and really big. Our only regret was that we could only stay for a single night. While there are mostly homes in the blocks directly surrounding the inn, it is convenient to both the wharf and downtown (about 15-20 minutes walk to either) and Beacon Hill Park (about two blocks away). Front desk service was great. We also ate at the pub/restaurant for both lunch and dinner. Lunch was great, but we had a very rude waitress at dinner (thus the four-star score for service). Overall, we loved our 24 hours in Victoria (which included a sunset whale-watching cruise), and plan to return; I would certainly consider staying at the James Bay Inn on any future trips.
View of Garden Outside of Room (Lots of humming birds!)
View of Side Building where Garden Suite was Located
Side View of Inn with Lots of Easy Parking
View Inside On-Site Pub
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want a bland cookie cutter chain hotel this is not for you. Quirky with a decor recovered with a time machine. Loved it, great location and short walk from downtown. Dont miss staying at this gem if you are in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

oona

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025