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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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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is $77
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26

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

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area | Private kitchenette

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Highlights

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 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

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 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

Highlights

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal BC Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.6 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

Hotel size

  • 40 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

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

Children

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

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

Parking

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

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.
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.
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.

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

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in a great spot
Great little place in a great location, especially with such a short walk to the ocean! Very good interactions with the staff. Would definitely come back!
Greg, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mike, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Jan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

nancy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Rockies Experience
Had a wonderful stay, all the staff were extremely kind and very helpful. Great location. Would definitely stay here again.
John, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Gordon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Conrad B, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

5 Stars
Charming heritage style hotel in the heart of James Bay . Super walkable to Ogden Point or downtown. Pub / restaurant found is delicious and reasonably priced and the friendly staff go out of their way to make sure that everything is to your satisfaction. Can’t wait to return.
Kevin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yvonne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jeff, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional and cosy
What an exceptional stay we had in this very friendly and cosy inn. The excellent customer we received from the staff started from the beginning right till the end. Unbeatable location! I will be booking this inn an again in December.
Edwin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hotel for a stay in Victoria!
I enjoyed my stay at this historic Inn! Outstanding staff! Great service! Close to Beacon Hill Park, downtown Victoria shops, Fisherman's Wharf, etc.
Michael, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Money well spent
I did not realize exactly how old the hotel was when I booked but I was not disappointed at all. There is so much charm in this place and the rooms have updated furniture so it did not feel like an old rickety hotel. It was very clean aside from a few hairs in the bathroom, and the beds were comfy. Very tall and a little firm. Big space. Check in and check out were a breeze. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant downstairs was very good. My only complaint is that from our main floor bathroom (only from the bathroom) you could hear voices from the pub downstairs. It did not resonate into the room though so we slept well.
Amanda, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Was a nice room
Keith, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Pierre, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

A friend and I were in town for a concert - overall, it’s a fine place to stay. Very welcoming and vintage charm, however cleanliness was only so so (some of the towels in particular weren’t very clean). Also no elevators. Other than that, a good stay for a good price.
1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Would Book It Again!
Charming hotel, great location, great neighborhood. Our room was a little tight, but we expected that. There are no elevators; again, not a problem for us, but hauling luggage up 3 or 4 flights could be for some. Two little issues: 1) Our pillows were flat; we got better ones the second night, but there weren't great either, 2) The restaurant downstairs (different owners apparently) was a disappointment and we thought the staff was rude. They seemed to be annoyed by the hotel customers.
mark, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Terrific Hotel
Front desk manager was outstanding; he made sure we got the best room possible. Our room was terrific and we were very comfortable. We love the hotel--it is charming and authentic and you get a real sense of history in the neighborhood. We ate in the Pub and had very good service and good food. The location of the hotel was ideal for access to the ferry to Port Angeles the morning we checked out. We hope we'll be lucky enough to stay at James Bay Inn again
Alison, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great vacation location
Great location and wonderful front desk personalities
Stephen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

awesome
staff was amazing.went above and beyond to accommodate us.food downstairs was very good also.would stay again if in the area.lots to do and location was great
paula, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful stay in downtown Victoria. Clean, quiet accommodations with a helpful staff. I will stay there again.
Hillary, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The hotel was nice but not handicapped friendly. Rooms were cozy but the pub and lounge noise and music was too loud and could be heard in the room through midnight. Upon exiting the room we spotted a mouse in the hallway. Neighborhood was cozy and safe away from downtown.
3-night family trip
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