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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property
3-star Edwardian hotel near Emily Carr House

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
270 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2L2
  • Government Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Beacon Hill Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • British Columbia Parliament Building
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

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

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • 121 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Victoria

James Bay stay.A stay at this James Bay hotel places you steps from Emily Carr House and within a 5-minute walk of Beacon Hill Park. British Columbia Parliament Building and Royal BC Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

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

3-star Edwardian hotel near Emily Carr House
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.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1911
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini golf
  • Snack bar/deli

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–11:30 AM: CAD 10.00-30 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • 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

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.

Property payment types

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

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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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 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. 1058 out of 1484 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1484 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1484 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1484 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1484 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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front desk staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got a single bedroom, not too big but cozy n quiet. I’m just next to the lobby/reception area but there wasn’t any noise at night. The bed is comfortable. Love the hotel. 😊😎🏨
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Was a nice room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pierre

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Asmira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place to stay in Victoria. The people are kind and hospitable and the rooms are very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benigno

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk R.

The location was just great. The hotel is of an older vintage, but kept in great condition. There is a restaurant and amazing old school pub on site. I made some friends and played eight ball for the first time in years. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very comfortable and met all our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff. Room was small but super clean. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

honghao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great traditional property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel. Quiet, great staff and location can't be beat. Only suggestion would be to add coffee makers in the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Concha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second oldest hotel in Victoria with lots of ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a Great Hotel,and the staff were extremely friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful, friendly staff and comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, nice to have a bathtub, excellent complimentary coffee bar, great pub.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical and lovely gardens. Good restaurant and pub.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024