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Helms Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Victoria Harbour in Victoria

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed
Courtyard
Lobby
Front of property
Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
600 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8V2P8
  • Royal BC Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Victoria Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Victoria

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this James Bay hotel, you'll find Government Street and Victoria Harbour. Thunderbird Park - Royal BC Museum and Beacon Hill Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Government Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal BC Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Milestones - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Q Restaurant at the Empress - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tea at the Empress - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Helms Inn

Hotel near Victoria Harbour in Victoria
Helms Inn offers its guests a library, a vending machine, and a garden. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Helms Inn also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victoria hotel is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
Helms Inn offers 48 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (CAD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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.
  • 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.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Helms Inn Victoria
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Helm`s Hotel Victoria
Helms Hotel Victoria
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Helms Inn Victoria
Helms Inn Hotel Victoria

Helms Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 940 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1380 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1380 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sue

Very nice having a kitchen in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elmer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except the noise...you could unfortunately hear everything from the hallway and the road. If you are an early riser it is probably fine though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short But Wonderful Stay
The accommodations were lovely - our suite had a bedroom, great sitting area as well as a well equipped kitchen area. It was incredible clean and quite pretty. The location is excellent in downtown Victoria but tucked away in a cosy neighbourhood
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice kitchen quiet stay
Wry nice kitchenette room. Old use some towel bars by the sink or on the bathroom. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our stay. One small suggestion - an electric kettle would be the icing on the cake.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. As someone who lived in Victoria for over a decade, it’s weird to book hotels here now! But the Helms Inn is awesome. Clean, quiet, perfect location, parking, I love it! We had the 1 bedroom suite with two queen beds and it was all conspicuous and having the full kitchen was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay… very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

This is an exceptional property. Reasonable rates and well appointed. Nothing ‘budget’ about this hotel other than price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Room large and comfortable. Good value. Though summer with windows open would be traffic noise part of the hotel on Douglas at Superior.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a few times and never disappointed with service, room, parking, cleanliness etc. Great location walking to downtown or Beacon Hill. Spacious and updated rooms and very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to a suite, but we actually preferred the room we had last year as it was more spacious. Other than that, it's a wonderful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anh, Vancouver

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed her for 6 days with my Husband while visiting my Son, I honestly could not have picked a more suitable place. The room was absolutely gorgeous and I loved the kitchen which allowed us to cook a lot of our meals. It was within walking distance to everything and was such a gorgeous, quiet place to stay. I loved that they also had laundry facilities and fresh fruit and tea and coffee downstairs and a lovely little patio out back and at the end of our hallway. I cannot wait to go back as this will be the only place I stay from now on and I have told a couple of my friends about it who also visit Victoria.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, easy walk to so many areas.clean and comfortable. Great to have a kitchen with stove and refrigerator. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to relax
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Very good value, comfort, location. Will definitely stay here again. Kitchenette was very well equipped. Beds are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romica

Liked: Amenities
All around great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Doreen, Powell River

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay in Victoria and convenient to walking around town and ocean trails. No need to drive from this location. Very satisfactory and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

San San

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed this place for the third time whenever we visited Victoria. Good location, walking distance to downtown, very clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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