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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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Lobby sitting area
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

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 - 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 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
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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. 1006 out of 1413 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1413 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1413 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1413 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1413 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

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was very comfortable and friendly. I liked its uniqueness. Very good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

BRUCE, St Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, welcoming staff and unique, vintage property. Walk to everywhere!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed the location. Parking spots were tight, saw one guy get bumped in the lot. Rooms were fairly noisy with sounds from hall, outside and next door very clear. The service was excellent and they did warn us that it was an older hotel and with that though historically fun did lack a few of the modern conveniences.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

KIN LUNG

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked blindly online and couldn't be more pleasantly surprised! truly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for dragon boat festival and was an easy walk to the Harbor. Older building but nicely kept, room and bathroom was a bit small but would assume that is common for the era of the building age. We brought a car so having on site parking, closeness to the harbor and affordability was the main reasons we chose it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic 2 night stay here in mid-August. Perfect location to walk wherever you need to get to in downtown Vic. Beautifully looked after old world hotel. Excellent and comfy bedding along with great amenities. Not recommended for people that can’t navigate stairs well….as there is no elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Extremely friendly staff, and loved the nostalgic feel. Would stay the in a heartbeat. Walkable to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little Inn. Lovely and helpful staff and very convenient to walking into town to enjoy the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Parksville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is quaint and has a European vibe. If you like modern it’s not for you but it’s affordable and a great location. There’s no elevator or air conditioning which may be a consideration for some. But nice to be able to open the window. The staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caspian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
30 year later return to Victoria
Wonderful charming historical stay.Staff was outstanding, even reaching out to us when they found a pair of our reading glasses accidentally left behind.We loved everything about this delightful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The James Bay Inn was a cute and cozy hotel brimming with character! Excellent location! We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matteo

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel historique à Victoria
Hôtel très bien situé à quelques minutes à pied du centre-ville. Pub et restaurant au sous-sol. Pas d’ascenseur. Bel hôtel historique.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellant James Bay stay
The second oldest hotel in Victoria was amazing. Comfortable bed. Cozy surroundings. Walkable nostalgic neighborhood . Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nitin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

AnhKim, BEL AIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the historic look and pretty flower baskets outside. Loved the nice quiet neighborhood. Loved the spacious room. Staff were nice. Only issue was an old carpet smell as soon as entered the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
People were helpful and 1friensly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024