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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
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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270 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2L2
  • Royal BC Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Victoria Harbour
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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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

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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

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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

  • 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

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

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.
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
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

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The James Bay Hotel
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James Bay & Suites Victoria
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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1151 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1608 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

Joyce A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value and great location. Only minded that there was no in room hot water for tea making at the end of my long days.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was perfect for our family. The large kitchen and dinning room made it really a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Mayne Island

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very well kept beautiful old inn. Very quiet. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ludovick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a historic building! great service ... a personal touch! thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family Christmas Weekend.
We enjoyed our stay very much. We would have appreciated more pics and description of the suite we rented on the website as it was smaller and less equipped as we had hoped. But we made it work. The staff and management were incredibly friendly and accomodating. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Great location, okay rooms, very nice staff
The location is more valuable than the hotel, there's so much great stuff in close proximity. The bedroom was minimal. No temperature control, very few outlets, incredibly stiff mattress (double). Great big shower with high pressure water, but again minimal control besides on/off, hot/cold. Family had the suite in a smaller side building that had a hotplate and a convection microwave, as well as a kettle/toaster/coffee maker. We were able to bake buns and they turned out great but we did have to look up a user manual. The suite was also quite small and lacked any temperature control. If I was going with just 1 other person I'd target one of the suites. Solo, then a room is probably fine cause you're just there to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista

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

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
James Bay Gem
Wonderful ambience!! Wonderful location Wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, North Vancouver

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has beautiful period decor The dining room served delicious meals that accommodated my food allergies and the staff were so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and lovely old style decor. The front lobby looks like a Christmas card!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, staff were very friendly and welcoming. Good food in the onsight pub.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Great staff. Unique heritage building. Nicely decorated for the holidays. Love staying here, however, I am getting older with knee issues- the stairs are a challenge!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place to stay in Victoria
Beatiful old hotel in a nice quiet area. Staff were great ,nice pub downstairs Great place to stay and reasonably priced
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Every staff member - 2 at front desk at different times, 1 other, even the 2 guys who were working in the restaurant, were exemplary in every way. I have to say this is the best service I’ve had in ages. Thanks, all
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff. Classic older hotel with welcoming lobby. Easy walk to BC museum and legislature. Small room but a minor concern. I’d stay here again for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wow - 10/10! Amazing service, cute spot! Very quick walk to downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easliy within walking distance to imax and shopping area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming heritage boutique hotel situated in a lovely neighborhood, close to the sea, and within very easy walking distance to major tourist attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

timothy, Lethbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was great Good location great staff Stayed there numerous times and always enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine for the price. Would have liked a coffee maker for room but apart from that totally adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly neighborhood hotel .Feels like home
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely older hotel that is very well maintained and spotless!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024