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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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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

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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

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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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and concierge services.
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites offers 40 accommodations with free newspapers and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Government Street. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes mini golf and hiking/biking trails
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Steps from Emily Carr House and 3 minutes on foot from Beacon Hill Park
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • JBI Cafe

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Mini golf
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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 lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 aged 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. 1083 out of 1516 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 1516 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1516 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1516 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1516 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

8/10 Good

Kirk

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
JBI Rules!
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great, vintage Hotel with great Staff.
Great stay, loved the ambiance and the staff. Everyone was friendly and helpful which we appreciated. We loved that it was walking distance from everything we wanted to do. Such a bonus. Will be back - next time we’re in Victoria.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, central and helpful. staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Caterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location on a street full of heritage houses, and close to downtown too. I was made to feel very welcome and had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kammi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely family weekend at James Bay Inn. The rooms are spacious and the staff is amazing. Only a 10 minute walk to government street. Our room was over the pub and the nouse carried but otherwise a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Victoria get away
The James Bay Inn was a great. We stayed in one of their one bedroom suites.very clean quiet and accesible to the inner harbour on foot. I would highly recommend the James Bay Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot, nice building, great location. Staff was very kind and helpful and just in general nice to talk with. Walking distance to stores and other sights. The pub was also excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

majd zahia

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This was a very unique property, nothing like I've ever seen. Very friendly welcome, free parking and quiet accommodation. Great burger from the pub downstairs. Easy to walk to downtown. Recommend if you're looking for a quirky, unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our favorite in Victoria
All of our stays at the James Bay Inn have been fantastic! Huge shout out to the guy behind the desk. We're huge fans.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Anna Mae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay in Victoria!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very Friendly. Excellent service. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

10/10 Excellent

lennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and awesome very beautiful place 👌 ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building with some noise from above room footsteps and boards creaking but 114 years will do that! Would come again in an instant and restaurant and pub were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
James Bay Inn made my trip from Port Angeles via ferry to Victoria B.C. absolutely amazing. The restaurant was fun and the exchange rate was greatly in our favor and although I picked it due to its unique architecture and style it was a real bargain. Initially I was disappointed not to find USB-C outlets but I then remembered JBI was opened in 1911. Charming spot for a romantic getaway. Definitely will come back the staff was great and so were the other patrons. 10 minute walk to inner harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Second time I’ve stayed here to visit family. Beautiful old inn in a charming residential neighborhood with quiet and comfortable suites walking distance to the ocean, Beacon Hill Park, and downtown. Great value, free parking, and a pub and restaurant on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were attending a conference and needed a place to stay for 2 nights. I love the homey atmosphere, antiques and excellent location. I slept well which is unusual for me in a strange place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024