James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Lobby sitting area
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Point of interest
Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

Highlights

Yard
Terrace
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 121 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
270 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2L2

What's nearby

  • Royal BC Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victoria Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

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

Eco-certified hotel near Beacon Hill Park
Located close to Emily Carr House and British Columbia Parliament Building, James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites provides a terrace, mini golf, and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like ecotours and hiking/biking at this hotel. The on-site restaurant, JBI Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, breakfast, and overall value
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Recycling, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

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

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 elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1911
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 10.00 to 30 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Frequently asked questions

Is James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites located?

Located in James Bay, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Emily Carr House and Beacon Hill Park. British Columbia Parliament Building and Royal BC Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1154 out of 1590 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 1590 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1590 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1590 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1590 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Enjoyable stay, lovely area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Hotel is a lovely area, close to many attractions. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great value in an excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Clean, quiet, excellent staff and lots of character. Great local cuisine on site and walking distance to the Victoria Harbour and all its wonderful wanderfuls.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very friendly staff and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Stayed for 1 night welll passing through Victoria.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

We had a fabulous two night stay here! Super convenient location for exploring downtown Victoria. Rooms were well decorated and clean and staff were super friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The staff are amazing, and it is in the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The location is very convenient and the building quaint. The staff was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. Looking very forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Quirky decor and bright colors. Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

A nice historic hotel that is clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Located in a quiet, well-kept residential area, the inn is within walking distance of major tourist attractions, shopping and dining opportunities. Our host and staff were pleasant to deal with and ensured that we had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great place to stay. Very Quaint. Pub and resturant has great food and friendly staff. Check in was easy and front desk staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Overall this was a very enjoyable experience for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Best part is the hotel is haunted by the ghost of the great painter, Emily Carr. It is the heritage building where she passed away😃 the staff are wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The staff was very friendly and the property was well maintained in a quiet residential neighborhood. We stayed in the cottage so we had our own parking. The location was behind the legislative building, shopping and dining was within walking distance. Great location, would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Excellent location, very clean, vintage decor, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

perfect choice if you wanna have one night's stay in James Bay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

I enjoyed this very quaint inn. The location was excellent and it felt like I lived in the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Great location, clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The front desk attendant was very kind and helpful. Can’t remember his name but he was awesome! Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

This was our first time here and it was great! Everything was spotless, the staff were friendly, the area was lovely and walkable, even at night. The onsite restaurant was really good also! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay at the inn
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025