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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

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

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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites offers a serene setting with a lovely garden and on-site restaurant. Guests start their day with a cooked-to-order breakfast before heading out for ecotours, hiking, or biking. The property's mini golf course provides fun for everyone.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(104 reviews)

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

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

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

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

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

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

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

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

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area | Private kitchenette

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchenette

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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

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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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 30 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 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Q At The Empress - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tea at the Empress - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Discovery Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Floyd’s Diner - ‬7 min walk

About this property

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

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 luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, concierge services, and ATM/banking services
  • 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.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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. 1276 out of 1756 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 1756 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1756 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1756 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1756 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 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great room :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vintage, quiet and historic It was a nice heritage stay, with classy charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, very welcoming friendly staff. Loved the period furniture in the hotel. Great pub as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay! Breakfast, pub, staff. All really great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great character/pub & restaurant /friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed walking around the James Bay neighbourhood, and burgers at the JBI pub are fantastic!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, a little quirky, cheerful, a wonderful history, all tucked into the most historic area in the city, blocks from the ocean. The restaurant and pub are hidden gems.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and welcoming :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An awesome stay in a historic motel
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Very enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very walkable area of town with free parking, staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute house, nice to have some space
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
was a very pleasant experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fell in love with this hotel's unique charm and vintage decor. The location was unbeatable, and the quiet nights were a bonus. Despite the small rooms, it felt perfectly cozy. The staff were also very friendly. I highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great option!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. Close to the inner harbour and restaurants etc. Lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Heddy at the front desk is fabulous!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and accommodating front desk helped me get a room that better suited my needs without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, tea and coffee plus fruit available in reception 24 hrs/day, close to transport and major attractions. Would definately stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a comfortable stay at this unique hotel. Older historic type building with lots of character. Comfortable room and very clean. Staff were exceptionally friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely brilliant stay. All staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The room was very clean and had everything you need for your stay, including the pub and cafe. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were excellent and so very friendly. We would definitely go there again. Don and Bettyann
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beckie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, quirky but fun! Walkable to all of Victoria’s best.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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