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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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Point of interest
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Billiards
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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270 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2L2
  • Popular LocationRoyal BC Museum10 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Harbour11 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Clipper Ferry Terminal15 min walk
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)33 min drive

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

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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
  • Royal BC Museum - 10 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 11 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk
  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Willowstream Spa at the Empress - 10 min walk
  • Milestones - 11 min walk
  • Beacon Drive in Ltd - 7 min walk
  • Browns Socialhouse - 12 min walk
  • Q Restaurant at the Empress - 9 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. A complete renovation of James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites was completed in December 2019.

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 10.00–30 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. Contactless check-out is available.

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
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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 782 out of 1135 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1135 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1135 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1135 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1135 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

JOHN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There really is nothing that is not wonderful about this property. Staff, location, room and price at $125US
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica E, LAKE STEVENS

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eclectic vibe. We really enjoyed our 2 night stay. Staff were great! The on-site Pub was a good time. Rooms were very clean and beds were comfortable. Very walkable to harbor area. Close to Beacon Hill park, which is a wonderful walking place. No elevator, if that's a concern.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanti

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay at the James Bay Inn. Clean room, very comfy bed. I will definitely stay here again when I visit Victoria next and highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the James Bay in to be extremely charming and affordable. It was conveniently located near the Parliament building and the Legislature Exchange bus stop (I opted to take advantage of Victoria’s transit system and walkability.) The pub and cafe were booming with friendly locals and the front desk staff were friendly when you are bopping through the lobby on your way to your room or out for an adventure. They do put a $100 hold for each day of your stay, but remove it right away at checkout when other larger chain hotels just wait for the charge to drop in 7-10 days. The room was a little small and crowded but over all I would stay here again and recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Qualicum Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all the tourist-eee $pots downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was sparkling clean with organic coffee ready to go for the morning. This is a beautiful vintage property in a quiet neighbourhood with a really cool Art Deco restaurant downstairs. Good coffee and great pancakes! It was a little older and more rustic than what I had in mind, and I was in one of the house properties adjacent to the hotel itself. I would have appreciated knowing this in advance. That said, the room was a converted suite with a kitchenette and full bathroom so it was fine. Not fancy, and furnishings a little dated, but super clean and I love having a restaurant on site. Anyone with mobility issues, definitely avoid staying in the house I was in as the stairs are very steep. I definitely recommend - the proximity to downtown and all the major tourist attractions, and Beacon Hill park a 5 minute walk away, while still being really quiet, make it very attractive.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024