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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

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

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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites, near Beacon Hill Park, offers a serene retreat with a garden and on-site restaurant. Indulge in cooked-to-order breakfast or explore the surroundings with ecotours and hiking/biking activities. The mini golf course is perfect for some friendly competition.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €209
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept

Room options

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

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

Highlights

Garden
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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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area | Private kitchenette

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
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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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(103 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

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

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

Located in James Bay, a neighbourhood in Victoria, James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Chinatown and Government House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Emily Carr House and British Columbia Parliament Building are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and skydiving. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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Map
270 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2L2

What's nearby

  • Royal BC Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Milestones - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Beacon Drive In - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Floyd’s Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Discovery Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tea at the Empress - ‬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 travellers can enjoy amenities, such as ecotours and hiking/biking trails, 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 such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and a vending machine
  • Concierge services, free newspapers and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, breakfast and overall value
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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 does it cost to stay at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?

As of 30 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites on 20 Sept 2025 start from €208.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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. 1226 out of 1690 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1690 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1690 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1690 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1690 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

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a historic hotel in a fantastic city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value; very helpful staff; walkable to "tourist attractions" as well as local stores and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute inn! Amazing property with beautiful old-style yet still quite clean. Staff was super friendly and the restaurant and pub was great too and pretty affordable. Definitely recommend if staying in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful building, great room, professional and friendly service, fantastic location with such character.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super kind people, big and clean room in an historical hotel at 15 minutes walk from the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty near the tourist areas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adorable historical hotel. Easy walk to touristy areas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located near many of Victoria's main attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The charming historical second oldest heritage Inn built in 1911 is wonderful which also has a great pub and restaurant in the basement. Three blocks from The famous Empress Hotel, BC's Capital Legislature, Harbour and so many charming, various restaurants and shops, the perfect tourist destination in BC.
James Bay Inn
BC Legislature at night
Historic Chinatown
My queen bed room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very old hotel which has kept it's ambience over the years and very well maintained. Rooms are very clean. Walking distance from downtown Victoria and the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had character and was in a great location for sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay - great service and so convenient to every thing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was excellent. It was very close to the centre and a quiet part of the city. The staff very supportive and always helped were possible. The pub attached was also excellent value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Amenities
Quiet,great staff,clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is incredible! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadao

Liked: Amenities
Hostess and host were very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We liked everything about the cottage. The bar restaurant was also great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the historical property. Not all covenience of more modern properties but charm made up for it. Staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cozy lobby and room! Food from the restaurant was good and the hotel is in a perfect location. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent old world feel, friendly staff and wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet Lobby is beautiful Great cafe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025