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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Bar (on property)
Point of interest
Lobby sitting area
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 333
AED 390 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Room options

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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
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Yard
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
Pillowtop bed
  • 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
Pillowtop bed
  • 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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal BC Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

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 hiking/biking and ecotours 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 billiards/pool table
  • A vending machine, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
  • 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

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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
  • 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. 1106 out of 1536 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1536 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1536 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1536 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1536 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

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The staff were friendly, the room was clean, the pub downstairs was a bonus and the food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the inn
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed there before and love it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heddi made us feel at home, what a terrific ambassador for the Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a property with lots of character, walkable to downtown and the room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karensa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, staff were super friendly and accommodating, and the charm of the James Bay Inn was perfect for us! We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Amenities
The inn was very close to downtown, a beaurtiful park and coast line for exploring. The staff were personable and extremely helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were super nice and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay and loved the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved her stay at the James Bay Inn. So close to downtown. It’s so charming in the history in the building is fascinating. The staff was so friendly all of them and the room was very very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for making our stay in Victoria easy and comfortable! This was a wonderful oasis from the busy city
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Great location, walk everywhere, downtown, ocean, museum, beacon hill park 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything, awesome desk staff, and loved the Pub!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
James Bay inn is a beautiful character hotel, great service from front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A comfortable, basic place to stay in Victoria at a good price, with a great pub in the basement. If someone wants luxury they will want to look at other properties but this place offers everything someone needs for a night or two, very close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic atmosphere, with friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the friendly and helpful staff! The rooms were clean, and we got to watch the horses come by with the carriage every so often.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is delightfully quaint, the staff super friendly and helpful. The neighbourhood is quiet and an easy walk to restaurants, the Parliament Buildings and other sites and into town. Our room was very comfortable with a great bed and linens. Five stars for value, cleanliness, staff/service, area, etc. we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute bartender
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice cheap hotel, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While it is an older building with some creaky floors its very clean, quaint and comfortable. I really enjoyed my stay and look forward to another visit in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025