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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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Explore the area

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270 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2L2
  • Place, Royal BC Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Harbour
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

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
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 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

Victoria

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites places you steps from Emily Carr House and within a short 5-minute stroll of Beacon Hill Park. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, JBI Cafe, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy access to ecotours, mini golf and hiking/biking trails. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class James Bay hotel include British Columbia Parliament Building and Royal BC Museum.

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

  • ‪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

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
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.

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 free newspapers and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

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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 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

  • 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.

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 to 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-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
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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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 aged 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?

As of 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites on 26 Oct 2025 start from NZ$161.01, 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.

Is parking available at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?

Yep, James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites has a free self car park.

What makes James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites.

Does James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites serve breakfast?

Yeah, travelers give top marks to the cooked-to-order breakfast here! Served daily between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?

No, James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1267 out of 1747 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 1747 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1747 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1747 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1747 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was comfy but a bit small. Access to the pub and restaurant were a positive. No lift so was a bit of a struggle but overall we had an enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and fabulous staff

The Inn is in a wonderful location in Victoria.It's really lovely to be able to walk to Beacon hill park and to see the old buildings in the area and hear the horses going down the street. The restaurant is also family, friendly and has a good range of food options. The staff were really helpful when someone in my party became ill. The only thing I would say is that the suite that we stayed in was spacious and light, but needs a little updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominga

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

min

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed one night but wish we had booked more. Very friendly and helpful staff, walking distance to harbour, restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, old hotel with dated decor, linen’s of average quality, good breakfast, nice staff who were treated very well by owner who on site and very involved, no elevator, steep stairs. I liked it much more than spouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nostalgic Victoria

The hotel was very "fitting" for the atmosphere of Victoria. We enjoyed the nostalgia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Travelled with partner
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

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful. Great location near downtown and Beacon Hill Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahriar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cozy comfortable place. It’s located in a lovely neighborhood, conveniently close to the waterfront and downtown. The front desk staff were incredibly helpful, especially Hedy, who let us check out late. The place is well maintained and stylish, and I definitely recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful charming old hotel. Only drawbacks are the charm brings small spaces and limited electrical outlets. Walking distance of restaurants, parks and the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Great little gem!

Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Very convenient location. Will definitely stay again next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was very close to the town centre and easily walkable Staff were very friendly and helpful It woukd have been nice to have tea/coffee in room but thats just nitpicking. If you are looking to stay in a more old fashioned property wirh history then tbis is the place for you. If you are a modern place with all mod cons, you'll need to look elsewhere
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nataliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location; good price

Very nice historical hotel; great location - walkable almost everywhere we needed to be. Free parking. Cozy clean room. Refrigerator in a room; coffee in a lobby every morning. Very friendly staff. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shantia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical building, charming
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Lexington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience and stay! The staff was extremely welcoming and helpful. The location was perfect for walking all of Victoria. The history was great too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
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

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the upgraded roo
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice old world historic hotel in nice area. Good pub and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025