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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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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.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(104 reviews)
  • 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
(56 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 26 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)
  • 121 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

Edwardian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal BC Museum. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes mini golf and hiking/biking trails
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Steps from Emily Carr House and 3 minutes by foot from Beacon Hill Park
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 business-friendly 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
JBI Cafe - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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.

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 available

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 at the property

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

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-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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at 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

  • 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