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Helms Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 9-minute walk to Victoria Harbour

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A short walk from Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, Helms Inn provides a garden, a library and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Room options

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Studio, 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(121 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(81 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(104 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
600 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8V2P8

What's nearby

  • Royal BC Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Government Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Milestones - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Q At The Empress - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Sticky Wicket Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tea at the Empress - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Helms Inn

Hotel near Victoria Harbour
Located close to Royal BC Museum and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, Helms Inn provides a garden, a library and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, newspapers in the reception and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a vending machine and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Helms Inn boast comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, kitchenettes and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (CAD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: CAD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Helms Inn
Helms Inn Victoria
Helms Victoria
Helm`s Hotel Victoria
Helms Hotel Victoria
Helms Inn Hotel
Helms Inn Victoria
Helms Inn Hotel Victoria

Frequently asked questions

Is Helms Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Helms Inn?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Helms Inn on 6 Nov 2025 start from NZ$184.26, 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 Helms Inn?

Self-parking is available for CAD 10 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Helms Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Helms Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Helms Inn located?

Located in James Bay, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Thunderbird Park and Royal BC Museum. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are also within 15 minutes.

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Helms Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1017 out of 1460 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1460 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1460 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1460 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1460 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean,quiet comfy beds and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Borys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again and would not hesitate to recommend Helms Inn for a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT STAFF, CONVENIENT LOCATION, CLEAN FACILITY
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jutta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good option for exploring downtown Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly desk staff, great location close to everything while just a touch away from the hustle and bustle of downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay Comfortable, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to explore Victoria. Having a kitchen was a plus +++.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a really comfy bed. No complaints, would 100% recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great in every respect. Only thing, the parking lot is handy but very tight getting in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Staff very responsive. Definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to inner harbour and Beacon Hill park
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, near by the city
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with everything we beeded
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance to many places of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A gem of place....near downtown but quiet. Immaculately kept! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and lovely suite. I definitely will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful. The kitchen unit was great even though we didn’t use the kitchen anyway that will be what I gotta say is great if you have a few people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The absolute cutest and coziest hotel within walking distance of the harbor and Beacon Hill Park
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights. Very clean, quiet property. Staff was very courteous. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025