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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property
A peaceful garden retreat near Beacon Hill Park where travelers can enjoy a restaurant with local flavors and challenge friends to mini golf

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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites offers a serene setting with a lovely garden and on-site restaurant. Guests start their day with a cooked-to-order breakfast before heading out for ecotours, hiking, or biking. The property's mini golf course provides fun for everyone.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(111 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
(58 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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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 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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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
  • Garden view
  • 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

Terrace
Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • Garden view
  • 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)

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • Garden view
  • 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

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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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 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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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 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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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 hiking/biking trails. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Victoria travel guide
Map
270 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2L2

What's nearby

  • Royal BC Museum which includes interior views as well as an individual female
    Royal BC Museum
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • British Columbia Parliament Building showing a fountain, night scenes and a square or plaza
    British Columbia Parliament Building
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Victoria Harbour featuring heritage architecture and a bay or harbour
    Victoria Harbour
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Victoria_VictoriaClipperFerryTerminal_6163183-5
    Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Victoria Fisherman\'s Wharf which includes a bay or harbor and a coastal town as well as a family
    Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
    16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Q At The Empress
    10 min walk
  • Beacon Drive In
    7 min walk
  • Tea at the Empress
    10 min walk
  • Discovery Station
    6 min walk
  • Good Earth Coffeehouse
    5 min walk

About this property

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

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 hiking/biking trails 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 such as:
  • 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 say great things about 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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-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

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 5 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites on 10 Feb 2026 start from NZ$145.98, 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 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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Reviews

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1323 out of 1800 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 1800 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1800 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1800 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1800 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful building, wonderful inhouse restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here lots of times, lots of character and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The King sized bed was So comfortable- Room Clean and staff was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful suite upstairs which we enjoyed for 5 days. Location to downtown is amazing, and the restaurant and pub on site serve incredible food. Highly recommend this Hotel!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very, very clean rooms. staff were so helpful, food at the pub was amazing and good prices. Looking forward to going back in the spring.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful host, very clean and comfortable suite with all that I needed. Walkable to downtown, very much recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hengameh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a charming gem in an excellent location with wonderful staff!! I would return in an instant:)
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The James Bay Inn is an eclectic, wonderful hotel. The staff is exceptional, and the hotel is ideally situated with easy access to downtown Victoria as well as Beacon Hill Park. Daily housekeeping, which is a luxury these days, was greatly appreciated. I recommend this hotel most highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this historical gem!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the James Bay Inn. This character inn is conveniently located near the downtown in a lovely neighbourhood. The staff are friendly and always willing to help you in whatever way they can. The rooms and common areas are immaculate and have a wonderful old world feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and clean, the bathroom was spotless. The staff was very helpful, friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first stay at James Bay Inn was perfect. Friendly and welcoming staff. Love the heritage of the property. We walked to the harbour both day and night and loved it. Very easy parking and driving location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Quaint, charming place with character!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely dinner in the restaurant. The location is excellent for our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome. Excellent location. Rooms clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and super friendly efficient staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was perfect staff was beyond helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean premises
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly, efficient, helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All items mentioned were top notch. All staff went out of their way to be friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff (Santa Claus and family), cool hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dustin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cozy, small, water came out the sink and shower a brown colour.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, quaint, and cozy. Staff was friendly, efficient, and courteous. Great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean rooms, very close to everything downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the staff, to the warm stay, we instantly felt cozy and relaxed. The hotel perfectly encapsulated the historical surroundings of our early christmas stay. Will soon be back for a fourth time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025