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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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

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$3,653
NT$4,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8

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
  • 1100 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Terrace
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 1302 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(103 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 160 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in James Bay, a neighborhood 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 hiking/biking trails and skydiving. Guests love the hotel's central location.
Map
270 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2L2

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 Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Milestones - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Beacon Drive In - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Floyd’s Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Discovery Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tea at the Empress - ‬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 ecotours and hiking/biking 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 tour/ticket assistance
  • A billiards/pool table, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
  • 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.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

As of 2025/9/9, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites on 2025/10/7 start from NT$3,653, excluding 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?

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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Reviews

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1235 out of 1704 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1704 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1704 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1704 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1704 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and warm. Loved the place snd will highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a historic hotel in a fantastic city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value; very helpful staff; walkable to "tourist attractions" as well as local stores and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute inn! Amazing property with beautiful old-style yet still quite clean. Staff was super friendly and the restaurant and pub was great too and pretty affordable. Definitely recommend if staying in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful old, character hotel in charming James Bay. Parking is a little tight but is still free for hotel guests.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything! Walkable, safe, fabulous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful building, great room, professional and friendly service, fantastic location with such character.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super kind people, big and clean room in an historical hotel at 15 minutes walk from the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old spot,o ly drawback was the incredibly small room we got..loved the pub downstairs...and super convienant location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty near the tourist areas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adorable historical hotel. Easy walk to touristy areas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool character. Excellent location. I would most definitely book here again.
Loved sleeping solo in this comfortable king size bed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is an older hotel in a very cool and quaint part of town. The staff are very friendly and efficient. The hotel is kept in immaculate condition and the surrounding gardens are beautiful. Do stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located near many of Victoria's main attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location was great. We walked everywhere. Our room was small but manageable. Great to have a pub and restaurant on site.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had character and was in a great location for sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to downtown; charming and quirky. My second stay and I would come back again when in Victoria. Lots of character, building and staff. In a good way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The charming historical second oldest heritage Inn built in 1911 is wonderful which also has a great pub and restaurant in the basement. Three blocks from The famous Empress Hotel, BC's Capital Legislature, Harbour and so many charming, various restaurants and shops, the perfect tourist destination in BC.
James Bay Inn
BC Legislature at night
Historic Chinatown
My queen bed room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very old hotel which has kept it's ambience over the years and very well maintained. Rooms are very clean. Walking distance from downtown Victoria and the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

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