James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with restaurant, near Emily Carr House

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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby

Overview of James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

9.2

Superb

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
Map
270 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2L2
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • 121 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In James Bay
  • Victoria Harbour - 11 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk
  • Government Street - 1 min drive
  • Royal BC Museum - 1 min drive
  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 2 min drive
  • Royal Jubilee Hospital - 6 min drive
  • University of Victoria - 11 min drive
  • Butchart Gardens - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 2 min drive
  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 34 min drive
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 116 min drive
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 122 min drive
  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 143 min drive
  • Port Angeles, WA (CLM-William R. Fairchild Intl.) - 159 min drive
  • Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 22 miles/35.3 km
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 20.4 miles/32.9 km

Restaurants

  • Q at the Empress - 10 min walk
  • Heron Rock Bistro - 7 min walk
  • Chorizo & Co - 16 min walk
  • Re-Bar - 16 min walk
  • Blue Fox Cafe - 18 min walk

About this property

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

Located 0.6 mi (1 km) from the airport, James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. For a bite to eat, guests can check out JBI Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This eco-certified hotel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the overall property condition.

Languages

English, French

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 40 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3:00 PM - 6:00 AM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

  • Children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Mini golf

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Mini golf
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1911
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

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 Eco-Rating Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 10.00–30 per person

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property, and commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays.

Social distancing measures are in place and guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

Contactless check-out is available.

Policies

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.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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.

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

Does James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, and social distancing measures are in place. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?
You can check in from 3:00 PM - 6:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Elements Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a garden and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, JBI Cafe.
What's the area around James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites like?
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites is a short 11-minute walk from Victoria Harbour and 15 minutes' walk from Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal.

Reviews

9.2

Superb

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Lars, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Mads Møller, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Reasonable price, great location and always friendly service. Nice restaurant also
David, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

GREG, 1-night trip
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