James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage - Victoria
48.41537, -123.36938Overview
Historic 115-year-old Edwardian hotel in Victoria's James Bay neighborhood
Dining & Entertainment
The hotel's JBI Restaurant offers all-day casual dining in an Art Deco setting. JBI Pub provides billiards, darts, and keno for guests who want evening entertainment. Happy hour and walking tours are also available on site.
Accommodations & Room Options
Guestrooms at James Bay Inn include classic queen rooms, king rooms, and suites with kitchen and balcony. The separate cottage offers a full kitchen, dining area, and garden views. All rooms have premium bedding and are furnished in keeping with the building's Edwardian heritage.
Location & Neighborhood
The hotel sits in the historic James Bay district, 500 m from the Royal BC Museum and Victoria Inner Harbour. Beacon Hill Park and the Children's Farm and Petting Zoo are both a 5-minute walk away. Fisherman's Wharf and the Pacific Ocean are within 1 km of the property.
Services & Amenities
James Bay Inn Hotel offers free parking, secure bike storage, and free luggage storage for all guests. A 24-hour front desk, concierge, and tour desk help with tickets and local advice. Car hire and ATM/cash machine are available on site.
Family & Recreation
Families can use board games and puzzles from the common area. Kids' meals are served at the JBI Restaurant, and family rooms accommodate groups. Walking tours, cycling, and mini golf are offered nearby.
- Location: Steps from Beacon Hill Park and Fisherman's Wharf, 500 m from Royal BC Museum
- Rooms: Queen, king, and cottage suites with kitchens and balconies
- Dining: JBI Restaurant with Art Deco setting and all-day casual dining; JBI Pub with billiards and darts
- Entertainment: On-site pub with pool tables, darts, and keno; board games and mini golf available
- Services: Free parking, luggage storage, 24-hour front desk, and concierge
- Family: Kids' meals, family rooms, and walking tours in the neighborhood
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 Double bed1 King-size bed
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Bay view
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Heating
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Bathtub

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 Queen-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
VIP check-in/ -out
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Mini golf
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage
| 💵 Lowest room price | 62 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.5 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 1.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Victoria Inner Harbour, YWH |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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