James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage - Victoria

$$$$||View on mapVictoria, Canada270 Government Street, Victoria, Canada|
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James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage - Victoria
270 Government Street, Victoria, Canada·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Staff9.6
Location9.5
Comfort9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Free WiFi8.9
Who stays here
Couples47%
Families32%
Groups11%
Solo10%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Staff9.6
Location9.5
Comfort9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Free WiFi8.9
Who stays here
Couples47%
Families32%
Groups11%
Solo10%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of CAD 24.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:39
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Rooms and availability

Petite Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Double Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed1 King-size bed
  • Bay view
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
Queen Studio
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed1 Queen-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Check-in/ Check-out

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
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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

270 Government Street, Victoria, Canada
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270 Government Street, Victoria, Canada
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270 Government Street, Victoria, Canada
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