Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 2 min drive
Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 34 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
Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 16.9 miles/27.2 km
Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 17.4 miles/28.1 km
Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 18.4 miles/29.5 km
Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 20.4 miles/32.9 km
Restaurants
Beacon Drive in Ltd - 7 min walk
Milestones - 11 min walk
Q Restaurant at the Empress - 10 min walk
Tea at the Empress - 10 min walk
Starbucks - 10 min walk
About this property
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Government Street and Victoria Harbour. 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 comfortable beds and helpful staff.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
40 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Pool table
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
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 1911
ATM/banking
Garden
Terrace
Edwardian architecture
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 Global, 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 to 30 per person
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.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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.
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?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 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. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2025
Loved the stay. Hotel staff were exceptionally friendly. The room was charming and comfortable.
David
David, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 28, 2025
Felt like being comfortable at home
VERY comfortable suite with well equipped spotless full kitchen, excellent bed. The Lobby is a lovely early 1900’s era space with complimentary morning coffee. Good parking on site. Pub with darts and pool table in basement.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 23, 2025
William
William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2025
JBI
Great cool little hotel with a nice pub in the ground floor. Zorro was very cool also
Tomasz
Tomasz, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2025
Always a great place to stay. Location cannot be beat and the staff are super friendly.
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2025
Great Place
Great place.
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1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
Great place!
Me and my family had a lovely stay, the place is really pretty and the location is super convenient!
The area is very calm and we couldn't hear any noise from the other rooms.
Will definitely book with them again soon!
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
Classic
Older classic hotel, smaller rooms, carpeted stairs, no elevator. 3 floors , pub and restaurant downstairs.
michael
michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2024
Kimo
Kimo, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2024
Family Christmas Weekend.
We enjoyed our stay very much.
We would have appreciated more pics and description of the suite we rented on the website as it was smaller and less equipped as we had hoped.
But we made it work.
The staff and management were incredibly friendly and accomodating.
Thank you so much!
LeAnne
LeAnne, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 22, 2024
Great location, okay rooms, very nice staff
The location is more valuable than the hotel, there's so much great stuff in close proximity.
The bedroom was minimal. No temperature control, very few outlets, incredibly stiff mattress (double).
Great big shower with high pressure water, but again minimal control besides on/off, hot/cold.
Family had the suite in a smaller side building that had a hotplate and a convection microwave, as well as a kettle/toaster/coffee maker. We were able to bake buns and they turned out great but we did have to look up a user manual.
The suite was also quite small and lacked any temperature control. If I was going with just 1 other person I'd target one of the suites. Solo, then a room is probably fine cause you're just there to sleep.
Great staff. Unique heritage building. Nicely decorated for the holidays. Love staying here, however, I am getting older with knee issues- the stairs are a challenge!
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 19, 2024
Place to stay in Victoria
Beatiful old hotel in a nice quiet area. Staff were great ,nice pub downstairs
Great place to stay and reasonably priced
anthony
anthony, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2024
Sylvia
Sylvia, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2024
What a charm place to stay!
Staff were very kind, thorough and caring. Our room was in the cottage next to the hotel, and it was spacious and lovely, providing everything we needed. We had breakfast at the hotel restaurant, and I have to say that the potatoes were the best I've ever had. Will stay here again!
Masayoshi
Masayoshi, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 12, 2024
This was a very convenient location for my purposes. Easy walking distance to downtown and main city bus exchange.
There is no elevator, so being on the 3rd floor was a bit of a nuisance after having walked around the city all day.
Convenient to have the pub and restaurant in the same building.
Staff were all extremely friendly.
Price was certainly reasonable.
I would recommend to friends to stay here.
ELISABETH
ELISABETH, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2024
JBI is good
Slept very well
Leon
Leon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2024
Grand old hotel, piece of Victorian history
This is a very cool old hotel, lots of history and authenticity. No elevators, but for those who enjoy a few stairs it's well worth it. Rooms are big and comfortable, and the staff is pleasant and helpful.
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 9, 2024
That UK feeling with Great Value !!
Great character hotel. UK feeling. If you’re expecting a big chain named cookie cutter suite, this place is not for you. If you’re expecting an authentic UK styled building then this is where you want to be. Great overall value. Check out the reasonably priced restaurant downstairs also.
Allen
Allen, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2024
A unique historic hotel in agret neighborhood for.
Lovely heritage property in convenient and peaceful neighborhood. Lots of casual charm, pleasant staff. No elevator no air conditioning but if you don't need those features it offers a good value and a break from the sameness of the chains.