Just over half a mile from the Pacific Ocean, this historic Victoria hotel features an on-site restaurant and a pub. Free Wi-Fi and a cable TV are available in every guest room. Free parking is also provided.
A desk and an alarm clock are provided in each brightly decorated room at the James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage. Select rooms include a kitchen, a balcony and garden views.
The JBI Restaurant at the James Bay Hotel provides all day casual dining options in an Art Deco setting. For pool, darts and keno, guests can visit the on-site JBI Pub.
Fax and photocopying services are available at this hotel. Free luggage storage is provided. Wood furnishings featured throughout this hotel include a handmade grand staircase.
The Royal BC Museum, Victoria Inner Harbour and Robert Bateman Art Centre are just over a quarter mile from this hotel. Beacon Hill Park and the Children's Farm and Petting Zoo are both a 5-minute walk away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Key Global Eco-Rating
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Judith
Canada
“The location of the James Bay Inn Hotel was ideal for us as a family member is living in an apartment close by. Because we were staying in a suite we were able have our breakfast in the suite this time but look forward to having a meal in the...”
Virginia
Canada
“Comfortable bed, very clean room and washroom, tea and coffee available every morning, friendly, courteous, helpful staff. Inn is situated in a beautiful neighborhood with easy access to the harbour, Beacon Hill Park, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.”
Jane
Canada
“Fabulous old and charming hotel with great staff and 10/10 walk ability to all places downtown Victoria and the ocean walk ways along Dallas Road.”
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Nancy
United States
“The location was great. Just a few blocks from Beacon Hill Park, the bus stop to catch the bus to Butchart Gardens and quite a doable walk to downtown. Also just a few blocks from a grocery store and pharmacy. The staff was fantastic. Very...”
Claudia
Canada
“The neighborhood and the staff were both fantastic!”
“Location was exceptional, staff was very friendly/helpful.
Cleanliness/comfort OK.”
Chakir
Canada
“Charming atmosphere. Really nice and welcoming staff. Excellent location near the waterfront and downtown. Comfortable beds.”
Sepulveda
United States
“The James Bay Inn is in a sweet, walkable neighborhood and close to the waterfront. We were able to check in early and had a great room with a little kitchenette- spotlessly clean and comfortable”
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Stoycho
Bulgaria
“Very nice hotel in old building close to the harbour, great stuff and facilities, overall very good experience”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site
Art-Deco Cafe Restaurant
Cuisine
International
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Romantic
JBI Pub
Cuisine
International
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
House rules
James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
Please note, children under 12 years old can stay at the property for free, but cannot exceed the occupancy of this room.
Please note, there is no elevator at this property.
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