Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Charming atmosphere
Cons:
Older property needs renovations
Small room accommodations

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Generally positive feedback on cleanliness, but some concerns due to dated conditions.
Service
9.2
Staff were described as very friendly and helpful, contributing significantly to positive experiences.
Location
9.2
Ideal location in James Bay, close to central Victoria and the waterfront.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms have charm but some mentioned small sizes and need for updates.
Amenities
8.2
Basic amenities mentioned; overall satisfactory but could use more variety.
Value for Money
8.7
Surprisingly good value given the location and atmosphere.
Food and Beverage
8.7
On-site restaurant and pub received positive comments.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall enjoyable stay with specific highlights in service and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 12:16

Property Description

Prime Location Near the Pacific Ocean

Charming Accommodations with Modern Amenities
Indulge in the comfort of brightly decorated rooms featuring free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and a cozy desk. Upgrade to select rooms with a kitchen, balcony, and serene garden views for a truly relaxing stay.

Dining and Entertainment Options On-Site
Savor delicious meals at the JBI Restaurant in a stylish Art Deco ambiance or enjoy a lively evening at the JBI Pub with pool, darts, and keno.

Convenient Services and Nearby Attractions
Benefit from fax/photocopying services, free parking, and luggage storage. Explore nearby attractions like the Royal BC Museum, Victoria Inner Harbour, and Beacon Hill Park just minutes away.

Book now for a delightful stay at James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YYJ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 2182 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Alain • couple • ca
10
Pros:

L’emplacement, entre le centre-ville et l’océan.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Lucy Anne • couple • gb
10
Very comfortable stay and made to feel very welcome by the friendly staff.
Pros:

Hotel has character and history, the location is excellent being in a quiet neighbourhood and not too far from downtown Victoria. Very warm and friendly staff. Very comfortable bed. Spacious room. Good food in the downstairs cafe for dinner and breakfast.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Anny • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • ca
9
Loved the hotel and we will be back again.
Pros:

The location is perfect as it is very close to downtown and in the heart of lovely James Bay. As it is in a residential neighbourhood, it is very quiet. We had breakfast at the restaurant twice and it was very good. The pub also had good food and atmosphere. Service was great in both places.

Cons:

Being that the weather was very warm outside, also made the room quite warm. While there are fans provided, it was still quite warm in the room. I don’t think AC will ever be an option due to the building’s age and design. The opening windows helped as well.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Anke • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • ca
8
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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werich? • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Mooie locatie in echt typisch engelshotel. Authentiek. Locatie is perfect. Je loopt zo.naaar Fishermans Warf en downtown.

Cons:

De kamer is erg klein. Je kunt je koffers niet kwijt.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Shawna • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • ch
9
Sehr nettes Personal. Alles sauber und sehr gute Lage. Zum Hafen und Parlamentsgebäude sind es ca. 10 Minuten zu Fuss. K
Pros:

Gute Lage

Cons:

Kein Lift

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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loralyn • solo_traveller • ca
8
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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wendy • solo_traveller • au
10
Great place to stay a while
Pros:

We stayed in a garden suite, very relaxing overlooking beautiful gardens, hummingbirds and squirrels. Close walking distance to beacon Hill park, downtown, coastline and bus stops. Friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Nothing we didn't like

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • au
8
Pros:

Breakfast downstairs was good

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Jonas • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The location was good. While the older hotel had plenty of charm, the rooms were comfortable, but basic.

I especially enjoyed having chats with the front office team, lead by manager, Heddy

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Annette • solo_traveller • gb
8
Overall ok. The improvements would make a big difference.
Pros:

Friendly staff. Great location for Victoria centre.

Cons:

There were two chairs in the bedroom which meant that there was no room for our suitcases. The staff were good and took them out for our stay. Didn’t like the dark patterned carpet. The curtains didn’t cover the windows so we asked the staff for bulldog clips to hold them together. There were no drinks facilities in the bedrooms. Hot drinks were available from the reception area but only until 11.00, this really needs to be extended as people generally like a drink upon returning after their sight seeing day.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Regula • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Der Respekt gegenüber dem Haus und seiner Geschichte kombiniert mit modernen Elementen. Sehr geschickt gemacht, mit viel Liebe zum Detail.
Die Sauberkeit.
Und natürlich die Freundlichkeit und Aufmerksamkeit des Personals.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • gb
9
Comfortable stay in a great location.
Pros:

Comfortable suite in a great location. Within easy walking distance of the town centre. Parking on site was a bonus. The breakfast was excellent too!

Cons:

Not applicable

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • de
10
Tolles Hotel in der Nähe von der Innenstadt
Pros:

Sehr alter Charme mit einer sehr netten Rezeption.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • extended_group • gb
9
Fantastic location
Pros:

Really lovely area to stay highly recommended this place close by to everything easy walkable very comfortable stay in one of the cottages

Cons:

No air conditioning really warm definitely need windows open

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee