James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.7

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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Victoria, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Sarah
Canada Canada
“Close to downtown Victoria. Walking distance to grocery store, coffee shops and restaurants. Staff were so friendly and readily available.”
Julia
Canada Canada
“Location is perfect , and the welcome by Roy was very entertaining.”
Marek
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Everything The building is beautiful and the interior was cozy, fun and creative The staff was very friendly and welcoming”
Dawn
Canada Canada
“Amazing location in historic downtown. Easy walking distance to main attractions love this historic building in a picturesque neighbourhood complete with horse and carriage passing by regularly”
Maricela
United States United States
“The Inn was quaint, clean, and had a great location. The room was comfortable and there is a good restaurant conveniently located on site.”
Peter
Canada Canada
“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...”
Craig
United States United States
“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”
Joanne
Australia Australia
“The 2 bedroom cottage was very clean & comfortable, easy walk into town, I went to the pub under the hotel on 3 of my 4 days- very welcoming & good food.”
Lee
United States United States
“Front desk staff! Very knowledgeable, friendly and courteous.”
Silas
Canada Canada
“great area, close enough to walk downtown and explore, cute and cozy!”

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

Amenities of James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar

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
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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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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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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