James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage
James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage
About this property
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
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Sustainability
- Green Key Global Eco-Rating
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Robert
Canada
“Nice old colonial building, excellent staff…Roy at reception and Mark at the bar first class.” - Robert
United States
“The JBI is 114 years old and thus has a nice historic character. The people were friendly. The location is only about a 10 minute walk from the harbor, which is the center of activity in Victoria. There is coffee available in the very pleasant...” - Ruby
United States
“Roy and John at the front desk were awesome. Fantastic customer service.” - Kumiko
Canada
“It was a wonderful experience for our parents who stayed at the James Bay Inn. They had traveled from two different countries, and the staff — including the manager, Anmol, and everyone else — made them feel so comfortable and at home. Although...” - Lorraine
Canada
“walking distance to downtown,quiet neighborhood , very clean and staff are exceptional!” - Joy
United States
“Great staff, good restaurant on premises for breakfast. Though not on waterfront - close enough to walk” - Joy
United States
“Staff were great - friendly and helpful. Even found and returned a ring left on property. Restaurant for breakfast on property helpfully. Rooms large and comfortable.” - Nicole
United States
“Everything. The staff were cool and helpful. The location is amazing. I'll definitely rebook this hotel.” - Ruth
Canada
“Have smaller rooms for solo travellers. Incredible location: easy walk to downtown but in a residential neighborhood (very quiet), very helpful staff, convenient restaurant and pub on site. Old charm.” - Krista
United States
“The location was really close to harbor. We were able to walk everywhere downtown and could leave the car in the hotel parking lot. Room in other building had great little kitchen where we could eat breakfast on our own.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Art-Deco Cafe Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Romantic
- JBI Pub
- CuisineInternational
- Open forLunch • Dinner
House rules
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.





The fine print
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.