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About the Hotel

270 Government Street, Victoria, Canada

Historic Accommodation Options

James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage offers various room types including Petite Double rooms, Standard Queen and King rooms, Classic Queen and King rooms with bay windows, Twin Queen rooms, Family Rooms, and Connecting Rooms. Suites include The Garden Suite with garden views, Upstairs Suite with living room and pull-out sofa, Sundeck Studio with private deck, and Upstairs Studio. The Cottage is a separate 1940s house with two bedrooms, dining room, living room with fireplace, and fully equipped kitchen. All accommodations include free WiFi, cable TV, work desks, and mini fridges.

On-Site Dining Venues

The hotel features JBI Restaurant serving all-day casual dining in an Art Deco setting, offering breakfast, lunches, and comfort dinners. JBI Pub provides pub classics, small bites, and features a pool table and dart boards. Both venues serve local clientele and tourists alike.

Recreation and Relaxation

Guests can access sunny verandahs on each floor with views of Beacon Hill Park. The property offers secure bike storage and vending machines. The pub provides entertainment with pool tables and dart boards. The Cottage features a fireplace and front yard space.

James Bay Neighborhood Location

Located at Government and Toronto streets in Victoria's oldest neighborhood, James Bay. The hotel is surrounded by the Royal BC Museum, Parliament Buildings, and Beacon Hill Park. Fisherman's Wharf and the Inner Harbour are within walking distance. Craigdarroch Castle is 2 km away, and St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site is 500 meters from the property.

Guest Services Available

The front desk provides hairdryers, iron and ironing boards upon request. Daily housekeeping is available for The Cottage at no charge. The property offers private parking for 2 cars and bicycle shelter. An onsite ATM and drink/snack vending machines are available for guest convenience.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Standard Queen Room
2 persons
19 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
Standard King Room
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
Queen Room Two Queen Beds
2 persons
33 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Heating
Bathtub
Petite Room
2 persons
15 m² 
1 Double bed
Heating
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Victoria 1.5 km
Airports
Victoria Inner Harbour (YWH) 1.2 km
Victoria (YYJ) 27.5 km

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts
  • Mini golf

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

270 Government Street, Victoria, Canada
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270 Government Street, Victoria, Canada
Nearby
Museum
Emily Carr House
170 m
Government Street and Belleville Street
Emily Carr Statue
600 m
Restaurants
Discovery Coffee
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Beacon Drive In
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Superior Pizza
490 m
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Liberty Cafe & Deli
880 m
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Noodlebox
1.0 km
818 Douglas St
The Soda Shoppe
430 m
801 Government St
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