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The James Bay Inn

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#44 of 67 hotels in Victoria
  • Address
    270 Government St
    Victoria, British Columbia V8V 2L2
    Canada
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 26 traveller reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3 based on 15 reviews Rooms
    • 3 based on 15 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 14 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 15 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 4 reviews Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 30% based on 17 reviews Older Travellers
    • 30% based on 17 reviews Families with Teenagers
    • 30% based on 17 reviews Young Singles
    • 30% based on 17 reviews Families with Small Children
    • 20% based on 17 reviews budget travellers

Reviews of The James Bay Inn

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1 of 5 stars
Lakewood Pierce County, Washington
26 Mar 2008

I was disappointed with the hotel and it's procedures. I had made reservations for the James Bay Cottage in August, before I made the reservations for the Clipper. I called again Thanksgiving weekend to re-confirm our stay and was assured that we were correctly listed for the cottage. I had requested that because our son Mark, who would have just... more

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4 of 5 stars
Washington State
25 Mar 2008

I got the JBI bundled with my Clipper reservation, and read reviews here that made me a bit hesitant, but the location and price were right. Things I found from other reviews that were accurate: There is no elevator in this property. So if you are above the 1st floor, prepare to lug your luggage. Also, the Lobby itself is... more

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2 of 5 stars
Lakewood, WA
3 Jan 2008

I was disappointed with the hotel and it's procedures. I had made reservations for the James Bay Cottage in August, before I made the reservations for the Clipper. I called again Thanksgiving weekend to re-confirm our stay and was assured that we were correctly listed for the cottage. I had requested that because our son Mark, who would have just... more

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3 of 5 stars
lower alabama
2 Jan 2008

The price and history of the James Bay Inn attracted me to it. Even though there is no view of the harbor from this hotel it is only a few blocks from the docks and in what appears to bear an historical section of Victoria. We found the lobby to be very quaint, breakfast at the restaurant very filling and... more

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1 of 5 stars
red deer, ab
26 Aug 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We had booked our 3 night stay at the James Bay a month in advance. We had a confirmation number, a room number as well as the woman we spoke to. Didn't really matter about the confirmation number, they had given our room away and really didn't care. We needed two beds as we were not a couple. All they... more

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5 of 5 stars
yvonnechristi
11 Aug 2007

I was recommended the James Bay Inn by a co-worker who just happened by it one day and has stayed there every time they're in Victoria. I absolutely loved the old charm! I was already forewarned about the history of the James Bay Inn and the hotel being older with every room having a different look depending on what kind... more

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1 of 5 stars
Seattle, Washington
16 Jul 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

We booked our trip on the Clipper, for a room at James Bay Saterday and Sunday. We also booked a Hi Tea at the Emperous, and a vistit at the Royal B Musium. We were told that the James Bay had an elavator, this is not true. My friend has had a stroke and can not climb stares, I have... more

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2 of 5 stars
Vancouver, Canada
14 Jul 2007

I lived in Victoria for three years, but often stayed at the James Bay Inn before moving there. It is cute, modest, and reasonably comfortable, although it also has, um, "character," and is an acquired taste. Some of the rooms have no private bath. That isn't necessarily a problem, but you should just be aware. Not so long ago, you... more

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4 of 5 stars
federal way
19 Jun 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed at James Bay Inn June 16th and 17th Saturday and Sunday night. We took our car on the Coho Ferry from Pt Angeles to Victoria Saturday morning and I did make reservations on line. We arrived about 10:30 AM and went to our hotel only about 4 or 5 blocks from the ferry teminal, our... more

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3 of 5 stars
Calgary, Alberta
26 Dec 2006

I liked the location! Close to main atractions and sightseeings. Small, quiet and clean hotel. The breakfast was good and staff was helpful. more

Reviews of The James Bay Inn

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270 Government St, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 2L2, Canada