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Helm's Inn

2.0 of 5
600 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 2P8, Canada (James Bay)
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Helm's Inn
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Olympa, WA
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We have visited Victoria twice in five years (2008 & 2013) and stayed at Helm's Inn both times. We enjoyed both stays. It is clean. It is quiet. It is at most a 10 minute walk from the ferry terminal. The price is excellent for the large rooms and suites. Just right for a family of three and would serve... More

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Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

5 of us stayed in a one bedroom apartment with 2 queen beds and a crib. It had a kitchen which was functional. The room had its own little entrance and has been renovated. The room was a little dark but we just turned the lights on which was fine. There was quite a bit of storage room for suitcases... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

The staff was so obliging. They had made an error and booked me a single bed when I needed twins but they quickly rectified the situation. Any taxis needed, they got immediatel. The property is so well located- steps from the Royal BC Museum, Empress Hotel, and the waterfront. Clean well made rooms, with a kitchen!!! Greta value- would definitely... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

When my husband and I come to Victoria, this is where we stay. It's the best kept secret in the city. The hotel was recently renovated, so it's much less shabby chic than it used to be. You can get a suite with a kitchenette for an incredibly reasonable price. It's nothing fancy, but it's clean and well kept. There... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2012

I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel. I guess I didn't really know what to expect. I had lived in Victoria for a bit and had often passed by this hotel on the bus and it never really looked too appealing on the outside. But I was returning to Victoria for the marathon and wanted a place to stay that... More

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Belgium
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82 hotel reviews
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63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

Stayed here one night, which was for us enough in Victoria, which is nice city but can't be compared to for example Vancouver. Hotel is one of the cheapest (for what you get for sure) in Victoria, but still the quality is very good, compared to a chain motel/hotel. We had a big room with a king and kitchen area... More

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Creston, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

I was back in Victoria for business and stayed at the Helms Inn again. They continue to update the room, this time I stayed in the main building so had a queen with a small kitchen on the third floor. Was nice, modern and charater/homey feeling. Very Clean. They have a very unique electronic lock system I have never seen... More

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Victoria, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012

I live in Victoria and this is where I recommend that my visitors stay when they wish to be near downtown and the main attractions and restaurants. It's location is unbeatable - adjacent to the Royal BC Museum and just across the street from Beacon Hill Park. Walk to the Empress Hotel (for High Tea), the Inner Harbour (for the... More

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St. Catharines, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

This was my first time visiting Victoria so I had no idea what to expect. It was an excellent location, within walking distance to museum and all other attractions. We had a one bedroom suite with full kitchen and sitting area. It was very very nice. Highly recommend.

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Haifa, Israel
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

For the cost of a moderate hotel in any Canadian city, we got a suite in downtown Victoria. This is not a 5 star hotel, but it is clean and the suites are large. There was a bedroom with 2 double beds, a living room with a pull out couch, and a kitchen/dining foom area. We stayed 2 nights (3... More

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What travellers say

  • Great location(9)
  • Very nice(8)
  • Royal BC Museum(6)
  • Helpful and friendly(4)
  • Front desk staff(4)
  • Parking spot(3)
  • Full kitchen(3)
  • Beacon Hill park(3)

Additional Information about Helm's Inn

Address: 600 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 2P8, Canada
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Region: Canada > British Columbia > Vancouver Island > Greater Victoria > Victoria > James Bay
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Suites
Hotel Style:
#18 Family Hotels in Victoria
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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Also Known As:
Helm`s Hotel
Helm`s Hotel Victoria
Helms Hotel Victoria
Helms Inn
Helm's Inn Victoria, Vancouver Island

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