What is James Bay like?

James Bay is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its picturesque gardens and array of dining options. Experience the best of James Bay with a visit to Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal during your trip.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in James Bay?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Oswego Hotel is the highest ranked property in James Bay. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Victoria Harbour, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Hotel Grand Pacific and James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites .

How many hotels will I find in James Bay?

Expedia has 42 hotels and other accommodation options in James Bay to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Victoria area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in James Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in James Bay.

What are the top things to see and do in James Bay?

Stopping by Victoria Harbour, Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Fisherman's Wharf is a fun way to enjoy the activities James Bay has to offer. You could also plan a visit to Legislative Assembly of British Columbia or Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around James Bay include Ogden Point Sundial, Steamship Terminal and British Columbia Parliament Building. While you're out sightseeing in Victoria, make sure that you visit other sights such as Emily Carr House or Royal BC Museum.

Top 10 James Bay Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in James Bay, Victoria

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

"Excellent staff, great location, nice room and a good breakfast."

RM700 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

"Great value; very helpful staff; walkable to "tourist attractions" as well as local stores and restaurants "

RM630 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

"Great stay"

RM981 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

"Great breakfast, amazing location and the lift room was comfortable for a family of 4"

RM1,060 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

"Great location and comfortable stay. "

RM990 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

"We have stayed there many times and it’s always been wonderful."

RM1,000 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

"It was a great stay and the breakfast was also perfect."

RM1,265 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

"Great location, easy to walk to, family friendly, decent breakfast and fun pool"

RM938 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Very nice staff and good continental breakfast "

RM1,106 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

"Great stay"

RM1,090 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Great location and safe."

RM1,122 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

"Fantastic place to stay"

RM1,285 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

"We stayed for a long weekend. It was great to be right on the wharf! The food around us was great! Room was clean and easy to access. There was breakfast included at a local cafe which was scrumptious."

RM1,591 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

"Great location "

RM1,211 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

"Quiet and very clean hotel."

RM1,052 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

"Great hotel in a lovely location"

RM1,147 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Wonderful property to stay at. "

RM843 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

"The place exceeded our expectations !"

RM880 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

"Great location and excellent accommodating staff!"

RM1,047 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

"Excellent in everything, the food the friendly staff .Highly recommended. "

RM1,047 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

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Where to stay in James Bay

Find the best James Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Victoria showing street scenes, a city and a house

Downtown Victoria

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Victoria. Make a stop by Victoria Royal Theatre or Bay Centre while you're exploring the area.

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Victoria Harbour showing a bay or harbor and heritage elements

Inner Harbour

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Harbour while you're exploring the area.

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Esquimalt

Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum and Gorge Vale Golf Course while you're in town.

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Saanich East

If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

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Saanich West

Saanich West might not have many top sights, but Princess Louisa Inlet and Uptown Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Top James Bay Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Simple but adequate room."

Marketa's Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is exceptionally friendly and hospitable who gave great suggestions and served an incredible breakfast each morning. The house is a beautiful old home with lovely plants on the deck where we had breakfast each morning. The dining room is also lovely. Marketa’s is convenient to all the downtown sites and port. We had a wonderful 4-day stay at Marketa’s. "

Royal Scot Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The person who checked me in was so kind AND efficient. Nothing better after a long day of biking. They were also kind enough to give me early check in which was a gift after biking in the rain. I would love to come back after my first impression of her kindness, the room, and location. "

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The place was very nice and comfortable. Staff and services were great. Breakfast buffet is incredible! Only issue I had was with safety. We had the suite with bed upstairs and bathroom downstairs. They really need to put some small motion sensor lights on the stairs. Going down in middle of the night to use the bathroom is scary. If you turn on the lights, you will wake your partner. Hotel needs to address this before someone falls and get hurt! Other than that, the place was very nice and close to the harbor and all good stuff. Loved it!"

Fairmont Empress

10/10 Excellent

"We had such a great time staying here. The hotel’s exterior is obviously breathtaking and they spare no expense for the flowers and beauty as you walk up. The lobby is equally breathtaking. We stayed in 2 different rooms by choice in different sections. The history of this hotel is described on the walls from the parking garage, but it is clear as you walk through the halls. Despite its age, the hotel is beautifully done with soft, clean beds, and superior service. The pool was one of our favorite parts as well which was exceptionally clean. Definitely staying here again! Only complaint, which can’t be changed given the age of the hotel, is outside noise. Above the 4th floor and closer to parliament, we didn’t hear anything. But on the 4th floor and on the stores/restaurants side, you can hear almost all the street noise. Wouldn’t deter us from going back though. "

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