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Helms Inn

2.0 star property

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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600 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8V2P8
  • Government Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Victoria Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Helms Inn

Hotel in James Bay
Self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and a library are onsite.
Helms Inn offers 48 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Helms Inn features a library, a vending machine, and a garden. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Victoria hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Helms Inn is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (CAD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Helms Inn
Helms Inn Victoria
Helms Victoria
Helm`s Hotel Victoria
Helms Hotel Victoria
Helms Inn Hotel
Helms Inn Victoria
Helms Inn Hotel Victoria

Helms Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 938 out of 1386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 1386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1386 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

S Lois

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christine, Sherwood Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel offers great value for a great price. Located adjacent to the heart of Victoria and walking distance to downtown, Beacon Hill Park, the ocean, the harbour and the transit. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gina Louise

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good choice
Central location makes Helms Inn a good choice to stay in Victoria. Good clean establishment at a fair price. Easy walking to restaurants and attractions in the Harbour area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place 5min walk to museum easy walkable distance to fine dining the harbour. So many place to explore down town
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for access to Inner Harbour and all its nearby attractions. Helms Inn is on a busy street, so the traffic noise can be heard. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed at this property often over the past twenty years. It is well maintained, convenient and the staff are helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Vancouver

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location , dated but clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Lake Cowichan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The one thing only - the safe was in a place which was too high fior us to use We love The Helms Inn - location , staff, suite are exactly what we need
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The bed was so comfortable, no street noise, it was perfect. We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Answered in questions above
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great bed very comfortable. Was a little noisy but credit offered with us asking for.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soorya

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very conveniently located and has all necessities at a good price. The room was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
safe
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept, clean, a little oasis in a busy city.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024