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Helms Inn

2.0 star property

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Double Room | 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$128
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9

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600 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8V2P8
  • Place, Royal BC Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Government Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, British Columbia Parliament Building
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(126 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(83 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(107 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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.

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 self 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1052 out of 1506 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1506 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1506 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1506 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1506 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karin M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, very clean accommodations. Loved having kitchen facilities to make snacks and meals. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria Barton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service, everyone was so helpful, we had a lightbulb blow during our stay in our kitchen and it was fixed immediately! Definitely be staying here again when we go back to Victoria!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Poulsbo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, suite was spacious, clean and comfortable. Building is historic and renovated. Area is beautiful, across the street from Beacon Hill Park and a short walk to Legislative grounds, marina and restaurants.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Area was very walkable and felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Zun

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good, the pricing of the king-size rooms are attractive. Just hope there can also be hand soap available in each room, that'll be fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great in every respect. Only thing, the parking lot is handy but very tight getting in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lonnie, Chilliwack

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place for extended stays. They provide all you need! Laundry facility was appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well located and with a kitchenette

Very close to the port and museums (walking distance), and the room was convenient with a kitchen to cook or reheat leftovers.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

May Ann

There was a liquid spill/marks under the dining table when we first check in,the sofa wasn't really smells good and the bed, was really nicely made but doesn’t smell fresh.the room service came twice in our 4 days stay.we were in a suit room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent smallish hotel that is consistently clean, quiet and affordable. My favorite and only place to stay in Vic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Martin. Winnipeg

10th stay. Great as always.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice suite and location is close to all the downtown amenities. The price was good. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean room. Heat worked well and was needed since it was chilly during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My go to place in Victoria.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice interesting hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alvan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfectly placed place to lay your head down.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very nice staff. Very cute and clean hotel. The Reno and decor of the room was top shelf. Can not wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sangyong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff looked pleasant and ready to serve the guests.We made a lot of food comfortable in the kitchen and ate it. All the dishes were well-equipped and clean. The only regret was that there was a lot of dust on the microwave. This place is easy to see, but I don't know why it wasn't cleaned. The parking lot was a fee, but it was affordable, so there was no burden and it was convenient to use. I will definitely stay here if I visit Victoria again next time. My day here was very comfortable and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025