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Helms Inn

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

Overview of Helms Inn

Helms Inn

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
9.0/10 Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
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600 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8V2P8

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationVictoria Harbour9 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Clipper Ferry Terminal12 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Fisherman's Wharf18 min walk
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)30 min drive

Room options

About this area

Victoria

Helms Inn is located in James Bay, a walkable area in Victoria with good shopping. Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Butchart Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre or Royal Athletic Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including outlet shopping. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Royal BC Museum - 4 min walk
  • Victoria Conference Centre - 4 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 9 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk
  • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant - 7 min walk
  • Q at the Empress - 6 min walk
  • Floyd’s Diner - 7 min walk
  • The Old Spaghetti Factory - 3 min walk
  • Browns Socialhouse - 6 min walk

About this property

Helms Inn

Hotel located in James Bay
Close to Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal, Helms Inn provides a garden, a library, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Newspapers in the lobby and a computer station
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location
Room features
All 48 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

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

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Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 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
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Helms Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Helms Inn?

As of Jun 5, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Helms Inn on Jun 6, 2023 start from CA $230.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Helms Inn?

Self parking is available for CAD 10 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Helms Inn?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM - midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Helms Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Helms Inn located?

Located in James Bay, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Helmcken House and Victoria Harbour. Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

Helms Inn Reviews

Helms Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1014 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 59%
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1014 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 32%
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1014 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 6%
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1014 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 2%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1014 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 1%

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.1/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a pleasant hotel in a lovely location. The staff were friendly and the room (actually a one bedroom apartment) was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Su-Ching

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mau Chu Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is quite big with a kitchen inside. The location is very convenient. It’s right next to the museum and Beacon Hill Park. Just park the car at the inn and walk to all inner harbour attractions in 5 mins. It’s about 15 to 20mins walk to James Bay Fisherman Wharf. Staff are very polite.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was in Victoria looking for an apartment. The Helm was a good place to stay in order to search for a place in the city. It is centrally located to restaurants and bars, and cultural and historical sites as well as to apartments.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean, friendly and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Satoe

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Location was great, right in downtown, walkable to everywhere and very close to bus stop, yet still very quiet at night. Room is big and clean enough, with lots of kitchen gadgets, however, there is no USB port. We only brought USB charger without electric outlet adapter, so we asked the front desk if they have an adapter or even electric bar which has USB port, No luck. Also we booked for two nights, but only 1 coffee provided, only 2 sets of towels for two people. We had to go back to front desk, which was two building away, to get more towels and coffee as our sign (please make up room) on the door was ignored. We may be back to stay as we loved the location and now we know what to do upon check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was much bigger than we expected. Close to all the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023