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Helms Inn

2.0 star property
City centre hotel within easy reach of Victoria Harbour
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed
Lobby
Front of property
Basic Studio, 1 King Bed
Courtyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
600 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8V2P8

What's nearby

  • Government Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal BC Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 1 min drive
  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 32 min drive
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 115 min drive
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 122 min drive
  • Port Angeles, WA (CLM-William R. Fairchild Intl.) - 122 min drive
  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 145 min drive
  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 20.2 miles/32.6 km
  • Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 21.7 miles/34.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Milestones - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Q Restaurant at the Empress - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tea at the Empress - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Helms Inn

Helms Inn offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Free perks include WiFi and wired Internet. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 48 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 19
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (CAD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • On-site parking is limited
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Recycling

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs CAD 10 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
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.

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

Does Helms Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Helms Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Helms Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Helms Inn?
Yes. Self-parking costs CAD 10 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Helms Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Helms Inn?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Elements Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Helms Inn and nearby?
Helms Inn has a garden.
Does Helms Inn have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a fridge and a microwave.
What's the area around Helms Inn like?
Helms Inn is in James Bay, a short 9-minute walk from Victoria Harbour and 12 minutes' walk from Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for shopping.

Helms Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

S Lois, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Shane, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Dennis, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rochelle, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Getat hotel in a great location
The rooms have a nice kitchenette, with everything you need, and locatuon is withing walking distance to everything downtown.
Lindsay, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room with a separate bedroom and well equipped kitchenette.
Stewart, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I would highly recommend Helms Inn, the staff, the location, the rooms are all fantastic. The only drawback would be the road noise as it is located across from Beacon Hill Park.
Sharon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lila, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Victor Alberto, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for wandering around Victoria….kitchen is an added bonus. Also the umbrellas were much appreciated! Cora’s for breakfast was a short walk away.
Patrick, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice Place But be Aware of Potential Problem
Nice, clean place, convenient to many attractions in downtown Victoria. HOWEVER, there is no elevator to some of the rooms and having to lug luggage up and down flights of stairs is arduous, inconvenient, and could potentially lead to injuring oneself,particularly if someone is disabled to begin with. Nowhere in the description of this facility is the lack of an elevator to some rooms presented.
Jerome, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Great Location
The room was very clean and comfortable. It was also very noisy. The hotel is quite large so it is probably possible to get a quieter room away from the traffic noise on Douglas. On the up side, the location is fantastic and walkable almost everywhere. The price to pay for the the noise?
Tami, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A Relaxing Stay
We enjoyed our well appointed little apartment. The front desk staff were very helpful and cheerful. The location is wonderful, close to downtown!
Judy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and roomy. Full kitchen, comfortable bed and quiet. Across from Beacon Park. I will definitely stay here again. Great value for the price.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Manon, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I will definitely think of the Helm's Inn when returning to Victoria. The little suite was perfect for the two of us. Clean and well appointed. Nice beds and linen. Location was very handy to all the things we wanted to see in town.
Maria, 3-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Chaitna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

5 night stay for my wife's 60 bday, Helms Inn was perfect, great location, right next to Beacon Hill Park, a must see. King suite had all we needed, another must-do is Cora's Breakfast Diner, 2 blocks up Douglas St. We shall return!
5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Grreat place for a stay in downtown Victoria.
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location location location!
Excellent location in download Victoria within easy walking distance of Parliament Building, Royal BC Museum, carriage rides, high tea at Empress and many restaurants, pubs and shopping.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

WILLIAM, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Gord and, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Naomi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Property was really nice and cozy. I loved the environment. The only thing i would suggest them is to keep a pair of slippers in the room for the guest.
SANJU, 2-night trip
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