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Helms Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with 24-hour front desk, walk to Victoria Harbour

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed
Courtyard
Front of property
Basic Studio, 1 King Bed
TV
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
600 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8V2P8
  • Popular LocationRoyal BC Museum4 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Harbour9 min walk
  • Popular LocationVictoria Clipper Ferry Terminal12 min walk
  • AirportVictoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)32 min drive

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Studio, 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.9/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

9.6/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 2 Double Beds

9.6/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

9.6/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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About the area

Victoria

Helms Inn places you in the centre of Victoria, steps from Government Street and within a short 5-minute stroll of Royal BC Museum. Highlights at this hotel include in-room kitchenettes, free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this James Bay hotel include Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Government Street - 2 min walk
  • Royal BC Museum - 4 min walk
  • British Columbia Parliament Building - 5 min walk
  • Victoria Harbour - 9 min walk
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Willowstream Spa at the Empress - 6 min walk
  • Milestones - 8 min walk
  • Browns Socialhouse - 6 min walk
  • Q Restaurant at the Empress - 6 min walk
  • Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant - 7 min walk

About this property

Helms Inn

Hotel with 24-hour front desk, walk to Victoria Harbour
Helms Inn offers its guests a library, a vending machine, and a garden. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Helms Inn also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victoria hotel is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
Helms Inn offers 48 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

  • 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

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • 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
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Helms Inn?

Helms Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Helms Inn?

As of 28 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Helms Inn on 29 May 2024 start from AU$243.33, including 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.

Is parking available at Helms Inn?

Yep, Helms Inn has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for CAD 10 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Helms Inn?

No, Helms Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Helms Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Helms Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Helms Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 793 out of 1211 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1211 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1211 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1211 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1211 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo'elle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect small unit for us for a couple of days. Very clean, separate bedroom and perfect size kitchen. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

carmel

Travelled with family
Super efficient check in - squeaky clean and spacious suite. Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, friendly staff, comfortable well equipped room.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara, Coquitlam

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet room #304. Even though it is on a fairly busy street, this suite is quite soundproof. It's also spacious, and newly refurbished. We enjoyed looking out on the trees. We were happy to leave our car parked and walk to Beacon Hill Park kitty corner across the street, and to the Parliament Building and harbour. We enjoyed several good meals at the James Bay Inn restaurant, a few blocks away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Randall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s “quaint” - old, old-fashioned, in an old neighborhood and housing lots of old people (and next door to a seniors’ housing unit!). Staff are great, parking well-lit (lots of signs/warnings about theft risk), room was spacious (had a full kitchen!), bed comfortable and proximity to lots of shops and the harbor. On the downside, traffic noise was a nuisance, climbing stairs (no elevator) sucks when you have a bum knee, and the carpets were looking quite B-grade.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wai Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can't beat the location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will stay here again.
We have stayed here before and the staff are amazing! The room was very comfortable and clean. The location is right downtown next to the museum.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Kanwarbir, Scarborough

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness was poor. Dirty tables in the suite. The towels were for 2 people in a room booked for 3. The furniture in the room is bad, the sofa fabric is so bad, that it itches. Had a bad experience this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024