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The View Hotel

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for The View Hotel

A wooden pergola with a gravel pathway leading to it, surrounded by trees and a body of water in the background.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV.
A hotel hallway with a carpeted floor, white walls, and a sign indicating room number 312.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.
A multi-story building with a beige facade, several windows, and a parking lot with a few vehicles.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$246
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct

Explore the area

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309 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, BC, V0J 1P0
  • Place, Fort St. James National Historic Site
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Stuart Lake Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Stuart Lake Provincial Park
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a toilet and towel rack, and a view of the outside through a window.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Fort St. James

At The View Hotel you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Fort St. James National Historic Site and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Mount Pope Provincial Park. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a water dispenser. Additionally, you'll find a lift. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Fort St. James hotel include Stuart Lake Golf Club and Paarens Beach Provincial Park.

What's nearby

  • Fort St. James National Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mount Pope Provincial Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Stuart Lake Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Sowchea Bay Provincial Park - 18 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Murray Ridge Ski Area - 21 min drive - 18.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mariano’s Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪fort café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Timberman's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The View Hotel

As a guest of The View Hotel, you'll find a lift and a water dispenser. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
  • Water dispenser
The View Hotel offers 62 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 25.00
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 25.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: CAD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 20.0 per day

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

View Hotel Fort St. James
View Fort St. James

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The View Hotel?

The View Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The View Hotel?

As of 13 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The View Hotel on 14 Oct 2026 start from AU$246, 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 The View Hotel?

Yep, The View Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The View Hotel?

No, The View Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The View Hotel?

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

The View Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 102 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and would stay again there staff was very accommodating and kind 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern stylish rooms with a spectacular view of the lake, I’ll be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a well managed and responsively staffed hotel on top of quality renovated suites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, the staff were extremely accommodating and extremely helpful. Beautiful scenery, situated right by the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had nice clean, modern looking rooms. The bed was very comfortable. Enjoyed our night at the View.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good for the night. Close to the arena and grocery stores and a retail store is right in front of the hotel if forgot anything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Provided us accurate directions to a local restaurant. Nice area for running early in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, updated. Great common room for the kids with free coffee, tea, hot chocolate and a variety of other specialty coffees.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really wish it had a restaurant like it had before.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was clean. It wasn’t too noisy. I had everything I needed in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden gem

This was one of our three stop for our family vacation and the best part of our stay. The hotel at first glance was worrying however the hotel was amazing. The staff were nice and easy going, they gave ideas of places to visit while in town. The room was pet friendly and great. The room was clean, large, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to walk every where
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had frozen meat that needed a freezer. Staff helped with that and were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom could be cleaner
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in! And the view of Stuart Lake was fantastic! The internet was very slow, I ended up hot spotting off my phone most of my stay. And there are very limited dining options, and the ones that are there close early in the evening. But overall, I really enjoyed my stay and would recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
People Bumping uglies real loud in the hotel. Could hear them all through the building.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a nice experience here. Third floor has wonderful views of Stuart Lake. Staff are outstanding and so helpful. King's cafe next to the hotel has a nice breakfast menu, and St. James Restaurant has decent but expensive Chinese cuisine; it closes earlier than you might think. There is a Subway Cafe a few minutes walk from the hotel, and there is a Save On grocery store a little past the Subway. I grew up in Fort St. James; The View is definitely not the old Fort St. James Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service

Expensive!

I was blown away by how expensive it was to have two beds! One bed was $150 and then 2 beds being 270! I’ll never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Je croyais avoir un lit King comme reserver mais malheureusement nous avons du payer extra pour avoir un lit queen… car il n’y a pas de lit king dans tout l’hôtel, endroit non accueillant et poils dans la salle de bain
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So this is basically the only place in Ft St James to stay. The hotel is older but has been well maintained. One thing…DO NOT ACCEPT ROOM 225 . It is classed as Lakeview except the window looks out on the HVAC system you do not have a lakeview. I complained and they reduced my rate but the hotel was fully booked and so could not change my room. You pay more for lakeview which is beautiful…just not from room 225!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The view was nice. The water in the tub was rusty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was there for 1 night. The hotel is well maintained and clean. Parking is adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022