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Gower Guest House

3.5 star property

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Fridge, microwave
Loft, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Top Floor - 2 flights of stairs)
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Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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180 Gower Street, St. John's, NL, A1C 1P9
  • Place, George Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Rooms
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of St. John's
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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Loft, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Top Floor - 2 flights of stairs)

Loft, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Top Floor - 2 flights of stairs)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Gower Guest House

Guesthouse with free parking, 6-minute walk to George Street
This smoke-free guesthouse features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
Gower Guest House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 25-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Gower Guest House, you're just a quick walk from George Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a shared microwave and a shared refrigerator
  • Steps from Spirit of Newfoundland and Masonic Temple
Gower Guest House offers its guests express check-out, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star St. John's guesthouse is smoke free.

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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1895
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests will receive instructions for key retrieval after booking.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 20 (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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Tax ID - 898459284
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Requests for dietary restrictions or food allergies cannot be accommodated at this property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Gower Guest House.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

Gower House
Gower House Downtown
Gower House Downtown B&B
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House Gower
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Gower Guest House Guesthouse St. John's
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Gower Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 335 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the room was right downtown. It would have been great to have had a bit larger room, but the hostoric nature of the building made up for it, however. It seems the building is due for a rennovation to make it a bit more contemporary. As it stands, it is very “from the 90s.” Prompt service response to my emails.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location and parking
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ROSEMARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Thanks for the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how quaint it was but the bed could have been better
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Nice guesthouse. Very small bathroom but sink needs cleaning behind taps.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eugenia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Walking distance to Water St./downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quiet. Helpful manager. Comfortable bed. Minor negative was no sink in the kitchen so had to wash the coffee pot out in my room! Appreciated the window AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown. Only problem is the steep hills. It would be the same anywhere though.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Parking was a bit of a hassle. I had indicated the need for a parking permit in my pre check in messages but didnt get one until I called the caretaker to request the next day. The room was clean enough but bathroom door in need of repair. Location was excellent...walkable to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We had a 4th floor room which was small but cozy with good breezes from windows on 3 sides. Small narrow staircase may be hard for some people or those with heavy luggage. Coffee or hot water are self serve on the first floor. Small fridge in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kit Mui Valencia

Bath room is too small
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an old building with beautiful wood floors. There is a communal fridge and dining table. It is walking distance to restaurants and pubs - right in the heart of the jelly bean houses!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Room was quiet Kitchen set up was confusing, needs a sink
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

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

Amazing place to stay

Comfy, warmth and accessible and the view is amazing. Well recommended and love to go back once I have chance again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A great location but since we had no car there was a lot of uphill walking. It was clean and comfy but very small room and tiny bathroom. We had to do three flights of stairs, no elevator. The kitchen area was nicely stocked but lacked a sink. Very nice sitting area. Ok for only 2 days.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Victoria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Small, quaint, quiet, great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had the room on the top floor. It was a nice sized room, with a very comfortable queen size bed. It had a window air conditioner which cooled the room to an adequate temperature but still a little warm. The bathroom is tiny with the shower on the opposite side of the room, which worked well. There was a large kitchen area on the main floor and the addition of a water cooler was great. Overall, it was clean snd comfortable and worked well for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet Easy access
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

B

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to George Street, pubs, shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to downtown and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This property is in an excellent location, easily walkable to the harbour and all the restaurants and bars of Water and George Street, and even walkable if you’re more ambitious, to the hike from Battery neighborhood up to Signal Hill and of course to the Rooms. The room itself was quite small and a bit dated, but if your intention is just to sleep there, it did the trick.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Property is a little tired. Bathroom is very small. I’m not a fan of shared kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025