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The Guv’nor

Property class: 3.5

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A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a stack of travel brochures, and a wooden headboard.
A brown leather sofa with two cushions in a hotel room.
A building with a sign reading "The Guvnor Pub" and "Function Room." There are outdoor umbrellas with logos.
A hotel room with a leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, a bathtub, and a desk with a lamp.
A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by patterned chairs, a chandelier, and framed artwork on the walls.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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389 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, NL, A1B 1V1
  • Place, Memorial University of Newfoundland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Mall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, The Rooms
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a lamp, a phone, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lights, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outside.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a stack of travel brochures, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard Area

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside table, lamp, and a chair.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, and a small table.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a lamp.

Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a leather sofa, a bed with white linens, a coffee machine, and wall-mounted sconces.

Superior Room, Jetted Tub

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Guv’nor

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and dry cleaning are available at this inn. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Guv’nor offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

During your stay at The Guv’nor, you're just a quick walk from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry
  • Just a 3-minute drive from The Rooms and a few minutes from George Street
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 2 meeting rooms available. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star St. John's inn.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM to noon and on weekends from 10:00 AM to noon.
The Guv’nor has a restaurant on site.

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to noon on weekdays and 10:00 AM to noon on weekends; CAD 17 to 35 for adults and CAD 17 to 35 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 17 to 35 for adults, and CAD 17 to 35 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the 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.

Property is also known as

The Guv’nor Inn
The Guv’nor St. John's
The Guv’nor Inn St. John's

The Guv’nor Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 409 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location, well kept old charm, clean, helpful and friendly staff....and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was excellent, staff were really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Basil

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, and the service great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was absolutely amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jolene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an older building though they seem to keep it up well, was clean, beds were extremely comfortable, staff were wonderful and the pub has excellent food and service. Absolutely excellent stay for the price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was well cleaned, the staff both in office & pub were very welcoming, the dining experiences are highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfasts were excellent
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness
Satisfactory stay. The meals were good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hailey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was ample and tasty, ordered off a regular breakfast menau, not just cold cereal and boiled eggs buffet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

apple

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and the waiters are excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Edwin Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was tasty and ample, ordered off a regular breakfast menu, not just a cold cereal and boiled eggs buffet.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lenka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the on-site pub! The breakfast was fabulous and atmosphere decidedly NL.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast EXCELLENT
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was amazing! The room was great, however, our bathtub was quite leaky and our AC unit projected some debris, which was unappealing. Staff was very helpful and stay was comfortable otherwise!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a few drink at the bar. Service was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Quite pleased with our stay.. Really happy with it been so accessible. Drive right to the door. And no interference. Restaurant was very good....food was impressive. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and ready for our stay. Close to all amenities. Restaurant food on-site was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and the breakfast was delicious but the toilet area was tight
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Percy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, close to the Avalon mall. Nice looking hotel, however the rooms had a bit of a stale smell; perhaps the carpet was old. Otherwise, very nice, clean rooms, good for a place to sleep. Restaurant on site had good food. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious as was the fish and chips. Clean room and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fantastic and staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the fact it’s an older building with lots of character. We were steps away from the restaurant that serves great food. We took an uber to the Mary Browns centre which is only a 10 minute drive. Everything was so close, yet it was quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are amazing. Rooms are comfortable. Restaurant has great food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was for only 2 people but 4 were checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026