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The Guv’nor

3.5 star property

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Meeting facility
Exterior
Superior Room, Jetted Tub
Superior Room, Jetted Tub | Living area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard Area

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

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Superior Room, Jetted Tub

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 full breakfast, 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. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • 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. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

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.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 8:00 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

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to noon
  • 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.

  • 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. 71 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 230 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was given the wrong room upon arrival, was told there was a “plumbing issue” in the room I booked. The check in guy did not offer any subsidies for this, it was not a good experience. The worker the next morning tried to fix it and told me I’d be reimbursed for the first night, but I never did receive that refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Rosalind

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast. Clean rooms Loved the door opening into the court yard Staff super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Corrine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James, Clarenville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap hotel and valuable for pocket, The breakfast for 1 room was a voucher 35$ so if you eat more than 35$ we should pay ourselves
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The restaurant on-site is not available.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was ok. It's an older building in the center of the city. It is a little dated but had all the things you expect on a hotel. We had a pretty good breakfast. The staff seemed polite. Our stay was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Grand Falls Windsor

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Grand Falls Windsor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all nice, i well go back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and the stFf was super awesome. What impressed me the most is that it was a snow day and the staff worked tirelessly to keep the parking lot and walkways clear of snow.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Cadiz

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff seemed fine. Room was a bit dated. Walls thin. Pipes made a lot of noise. But for $100 it wasn’t awful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Grand Falls Windsor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the health science hospital, great people,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pay for a room and when I get their and the room was payed for would not let me stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, good foid
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely courteous. Location was well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There were a few hiccups, but staff was there to help and make everything better. Couldn't say enough about the the great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Khadijah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great parkind
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a historic establishment with all the character expected. It has all the amenities of a newer build, and is quite adequate. The restaurant serves a complimentary breakfast with the room rental and it was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean, staff very professional and courteous,the cleaning lady the breakfast cpok, front office all made us feel welcomed and appreciated
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had character which is why we chose it. Bed's comfy too. All in all no real complaints. However, we did get a coupon for breakfast. Breakfast for 2 came to 65$. Thats quite a bit. When coupon was applied it was still approx 35$. Not sure it was worth it. 8$ for 2 coffee is a bit much. Other than that, all was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025