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The Guv’nor

3.5 star property
St. John's inn with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Exterior
Exterior
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds
Interior detail
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (7)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (4)

  • Television
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self-parking
  • Hairdryer

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
389 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, NL, A1B 1V1

What's nearby

  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Avalon Mall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Rooms - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • George Street - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Port of St. John's - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mary Brown's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Bigs Ultimate Sports Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Guv'nors Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Guv’nor

When visiting St. John's, The Guv’nor is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 37 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 19
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 19

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 14 to 25 for adults and CAD 11 to 25 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per accommodation, per day

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Guv’nor offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Guv’nor does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Guv’nor?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 30 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Guv’nor?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Guv’nor?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near The Guv’nor?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Guv’nor like?
The Guv’nor is a short 1-minute walk from Avalon Peninsula and 4 minutes' walk from Memorial University of Newfoundland.

The Guv’nor Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Lesley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Niki, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

brendan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Vehicle broken in to. Hotel was aware of vandalism and made no effort to alert us. Terrible.
Victoria, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

paula, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Per the website I was expecting a quaint motel with character and charm. This is not what we got. Musty, mouldy, and unclean spaces throughout the motel. Smoking was made available just outside the doors which permeated the building.
Brenda, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

Aight I'm not trying to get into it but every car in the parking lot had windows smashed out including ours, huge bummer.
Kurtis, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Patricia, 6-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Christopher, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Sunk in the middle of both beds in my room, ended up sleeping on my sleeping mattress on the floor, which sadly, found more comfortable than both beds
SEM, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Donna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The way google will tell you to get to the attractions from this hotel is definitely interesting. On my back from a museum I stopped and talked to some people and after an hour one of them got assaulted and I was very politely informed that that part of town wasnt typically for tourists. Lovely hotel, lovely town, but be careful when walking from the hotel to the attractions
Tamaki, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The bath tub had issues. Water clogged n flowed slowly.
Ajay, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

verna, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Jennie, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

It's always good to be back there..
Marigold, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and convenient and not extremely expensive
Constance, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Could be a beautiful property but poorly kept up
Michelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Steven, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Average motel in the back.
Wayne, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Nice central location, tv did not work properly, AC was not great. Some skeets loitering around parking area in morning.
Chris, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I was glad that they had a 24-hour front desk since my plane arrived in St. John’s after midnight.
Michael E, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Alison, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Maintenance and front desk staff went above and beyond the call of duty to accommodate our needs of a freezer to store freshly purchased fish. It really made the whole experience stand out and apart from other compatible hotels in the area. Thank you and I'll definitely stay again!
Rebecca, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

What you’d expect from a three star hotel. If you’re looking for an affordable night not far from St. John’s Airport, this is a good choice. The attached Guv’nor Pub is a great bonus; it has very good food.
Betty, 1-night family trip
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