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The Guv’nor

3.5 star property

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior Room, Jetted Tub | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Meeting facility
Superior Room, Jetted Tub | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

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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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, Jetted Tub | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones 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 at the weekend 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

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

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. 79 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 265 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
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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
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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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10/10 Excellent

Janice

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
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, good foid
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great standard room & facilities. The best part is the east coast charm! Easy parking & super location. Bar/restaurant is fun & delicious! *Love* The Guv!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the health science hospital, great people,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely courteous. Location was well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all nice, i well go back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

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
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great restaurant!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

fred

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff very accommodating and nice restaurant on premises
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Patrick

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
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10/10 Excellent

Loretta

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
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was the best! Awesome, friendly staff and accommodated a much earlier check in!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leo

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
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8/10 Good

Howard

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
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2/10 Terrible

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The restaurant on-site is not available.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Khadijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great parkind
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Siegfried

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older in, but the staff was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

regina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful. Beautiful restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025