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Gower Guest House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, a short walk to The Rooms

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

St. John's

Gower Guest House puts you in the heart of St. John's, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like The Rooms and George Street. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas and express check-out. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Near this 3.5-property class Downtown St. John's guest house, you'll find Port of St. John's.
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What's nearby

  • George Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Rooms - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. John's Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of St. John's - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of Duckworth - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Heart Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Terre Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bagel Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casablanca Bakery & Catering - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gower Guest House

Guesthouse with free parking, a short walk to The Rooms
Gower Guest House offers its guests express check-out, a microwave in a common area, and a fridge in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

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

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1895
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Gower Guest House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, with a hairdryer. 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 a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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
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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The tax ID number is 898459284. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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
Gower House Downtown B&B St. John's
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House Gower
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Gower Guest House Guesthouse St. John's
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gower Guest House?

Gower Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Gower Guest House?

Yep, Gower Guest House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Gower Guest House?

The closest beach to Gower Guest House is Topsail Beach (16.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gower Guest House?

No, Gower Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gower Guest House?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gower Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gower Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 324 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

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

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient and quiet. Older home so could use some updates. Very limited amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy place, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
At the price charged I could book quickly. It was quiet and warm, stairs involved. A spacious room, comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at Gower Guest House! Very quiet, but it was April! The attendant cleaner always took away the dirty dishes! Nice. One thing was that the kitchen, which I used, had no sink to rinse things or get water, and the available water bottle ran empty on the last day. There wasn't many breakfast options, but I brought quick oats and prepared them in the microwave. Nice place!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was so quiet and restful the time I stayed there
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gower Guest House perfectly matched our needs and fully met our expectations. The rooms were extremely comfortable, and the location was both quiet and central. The hosts were exceptionally accommodating. I would certainly recommend this property to anyone visiting St. John's.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

BOIAN

Travelled with family
Excellent location - part of jelly bean houses. Good for the price. With some interior refreshment It would be more attractive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay away! The toilet didn’t flush properly, the only chair in the room was broken, the window screens were broken, the carpet was stained and stinky, and the bed was unsleepable…felt like sleeping on a marshmallow. And there is a general odour of mould, mildew and rot. It’s a dive!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jim

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
For seniors trying to carry their luggage up 3 flights of stairs is very inconvenient Rooms very small
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Disliked: Staff & service
This is an older property room very small, sagging bed, 3rd floor, 30 stairs, no help avail, we are seniors
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, comfortable, convenient and safe. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stays at the Gower House. It was convenient to everything, comfortable and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great house on jellybean row, close to downtown dining and stores. No breakfast options available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with group
Toilet seat loose, no extra coffee to make.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Perfect location. Clean cozy cute
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Georgette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was ok easy to walk downtown and visit boutiques and pubs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Small bathroom, thin walls, limited breakfast , Clean, common areas nice, location pretty good, let us leave luggage for afternoon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Darlene

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wasnt very clean. Bathroom sink would fill up and look like it wasnt going to drain. It did eventually. 1 light above the bed to read by, switch was broken. Could hear other guest really easily. Was woken one morning to somwone whistling next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bernardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good location, near downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024