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The Guv’nor

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May

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

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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

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

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

About the area

St. John's

At The Guv’nor you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Aquarena Fitness Centre. Highlights at this inn include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The inn's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and noon. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Churchill Park inn include The Rooms and George Street.
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What's nearby

  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avalon Mall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Rooms - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • George Street - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. John's Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪No Name Pizza - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪MUN University Centre - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Guv’nor

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.

  • 1 building
  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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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
  • 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 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Guv’nor?

Yep, The Guv’nor has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Guv’nor?

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guv’nor on 24 May 2026 start from AU$185, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Guv’nor?

The closest beach to The Guv’nor is Topsail Beach (13.9 km).

Does The Guv’nor serve breakfast?

You bet, free full brekkie is available daily between 8:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Guv’nor?

No, The Guv’nor does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Guv’nor?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Guv’nor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Guv’nor Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 223 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

CLARISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All of the above
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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