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The Guv’nor

3.5 star property
Inn with free breakfast, near The Rooms

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Free daily full breakfast
Exterior
Interior detail
Suite, 1 Queen bed, Fireplace, Jacuzzi
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$209
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

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, The Rooms
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Mini-fridge
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room 1 Queen Bed, Ground floor

Room 1 Queen Bed, Ground floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Ground floor

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed, Ground floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room 2 Double Beds, Ground floor

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 2 Double Beds, Ground floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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 1:00 PM. .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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Rooms - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • George Street - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Port of St. John's - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪No Name Pizza - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Guv’nor

Inn with free breakfast, near The Rooms
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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • 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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 30 per accommodation, per day
  • 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 30 per accommodation, per day
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Guv’nor?

The Guv’nor offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guv’nor on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$209.06, 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.

Is parking available at The Guv’nor?

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

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 1:00 PM.

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.

Reviews

The Guv’nor Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 128 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great 2 nights

Nice room, comfortable bed, room very clean, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Older hotel in need of updating and musty smelling. The beds were comfortable, though small. Breakfast in the restaurant (not included) was good. We had an issue with our booking where the hotel was not seeing our Expedia booking in their system and had to rebook us. We didn’t find out until the morning (after we’d packed up) that we could stay in the same room. As a result housekeeping saw it as a new booking and our room did not get cleaned. Staff was able to provide clean towels when we realized this.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a beautiful ambiance to it. And the food in the pub was excellent. So many great choices. I could eat there three times a day for a whole week!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carole

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff in the Hotel and Restaurant, Nice patio area outside. Very laid-back. Close to shopping area. Great area for walking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marjorie J

Sleepless night Noisy AC.Unbearable! Felt like an air less tomb. Would not recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quaint, but cozy, and the beds were really comfortable. I was really happy with the shower as well - it's uncommon for hotels to have such good water pressure! Bruce at the front desk was friendly and extremely helpful, and we had a great stay! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Oceanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We stayed here one night due to an early flight the next day. We stayed here sinply because it was the cheapest accommodation we could find. The woman who checked us in was very friendly and helpful. As I was waiting in line I observed that she went out of her way to help other guests. The room itself was clean. The room appeared to have a recent "renovation" - not the best quality of renos, but carpet-free is nice! Parking was right in front of the room which was nice. It was noisy. I dont know if it is the "courtyard" style of the parking lot making everything echo more or the nearby pub. Our solution was to keep the A/C unit on all night for white noise. Overall the stay was decent but we didnt feel like it matched the dollars spent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

catherine j

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Partying and screaming and swearing outside our room all night. Felt very insecure and unsafe and never slept. We ended up leaving at 4 AM and driving home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All went well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tre

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was excellent, polite, kind, helpful. Rooms are dated and smell must...but new owner is getting ready to renovate at the end of summer. Pub/bar closes at midnight, but flights from the west arrive at the airport at 12:30am ish. So if you're hungry, get something before you arrive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Liam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff are all phenomenal, Bruce at the check in counter was especially helpful. Unfortunately, the room conditions were below average at best, .he ac units did little to nothing to cool down the room, the lamps were falling apart, the fridge was dis
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nikita

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Darin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Floors wasn't cleaned Behind bed wasn't cleaned Dust bunnies
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lock your car doors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Travelled with partner
We liked the location. Not happy that air conditioning wasn’t working upon arrival. It did get fixed. Not happy at the amount charged for damage deposit and upon checkout it takes 2-3 days for them to return the charge back to cvv.$600
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Okay. Nothing wrong.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025