Abba Boutique Inn

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian guest house near Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

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Room, 1 Queen Bed
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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36 Queens Road, St. John's, NL, A1C2A5
  • Place, The Rooms
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mary Brown's Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

St. John's

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Downtown St. John's guesthouse places you steps from Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and within a 5-minute walk of The Rooms. George Street and Mary Brown's Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Rooms - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • George Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mary Brown's Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of St. John's - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of Duckworth - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bagel Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Heart Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terre Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cojones - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Abba Boutique Inn

4-star Victorian guest house near Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
As a guest of Abba Boutique Inn, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star St. John's guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1894
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Abba Boutique Inn offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

This St. John's guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • HDTV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests will receive instructions for key retrieval after booking.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • Late check-out fee: CAD 50 (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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - 898459284
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. The tax ID number is 898459284. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

This property is unable to accommodate guests' dietary restrictions.

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.
  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 1 July to 15 September.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Abba Boutique Inn to the airport?

Abba Boutique Inn is 4.8 mi (10-min drive) away from the St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Abba Boutique Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Abba Boutique Inn.

How close is Abba Boutique Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is 12.2 mi (22-min drive) from Duck Pond Beach and 13 mi (26-min drive) from Chamberlains Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Abba Boutique Inn offer free breakfast?

Abba Boutique Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Abba Boutique Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Abba Boutique Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Abba Boutique Inn?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Abba Boutique Inn have a pool?

Abba Boutique Inn does not have a pool.

Does Abba Boutique Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Abba Boutique Inn to downtown St. John's?

Abba Boutique Inn is 0.5 mi away from St. John's.

Abba Boutique Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 562 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 562 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 562 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 562 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 562 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean hotel, convenient to St John attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean large room, shops nearby, reasonable rates.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeannie

Liked: Staff & service
Good location for touring around St Johns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located and good value!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

AYO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was a safe and quiet space to stay while away from your regular busy city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and within walking distance of downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

Couples get away!

The room was clean with small refrigerator, with an air conditioner, very quiet building. Very comfortable bed. Close to downtown, restaurants, pubs, an amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Navdip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay in and great views
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Was a pleasant time to be there for 3 days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dr Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really good property. There is street parking available. Make sure you check the signs to ensure your timing is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

Gem in the city

Nice place right in the middle of the city. Walking distance from everything. Definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy walking distances to many attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, room was well kept and had a great view. Parking was a little inconvenient but not terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique quiet affordable clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Donna and Bruce were very welcoming. Made a great recommendation for dinner. We had a wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackayla Destiny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. So cute and homey. Super close to everything. We did not have access to a car so we walked everywhere including downtown, our hikes like deadman’s bay path and Signal hill, and also walked to Quidi Vidi. Also bed was super comfortable! Slept so good every night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellery

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room in a quiet area, nice coupe take care of the place and super clean nice room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Disliked: Room comfort
Good location, close to downtown.Poor climate control. Parking a bit of a challenge ( no guarantee).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Corina

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel in a quite area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erinlea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and wonderful view. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

apple

Amazing and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not see any staff. One morning they did not clean my room. Room was great! Awesome view of the harbour! Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to downtown and quick drive to the airport. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice beautiful room and super convenient location. Parking can be very limited at times and there is a bit of noise for those who like it quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025