Memorial University

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Mary Brown's Centre

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Property grounds
Gym
Cafe
Cafe
Children's activities

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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40 Livyers Loop, St. John's, NL, A1B 3P7
  • Place, Memorial University of Newfoundland
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Rooms
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

2 Bedroom Suite, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

St. John's

University stay.With a stay at this University hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Memorial University of Newfoundland and 2 miles (3 km) of The Rooms. Masonic Temple and Avalon Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Aquarena Fitness Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Avalon Mall - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The Rooms - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • George Street - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪MUN University Centre - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gov'nor Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Big's Ultimate Sports Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peter Eastons - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Memorial University

Family-friendly stay near Mary Brown's Centre
Memorial University offers its guests 2 indoor swimming pools, an indoor tennis court, a waterslide, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Memorial University. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 569 guestrooms or units
  • 12 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Memorial University offers 569 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 15 and May 15.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Memorial University Paton College Hotel St. John's
Memorial University Paton College Hotel
Memorial University Paton College St. John's
Memorial University Hotel St. John's
Memorial University Hotel
Memorial University St. John's
Memorial University Paton College

Frequently asked questions

How close is Memorial University to the airport?

Memorial University is 4.5 mi (9-min drive) away from the St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Memorial University?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Memorial University on Jun 4, 2026 start from CA $119, excluding 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.

Does Memorial University have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Memorial University.

How close is Memorial University to the beach?

This hotel is 11 mi (22-min drive) from Topsail Beach and 12.3 mi (25-min drive) from Chamberlains Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Memorial University offer free breakfast?

Memorial University offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Memorial University?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Memorial University?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Memorial University?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Memorial University have a pool?

Memorial University features 2 indoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Memorial University have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Memorial University have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Memorial University to downtown St. John's?

Memorial University is 1.3 mi away from St. John's.

Memorial University Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 201 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pik Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10min to the airport, breakfast included and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Front desk were very helpful and attendant at breakfast was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay probably the best and quietest we had in 2 weeks. Will stay again for sure. Great location and very nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were pleasant, professional and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danuta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the clearness and the friendly and helpful students working in reception and the breakfast area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean nice staff, good healthy continental breakfast really safe and easy free parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this property. Room was clean and parking was easy. Staff friendly. Central to everything. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Definitely an excellent deal and wouldn't hesitate to book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had a pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, lots of in room storage, friendly staff, comfortable dorm style bed, lovely campus and 30+ min walk to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lilias

It was affordable, very clean, rooms very suitable for students and adults who are stopping over for a while.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean for basic accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location friendly and knowegable staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and very helpful. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edgar O

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful place to staying. All people friendly and cooperative. I really enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Economical and convenient accommodations.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was nice, there is a hiking path close by and is a fairly short walk to the downtown area. Rooms were clean and the staff were always helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gurdish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice, clean and affordable stay in St. John's. Conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought this place was great clean and great staff very helpful.Nice breakfast and coffee.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sony George

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room and good people
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was clean, the beds were comfortable and the University is central to all of St John's. The staff were great and parking is easy and close to the residence.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast, which is included provides all we need for a busy day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for a friend's trip or dad and son trip since you each get a small private room. I loved my stay there and breakfast was included. The staff from Kenya was super friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023