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The Guv’nor

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn near George Street

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
Superior Room, Jetted Tub | Living area
A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by patterned chairs, a chandelier, and framed artwork on the walls.
Superior Room, Jetted Tub
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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, George Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a lamp, a phone, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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About the area

St. John's

Churchill Park stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Churchill Park inn, you'll find Memorial University of Newfoundland and Aquarena Fitness Centre. George Street and Avalon Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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
  • Mary Brown's Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪No Name Pizza - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪MUN University Centre - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Guv’nor

3.5-star inn near George Street
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. 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
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Guv’nor offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to noon on weekdays and 10:00 AM to noon on weekends; CAD 17 to 35 for adults and CAD 17 to 35 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 17 to 35 for adults, and CAD 17 to 35 for children
  • 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 each 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

How close is The Guv’nor to the airport?

The Guv’nor is 4.9 mi (13-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 The Guv’nor?

As of Jul 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guv’nor on Aug 6, 2026 start from CA $177, 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 The Guv’nor have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Guv’nor.

How close is The Guv’nor to the beach?

This inn is 10.1 mi (20-min drive) from Topsail Beach and 11.5 mi (22-min drive) from Chamberlains Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Guv’nor offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Guv’nor, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 17 and 35 for adults, CAD 17 and 35 for children. It's available on weekdays from 8:00 AM to noon and weekends from 10:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at The Guv’nor?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Guv’nor?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Guv’nor?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Guv’nor have a pool?

The Guv’nor does not have a pool.

Does The Guv’nor have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Guv’nor have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Guv’nor to downtown St. John's?

The Guv’nor is 1.2 mi away from St. John's.

The Guv’nor Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 331 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and ready for our stay. Close to all amenities. Restaurant food on-site was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious as was the fish and chips. Clean room and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was for only 2 people but 4 were checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fantastic and staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are amazing. Rooms are comfortable. Restaurant has great food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

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
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, good foid
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great standard room & facilities. The best part is the east coast charm! Easy parking & super location. Bar/restaurant is fun & delicious! *Love* The Guv!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the health science hospital, great people,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephen

👍
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely courteous. Location was well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all nice, i well go back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great restaurant!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

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
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old and smells bad ( entire building )
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jessie

Liked: Staff & service
We never had breakfast .... was in for a hospital appt early in the morning ....Parking was fine and room was clean but very very small
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

fred

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff very accommodating and nice restaurant on premises
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Bram

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Didn’t have breakfast here Toilet in room. 222 needs to be cleaned badly toilet was black
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Patrick

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
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10/10 Excellent

Loretta

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
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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
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2/10 Terrible

erica

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I checked out early. Did not feel safe in this hotel. Someone running down the hallway banging on doors and yelling during the night. Did not seem to be anything done about it. They did refund the second night though even though was intially told they couldnt. Staff was friendly as well. Hotel is old but seemed clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026