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The Guv’nor

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn near George Street

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Superior Room, Jetted Tub
Meeting facility
Superior Room, Jetted Tub | Living area
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 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
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Jetted Tub

Superior Room, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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. Avalon Mall and Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador 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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Clare's Mercy Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Rooms - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • George Street - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪No Name Pizza - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Rec Room - ‬18 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. 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 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

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • 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 30 per accommodation, per day
  • 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.

  • 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 each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

The Guv’nor Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 146 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

regina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful. Beautiful restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Alfred

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lousy experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It worked out fine for the cost
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

ATEESHA

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The good-the Guv'nor was very conveniently located close to where I needed to be. The sheets & towels were clean & the staff at the front desk were helpful & efficient. The bad-the room smelled, I wondered if I would smell like it after spending a few days there. The bathroom toilet needed a good dose of javex & under the bed hadn't been cleaned in probably a few years. Overall, it worked for my purposes but I wouldn't stay again & I would have a hard time recommending it. It needs cleaning & updating!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elaine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

shatori

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mice hiding in rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff friendly, restaurant was excellent. This establishment could use a facelift. Served the purpose for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for what I for needed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karishma, Toronto

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Clean rooms bed very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marie Jeannine

Disliked: Cleanliness
We had mice in our room that chewed a chocolate bar we left on the table and also found silverfish in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine Marie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Huei Ming

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs were friendly and helpful. Room was neat and clean. Bus stop is right in front of the hotel, 10 mins to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila, Apple Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great. The furnishings could use an update would be my only recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

BIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The window of the room faces the parking lot, the light outside were turning on the whole night, I prefer darkness.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They should have two comfortable chairs in each room
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkin distance from hospital convenience and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Over priced for the quality

The staff were very pleasant and agreeable. However the hotel is old and showing its age. I would suggest this is more like a cheap motel. Rooms are clean but lacking maintenance. Mattress was old and sagging in the middle. We. Kept rolling to the centre of the mattress. Over priced for the quality
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean comfy the staff was helpful and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025