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The Guv’nor

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn near The Rooms

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior Room, Jetted Tub
Meeting facility
Superior Room, Jetted Tub | Living area
Exterior

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
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, The Rooms
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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, free WiFi

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, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 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

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 - 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪No Name Pizza - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪MUN University Centre - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Guv’nor

3.5-star inn 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 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
  • 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.

  • 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 Jun 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guv’nor on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $208, 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?

The Guv’nor offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 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. 72 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 233 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was given the wrong room upon arrival, was told there was a “plumbing issue” in the room I booked. The check in guy did not offer any subsidies for this, it was not a good experience. The worker the next morning tried to fix it and told me I’d be reimbursed for the first night, but I never did receive that refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Rosalind

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Corrine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James, Clarenville

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

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The restaurant on-site is not available.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Grand Falls Windsor

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Grand Falls Windsor

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

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Cadiz

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff seemed fine. Room was a bit dated. Walls thin. Pipes made a lot of noise. But for $100 it wasn’t awful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Grand Falls Windsor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the health science hospital, great people,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pay for a room and when I get their and the room was payed for would not let me stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

6/10 Okay

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There were a few hiccups, but staff was there to help and make everything better. Couldn't say enough about the the great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Khadijah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great parkind
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a historic establishment with all the character expected. It has all the amenities of a newer build, and is quite adequate. The restaurant serves a complimentary breakfast with the room rental and it was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean, staff very professional and courteous,the cleaning lady the breakfast cpok, front office all made us feel welcomed and appreciated
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had character which is why we chose it. Bed's comfy too. All in all no real complaints. However, we did get a coupon for breakfast. Breakfast for 2 came to 65$. Thats quite a bit. When coupon was applied it was still approx 35$. Not sure it was worth it. 8$ for 2 coffee is a bit much. Other than that, all was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025