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The Guv’nor

3.5 star property
Inn with free parking, near The Rooms

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is P5,895
P7,050 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 1 Queen Bed, Ground floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 2 Double Beds, Ground floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed, Ground floor

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Churchill Park, a neighborhood in St. John's, is home to The Guv’nor. The Rooms and Newman Wine Vaults are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Masonic Temple and Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. George Street and Aquarena Fitness Centre are also worth visiting.
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389 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, NL, A1B 1V1

What's nearby

  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avalon Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Rooms - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • George Street - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Port of St. John's - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Guv'nors Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Guv’nor

Inn near The Rooms
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant at The Guv’nor. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and outdoor furniture
  • 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at The Guv’nor have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: CAD 14 to 25 for adults and CAD 11 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 14 to 25 for adults, and CAD 11 to 25 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 30 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The Guv’nor pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 30 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Guv’nor?

As of Aug 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guv’nor on Aug 28, 2025 start from P 5,894.71, 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.

How much is parking at The Guv’nor?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Guv’nor?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Guv’nor?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Guv’nor located?

Located in Churchill Park, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Aquarena Fitness Centre. Avalon Mall and Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Guv’nor Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 76 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great for our needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating, had a cooler full of frozen fish stored in their freezer over night, fast and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was really small but served the purpose for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very welcoming and kind during our stay. Easy to get to downtown St John's by driving. Went to the pub for breakfast and food was really good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small and stuffy, everything that you need was there. They had nice little restaurant/ lounge
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun bar
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff in the Hotel and Restaurant, Nice patio area outside. Very laid-back. Close to shopping area. Great area for walking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a beautiful ambiance to it. And the food in the pub was excellent. So many great choices. I could eat there three times a day for a whole week!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness
A suitable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kareem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like how there was pub connected to hotel made it easy to get food super nice staff and not too far of walk to downtown about 20-25 mins
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the super friendly staff and slot machines.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A nice place to stay and the staff went out of their way to help.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quaint, but cozy, and the beds were really comfortable. I was really happy with the shower as well - it's uncommon for hotels to have such good water pressure! Bruce at the front desk was friendly and extremely helpful, and we had a great stay! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Denice

Liked: Cleanliness
Restaurant next door was delicious
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitrii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our 2 night stay here. Building needs a little updating but to do that would cost a fortune. In the meantime the building serves its guests the best it can. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Very comfortable beds, all you need in the bathroom, hairdryer included. Iron and ironing board in room. Room size brilliant. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All went well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Trudy

Liked: Staff & service
Loved the area, older property but needed updating
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Junia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy my stay at this Inn. Convenient location, parking on site and friendly staff. The AC it’s a both noisy but it was a great stay. I’ll definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked that were rooms you could park your car in front for convenience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Guv'nor was perfect for St. John's Newfoundland. We could easily walk down the hill to the city's main sights and take a cab up hill for a safe, clean rest. It saved driving our larger vehicle over hill and dale. The staff was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Liked: Amenities
It was a fine place to stay. Property is getting a little tired but clean. On-site restaurant pub is good. Large rooms . Bus access to downtown Water Street is frequent and 2 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rhondi

Disliked: Amenities
Room smelled musty like old smoke. Corners and baseboards were dirty. There was a hair in the bathtub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025