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The Guv’nor

Property class: 3.5

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A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a stack of travel brochures, and a wooden headboard.
A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by patterned chairs, a chandelier, and framed artwork on the walls.
A building with a sign reading "The Guvnor Pub" and "Function Room." There are outdoor umbrellas with logos.
A hotel room with a leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, a bathtub, and a desk with a lamp.
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $106
$88 nightly
$106 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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
  • 1 Double Bed
  • 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
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lights, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outside.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a stack of travel brochures, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard Area

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside table, lamp, and a chair.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard Area

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, and a small table.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

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

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A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a lamp.

Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A hotel room with a leather sofa, a bed with white linens, a coffee machine, and wall-mounted sconces.

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 neighborhood

St. John's

With a stay at The Guv’nor in St. John's (Churchill Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of The Rooms and George Street. .This inn is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Memorial University of Newfoundland and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from The Works Aquarena.
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What's nearby

  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Avalon Mall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Rooms - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • George Street - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mary Brown's Centre - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪MUN University Centre - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Guv’nor

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
This inn has 2 floors in 1 building and offers designated smoking areas.
At The Guv’nor, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to noon and on weekends from 10:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour front desk. This inn has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 8:00 AM and noon and on weekends between 10:00 AM and noon.
The Guv’nor has a restaurant on site.

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

  • 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

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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay
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 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

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

The Guv’nor Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 437 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good facilities. Loved the pub and access to city facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was excellent, staff were really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location, well kept old charm, clean, helpful and friendly staff....and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very close to the university. I very much enjoyed my stay. The staff were all very lovely and helpful - the best part about the stay, really!! I also very much enjoyed the onsite restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Basil

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, and the service great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was absolutely amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jolene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an older building though they seem to keep it up well, was clean, beds were extremely comfortable, staff were wonderful and the pub has excellent food and service. Absolutely excellent stay for the price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfasts were excellent
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was well cleaned, the staff both in office & pub were very welcoming, the dining experiences are highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexis Acklima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The stay was enjoyable. Great location. Amazing breakfast. The place itself was a bit outdated, but clean. The staff were all awesome. Would definitely stay here again and recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness
Satisfactory stay. The meals were good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hailey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

apple

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and the waiters are excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was ample and tasty, ordered off a regular breakfast menau, not just cold cereal and boiled eggs buffet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Edwin Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was tasty and ample, ordered off a regular breakfast menu, not just a cold cereal and boiled eggs buffet.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lenka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the on-site pub! The breakfast was fabulous and atmosphere decidedly NL.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast EXCELLENT
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was amazing! The room was great, however, our bathtub was quite leaky and our AC unit projected some debris, which was unappealing. Staff was very helpful and stay was comfortable otherwise!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gayle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found a camera battery under the sheets when we went to bed Staff was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Norman

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great at this hotel, nothing else was.Extremely dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a few drink at the bar. Service was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Quite pleased with our stay.. Really happy with it been so accessible. Drive right to the door. And no interference. Restaurant was very good....food was impressive. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and the breakfast was delicious but the toilet area was tight
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026