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Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Memorial University of Newfoundland

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An indoor swimming pool with a green water slide and a blue ribbon decoration.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and shelves with bottles and glasses.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a coffee maker.
A spacious lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a visible bar area.
A modern building with a covered entrance and a visible sign for a restaurant.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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180 Portugal Cove Road, St. John's, NL, A1B2N2
  • Place, Confederation Building
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial University of Newfoundland
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Quidi Vidi Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, chair, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a patterned wall, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a lamp, a chair, and a patterned carpet.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a wardrobe, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a patterned carpet.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with a patterned wall, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a lamp, a chair, and a patterned carpet.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a patterned carpet.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a TV, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

St. John's

Mount Cashel stay.Your stay at this Mount Cashel hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Port of St. John's. Masonic Temple and George Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Confederation Building - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Pippy Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Quidi Vidi Lake - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Rennie's River Trail - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jumping Bean - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG

3.5-star hotel near Memorial University of Newfoundland
Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a waterslide, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 1023 square feet (95 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star St. John's hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 252 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1023 sq ft of conference space
  • 95 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1966
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG offers 252 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This St. John's hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 15 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 100
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for onsite payments.
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of CAD 28.75 per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 44 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 15 to 20 per person
  • Pet deposit: CAD 28.75 per day
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

The water slide is open daily from 2-9 PM, June 29-September 6.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Government Hotel
Holiday Inn St. John's Government Centre
Holiday Inn St. John's Government Centre Hotel
Holiday Inn Government Centre Hotel
Holiday Inn Government Centre
Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG is 3.1 mi (9-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 Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG?

As of Aug 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG on Sep 27, 2026 start from $145, including 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 Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 13.2 mi (23-min drive) from Topsail Beach and 16.6 mi (21-min drive) from Chamberlains Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 15 and 20 per person. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG?

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

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG have a restaurant?

Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG is home to Eastside Marios, which features Italian cuisine and light fare.

Does Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG to downtown St. John's?

Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG is 2.1 mi away from St. John's.

Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent- highly recommend staying at this hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, clean and the bed was so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Onsite restaurant was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location great food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful night and stay. Enjoyed Eastside Mario’s meal. Very helpful staff and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Clean rooms and very comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious. Staff were kind and efficient with check-in and check-out. I cannot comment on amenities such as pool or restaurant as we got there after they closed and checked out before they opened.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nekita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Pool could be a little warmer
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was great and breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was very clean but definitely needs some minor repairs and upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice lobby with comfortable seating. East side Mario's was delicious. My room was really nice. Nice to see the k cup machine verses the traditional coffee pot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Zachary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pillows smelled bad and dust was everywhere on top of the headboards and pictures needs better cleaning but over all a wonderful spot and staff where friendly! Gonna stay there again sometime.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for NLAR conference
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Met all my needs
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff friendliness and accommodations could of been improved.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026