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Alt Hotel St. John's

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near George Street

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Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, desk
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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125 Water Street, St. John's, NL, A1C 5X4
  • Place, The Rooms
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of St. John's
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

St. John's

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown St. John's hotel, you'll find George Street and The Rooms. Harbourside Park and National War Memorial are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Harbourside Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Rooms - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • George Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Port of St. John's - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. John's Convention Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of Duckworth - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bagel Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terre Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Heart Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cojones - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel St. John's

3.5-star hotel near George Street
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 4000 square feet (372 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Alt Hotel St. John's. Parking is available for a fee.

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

  • 1 building
  • 148 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 4000 sq ft of conference space
  • 372 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2017
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Alt Hotel St. John's offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This St. John's hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (CAD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CAD 5 to 20 for adults and CAD 5 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Tennis

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 45 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 continental breakfast: approximately CAD 5 to 20 for adults, and CAD 5 to 20 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 15 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 45 per pet, 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
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, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Alt St. John's
Alt Hotel St. John's Newfoundland
Alt Hotel St. John's Hotel
Alt Hotel St. John's St. John's
Alt Hotel St. John's Hotel St. John's

Frequently asked questions

How close is Alt Hotel St. John's to the airport?

Alt Hotel St. John's is 5 mi (15-min drive) away from the St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Alt Hotel St. John's have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Alt Hotel St. John's.

How close is Alt Hotel St. John's to the beach?

This hotel is 13.1 mi (26-min drive) from Chamberlains Beach and 17.2 mi (24-min drive) from Topsail Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Alt Hotel St. John's offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Alt Hotel St. John's, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 5 and 20 for adults, CAD 5 and 20 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Alt Hotel St. John's?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Alt Hotel St. John's?

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

Is there free parking at Alt Hotel St. John's?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CAD 15 per day.

Does Alt Hotel St. John's have a pool?

Alt Hotel St. John's does not have a pool.

Does Alt Hotel St. John's have a restaurant?

Alt Hotel St. John's is home to Terre, which features Regional cuisine and ocean views.

Does Alt Hotel St. John's have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Alt Hotel St. John's to downtown St. John's?

Alt Hotel St. John's is 0.6 mi away from St. John's.

Alt Hotel St. John's Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 803 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1014 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff were great! Fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I lived in NL 4 years ago and never had a reason to stay there, but always wanted to. We had a mini vacation in St. Johns and stayed at The Alt. It was fantastic! I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and service. Pillows need changing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless as always and the staff was courteous and very friendly. We love the Alt stay when we need to have a night out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge, San Anotnio

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is absolutely stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Maggie

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

10/10 Excellent

Trena E

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jansen

Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Rose

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Alt... the rooms are small but so cleverly laid out they are very functional. The Nespresso machine makes a great coffee, love the control panel that lets you control lights and blinds from bed... everything is really well thought out.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were unique and clean! Very nice location and walkable to all of downtown. The staff were super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location with an incredible ocean view, terrifically appointed rooms with every amenity needed and a great restaurant both within the hotel and just across the street (at Portage). Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Billi-jo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only disappointment was the size of the room and bathroom. Very small and very little storage space for clothing. View was excellent. Also no bar fridge for water and cocktails,
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, worth the upgrade for a harbour view :) the staff were truly outstanding.. always laughing and super friendly..we would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

zhiying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room, cute hotel and excellent location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kiryeon Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel , staff very friendly and rooms very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maye

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025