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The Guv’nor

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn near The Rooms

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Suite, 1 Queen bed, Fireplace, Jacuzzi | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

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389 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, NL, A1B 1V1
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • The Rooms
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • George Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Room 1 Queen Bed, Ground floor | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 1 Queen Bed, Ground floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 2 Double Beds, Ground floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed, Ground floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.2 miles
  • Avalon Mall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Rooms - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • George Street - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Port of St. John's - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

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

3.5-star inn near The Rooms
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. 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
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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

  • 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 30 per accommodation, per day
  • 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.

  • 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

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

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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.

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?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Guv’nor, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 14 and 25 for adults, CAD 11 and 25 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 88 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we arrived at the hotel the staff was friendly and helpful. We got to our room and realized quickly that it was dark and stuffy and old. But the bed was clean. So we were going to stay but then we went in the bathroom to find hair in the sink and dirt/dust and hair on the baseboard heater and hair in the bathtub. On top of that we couldn’t get the door the door to lock properly. We didn’t end up staying the night and are still trying to get a refund from hotels.com
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stinks like cigarettes

The lady at the service desk was beyond excellent, she really went above and beyond. The rooms how ever stink like cigarettes. The 1st room i was in...i had to be moved it was that bad!!! The 2nd room was slightly better. But because the airconditoners are right above the front door...anyone outside smoking. all that cigarette smoke goes right through the AC and into the room. I shut off the AC. Which made it slightly better. But then i roasted all night. I woke up with the worst headache, and had to have a second shower because all i smelt was cigarette I wouldnt not return to this motel. Very unpleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Colleen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was worn down. The old in window air conditioner was that loud you had to have the tv blasting and it was to loud to keep it on during the night and then it was to hot in the room to sleep and you could hear a fan from another room that kept you awake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Disliked: Room comfort
Seems like a social services residence for addicts. Noisy throughout night. Weed smoking smell common. Very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

dale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean and the front desk was very helpfull and made it easy to check in even though we arived late
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Denice

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

10/10 Excellent

Reg

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Kyle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good old time feel. Kept clean and safe
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025