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The Guv’nor

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn near The Rooms

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Free daily full breakfast
Suite, 1 Queen bed, Fireplace, Jacuzzi | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

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, The Rooms
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Room 1 Queen Bed, Ground floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed, Ground floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 2 Double Beds, Ground floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 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. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

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
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • 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

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • 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.

  • 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

The Guv’nor Inn
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?

The Guv’nor offers free full breakfast 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

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 118 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tre

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was excellent, polite, kind, helpful. Rooms are dated and smell must...but new owner is getting ready to renovate at the end of summer. Pub/bar closes at midnight, but flights from the west arrive at the airport at 12:30am ish. So if you're hungry, get something before you arrive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Liam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff are all phenomenal, Bruce at the check in counter was especially helpful. Unfortunately, the room conditions were below average at best, .he ac units did little to nothing to cool down the room, the lamps were falling apart, the fridge was dis
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nikita

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Darin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Floors wasn't cleaned Behind bed wasn't cleaned Dust bunnies
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lock your car doors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Traveled with partner
We liked the location. Not happy that air conditioning wasn’t working upon arrival. It did get fixed. Not happy at the amount charged for damage deposit and upon checkout it takes 2-3 days for them to return the charge back to cvv.$600
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Traveled with family
Okay. Nothing wrong.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

2/10 Terrible

pauline

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is not fit to stay in. Air conditioning not working. Mouse traps around. Noot able to turn off the water in the bathroom..drinking and fighting going on. It was terrible I should get a refund
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katharina

Traveled with partner
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

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Restaurants food was super expensive and not great. Rooms need updating as they are tired looking. Was given a one bed room, but originally paid for two bed room which would have been bigger. Room was very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Reg

Room rate for the size of the room and the soundproofing in the walls are very poor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mice in the room. Smoking area outside the door. With the air conditioning on marijuana and cigarette smoke blowing in. Revolting. Staff were nice. Linens and bed were good. Cleanliness good. Way too expensive. Sorry but true.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was going great at the beginning. They let us check in early which was appreciated. What went wrong was when we turned in our keys at 4:30am (early flight) we got notified that we didn’t pay for the room. Room was paid for through Expedia. Don’t know what went wrong. They said they had a new system. I had them take a picture of my receipt stating room was paid for and gave them my phone number and left. Wanted to make our flight.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

ANNA-LISA

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place double charges MORE. I paid in full on Expedia for two nights. Upon check in there's the standard security deposit. I found I was charged and the transaction was posted a total of $600 on that day by the Guv'nor Inn. This is way higher than the room total. Upon calling to tell them of the huge charge, they claim to not have information and transfer to extensions that are not answered.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kareem, waterloo

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

8/10 Good

Taylor

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

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was not clean, hair everywhere in the bathroom, our room was at the end of a hallway Rm 226 and a door way separated the hallway people coming and going all times of the night A person was blow drying their hair at 3 in the am . Old coffee pod in the coffee maker! Just not a clean room in general! The air conditioner was cycling through every few minutes, we had to just turn it off when in the room. Problem with our check out because of new computer system? Manager was called and it was resolved .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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