The Guv’nor

Property class: 3.5
Inn with restaurant, near The Rooms

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When you stay at The Guv’nor, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from The Rooms and George Street. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (7)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self parking
  • Mini-fridge
The current price is $96
$115 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11

Room options

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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

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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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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

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
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Jetted Tub

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
389 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, NL, A1B 1V1

What's nearby

  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avalon Mall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Rooms - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • George Street - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mary Brown's Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪No Name Pizza - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Manna European Bakery and Deli - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Guv’nor

  • When you stay at The Guv’nor, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from The Rooms and George Street. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 8:00 AM–noon on weekdays and 10:00 AM–noon on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 17 to 35 for adults, and CAD 17 to 35 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

The Guv’nor Inn

The Guv’nor St. John's

The Guv’nor Inn St. John's

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Guv’nor?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Guv’nor?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Guv’nor?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Guv’nor?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Guv’nor like?

The Guv’nor is a short 4-minute walk from Memorial University of Newfoundland and 18 minutes' walk from Avalon Mall.

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Reviews

The Guv’nor Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was wonderful. The location is great. Breakfasts were delicious.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable. Breakfast comped at the pub. Not the quiestest if you really staying in a drive up room. Bring earplugs.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Pub and front desk staff were great.
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8/10 Very good

Our stay was pretty good. The meals were excellent at the pub. the only issue was the bed it was an old mattress and not at all level the one side of it was sagged and when laying on that side felt like you were gonna roll off the last time we stayed the bed was not at all like this
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay. All was good and breakfast this morning was delicious. Loved the fact of breakfast included in price. Will definitely stay again
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Loved the location Reasonably priced and so is the restaurant
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable. The bed was super comfy. Breakfast was excellent. Lovely experience.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great location and good facilities. Loved the pub and access to city facilities.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast
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4/10 Fair

Room was sub-par, smelled of cigarette smoke and wet carpets. Over looked the dumpster. Nothing like the picture shown. The attached restaurant was top notch with great food and wonderful staff.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Breakfast was excellent, staff were really friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent breakfast, and the service great.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was well cleaned, the staff both in office & pub were very welcoming, the dining experiences are highly recommended
Verified review

6/10 Good

Staff were pretty good, and it was good to have a fridge. The ac was necessary as the room smelled dank without it. Theŕe is some noise some of the time but the ac white noise canceled it out. It needs a usb charger and doesnt need an alarm clock. Our garbage was never emptied on a 6 day stay. This is a reasonable value option, but its not good for a longer stay than 2 days. And expect a motel type stay. Breakfast choices were limited to potatoes plus choices of meat.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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8/10 Very good

This is a unique place to stay. Older rooms with charm. The pub food was amazing. Breakfast was good and plentiful. The restaurant staff were very friendly. The location worked well for us. Each day they cleaned the bathroom and provided clean towels.
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8/10 Very good

Room was very clean. Staff very friendly.Very close to shops & restaurants. Only problem if your room is on the 2nd floor or 3rd, there are no elevators.
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8/10 Very good

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!
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8/10 Very good

The room wasn’t too bad. Could use some updates. Bed was comfortable.
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6/10 Good

not as clean as could be. took a days to get tub unclogged. public staff and food were great
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed a few drink at the bar. Service was perfect.
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6/10 Good

This hotel is dated and needs some updating. Our room (double) was small and cramped, however it was clean and well equipped with a mini fridge, coffee maker, microwave and hairdryer, etc. The bed was small but comfy and clean. The full breakfast in the restaurant was amazing! The staff were friendly and helpful. All in all our stay was good. Onsite free parking is also a bonus. We would stay here again but maybe in a queen room.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Staff was great at this hotel, nothing else was.Extremely dated.