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Gower Guest House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, a short walk to The Rooms

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Fridge, microwave
Lobby sitting area
Loft, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Top Floor - 2 flights of stairs) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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180 Gower Street, St. John's, NL, A1C 1P9
  • Place, George Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Rooms
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of St. John's
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Loft, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Top Floor - 2 flights of stairs) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Loft, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Top Floor - 2 flights of stairs)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

St. John's

Located in Downtown St. John's, Gower Guest House is within a 5-minute walk of The Rooms and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like George Street. This 5-room, 3.5-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and express check-out.
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What's nearby

  • George Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Rooms - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. John's Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Port of St. John's - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of Duckworth - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Heart Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Terre Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bagel Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casablanca Bakery & Catering - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gower Guest House

Guesthouse with free parking, a short walk to The Rooms
Guests of Gower Guest House enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. If you drive, put free parking to good use. This guesthouse also has express check-out.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 25-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Memory foam beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Other standard amenities include free local calls and wardrobes or closets. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1895
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive instructions for key retrieval after booking.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Early check-in fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Tax ID - 898459284
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Tax ID number is 898459284.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The guesthouse can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • No alcohol is served at Gower Guest House.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Gower Guest House?

Gower Guest House offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near Gower Guest House?

This guesthouse is situated in Downtown St. John's within a 10-minute walk of The Rooms and George Street. You'll also find Port of St. John's and Spirit of Newfoundland less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Gower Guest House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Gower Guest House include a casino?

No, Gower Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Gower Guest House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What do couples enjoy most about Gower Guest House?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this guesthouse, including a memory foam mattress in each accommodation plus memory foam mattresses and city views in some.

Are there hot tubs at Gower Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Gower Guest House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Gower Guest House doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Gower Guest House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Gower Guest House.

Does Gower Guest House have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How far is the airport from Gower Guest House?

The closest major airport to Gower Guest House is St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT), which is 4.9 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Gower Guest House?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Gower Guest House.

Reviews

Gower Guest House Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 326 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Albert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to downtown and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This property is in an excellent location, easily walkable to the harbour and all the restaurants and bars of Water and George Street, and even walkable if you’re more ambitious, to the hike from Battery neighborhood up to Signal Hill and of course to the Rooms. The room itself was quite small and a bit dated, but if your intention is just to sleep there, it did the trick.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Property is a little tired. Bathroom is very small. I’m not a fan of shared kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient and quiet. Older home so could use some updates. Very limited amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy place, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
At the price charged I could book quickly. It was quiet and warm, stairs involved. A spacious room, comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at Gower Guest House! Very quiet, but it was April! The attendant cleaner always took away the dirty dishes! Nice. One thing was that the kitchen, which I used, had no sink to rinse things or get water, and the available water bottle ran empty on the last day. There wasn't many breakfast options, but I brought quick oats and prepared them in the microwave. Nice place!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was so quiet and restful the time I stayed there
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gower Guest House perfectly matched our needs and fully met our expectations. The rooms were extremely comfortable, and the location was both quiet and central. The hosts were exceptionally accommodating. I would certainly recommend this property to anyone visiting St. John's.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

BOIAN

Traveled with family
Excellent location - part of jelly bean houses. Good for the price. With some interior refreshment It would be more attractive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay away! The toilet didn’t flush properly, the only chair in the room was broken, the window screens were broken, the carpet was stained and stinky, and the bed was unsleepable…felt like sleeping on a marshmallow. And there is a general odour of mould, mildew and rot. It’s a dive!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jim

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
For seniors trying to carry their luggage up 3 flights of stairs is very inconvenient Rooms very small
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Disliked: Staff & service
This is an older property room very small, sagging bed, 3rd floor, 30 stairs, no help avail, we are seniors
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, comfortable, convenient and safe. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stays at the Gower House. It was convenient to everything, comfortable and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great house on jellybean row, close to downtown dining and stores. No breakfast options available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Traveled with group
Toilet seat loose, no extra coffee to make.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Perfect location. Clean cozy cute
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Georgette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was ok easy to walk downtown and visit boutiques and pubs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Small bathroom, thin walls, limited breakfast , Clean, common areas nice, location pretty good, let us leave luggage for afternoon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Darlene

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wasnt very clean. Bathroom sink would fill up and look like it wasnt going to drain. It did eventually. 1 light above the bed to read by, switch was broken. Could hear other guest really easily. Was woken one morning to somwone whistling next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024