Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG

3.5 star property

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Indoor pool
Waterslide
Exterior
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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180 Portugal Cove Road, St. John's, NL, A1B2N2
  • Place, Confederation Building
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Memorial University of Newfoundland
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Quidi Vidi Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(127 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

St. John's

Located in Mount Cashel within a mile (2 km) of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Port of St. John's. This 252-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Confederation Building - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Suncor Energy Fluvarium - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Baily Hally Golf Course and Curling Club - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Quidi Vidi Lake - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jumping Bean - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mary Brown's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG

Guests of Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG have access to an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet, plus flat-screen TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and free weekday newspapers are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a waterslide, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 15 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Costellos Lounge
  • Eastside Marios

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,023 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1966
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: CAD 100

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for onsite payments.

Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of CAD 28.75 per day
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (44 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 15 to 20 per person
  • Pet deposit: CAD 28.75 per day
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Government Hotel

Holiday Inn St. John's Government Centre

Holiday Inn St. John's Government Centre Hotel

Holiday Inn Government Centre Hotel

Holiday Inn Government Centre

Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG?

Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG?

As of May 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG on May 29, 2026 start from $160, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG?

This hotel is situated in Mount Cashel within a short 12-minute walk of Confederation Building. You'll also find The Rooms and George Street within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible van parking is also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG include a casino at the property?

No, Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Does Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG have a hot tub?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Eastside Marios.

Will Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG for a fee of CAD 25 per pet, per night. A deposit of CAD 28.75 per day is collected.

Does Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG have connecting rooms available?

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

How far is the airport from Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG is St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT), which is 3.1 mi away (9 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG that offer a balcony.

Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 420 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 109 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1007 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room needs to be cleaned better. Cable tv needs to be better as it was glitching. Pool was also freezing cold.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was great and breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Danielle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff was excellent but the pool was too cold and the waterslide only being open on weekends is disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gerald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

LoriAnn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel called us to offer an early check-in due to the pool's slide not being available once we would've originally arrived. Much appreciated their kindness!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Coleys Point

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great night. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lance

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a nice place only one that still had its pool open. Staf is nice. Qnd has est side marios in the hotel so u don't have to leave for good food. Only one down side. No microwaves in rooms. If it had that 5star rating
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean. Staff was super friendly. Only suggestion I would have, and this is just personal haha, is having smart tv capabilities. It’s hard to find something on the regular tv. But that’s just a personal thing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean, staff was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk was friendly and efficient
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michael

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025