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The Guv’nor

3.5 star property
Inn with free parking, near The Rooms

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

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

Room 1 Queen Bed, Ground floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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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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

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

About the neighborhood

St. John's

Located in Churchill Park within a 5-minute walk of Memorial University of Newfoundland, The Guv’nor is within a 15-minute stroll of Aquarena Fitness Centre. This 3.5-star inn has 37 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Guv’nor

Inn with free parking, near The Rooms
At The Guv’nor, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning or laundry, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
32-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Microwaves, free local calls, and hair dryers are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

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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

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

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

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 30 per accommodation, per day
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 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 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, 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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

Are free cancellation options available at The Guv’nor?

The Guv’nor offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to The Guv’nor?

This inn is situated in Churchill Park within a short 18-minute walk of Avalon Mall and also 8 minutes on foot from Aquarena Fitness Centre. You'll also find The Rooms and George Street within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Guv’nor?

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

Does The Guv’nor include a casino?

No, The Guv’nor doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Guv’nor?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Guv’nor?

There are many amenities for couples at this inn, including a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms feature fireplaces.

Does The Guv’nor have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Guv’nor have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Guv’nor serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Guv’nor allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Guv’nor for a fee of CAD 30 per accommodation, per day.

Does The Guv’nor have connecting rooms?

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

Where is the closest airport to The Guv’nor?

The closest major airport to The Guv’nor is St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT), which is 4.9 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Guv’nor?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Guv’nor.

The Guv’nor Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 108 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Don

Quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful time. The staff is amazing. Very friendly and helpful. The beds are very comfortable.. haven’t slept in like that for quite a while
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had a great stay. Bed was smaller than expected and toilet was hard to use as we are plus size people. Staff was amazing. Loved the look of the building
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the super friendly staff and slot machines.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JASMEETSINGH

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked that were rooms you could park your car in front for convenience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lester

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
That place is a dump and should be visited by the health department. Air condition as never been cleaned, underneath the bed as never been touched.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We booked 3 rooms. The beds were good. The rooms had layers of dust on the bed frames, table base and on the tv box
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was a fine place to stay. Property is getting a little tired but clean. On-site restaurant pub is good. Large rooms . Bus access to downtown Water Street is frequent and 2 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

stephane

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Tired motel type accommodation. Air con needed and was noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Haley

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Did not have good water pressure, like a lumpy shower but it did the trick. Staff were really good. Pub food wasn’t my favourite. The walk downtown seems short but it’s straight uphill. Overall place was good for that I paid. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Annie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Morag

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would say our room with two double beds was "boutique". It had everything we needed. Lovely clean room with good air conditioning. When I entered the lobby it smelled of smoke but everywhere else on the property there was no smoke smell. Perhaps the lobby is close to the smoking rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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