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The Guv’nor

3.5 star property
Savor local flavors at this inn's restaurant or relax over drinks at the bar. Let your worries fade away amidst its tranquil setting.

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Tucked away in Churchill Park, The Guv'nor offers a charming retreat with dry cleaning and laundry services, a bar to unwind, and an on-site restaurant. Enjoy the convenience of free self parking, 24-hour front desk support, cooked-to-order breakfast options (if desired), outdoor furniture to soak up the surroundings and stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Jetted Tub | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Clare's Mercy Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Rooms - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • George Street - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪No Name Pizza - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Rec Room - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Guv’nor

Inn near George Street
Take advantage of free full breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar at The Guv’nor. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, outdoor furniture and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at The Guv’nor boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to noon
  • 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 lift

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 30 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is The Guv’nor pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 30 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Guv’nor?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Guv’nor?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Guv’nor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Guv’nor located?

Located in Churchill Park, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Aquarena Fitness Centre. Avalon Mall and Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

The Guv’nor Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean, staff very professional and courteous,the cleaning lady the breakfast cpok, front office all made us feel welcomed and appreciated
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was the best! Awesome, friendly staff and accommodated a much earlier check in!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Khadijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great parkind
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

fred

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff very accommodating and nice restaurant on premises
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Siegfried

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older in, but the staff was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great restaurant!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

regina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful. Beautiful restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Siegfried

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The end is dated, but the staff is great anytime I ask they were right there to help me out
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room for the price was great! Comfortable beds, clean, accommodating to our dog. The morning staff, including the gentleman at the front desk, waitress in the restaurant on Saturday morning, and motel cleaning personnel, were all excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLARISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All of the above
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for what I for needed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean comfy the staff was helpful and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Clean rooms bed very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had character which is why we chose it. Bed's comfy too. All in all no real complaints. However, we did get a coupon for breakfast. Breakfast for 2 came to 65$. Thats quite a bit. When coupon was applied it was still approx 35$. Not sure it was worth it. 8$ for 2 coffee is a bit much. Other than that, all was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great for our needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff friendly, restaurant was excellent. This establishment could use a facelift. Served the purpose for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating, had a cooler full of frozen fish stored in their freezer over night, fast and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Huei Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs were friendly and helpful. Room was neat and clean. Bus stop is right in front of the hotel, 10 mins to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great 2 nights

Nice room, comfortable bed, room very clean, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was really small but served the purpose for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very welcoming and kind during our stay. Easy to get to downtown St John's by driving. Went to the pub for breakfast and food was really good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great. The furnishings could use an update would be my only recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkin distance from hospital convenience and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was just ok… would rebook if the price was right.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025