The Guv’nor

3.5 star property
Inn with free parking, near George Street

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Exterior
Exterior
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior detail
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Avalon Mall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Rooms - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • George Street - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Port of St. John's - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mary Brown's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Bigs Ultimate Sports Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Guv'nors Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Guv’nor

Inn near George Street
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant at The Guv’nor. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at The Guv’nor have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–1:00 PM: CAD 14-25 for adults and CAD 11-25 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 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 noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Pets 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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

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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Guv’nor located?

Located in Churchill Park, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Avalon Peninsula and Memorial University of Newfoundland. Aquarena Fitness Centre and Avalon Mall are also within 1 mi (2 km).

The Guv’nor Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 169 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little spot, loved the drive in court yard
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pansette

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

brendan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

paula

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Per the website I was expecting a quaint motel with character and charm. This is not what we got. Musty, mouldy, and unclean spaces throughout the motel. Smoking was made available just outside the doors which permeated the building.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kurtis

Aight I'm not trying to get into it but every car in the parking lot had windows smashed out including ours, huge bummer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

SEM

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sunk in the middle of both beds in my room, ended up sleeping on my sleeping mattress on the floor, which sadly, found more comfortable than both beds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The way google will tell you to get to the attractions from this hotel is definitely interesting. On my back from a museum I stopped and talked to some people and after an hour one of them got assaulted and I was very politely informed that that part of town wasnt typically for tourists. Lovely hotel, lovely town, but be careful when walking from the hotel to the attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ajay

Liked: Staff & service
The bath tub had issues. Water clogged n flowed slowly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

verna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marigold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's always good to be back there..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Could be a beautiful property but poorly kept up
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Average motel in the back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice central location, tv did not work properly, AC was not great. Some skeets loitering around parking area in morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E, Stanville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was glad that they had a 24-hour front desk since my plane arrived in St. John’s after midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maintenance and front desk staff went above and beyond the call of duty to accommodate our needs of a freezer to store freshly purchased fish. It really made the whole experience stand out and apart from other compatible hotels in the area. Thank you and I'll definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Betty

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What you’d expect from a three star hotel. If you’re looking for an affordable night not far from St. John’s Airport, this is a good choice. The attached Guv’nor Pub is a great bonus; it has very good food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheena

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
A Truck had a window beat out , no fault of the hotel but hotel never even clean up the glass on the ground. Rooms weren’t clean especially around the windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christina

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chantelle

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place little small but perfect for somewhere to just lay your head for the night very comfy beds also 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for the money
My only complaint wis that the head of mybed was rightnextto the AC. Ear plugs solved the noise issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024