The Guv’nor

Inn with restaurant, near George Street

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December 2025

14

January 2026

Free daily full breakfast - The Guv’nor (St. John's)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Guv’nor (St. John's)

Interior detail - The Guv’nor (St. John's)

Suite, 1 Queen bed, Fireplace, Jacuzzi | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Guv’nor (St. John's)

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.

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
Pet friendly
24/7 front desk

Main amenities (6)

Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurant and bar/lounge
2 meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

Microwave
Television
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Free self parking
Mini-fridge
Hair dryer

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 14 - Dec 15

Tomorrow

Dec 15 - Dec 16

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Microwave

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Microwave

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Microwave

Cable channels

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Microwave

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Microwave

Cable channels

Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$78 nightly

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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About the neighborhood

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 Intl. Airport (YYT) - 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

The Guv’nor puts you just a 5-minute drive from George Street. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 37 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 19

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–noon
Restaurant
Bar/lounge

Working away

2 meeting rooms

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

1 building/tower
Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi
Free local calls

Food and drink

Mini-fridge
Microwave

More

Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per accommodation, per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

The Guv’nor Inn

The Guv’nor St. John's

The Guv’nor Inn St. John's

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Guv’nor?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 30 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Guv’nor?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Guv’nor?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Guv’nor?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Guv’nor like?

The Guv’nor is a short 4-minute walk from Memorial University of Newfoundland and 18 minutes' walk from Avalon Mall.

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The Guv’nor Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Restaurant

Location

Bed

Pub

Conveniences

8/10 Very good

Dec 8, 2025

This is a historic establishment with all the character expected. It has all the amenities of a newer build, and is quite adequate. The restaurant serves a complimentary breakfast with the room rental and it was delicious.

Howard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 14, 2025

Great location, great restaurant!!!

Dave, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 2, 2025

Clean comfy the staff was helpful and nice.

Joanne, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 13, 2025

Was great for our needs!

Rachelle, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 19, 2025

Very accommodating, had a cooler full of frozen fish stored in their freezer over night, fast and easy check in.

Joel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 11, 2025

Great 2 nights

Nice room, comfortable bed, room very clean, good location.

Scott, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 18, 2025

The room was really small but served the purpose for our stay.

Allison, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 11, 2025

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!

Darlene, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 11, 2025

Staffs were friendly and helpful. Room was neat and clean. Bus stop is right in front of the hotel, 10 mins to downtown.

Huei Ming, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 18, 2025

Room was very small and stuffy, everything that you need was there. They had nice little restaurant/ lounge

Lloyd, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 27, 2025

A suitable place to stay

Taylor, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 10, 2025

The staff is great. The furnishings could use an update would be my only recommendation.

Sheila, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 8, 2025

Walkin distance from hospital convenience and friendly

Sherry, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 1, 2025

Was just ok… would rebook if the price was right.

Trina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 27, 2025

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

kareem, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 6, 2025

Wonderful staff in the Hotel and Restaurant, Nice patio area outside. Very laid-back. Close to shopping area. Great area for walking.

Lynne, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 13, 2025

Fun bar

Thomas, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 22, 2025

I enjoyed the super friendly staff and slot machines.

Brenda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 7, 2025

This hotel has a beautiful ambiance to it. And the food in the pub was excellent. So many great choices. I could eat there three times a day for a whole week!

Devan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 24, 2025

A nice place to stay and the staff went out of their way to help.

Reg, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 10, 2025

They should have two comfortable chairs in each room

Diane, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

May 27, 2025

Restaurant next door was delicious

Denice, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 31, 2025

Nice enough, needs an update

Nice looking hotel exterior. Funky odour in halls and room smelled of smoke.

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 4, 2025

The room was quaint, but cozy, and the beds were really comfortable. I was really happy with the shower as well - it's uncommon for hotels to have such good water pressure! Bruce at the front desk was friendly and extremely helpful, and we had a great stay! Thank you so much!

Miki, 3-night trip