The Guv’nor

3.5 star property
Inn with free parking, near George Street
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

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Exterior
Exterior
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom

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
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
389 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, NL, A1B 1V1
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland
    4 min walk
  • Avalon Mall
    18 min walk
  • St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
    3 min drive
  • St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    12 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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About the area

St. John's

The Guv’nor places you steps from Avalon Peninsula and within a short 5-minute stroll of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Churchill Park inn include George Street and Port of St. John's.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mary Brown's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Bigs Ultimate Sports Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪No Name Pizza - ‬20 min walk

About this property

The Guv’nor

Inn with free parking, near George Street
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 2 meeting rooms available. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star St. John's inn.

  • 1 building
  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Guv’nor offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

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: CAD 30 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Guv’nor?

The Guv’nor offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Guv’nor?

As of 5 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guv’nor on 6 Nov 2024 start from NZ$225.58, 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.

Is parking available at The Guv’nor?

Yep, The Guv’nor has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Guv’nor?

The closest beach to The Guv’nor is Topsail Beach (13.9 km).

Does The Guv’nor serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Guv’nor?

No, The Guv’nor does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Guv’nor?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Guv’nor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

The Guv’nor Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 168 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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Ground level entrance was good for elderly patent. Room was moderatly clean. Beds were clean. Air conditioner was old and noisy. Cigarete smook was drawn in thorugh it because People smoking outside the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room service and the guest greeter “Patrick” did really good job in customer service. The atmosphere was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Disliked: Amenities
No convenience stores close
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

phil

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice staff more of a motel vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Netta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cory

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, smelled terrible, staff were not helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did the trick for one night!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

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

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had dust everywhere, bed headboards, baseboards, trims. The window AC was dusty, and very loud. My husband had to turn it off to get to sleep. As a result it was very warm. The entrance to the property was unkept, dust and dirt on floor. Our departure morning my husband saw some sort of bug, I’ve never seen one like it before. I would not stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlene

Travelled with family and small children
Old
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dakoda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

calico

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Such a cool vibe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very happy, excellent room for an excellent price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
There was no toilet paper in the bathroom, the air conditioner was clogged with dust and dirt. The room we were in was directly above the back entrance where guest smoke in the door way and were there smoking and talking till 2 am. Wont be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maddy

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cozy! Unlike any regular hotel! Super private and has so much character! A microwave in the room is a must and so convenient. The staff were so adorable and kind 10000/10. Thanks so much for everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Arthur

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No room ventilation, very noisy window AC. Room unkept and tired.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with family
It appears to be an older hotel that needs some updating but friendly and helpful front desk staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024