The Narrows Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
St. John's bed & breakfast in Downtown St. John's with free breakfast
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Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
146 Gower Street, St. John's, NL, NL A1C 1P3
  • Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
    4 min walk
  • The Rooms
    7 min walk
  • Terre Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbour View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbour View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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About the area

St. John's

The Narrows Bed & Breakfast puts you in the heart of St. John's, within steps of Avalon Peninsula and Longshoremen's Protective Union Hall. Highlights at this B&B include free weekend breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and tour/ticket assistance. Added amenities include a fireplace in the lobby. Free full breakfast is available at weekends between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown St. John's B&B include Spirit of Newfoundland and Masonic Temple.

What's nearby

  • The Rooms - 7 min walk
  • George Street - 8 min walk
  • Port of St. John's - 12 min walk
  • Mile One Centre - 12 min walk
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of Duckworth - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bagel Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Venice Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smoke's Poutinerie Inc - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boca Tapas Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Narrows Bed & Breakfast

St. John's bed & breakfast in Downtown St. John's with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served on weekends. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at The Narrows Bed & Breakfast. Self parking is free.

This 4-star St. John's bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1895
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Narrows Bed & Breakfast offers 4 accommodations with iPod docking stations and shared/communal kitchens. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This St. John's bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

  • Free full breakfast available on weekends 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
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.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

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Narrows Bed & Breakfast St. John's
Narrows St. John's
The Narrows Bed Breakfast
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Narrows Bed & Breakfast?

The Narrows Bed & Breakfast offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Narrows Bed & Breakfast?

Yep, The Narrows Bed & Breakfast has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Narrows Bed & Breakfast?

The closest beach to The Narrows Bed & Breakfast is Topsail Beach (16.2 km).

Does The Narrows Bed & Breakfast serve breakfast?

Yep, free full brekkie is on offer at weekends between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Narrows Bed & Breakfast?

No, The Narrows Bed & Breakfast does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Narrows Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Narrows Bed & Breakfast?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Narrows Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful location for walking everywhere. Wonderful hostesses; excellent, filling breakfasts. No disappointments. A place to return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful B and B
My friend at I thoroughly enjoyed our three night stay at the Narrows B And B. The room was lovely and the bed was very comfortable. We had delicious breakfasts each morning and very much enjoyed our chats with Anna and Lisa. The location for this B and B is fantastic as it’s close to lots of great restaurants and downtown shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was perfect. A place to park in front. A ground floor room to avoid lugging bagage upstairs. Healthy breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

John, Prince George, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lisa was amazing. A great hostess and a very warm, genuine person.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous!
Everything was perfect. Wonderful, friendly hosts. Great homemade breakfast. They offered terrific help finding the best sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, 1 1/2 hours north of Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was perfect from the moment we entered The Narrows Bed and Breakfast until we left. It felt like a home away from home. Lovely rooms and dining room. Spotless. They were very obliging in ensuring we saw the best sights of the island. We started the mornings with a delicious breakfast before setting out for our day. They recommended restaurants, dinner theatre and tours. We throughly enjoyed O'Brien's Boat Tours. The island is a must see. We were centrally located and walked to everything with the exception of outside the downtown core. Driving is particularly easy in St. John's. Minimal traffic everywhere. We would recommend this B & B to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roy, Cambridge, ON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ann & Lisa were extremely friendly and pleasant. Very welcoming as well! My stay at The Narrows was an excellent experience as I would not hesitate to stay there again while visiting St. John's. Overall experience 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An outstanding stay. As quiet or involved as you want it to be. You’re close enough to the downtown to walk almost anywhere, but can retreat to a quiet room at night. Start your day with a delicious home cooked breakfast around a table with other like minded guests. Sharing in the combined wisdom of your hosts along with the recent experiences of the other guests. Who are often from around the world. To say nothing of the fact that you’re staying in one of the most picturesque areas of “Jelly Bean” homes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb!!!
I was just there with my son . The place and location are fantastic. The room and common area impeccable. The breakfasts were very good. The owner , Anne is an absolute gem... I really recommend this place , we had a wonderful time. Next time we go to St-Johns, for sure we will stay there !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Jesse, Victoria, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice B&B within walking distance to the City core. Friendly staff and very clean rooms. I highly recommend checking this place out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

annie, calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and staff!
A 2 minute walk to Duckworth and Water st. Lisa and Ann(owner) are warm and full of recommendations for side trips and restaurants. Daily breakfasts were varied and delicious! A very enjoyable 3 night stay in a very well located jellybean house.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Princess, NS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great stay in St. John's
Great location, friendly staff, comfortable room. Had a great time in St. John's.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Marvey, Alberta

Disliked: Room comfort
Good location. Near shops restaurants and historic
Host was not overly friendly . Main door difficult to unlock. Breakfast was good but would have enjoyed some fruit. Cook\server pleasant and helpful re.site seeing options. No mention was made regarding stairs to dining space or bedrooms, in any literature we received. Was surprised that the beds were not remade after the first night. The room was very small and there was no space to place suit cases when unpacking except on the bed and then stored under the bed.

10/10 Excellent

Fred, Vancouver BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second stay at this B&B
See earlier review - it's great. Wanted a place downtown St.John's with a sense of the history of the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Fred, Vancouver BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B&B in St. John's
Wanted a place to stay close to downtown, two beds and self contained bathroom. This fit the bill
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

jeanne, los,osos, ca

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Authentic and welcoming B&B close to downtown
The Narrows is a beautiful 3 story colourful row house within a block or two of a lively and fun downtown area with lots of shops and restaurants. We loved the location. The owner Ann was very helpful in ensuring our stay was exceptional, letting us and all the other guests know how to maximize their time in St John's. We were on the third floor which meant a lot of stairs to climb, not so good for elderly, but we managed. The room was spacious and the ensuite washroom was well equipped. Ann continually upgrades the rooms and lobby/living rooms and they are beautifully decorated and up to date. Her staff (we met Shirley and Lisa) were eager to help, and so kind. Free parking and good wifi also.

6/10 Okay

karen, new jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice B and B. Very close to downtown. Very clean and quiet. Could walk to downtown. But the breakfast really was not up to par. First day was 3 very tough pancakes. Hard to even cut. Next day was canned beans and salt fish cakes that the fish was left out of. Ann was very nice and helpful. Would stay again but would eat out.

10/10 Excellent

linda, moncton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem on the Rock
No surprises. Clean and comfortable. The owner is proud of her place and keeps it in excellent condition. Good breakfast. Well located and walking distance to local resto/stores. Parking on the street available. I'm saving this address!!

8/10 Good

Vinny, Western Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in town
Overall a great place to stay. Hearty breakfast provided, with good coffee! Pleasant atmosphere and helpful, informative host. Common area includes chairs/couch to sit and read. Lots of info available about St John's. Street is up the hill from main streets. Note - rooms and dining area not accessible - access by stairs.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Windsor, On

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and what you'd expect from a B&M
While the room was on the small side, it was clean and comfortable. Brenda and Sheila were helpful and made us feel so welcome. They provided helpful advice along with a few laughs. Great stay!