The Guv’nor

Property class: 3.5

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Consider a stay at The Guv’nor and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a lamp, a phone, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lights, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outside.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a stack of travel brochures, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside table, lamp, and a chair.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, and a small table.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a lamp.

Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a leather sofa, a bed with white linens, a coffee machine, and wall-mounted sconces.

Superior Room, Jetted Tub

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Churchill Park, a neighborhood in St. John's, is home to The Guv’nor. The Rooms and John C. Perlin Arts and Culture Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Newman Wine Vaults and Masonic Temple. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Swilers Rugby Park or St. Patrick's Park. Visit our St. John's travel guide
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389 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, NL, A1B 1V1

What's nearby

  • A view through large windows of a coastal landscape with hills, a body of water, and a distant cityscape.
    The Rooms
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • A storefront with a sign for 'Open Late Night For Food Service' and 'Fresh Live Atlantic Lobster'.
    George Street
    4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avalon Mall
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mary Brown's Centre
    4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • No Name Pizza
    20 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    20 min walk
  • McDonald's
    18 min walk
  • Starbucks
    16 min walk
  • Manna European Bakery and Deli
    11 min walk

About this property

The Guv’nor

  • Inn near The Rooms
  • 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:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
    • 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to noon on weekdays and 10:00 AM to noon on weekends; CAD 17 to 35 for adults and CAD 17 to 35 for children
  • 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay

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 17 to 35 for adults, and CAD 17 to 35 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guv’nor pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Sept 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guv’nor on Oct 1, 2026 start from CA $135, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Guv’nor located?

Located in Churchill Park, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Swilers Rugby Park. John C. Perlin Arts and Culture Centre and Avalon Mall are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Guv’nor Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 467 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
BAsic motel style with pub next door with excellent local dining and great breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent breakfast very comfortable beds , and very clean it seemed I recommend to anybody visiting St John's Newfoundland
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice and charming. Staff were awesome, very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean Fast check in. Bedroom was bright and bed very comfy. Staff was very friendly and helpful 😊 Would book again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I love the old architecture of this hotel. Also, one of the very few that offer a free breakfast from the menu. It’s our 2nd time coming here and will definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and stocked sufficienty. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was excellent and the free breakfast was a first for us. Parking was very convenient. Overall the experience was great and we will definitely be staying there in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here. Love the pub , food excellent. Old English style.. you can park right by your door in a court yard. Excellent for a yard. Excellent location. My dog loves it too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Older property undergoing renovations but comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an older motel and some efforts have been made, but the furnishings have seen better days. Should be noted, however, that the room was very clean. The included breakfast was very good . If you have a car the location is convenient. A good choice if you don’t want to splurge on one of the downtown hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very quaint motel, awesome food, the best down home hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean, excellent staff, excellent food, free parking - would room here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We found that the room was not very clean. The floors were grainy & needed a good wash. The restaurant in the pub was excellent. I would rate the food and service as a 5 star. Was the best part of the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent for the location we needed & pub next door was a great service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room. Staff. Was great. Enjoyed the excellent breakfast included with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great breakfasts and super friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great staff were friendly helpful and the room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Older property, clean, quiet,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Front desk staff were friendly, room was tidy but not overly clean, AC was broken. Conveniently located in walking distance to the Churchill Park Music Festival.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Loved the location Reasonably priced and so is the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Close to the hospital. The staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great.. however the room's need to be updated, there was spray foam insulation around the AC conditioner in the window,no pot for a coffee in the morning,the arm chair very old and uncomfortable to sit in.. I'm sorry but I won't be staying there again ..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We would like to say a big thank you to our host and staff. They made us very welcome and were very friendly. Our meals were all very good and nothing was too much trouble if you wanted a small change to the meal in the welcoming restaurant, like extra salad instead of fries. The room was comfortable, but the bed was a bit soft for us, which is just our preference. The hotel is situated close to the bus stop and is within a 30 minute walk from Downtown for those that to do so. We would definitely stay again when we when we stay in St John's again on our next trip from England.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and big room but the bathroom is to small and the toilet to low
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026