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Gower Guest House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, 5-minute walk to The Rooms

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Loft, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Top Floor - 2 flights of stairs) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
The Gower Guest House in downtown St. John's offers charm and practicality. Rooms include WiFi, and free self-parking eliminates urban hassles. Enjoy express check-out, laundry services, and an attentive staff familiar with the neighborhood.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Loft, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Top Floor - 2 flights of stairs) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Loft, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Top Floor - 2 flights of stairs)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
180 Gower Street, St. John's, NL, A1C 1P9

What's nearby

  • George Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Rooms - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. John's Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Port of St. John's - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of Duckworth - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bagel Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Terre Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Heart Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casablanca Bakery & Catering - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gower Guest House

Guesthouse near The Rooms
Close to George Street and Port of St. John's, Gower Guest House has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and laundry services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 25-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

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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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1895
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive instructions for key retrieval after booking.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)

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 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
Tax ID - 898459284
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Requests for dietary restrictions or food allergies cannot be accommodated at this property.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Gower House
Gower House Downtown
Gower House Downtown B&B
Gower House Downtown B&B St. John's
Gower House Downtown St. John's
House Gower
Gower House Downtown B B
Gower Guest House St. John's
Gower Guest House Guesthouse St. John's
Gower Guest House Guesthouse
Gower Guest House Guesthouse
Gower Guest House St. John's
Gower Guest House Guesthouse St. John's

Frequently asked questions

Is Gower Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gower Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gower Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of CAD 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Gower Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for CAD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Gower Guest House located?

Located in Downtown St. John's, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Spirit of Newfoundland and The Rooms. George Street and Port of St. John's are also within 15 minutes.

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Gower Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 334 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute room in Jelly Bean row. Close to restaurants, downtown, and airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ROSEMARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Thanks for the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very convenient love the setup clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to downtown and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

B

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to George Street, pubs, shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how quaint it was but the bed could have been better
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lucine

Liked: Amenities
Regular room , clean sheets but dirty carpets and dust under the bed. The room was hot even with the window air conditionning. The location is very central. We really enjoyed being walking distance to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the room was right downtown. It would have been great to have had a bit larger room, but the hostoric nature of the building made up for it, however. It seems the building is due for a rennovation to make it a bit more contemporary. As it stands, it is very “from the 90s.” Prompt service response to my emails.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We had a 4th floor room which was small but cozy with good breezes from windows on 3 sides. Small narrow staircase may be hard for some people or those with heavy luggage. Coffee or hot water are self serve on the first floor. Small fridge in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, comfortable, convenient and safe. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient and quiet. Older home so could use some updates. Very limited amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian Gifford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to water st, george st., harbour, military rd
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Don

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checked into our room and figured our room was clean. Only exception is that there were a dirty pair of underwear and T-shirt on the floor. Made a pot of coffee in the morning and had a few cups. Coffee pot with old coffee sat there for 2 days. Garbage can was full and no room for the old coffee filter. Garbage can was also starting to stink. Also had the pleasure of waking up at 2:30 in the morning due to 5 Police cars and a Swat team outside the Guest house addressing a situation a few doors down. Other than that the location was good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Property is a little tired. Bathroom is very small. I’m not a fan of shared kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Please ensure the correct email and phone # for the hotel if changes or contacting the staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet guesthouse

An old historic guesthouse, however we never met any of the staff, and only saw two other guests fleetingly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica Wafik Adel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay at the Gower Guest House and would definitely stay there again. The room was clean, it's self check in and check out and instructions were easy to follow. The housekeeper allowed me to leave my bag there, hours before check in. The location is excellent, walking distance to the rooms, the vibrant downtown streets.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEAN CHRISTOPHE

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice caretaker here to help at any time very good guy
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I never got an email with check in instructions (which Expedia says will happen) and was unable to get ahold of anyone associated with the property. In the end I knocked on the door and another guest opened the door to let me in, and told me about my envelope at the front door. Once inside, everything was great! And the place is super walkable and in a lovely neighbourhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Darlene

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wasnt very clean. Bathroom sink would fill up and look like it wasnt going to drain. It did eventually. 1 light above the bed to read by, switch was broken. Could hear other guest really easily. Was woken one morning to somwone whistling next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Bernadette

Liked: Room comfort

Things do not always appear as they seem

The location was good if you want to stay downtown. The room was super small. The pictures on the site definitely did not reflect what it actually was. The shower was very small, there was a hole in the shower head that sprayed water all over the floor; there was only a small table in the corner with one chair so the second person had to sit on the bed. The checkin was fine, we got in late and the instructions that had been emailed prior to were great; but we never seen our host during the stay. I will not be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Vivian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bon emplacement, calme Propreté des murs laisse a désirer Lit très inconfortable Bonne propreté des serviettes
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Disliked: Staff & service
Room 2- a small drab colourless room. Small pedestal table/chair - fine. 2 night tables - old and sad looking. On the bed an unenclosed slab of soft - about 4” - foam. Within an hour my hip was in burning pain. I rolled it off the bed which then impeded my access to the window. The mattress was soft/old but at least it didn’t cause any pain. The pillows OK but no pillow protectors - unsanitary. The bedding lovely, soft and smelled nice. I did sleep well. The room felt clean except for the bottom of the shower stall which needed a good scrubbing. I used shower shoes. The soap provided was too strong smelling. The small shampoo tubes were nice. The towels were small and thin but clean and nice smelling. I didn’t enjoy the confusing Roku streaming TV service. News was days old. This is not a B&B. There is a dining area with a table - a fridge - a coffee bar. Coffee, tea, sugar are available - no milk - no cereal as in some pictures. Kettle - coffee maker and toaster available. Crumbs on the toaster when I arrived were still there 7 days later. No sink. Water dispensed from a water bottle. Use a cup to obtain the water and pour it into the kettle or coffeemaker. NO housekeeping. No caretaker seen in 7 days. Self check in & out. Good location for town - strong walking legs needed for walking up and down hills. Easier to use 2nd floor door to go in and out. Hill to parking area easier than 3 doors and stairs. Restaurants expensive. Hop on/off bus from Alt hotel best value.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location and parking
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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