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The Guv’nor

3.5 star property
Inn with free parking, near The Rooms

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Exterior
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Interior detail

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Room 1 Queen Bed, Ground floor | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 1 Queen Bed, Ground floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 2 Double Beds, Ground floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed, Ground floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
389 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, NL, A1B 1V1

What's nearby

  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Avalon Mall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Rooms - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • George Street - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Port of St. John's - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mary Brown's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Bigs Ultimate Sports Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Guv'nors Pub - ‬1 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), a 24-hour front desk, and outdoor furniture
  • 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

Languages

English

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

  • 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

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: 4:00 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 noon
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per accommodation, per day
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 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

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

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

Is The Guv’nor pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 30 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Guv’nor?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Guv’nor?

Check-in start time: 4:00 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 noon.

Where is The Guv’nor located?

Located in Churchill Park, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Aquarena Fitness Centre. Avalon Mall and Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Guv’nor Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A nice place to stay and the staff went out of their way to help.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Denice

Liked: Cleanliness
Restaurant next door was delicious
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good old time feel. Kept clean and safe
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would say our room with two double beds was "boutique". It had everything we needed. Lovely clean room with good air conditioning. When I entered the lobby it smelled of smoke but everywhere else on the property there was no smoke smell. Perhaps the lobby is close to the smoking rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Haley

Liked: Amenities
Did not have good water pressure, like a lumpy shower but it did the trick. Staff were really good. Pub food wasn’t my favourite. The walk downtown seems short but it’s straight uphill. Overall place was good for that I paid. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel est facilitateur gentil et prévenant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Colleen

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was worn down. The old in window air conditioner was that loud you had to have the tv blasting and it was to loud to keep it on during the night and then it was to hot in the room to sleep and you could hear a fan from another room that kept you awake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean and the front desk was very helpfull and made it easy to check in even though we arived late
Stayed 1 night in May 2025