Gower Guest House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, a short 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
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

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • George Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Rooms - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. John's Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of St. John's - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of Duckworth - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Heart Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Terre Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bagel Cafe - ‬3 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
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House Gower
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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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Reviews

Gower Guest House Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 325 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

8/10 Good

ROSEMARY

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

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Small, quaint, quiet, great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eugenia

Disliked: Staff & service
Walking distance to Water St./downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Room was quiet Kitchen set up was confusing, needs a sink
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quiet. Helpful manager. Comfortable bed. Minor negative was no sink in the kitchen so had to wash the coffee pot out in my room! Appreciated the window AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an old building with beautiful wood floors. There is a communal fridge and dining table. It is walking distance to restaurants and pubs - right in the heart of the jelly bean houses!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown. Only problem is the steep hills. It would be the same anywhere though.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy place, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet Easy access
Stayed 2 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

Kit Mui Valencia

Bath room is too small
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Parking was a bit of a hassle. I had indicated the need for a parking permit in my pre check in messages but didnt get one until I called the caretaker to request the next day. The room was clean enough but bathroom door in need of repair. Location was excellent...walkable to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

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

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A great location but since we had no car there was a lot of uphill walking. It was clean and comfy but very small room and tiny bathroom. We had to do three flights of stairs, no elevator. The kitchen area was nicely stocked but lacked a sink. Very nice sitting area. Ok for only 2 days.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This property is in an excellent location, easily walkable to the harbour and all the restaurants and bars of Water and George Street, and even walkable if you’re more ambitious, to the hike from Battery neighborhood up to Signal Hill and of course to the Rooms. The room itself was quite small and a bit dated, but if your intention is just to sleep there, it did the trick.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

Bernardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good location, near downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024