Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Downtown St. John's guesthouse, you'll be steps from Spirit of Newfoundland and Masonic Temple. Avalon Peninsula and Longshoremen's Protective Union Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).
Memorial University of Newfoundland - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
The Duke of Duckworth - 4 min walk
Tim Hortons - 6 min walk
Bagel Cafe - 4 min walk
Smoke's Poutinerie Inc - 5 min walk
Boca Tapas Bar - 5 min walk
About this property
Gower Guest House
3.5-star guest house near George Street
Gower Guest House offers its guests express check-out, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
This 3.5-star St. John's guesthouse is smoke free.
1 building
5 guestrooms or units
3 levels
Built in 1895
Express check-out
No smoking on site
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Gower Guest House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 25-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Languages
English, French
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
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
Room amenities
Entertainment
25-inch flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Egyptian cotton sheets
Heating (climate-controlled)
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
More
Free local calls
Individually decorated
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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
For more details, 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
No pets 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
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Early check-in fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The tax ID number is 898459284. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Requests for dietary restrictions or food allergies cannot be accommodated at this property.
We should mention
Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Alcohol isn't served at Gower Guest House.
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.
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Gower Guest House Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Stay away! The toilet didn’t flush properly, the only chair in the room was broken, the window screens were broken, the carpet was stained and stinky, and the bed was unsleepable…felt like sleeping on a marshmallow. And there is a general odour of mould, mildew and rot. It’s a dive!
Nancy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Jim
Travelled with partner
7 Aug 2024
Disliked: Amenities
For seniors trying to carry their luggage up 3 flights of stairs is very inconvenient
Rooms very small
Great house on jellybean row, close to downtown dining and stores. No breakfast options available.
Kathy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Steven
Travelled with group
28 Jun 2024
Toilet seat loose, no extra coffee to make.
Steven
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karina
21 Jun 2024
Perfect location. Clean cozy cute
Karina
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Georgette
Travelled with partner
17 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was ok easy to walk downtown and visit boutiques and pubs
Georgette
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Kevin
Travelled with partner
11 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Small bathroom, thin walls, limited breakfast ,
Clean, common areas nice, location pretty good, let us leave luggage for afternoon
Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Darlene
9 Jun 2024
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.
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.
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.