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250 Water Street, A0H 1E0 Botwood, Canada

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Review Score

Based on 139 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    7.0
    It was nice, peaceful and fairly priced. Could use heat and better parking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking would be horrible during a snow storm or if the plow needed to get through. Im not sure hoe it works in botwood, but here in stjohns we have a ban on parking in the street. I parked on the side of your building but almost destroyed my car going up over the curb. The rooms also have two ventilators but no heat, which would be horrible during the colder days. I definitely think the curb/ sidewalk should be addressed.

    I like the location. You could walk across the road to foodland and the liquor store and there is a restaurant in the same building. The layout of the motel is like a home with a living room and such, which gives it a nice touch. The price is fair, given it is like the only place to stay while visiting botwood. I still wouldnt pay any higher for this place however.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2025

    7.0
    Comfortable and economical.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Junior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Walls and doors were too flimsy. You can hear everything outside in the hallways and a bit in the adjacent rooms.

    It's close to a supermarket and right in the center of Botwood near the water. Place is clean and there is a diner downstairs.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    8.0
    Shared full kitchen and shared lounge make this a place where I plan to return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The sign had burned out on the outside sign so it was difficult to find at night in the rain.

    This place is not for everyone but it scores very high with us. It is scrupulously clean. The room was quite small but adequate. The shared kitchen has excellent facilities for meal preparation. The showers are down the hall but clean and completely adequate. There was only one other guest while we were there in November so it was like having the place to ourselves. We enjoyed breakfast in the common room dining area and it was very pleasant. We watched a movie on our computer in the lounge and were very comfortable. The staff, both in the restaurant below and the cleaning staff were helpful and cheerful.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2024

    8.0
    Overall, I enjoyed my stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I realized the rooms did not have air conditioning. An electric fan was how provided in the room. An air-condition system would have been preferred. However, given the price I guess this is Okay

    Staff were welcoming. The location was in close proximity to other tourist sites which was great. The price was unbeatable

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    9.0
    The best view for whale and Iceberg watching..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beakfast was not bad, it's a self serve. The location is the Superb.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    8.0
    A simple, no frills place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed is a bit soft and noise travels.

    Staff are nice. Communal kitchen and bathroom for everyone to use.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2024

    9.0
    Very good place to stay. Clean and quite.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite (4 Adults) with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice place to stay. Big kitchen, nice leaving room. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2024

    9.0
    Good communication, clean stay, good location with all amenities on the same block.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The AC needs a bit of tweeking in room 6, easy fix, just a note.

    The staff were very helpful and used great communication to let us in. The kitchen and living room was fantastic, thank you for having good facilities. Clean and inviting. GREAT having grocery store across the street and wonderful cafe below.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2024

    9.0
    Great value for a one night stopover.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Junior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very quiet town. Be sure to check what time stores close if you need to get anything while staying there.

    The price. The cleanliness.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff very friendly...old house but well maintain

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2024

    8.0
    Nice clean washrooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Handy location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place looks more like a hostel, it has a shared living room, kitchen and even a place to wash your clothes. We got the key at the restaurant below the place with one of the restaurant employers (I believe they are the owners of the place). The location is really good, just a few steps to a nearby pond (we ate some sandwiches at shore during the night). There is a grocery in front of the hotel/hostel.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit loud outside, people driving around in the night with cars ans motorcycles, this is nothing the owner of the property can change or influence

    Uncomplicated late check in at the eatery next to the accommodation. Comfortable bed with soft bed liners. There is a kitchen for common use.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Inner front door sticks pretty bad.

    Close to food with good prices. Walkable. Really nice staff.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Better bed

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2024

    9.0
    Very friendly community, we loved all the murals
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite (4 Adults) with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing, except the signage which was small. A large delivery truck was parked in front of the building which obscured the small sign. We drove past it several times before we found it.

    It was centrally located, quiet, good parking, room was a great size, beds were very comfortable. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite (4 Adults) with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower stall base very dirty.

    Kitchen facilities.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2024

    8.0
    Great reception and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our welcome was great and loved it was right in the middle of town

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise from corridor floor when guests were walking by

    Good value for money, simple clean room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could only pickup WiFi for a minute. Ipad required wifi. But oh well.

    Didn’t have breakfast. All around it was good, clean comfortable.Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Air conditioning and fan helped a lot.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2024

    9.0
    We really enjoyed the accommodations and would definitely come back for another stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Just the hike up the stairs and the small parking area were the only concerns. The big puddle at the back of the building was quite the challenge. Other than that no problems.

    We had an excellent stay there . The staff were wonderful and understanding regarding my partner who has dementia. The restaurant downstairs had great food and we enjoyed the location right across from the grocery store. We also had my sister with us, who was a little overwhelmed with the stairs, but made herself at home in living room for most of the week. We went on a couple of adventures in the area and visited the relatives and really enjoyed our stay. Everything was 5 star as far as we were concerned. Thank you again. Brenda, Carol and Dennis.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2024

    9.0
    The staff! Some of the most friendly and generous people we met on our entire trip through Newfoundland. Perfect place t
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There didn’t seem to be a clearly allocated place to park - be did park directly next to the building we were assured this would be ok.

    Everything we could need for our short stay- clean and tidy room for a great price. We arrived late and left early but would have been happy to spend another night if time had allowed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable Clean semi shared accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite (4 Adults) with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hot rodding locals racing and squealing tires for hours every evening as late as 2AM.

    Large clean shared space, living room and kitchen. Also we had a bedroom with private bedroom (there were also rooms with share washroom). We also used high quality washer and dryer. 3 nights, very comfortable!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    8.0
    Overall pleased with the facility. Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite (4 Adults) with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Old basic furnishings in bedroom showing their age.

    We had a private room and bathroom. The facility was clean and a great location. Access to a full kitchen, dining room and and living room was very convenient. Staff was very pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

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