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Reviews of Gower Guest House This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#12 of 16 B&Bs and inns in St. John's

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 146 B&B reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    7.4

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free Wifi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: February 28, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect for what I needed on this trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    I liked everything

    centrally located.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2025

    9.0
    Overall, I enjoyed my stay and the peaceful, quiet house was a bonus! Would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was comfortable, but too high for a short person to be able to easily get into it. Otherwise, the room was great and the shower worked perfectly and lots of hot water.

    Location was great and close to my medical appointment Location.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2024

    7.0
    Pleasent and nice location but would look for another location if I came back to St John’s.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No running water or sink in the kitchen area made it difficult to deal with breakfasts. The bathroom in our room was EXTREMELY small. I had to go out to change my mind. Never met anyone who worked there at anytime, just the other guest so no way to ask questions etc.

    Great location!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good suite with a bathroom, historical building
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The building is historical, so it is old. The sink in the bathroom was tiny. There was a mice, but that happens in such buildings. I was told it’s quite a common issue in houses in St. John’s.

    Great location. They also provide some staples for breakfast: bread, peanut butter, cereals, yoghurts, tea and coffee. The staff is very helpful and accommodated my extra request.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The facility feels "tired" For example. the desk was marred, the sink cracked, the stairwell carpet old and wrinkled. The room was acceptable and clean, but very tight in terms of space.

    clean, nice location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathroom was a little bit cramped, which is understandable since it was probably added in for the purpose of creating the guesthouse. The sink was so small and very close to the wall with the mirror slightly in the way, so washing hands and brushing teeth was a little awkward. Also, the sink blocked the toilet a little, so there is very little space to sit on the toilet.

    Amazing location, coffee, lots of tea options, and some self-serve breakfast options. Parking provided. Staff allowed us to keep our luggage in the common area after our check out since we had a later flight.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The drainage on the bath tab required to be fixed.

    Located in downtown.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was really no security and we had someone random who wasn't staying at the inn approach us in our room to ask how to book a room

    Excellent location! The check in and check out was very easy and the rooms were comfortable:)

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was a bit small and bed was in need of replacing. Sheets were cleaned but rust stained.

    Location. Available parking.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water was not drained properly in the bath (very very slowly), after a shower of a couple of minutes, I had water up to the ankles, which I hate and stopped me from taking a shampoo :(. There is no staff on the property, I texted the number I was given but no one bothered to answer me. Because a mobile AC unit was installed in the window, it was not hermetic, so we could hear very well the noise coming from the street, fortunately it's not a too busy street but still... Very very soft mattress...

    Basic but good location, 10 min walk from Water street and its restaurants. No issue to find parking in the street. We didn't take it, but they provide basic self-service breakfast which can be nice. Easy check-in following the received instructions.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2024

    8.0
    A place to revisit; great quiet location close to food, shopping and pubs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had trouble with the email provided on the booking.com link. I was trying to confirm parking and never received a response. Fortunately, it worked out…but the “non response” created some concern.

    Great quiet location within walking distance of shopping, a variety of restaurants and pubs. Started each morning with a fresh pot of coffee. Options for a lite breakfast were available with options for a more substantial breakfast just a couple of blocks away. Given the limited parking in the area, having access to free parking near the quest house was a bonus. While the temperatures were fairly mild, we did have to use the AC once to cool the room down at the end of the day.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2024

    9.0
    Liked a lot!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything is perfect, however, the breakfast could be more versatile, but overall a perfect spot for tourists

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I appreciated the do it yourself simple breakfast provided. The property was comfortable and very well located. Appreciated parking available.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2024

    7.0
    Great Place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not much All Good

    Very Clean and neat

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    7.0
    positive with some draw backs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A very old and soft bed. the room was cramped did not have enough space to put our bags

    Great Location, easy check in, very helpful instructions.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Uncomfortable bed, bathroom is so small and found several tiny silverfish bugs in the bathroom :-(

    Great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    7.0
    Great place, centrally located.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Reaching the owner/manager of the premises by text or phone was very difficult. Our flight was delayed by one day and we would have liked to have a quicker response to our questions. Responsiveness needs to improve in case of last minute demands. Furthermore, the room could benefit a little revamping.

    It is perfectly located in colorful St.John's close to many restaurants and the fishing port. Great value for the price paid. The rooms are confortable and spacious. The self serve kitchen on the first floor is convenient.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was nice and clean though the thermostat in the room wasn’t working and it was freezing cold in the room. Hope they fix it. Other than that everything was up to mark :)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    7.0
    it was adequate for what we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing stands out to not like

    location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No personal welcome even when we 'happened' to meet the caretaker on arrival No plug in the sink Large hole in bed sheet Too much sweet stuff at breakfast

    Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2023

    7.0
    Gower Guest House provided satisfactory, convenient accomadations for our 3 day stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The sink/toilet washroom was EXTREMELY tiny and even hard to use by normal sized adults. The worn leather loveseat was disgusting to the point of disuse and tainted the overall appearance of the room on entry. It should be replaced/removed! The bed sheets were well-worn and had several small holes.

    The location of the property was superb, only blocks from George St restaurants, clubs and attractions. There was off-street parking available for our use throughout stay. The room was clean, had small refrigerator, and the shower was very good even if somewhat unorthodox being on opposite side of room from toilet/sink. Breakfast was convenient and available to grab and go early each morning, however access to a sink by the kitchen would have been nice to refill ice cube trays and kettle/coffee pot.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2023

    6.0
    Not great. A 3 time knee replacement on top floor with 41 steps. The toilet had a slant roof .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We couldn't.t stand in toilet. We had to sit sideways. We were there for 4 nights. Never met anyone. Worst room.

    Location was great

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2023

    7.0
    Affordable, comfortable, walking distance to everything you need.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t have a car so it was convenient to walk to everything I wanted to see and do

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was excellent, Everything was self service from check in to the breakfast. We enjoyed our stay

    Stayed in August 2023

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