This smoke-free guesthouse features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Gower Guest House features express check-out, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Gower Guest House is a smoke-free property.
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
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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
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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
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Reviews
Gower Guest House Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
We had the room on the top floor. It was a nice sized room, with a very comfortable queen size bed. It had a window air conditioner which cooled the room to an adequate temperature but still a little warm. The bathroom is tiny with the shower on the opposite side of the room, which worked well. There was a large kitchen area on the main floor and the addition of a water cooler was great. Overall, it was clean snd comfortable and worked well for what we needed.
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.
Lynn
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Brian
Traveled with family
Jun 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Property is a little tired. Bathroom is very small. I’m not a fan of shared kitchen.
I really enjoyed my stay at Gower Guest House! Very quiet, but it was April! The attendant cleaner always took away the dirty dishes! Nice. One thing was that the kitchen, which I used, had no sink to rinse things or get water, and the available water bottle ran empty on the last day.
There wasn't many breakfast options, but I brought quick oats and prepared them in the microwave. Nice place!
The Gower Guest House perfectly matched our needs and fully met our expectations. The rooms were extremely comfortable, and the location was both quiet and central. The hosts were exceptionally accommodating. I would certainly recommend this property to anyone visiting St. John's.
Barbara
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
BOIAN
Traveled with family
Sep 9, 2024
Excellent location - part of jelly bean houses.
Good for the price. With some interior refreshment It would be more attractive.
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
Traveled with partner
Aug 7, 2024
Disliked: Amenities
For seniors trying to carry their luggage up 3 flights of stairs is very inconvenient
Rooms very small