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Gower Manor Historic Bed & Breakfast

177 Gower Street, A1C 1R1 St. John's, Canada – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>148</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Gower Manor Historic Bed & Breakfast

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Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
148 reviews

Set in St. John's, near Anglican Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Government House and St. John's Convention Centre, Gower Manor Historic Bed & Breakfast features a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast has a hot tub and a shared kitchen. Some units feature a fireplace. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Bannerman Park, Basilica of St John the Baptist and The Rooms. The nearest airport is St. John's International Airport, 7 km from Gower Manor Historic Bed & Breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in St. John's, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for St. John's
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • V
    Vanessa
    Canada Canada
    “My friend and I had a stellar time staying at Gower Manor, meeting Bill and appreciating Bill's workmanship and antique collection. Very clean and organized. Peaceful tranquility. Lovely meeting the other guests in the parlour. We’ve...”
  • Angela
    Canada Canada
    “Beautifully appointed property! Excellent location! Fabulous host!”
  • J
    June
    Canada Canada
    “Breakfast was continental and totally fine Location was excellent and close to bar's and restaurants Bill is quite the character and most welcoming host 🤗 and more than happy to share his knowledge of the area.”
  • Katie
    Canada Canada
    “Welcoming host and the history of the house and the collections displayed are fascinating. A unique historical place to stay - the room was clean and comfortable and the location is well situated in the central areas in St Johns!”
  • Barbara
    Australia Australia
    “Bill’s house is a lovely historic place full of interesting collectibles. Breakfast is DIY which is fine with us.”
  • G
    Geoff
    Canada Canada
    “Fabulous home! Bill Gower is a great host. I enjoyed hearing about his exceptional record collection.”
  • Elisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautifully restored house with amazing decor & antique collections. Could easily be a museum. Bill was a great host & the self-service breakfast was very nice. Great location for downtown & Signal Hill / Quidi Vidi.”
  • Jm
    Ireland Ireland
    “The bed was divinely comfortable. The location was central to everything downtown.”
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautifully preserved/renovated old property, very cosy, fabulous location, it felt like going back in time 100 years. Spacious and clean and beautifully furnished communal kitchen, lounge and bathroom for the 3 rooms (max 5 people), great...”
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A beautifully restored heritage house, with an interesting past. In a great area, within walking distance of everything that St Johns has to offer. Bill the owner is a great guy, very amenable, knowledgeable and friendly. The inside of the house...”

Hosted by Bill Marshall

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
Bill Marshall
Gower Manor Historic Bed and Breakfast is a Second Empire style residence with the distinctive dormer windows, mansard roof and ornate trim that characterized St. John’s in the 1890s. Fully restored inside and out by a master craftsman the home features 4 floors of exquisite antiques, working phonographs and memorabilia from a century ago.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gower Manor Historic Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared bathroom
View
  • View
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Gower Manor Historic Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 10:00 to 13:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 13:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that check-in and check-out times are flexible when contacting the property before arrival.

The property requests that no scented products are used.

Please inform Gower Manor Historic Bed & Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Gower Manor Historic Bed & Breakfast

  • Gower Manor Historic Bed & Breakfast is 700 yards from the centre of St. John's. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Gower Manor Historic Bed & Breakfast is from 10:00, and check-out is until 13:00.

  • The prices at Gower Manor Historic Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gower Manor Historic Bed & Breakfast on this page.

  • Room options at Gower Manor Historic Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Double
    • Single

  • Gower Manor Historic Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi