Balmoral House Bed & Breakfast
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US$229
/ night
About this property
With a stay at Balmoral House in St. John's (Downtown St. John's), you'll be a 5-minute walk from The Rooms and 8 minutes by foot from George Street. This bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Longshoremen's Pro...
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 11 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at Balmoral House in St. John's (Downtown St. John's), you'll be a 5-minute walk from The Rooms and 8 minutes by foot from George Street. This bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Longshoremen's Protective Union Hall and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bannerman Park.
What's nearby
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist(0.1 Miles)
St. Bonaventure College(0.1 Miles)
Longshoremen's Protective Union Hall(0.2 Miles)
Bannerman Park(0.2 Miles)
Masonic Temple(0.2 Miles)
Gower Street United Church(0.2 Miles)
Spirit of Newfoundland(0.2 Miles)
The Rooms(0.2 Miles)
Colonial Building(0.2 Miles)
Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist(0.3 Miles)
St. John's Government House(0.3 Miles)
St. John's Courthouse(0.3 Miles)
National War Memorial(0.3 Miles)
Harbourside Park(0.3 Miles)
Leyton Gallery of Fine Art(0.4 Miles)
The nearest major airport is St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT)(4.8 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Housekeeping
Currency exchange
Safe-deposit box
Location
38 Queen's Road, Downtown St. John's, St. John's, Canada
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (0.1 Miles)
St. Bonaventure College (0.1 Miles)
Longshoremen's Protective Union Hall (0.2 Miles)
Bannerman Park (0.2 Miles)
Masonic Temple (0.2 Miles)
Gower Street United Church (0.2 Miles)
Room options
4
Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
279 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
3
Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
280 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
3
Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Ocean View
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
279 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
1
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
178 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of Balmoral House Bed & Breakfast
9.7
Exceptional
Based on 90 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
24%
Couple
75%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Balmoral House Bed & Breakfast earns praise for its welcoming hosts, central walkable location near downtown attractions, comfortable historic rooms—some with harbour views—and a tasty continental breakfast, making it a popular base for exploring St. John’s.
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What guests think
Balmoral House Bed & Breakfast earns praise for its welcoming hosts, central walkable location near downtown attractions, comfortable historic rooms—some with harbour views—and a tasty continental breakfast, making it a popular base for exploring St. John’s.
Reviews consistently commend the property's cleanliness and overall upkeep. Many appreciate the street parking permits that make parking straightforward. Overall, expect a charming heritage B&B, but plan for stairs, steep walks, and an area that some found less comfortable late at night.
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Facilities
Street parking is convenient with provided permits noted by many guests. There is no elevator and multiple flights of stairs to upper rooms, which can be challenging for those with mobility issues.
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Janice
13 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely Bed and Breakfast close to downtown St. John's. Our host provided parking passes which enabled us to park on certain streets in the area free. A variety of breakfast items were available. Close proximity to restaurants and shopping. Quiet and comfortable.
Lovely Bed and Breakfast close to downtown St. John's. Our host provided parking passes which enabled us to park on certain streets in the area free. A variety of breakfast items were available. Close proximity to restaurants and shopping. Quiet and comfortable.
10
Michael
19 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Exceptional continental breakfast. The property was extremely clean and David the host was very personable. the check in was easy. I would not recommend this property to someone with mobility issues.
Exceptional continental breakfast. The property was extremely clean and David the host was very personable. the check in was easy. I would not recommend this property to someone with mobility issues.
10
Gary
10 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
David was very congenial and made sure we had pleasant and comfortable stay. Parking was easy and the location was within easy walking distance of a number of attractions.
David was very congenial and made sure we had pleasant and comfortable stay. Parking was easy and the location was within easy walking distance of a number of attractions.
4
Garry
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
48 Stairs to get up to the room
48 Stairs to get up to the room
10
Shelley
11 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location..easy parking..exceptional hospitality..lots of variety for breakfast….would return without a doubt!
Excellent location..easy parking..exceptional hospitality..lots of variety for breakfast….would return without a doubt!
10
Debria
6 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Long walk up & down hills to restaurants & Water street. Some unsavoury characters sitting on step and frequently seen in park next door. Beautiful restored old home. Lovely spacious rooms. Very clean with comfortable beds. Buffet continental breakfast. Air conditioning. Parking on street available.
Long walk up & down hills to restaurants & Water street. Some unsavoury characters sitting on step and frequently seen in park next door. Beautiful restored old home. Lovely spacious rooms. Very clean with comfortable beds. Buffet continental breakfast. Air conditioning. Parking on street available.
10
Adele
8 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This property is lovely. David, our host, is very friendly and knowledgeable. He knows how to run a great B&B. There are only four rooms, two on the second floor and two on the third. No elevator so you have to be able to navigate the stairs. Permit parking was right out front. Very steep walk to the downtown area. Homeless hung out in the park just one house away.
This property is lovely. David, our host, is very friendly and knowledgeable. He knows how to run a great B&B. There are only four rooms, two on the second floor and two on the third. No elevator so you have to be able to navigate the stairs. Permit parking was right out front. Very steep walk to the downtown area. Homeless hung out in the park just one house away.
10
Alan
17 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
On registering, we received a parking permit for our car, so we could park on the local streets. The manager was very friendly, and gave us a nice breakfast each morning. The room was a good size, and the bed was very comfortable. We left a camera battery charger in the bathroom, and the hotel staff contacted us immediately and tried to return it to us. They were very helpful and sympathetic.
On registering, we received a parking permit for our car, so we could park on the local streets. The manager was very friendly, and gave us a nice breakfast each morning. The room was a good size, and the bed was very comfortable. We left a camera battery charger in the bathroom, and the hotel staff contacted us immediately and tried to return it to us. They were very helpful and sympathetic.
10
Jeanne
16 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The location was perfect and the parking tag we were given was very helpful. The only thing I would change would be a better breakfast. Lacked hot options and should have low sugar cereals.
The location was perfect and the parking tag we were given was very helpful. The only thing I would change would be a better breakfast. Lacked hot options and should have low sugar cereals.
10
Cheryl And Ron
26 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean and nice breakfast. Quite a few stairs to the bedrooms. Walking distance to restaurants ( uphill return walk lol).
Very clean and nice breakfast. Quite a few stairs to the bedrooms. Walking distance to restaurants ( uphill return walk lol).
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised, with many describing the house and rooms as very clean and well maintained.
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Lan
31 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The host David was very nice man. The place was very clean and served nice breakfast. Highly recommended. nice breakfast
The host David was very nice man. The place was very clean and served nice breakfast. Highly recommended. nice breakfast
10
Thomas
17 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Charming older home we’ll maintained snd furnished. Very friendly owner and staff.
Charming older home we’ll maintained snd furnished. Very friendly owner and staff.
10
Michael
19 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Exceptional continental breakfast. The property was extremely clean and David the host was very personable. the check in was easy. I would not recommend this property to someone with mobility issues.
Exceptional continental breakfast. The property was extremely clean and David the host was very personable. the check in was easy. I would not recommend this property to someone with mobility issues.
10
COLIN
12 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location as its within walking distance to all the downtown shops and restaurants. Friendly and helpful staff as well as such a spacious and well kept room made for a great stay.
Great location as its within walking distance to all the downtown shops and restaurants. Friendly and helpful staff as well as such a spacious and well kept room made for a great stay.
10
JOANNE
5 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I would highly recommend this property! Amazing and informative hosts, quiet property, very clean and welcoming, wonderful breakfast, walking distance to the downtown restaurants and bars and just a short drive to some amazing sites! I would definitely stay here again the next time I’m in St. John’s!
I would highly recommend this property! Amazing and informative hosts, quiet property, very clean and welcoming, wonderful breakfast, walking distance to the downtown restaurants and bars and just a short drive to some amazing sites! I would definitely stay here again the next time I’m in St. John’s!
10
Paola
15 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Close to downtown shops and restaurants. Clean and tidy. Friendly staff.
Close to downtown shops and restaurants. Clean and tidy. Friendly staff.
10
James
1 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
David maintains a high standard of upkeep and service. We would stay again at Balmoral House.
David maintains a high standard of upkeep and service. We would stay again at Balmoral House.
10
Debria
6 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Long walk up & down hills to restaurants & Water street. Some unsavoury characters sitting on step and frequently seen in park next door. Beautiful restored old home. Lovely spacious rooms. Very clean with comfortable beds. Buffet continental breakfast. Air conditioning. Parking on street available.
Long walk up & down hills to restaurants & Water street. Some unsavoury characters sitting on step and frequently seen in park next door. Beautiful restored old home. Lovely spacious rooms. Very clean with comfortable beds. Buffet continental breakfast. Air conditioning. Parking on street available.
10
Cheryl And Ron
26 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean and nice breakfast. Quite a few stairs to the bedrooms. Walking distance to restaurants ( uphill return walk lol).
Very clean and nice breakfast. Quite a few stairs to the bedrooms. Walking distance to restaurants ( uphill return walk lol).
10
Paul
7 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Easy 15 minute drive from St. John's airport by taxi or Uber. Great location for walkable convenience to downtown restaurants, pubs, The Rooms. Continental breakfast is just what you need to start the day, but the best part is the warm hospitality shown by the hosts. They take great pride in keeping the place immaculately clean, being responsive to inquiries and doing their best to make sure your St. John's visit is simply delightful.
Easy 15 minute drive from St. John's airport by taxi or Uber. Great location for walkable convenience to downtown restaurants, pubs, The Rooms. Continental breakfast is just what you need to start the day, but the best part is the warm hospitality shown by the hosts. They take great pride in keeping the place immaculately clean, being responsive to inquiries and doing their best to make sure your St. John's visit is simply delightful.
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable with charming historic decor; several are spacious and some have harbour views, though a few guests found their rooms small.
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Jennifer
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
We just got back from St John's and would highly recommend Balmoral House. Room had a wonderful view of the harbour and the room was comfortable and cozy. David is a great host. Breakfast was continental style and was a great start to each day. Easy to get to restaurants and shops in the downtown. Wonderful- we hope to stay here again.
We just got back from St John's and would highly recommend Balmoral House. Room had a wonderful view of the harbour and the room was comfortable and cozy. David is a great host. Breakfast was continental style and was a great start to each day. Easy to get to restaurants and shops in the downtown. Wonderful- we hope to stay here again.
10
Margaret
9 Jul 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely stay, with view of harbor. Comfortable room, easy access to town restaurants, and great host and breakfast
Lovely stay, with view of harbor. Comfortable room, easy access to town restaurants, and great host and breakfast
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Michelle
18 Sept 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Our room was small but it was a good location close to downtown but not too close. Thank you David and Cherry.
Our room was small but it was a good location close to downtown but not too close. Thank you David and Cherry.
10
Khalid
10 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great property at a great location - more spacious than the pictures make it seem!
Great property at a great location - more spacious than the pictures make it seem!
10
COLIN
12 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location as its within walking distance to all the downtown shops and restaurants. Friendly and helpful staff as well as such a spacious and well kept room made for a great stay.
Great location as its within walking distance to all the downtown shops and restaurants. Friendly and helpful staff as well as such a spacious and well kept room made for a great stay.
10
Debria
6 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Long walk up & down hills to restaurants & Water street. Some unsavoury characters sitting on step and frequently seen in park next door. Beautiful restored old home. Lovely spacious rooms. Very clean with comfortable beds. Buffet continental breakfast. Air conditioning. Parking on street available.
Long walk up & down hills to restaurants & Water street. Some unsavoury characters sitting on step and frequently seen in park next door. Beautiful restored old home. Lovely spacious rooms. Very clean with comfortable beds. Buffet continental breakfast. Air conditioning. Parking on street available.
10
Peter
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A gorgeous historic property located within walking distance to downtown amenities and attractions. Cheri was friendly, hospitable, and helpful in making our 2-night stay most pleasant—a wonderfully warm and comfortable facility.
A gorgeous historic property located within walking distance to downtown amenities and attractions. Cheri was friendly, hospitable, and helpful in making our 2-night stay most pleasant—a wonderfully warm and comfortable facility.
10
Alan
17 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
On registering, we received a parking permit for our car, so we could park on the local streets. The manager was very friendly, and gave us a nice breakfast each morning. The room was a good size, and the bed was very comfortable. We left a camera battery charger in the bathroom, and the hotel staff contacted us immediately and tried to return it to us. They were very helpful and sympathetic.
On registering, we received a parking permit for our car, so we could park on the local streets. The manager was very friendly, and gave us a nice breakfast each morning. The room was a good size, and the bed was very comfortable. We left a camera battery charger in the bathroom, and the hotel staff contacted us immediately and tried to return it to us. They were very helpful and sympathetic.
8
phil
31 Aug 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Cherry, housekeeper, was efficient, friendly and most helpful. She upgraded us for our 2nd and 3rd nights, once a room became available. The property has been brilliantly restored to Victorian/Edwardian splendour. Convenient for all the sightseeing we wanted to do - and for dining (if you can handle the hills! which we could.) We liked the owner, David.
Cherry, housekeeper, was efficient, friendly and most helpful. She upgraded us for our 2nd and 3rd nights, once a room became available. The property has been brilliantly restored to Victorian/Edwardian splendour. Convenient for all the sightseeing we wanted to do - and for dining (if you can handle the hills! which we could.) We liked the owner, David.
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Julie
5 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
There was no service desk on the premises - the communication was done over the phone or through notes in an envelope. Once you walk in there are sign saying to remove footwear, which was extremely inconvenient each time you needed to go and from your room. The are 4 flights of stairs you have to walk up if your room is on the top floor, with no option for an elevator. The room we stayed in was so small that two suitcases took up the entire floor space. The breakfast consisted of bread and cereal. The toilet paper was thin and cheap. We stayed for 4 nights and felt extreme claustrophobia by the end of our stay. Overall wouldn’t recommend for the price you pay.
There was no service desk on the premises - the communication was done over the phone or through notes in an envelope. Once you walk in there are sign saying to remove footwear, which was extremely inconvenient each time you needed to go and from your room. The are 4 flights of stairs you have to walk up if your room is on the top floor, with no option for an elevator. The room we stayed in was so small that two suitcases took up the entire floor space. The breakfast consisted of bread and cereal. The toilet paper was thin and cheap. We stayed for 4 nights and felt extreme claustrophobia by the end of our stay. Overall wouldn’t recommend for the price you pay.
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Service
Hosts David and Cheri or Cherry earn strong praise for warm, helpful hospitality, local tips, and responsiveness. A couple of reviews mentioned self-service or phone-based check-in.
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10
Jennifer
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
We just got back from St John's and would highly recommend Balmoral House. Room had a wonderful view of the harbour and the room was comfortable and cozy. David is a great host. Breakfast was continental style and was a great start to each day. Easy to get to restaurants and shops in the downtown. Wonderful- we hope to stay here again.
We just got back from St John's and would highly recommend Balmoral House. Room had a wonderful view of the harbour and the room was comfortable and cozy. David is a great host. Breakfast was continental style and was a great start to each day. Easy to get to restaurants and shops in the downtown. Wonderful- we hope to stay here again.
10
Thomas
17 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Charming older home we’ll maintained snd furnished. Very friendly owner and staff.
Charming older home we’ll maintained snd furnished. Very friendly owner and staff.
10
James
1 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
David maintains a high standard of upkeep and service. We would stay again at Balmoral House.
David maintains a high standard of upkeep and service. We would stay again at Balmoral House.
10
Guy
20 Jun 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Our host, Dave, and Cherrie were both amazing: welcoming, attentive and offering helpful tips. The house has been lovingly restored and is in a great location: 6 min. walk from the Rooms and easy walking distance to the main downtown sites. Would definitely stay again.
Our host, Dave, and Cherrie were both amazing: welcoming, attentive and offering helpful tips. The house has been lovingly restored and is in a great location: 6 min. walk from the Rooms and easy walking distance to the main downtown sites. Would definitely stay again.
10
Peter
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A gorgeous historic property located within walking distance to downtown amenities and attractions. Cheri was friendly, hospitable, and helpful in making our 2-night stay most pleasant—a wonderfully warm and comfortable facility.
A gorgeous historic property located within walking distance to downtown amenities and attractions. Cheri was friendly, hospitable, and helpful in making our 2-night stay most pleasant—a wonderfully warm and comfortable facility.
10
Sarah
30 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for two nights, but would have stayed longer. Very comfortable room and wonderful continental breakfast. David, the host is friendly and helpful.
We stayed for two nights, but would have stayed longer. Very comfortable room and wonderful continental breakfast. David, the host is friendly and helpful.
8
Nick
26 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The home was quite beautiful, the view out The Narrows to the Atlantic breathtaking, the breakfast excellent; Sherry was an outstanding host. Please emphasis how challenging the stairs can be to those with knee problems. It was barely five minutes to The Rooms and 10 minutes to the prime areas of Water and Duckworth. The steepness of the streets to the heart of downtown was challenging. We would have felt a little less nervous arriving late at the airport if we'd had an email letting us know how we'd get the key. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
The home was quite beautiful, the view out The Narrows to the Atlantic breathtaking, the breakfast excellent; Sherry was an outstanding host. Please emphasis how challenging the stairs can be to those with knee problems. It was barely five minutes to The Rooms and 10 minutes to the prime areas of Water and Duckworth. The steepness of the streets to the heart of downtown was challenging. We would have felt a little less nervous arriving late at the airport if we'd had an email letting us know how we'd get the key. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
4
Julie
5 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
There was no service desk on the premises - the communication was done over the phone or through notes in an envelope. Once you walk in there are sign saying to remove footwear, which was extremely inconvenient each time you needed to go and from your room. The are 4 flights of stairs you have to walk up if your room is on the top floor, with no option for an elevator. The room we stayed in was so small that two suitcases took up the entire floor space. The breakfast consisted of bread and cereal. The toilet paper was thin and cheap. We stayed for 4 nights and felt extreme claustrophobia by the end of our stay. Overall wouldn’t recommend for the price you pay.
There was no service desk on the premises - the communication was done over the phone or through notes in an envelope. Once you walk in there are sign saying to remove footwear, which was extremely inconvenient each time you needed to go and from your room. The are 4 flights of stairs you have to walk up if your room is on the top floor, with no option for an elevator. The room we stayed in was so small that two suitcases took up the entire floor space. The breakfast consisted of bread and cereal. The toilet paper was thin and cheap. We stayed for 4 nights and felt extreme claustrophobia by the end of our stay. Overall wouldn’t recommend for the price you pay.
10
Paul
7 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Easy 15 minute drive from St. John's airport by taxi or Uber. Great location for walkable convenience to downtown restaurants, pubs, The Rooms. Continental breakfast is just what you need to start the day, but the best part is the warm hospitality shown by the hosts. They take great pride in keeping the place immaculately clean, being responsive to inquiries and doing their best to make sure your St. John's visit is simply delightful.
Easy 15 minute drive from St. John's airport by taxi or Uber. Great location for walkable convenience to downtown restaurants, pubs, The Rooms. Continental breakfast is just what you need to start the day, but the best part is the warm hospitality shown by the hosts. They take great pride in keeping the place immaculately clean, being responsive to inquiries and doing their best to make sure your St. John's visit is simply delightful.
10
Hélène
21 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 3 nights
David and Cherry were very friendly
David and Cherry were very friendly
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Location
Central and walkable to downtown restaurants, pubs, and The Rooms, with many noting short walks. Several mention steep hills, and a few flagged loitering near a nearby park or feeling uneasy late at night.
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Jennifer
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
We just got back from St John's and would highly recommend Balmoral House. Room had a wonderful view of the harbour and the room was comfortable and cozy. David is a great host. Breakfast was continental style and was a great start to each day. Easy to get to restaurants and shops in the downtown. Wonderful- we hope to stay here again.
We just got back from St John's and would highly recommend Balmoral House. Room had a wonderful view of the harbour and the room was comfortable and cozy. David is a great host. Breakfast was continental style and was a great start to each day. Easy to get to restaurants and shops in the downtown. Wonderful- we hope to stay here again.
10
Janice
13 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely Bed and Breakfast close to downtown St. John's. Our host provided parking passes which enabled us to park on certain streets in the area free. A variety of breakfast items were available. Close proximity to restaurants and shopping. Quiet and comfortable.
Lovely Bed and Breakfast close to downtown St. John's. Our host provided parking passes which enabled us to park on certain streets in the area free. A variety of breakfast items were available. Close proximity to restaurants and shopping. Quiet and comfortable.
10
Guy
20 Jun 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Our host, Dave, and Cherrie were both amazing: welcoming, attentive and offering helpful tips. The house has been lovingly restored and is in a great location: 6 min. walk from the Rooms and easy walking distance to the main downtown sites. Would definitely stay again.
Our host, Dave, and Cherrie were both amazing: welcoming, attentive and offering helpful tips. The house has been lovingly restored and is in a great location: 6 min. walk from the Rooms and easy walking distance to the main downtown sites. Would definitely stay again.
10
Debria
6 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Long walk up & down hills to restaurants & Water street. Some unsavoury characters sitting on step and frequently seen in park next door. Beautiful restored old home. Lovely spacious rooms. Very clean with comfortable beds. Buffet continental breakfast. Air conditioning. Parking on street available.
Long walk up & down hills to restaurants & Water street. Some unsavoury characters sitting on step and frequently seen in park next door. Beautiful restored old home. Lovely spacious rooms. Very clean with comfortable beds. Buffet continental breakfast. Air conditioning. Parking on street available.
10
Michael
7 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This property was centrally located a short walk to the Rooms. Only 10 minutes from Geotge Street. Nice snacks and a full breakfast provided. Harbour view from our room
This property was centrally located a short walk to the Rooms. Only 10 minutes from Geotge Street. Nice snacks and a full breakfast provided. Harbour view from our room
10
Adele
8 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This property is lovely. David, our host, is very friendly and knowledgeable. He knows how to run a great B&B. There are only four rooms, two on the second floor and two on the third. No elevator so you have to be able to navigate the stairs. Permit parking was right out front. Very steep walk to the downtown area. Homeless hung out in the park just one house away.
This property is lovely. David, our host, is very friendly and knowledgeable. He knows how to run a great B&B. There are only four rooms, two on the second floor and two on the third. No elevator so you have to be able to navigate the stairs. Permit parking was right out front. Very steep walk to the downtown area. Homeless hung out in the park just one house away.
10
Mark
13 Aug 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Very nice B & B. Close to down town. Every walkable to all the restaurants.
Very nice B & B. Close to down town. Every walkable to all the restaurants.
10
Cheryl And Ron
26 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean and nice breakfast. Quite a few stairs to the bedrooms. Walking distance to restaurants ( uphill return walk lol).
Very clean and nice breakfast. Quite a few stairs to the bedrooms. Walking distance to restaurants ( uphill return walk lol).
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Nick
26 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The home was quite beautiful, the view out The Narrows to the Atlantic breathtaking, the breakfast excellent; Sherry was an outstanding host. Please emphasis how challenging the stairs can be to those with knee problems. It was barely five minutes to The Rooms and 10 minutes to the prime areas of Water and Duckworth. The steepness of the streets to the heart of downtown was challenging. We would have felt a little less nervous arriving late at the airport if we'd had an email letting us know how we'd get the key. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
The home was quite beautiful, the view out The Narrows to the Atlantic breathtaking, the breakfast excellent; Sherry was an outstanding host. Please emphasis how challenging the stairs can be to those with knee problems. It was barely five minutes to The Rooms and 10 minutes to the prime areas of Water and Duckworth. The steepness of the streets to the heart of downtown was challenging. We would have felt a little less nervous arriving late at the airport if we'd had an email letting us know how we'd get the key. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
10
Paul
7 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Easy 15 minute drive from St. John's airport by taxi or Uber. Great location for walkable convenience to downtown restaurants, pubs, The Rooms. Continental breakfast is just what you need to start the day, but the best part is the warm hospitality shown by the hosts. They take great pride in keeping the place immaculately clean, being responsive to inquiries and doing their best to make sure your St. John's visit is simply delightful.
Easy 15 minute drive from St. John's airport by taxi or Uber. Great location for walkable convenience to downtown restaurants, pubs, The Rooms. Continental breakfast is just what you need to start the day, but the best part is the warm hospitality shown by the hosts. They take great pride in keeping the place immaculately clean, being responsive to inquiries and doing their best to make sure your St. John's visit is simply delightful.
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Dining
Breakfast is typically a continental spread that guests describe as tasty and varied, with occasional home baking. A few wished for more hot options or found it basic.
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Jennifer
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
We just got back from St John's and would highly recommend Balmoral House. Room had a wonderful view of the harbour and the room was comfortable and cozy. David is a great host. Breakfast was continental style and was a great start to each day. Easy to get to restaurants and shops in the downtown. Wonderful- we hope to stay here again.
We just got back from St John's and would highly recommend Balmoral House. Room had a wonderful view of the harbour and the room was comfortable and cozy. David is a great host. Breakfast was continental style and was a great start to each day. Easy to get to restaurants and shops in the downtown. Wonderful- we hope to stay here again.
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Lan
31 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The host David was very nice man. The place was very clean and served nice breakfast. Highly recommended. nice breakfast
The host David was very nice man. The place was very clean and served nice breakfast. Highly recommended. nice breakfast
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Janice
13 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely Bed and Breakfast close to downtown St. John's. Our host provided parking passes which enabled us to park on certain streets in the area free. A variety of breakfast items were available. Close proximity to restaurants and shopping. Quiet and comfortable.
Lovely Bed and Breakfast close to downtown St. John's. Our host provided parking passes which enabled us to park on certain streets in the area free. A variety of breakfast items were available. Close proximity to restaurants and shopping. Quiet and comfortable.
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Damien
17 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very comfortable and a great host. His home baking breakfast is delicious.
Very comfortable and a great host. His home baking breakfast is delicious.
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Michael
19 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Exceptional continental breakfast. The property was extremely clean and David the host was very personable. the check in was easy. I would not recommend this property to someone with mobility issues.
Exceptional continental breakfast. The property was extremely clean and David the host was very personable. the check in was easy. I would not recommend this property to someone with mobility issues.
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Shelley
11 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location..easy parking..exceptional hospitality..lots of variety for breakfast….would return without a doubt!
Excellent location..easy parking..exceptional hospitality..lots of variety for breakfast….would return without a doubt!
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Jeanne
16 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The location was perfect and the parking tag we were given was very helpful. The only thing I would change would be a better breakfast. Lacked hot options and should have low sugar cereals.
The location was perfect and the parking tag we were given was very helpful. The only thing I would change would be a better breakfast. Lacked hot options and should have low sugar cereals.
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Sarah
30 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for two nights, but would have stayed longer. Very comfortable room and wonderful continental breakfast. David, the host is friendly and helpful.
We stayed for two nights, but would have stayed longer. Very comfortable room and wonderful continental breakfast. David, the host is friendly and helpful.
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Julie
5 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
There was no service desk on the premises - the communication was done over the phone or through notes in an envelope. Once you walk in there are sign saying to remove footwear, which was extremely inconvenient each time you needed to go and from your room. The are 4 flights of stairs you have to walk up if your room is on the top floor, with no option for an elevator. The room we stayed in was so small that two suitcases took up the entire floor space. The breakfast consisted of bread and cereal. The toilet paper was thin and cheap. We stayed for 4 nights and felt extreme claustrophobia by the end of our stay. Overall wouldn’t recommend for the price you pay.
There was no service desk on the premises - the communication was done over the phone or through notes in an envelope. Once you walk in there are sign saying to remove footwear, which was extremely inconvenient each time you needed to go and from your room. The are 4 flights of stairs you have to walk up if your room is on the top floor, with no option for an elevator. The room we stayed in was so small that two suitcases took up the entire floor space. The breakfast consisted of bread and cereal. The toilet paper was thin and cheap. We stayed for 4 nights and felt extreme claustrophobia by the end of our stay. Overall wouldn’t recommend for the price you pay.
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Paul
7 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Easy 15 minute drive from St. John's airport by taxi or Uber. Great location for walkable convenience to downtown restaurants, pubs, The Rooms. Continental breakfast is just what you need to start the day, but the best part is the warm hospitality shown by the hosts. They take great pride in keeping the place immaculately clean, being responsive to inquiries and doing their best to make sure your St. John's visit is simply delightful.
Easy 15 minute drive from St. John's airport by taxi or Uber. Great location for walkable convenience to downtown restaurants, pubs, The Rooms. Continental breakfast is just what you need to start the day, but the best part is the warm hospitality shown by the hosts. They take great pride in keeping the place immaculately clean, being responsive to inquiries and doing their best to make sure your St. John's visit is simply delightful.
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Regan
5 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Charming atmosphere. Great location. Great host
Charming atmosphere. Great location. Great host
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Brian
11 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely place to stay. Highly recommend. Walk to shops, restaurants, museums. David was a gracious host. Breakfast was wonderful& rooms just right. Would come back.
A lovely place to stay. Highly recommend. Walk to shops, restaurants, museums. David was a gracious host. Breakfast was wonderful& rooms just right. Would come back.
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Angeline
7 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Central and a short 8 minute walk to a couple of notable Canadas top restaurants and the main bar area. The property is well kept, beds are comfortable and space is spotless. The breakfast is thoughtfully prepared and offering changed each day, David the host helped to make it special with sharing location information and being available for questions.
Central and a short 8 minute walk to a couple of notable Canadas top restaurants and the main bar area. The property is well kept, beds are comfortable and space is spotless. The breakfast is thoughtfully prepared and offering changed each day, David the host helped to make it special with sharing location information and being available for questions.
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Darcy
3 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff was very welcoming and friendly. Breakfasts were great. Rooms very clean. Great location ,easy walk to downtown. Parking included was also super helpful.
Staff was very welcoming and friendly. Breakfasts were great. Rooms very clean. Great location ,easy walk to downtown. Parking included was also super helpful.
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Marlene
3 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
It was a long climb up to the top floor, but worth it. The junior suite was very well appointed.
It was a long climb up to the top floor, but worth it. The junior suite was very well appointed.
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Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 11 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Downtown St. John's, just a 5-minute walk from The Rooms and 8 minutes from George Street. It is approximately 7.7 km from St. John's International Airport.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
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- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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