Name: Memorial University
Address: 40 Livyers Loop, University, St. John's, Canada, St. John's, Newfoundland, CA
Rating: 7.5

What guests think

Memorial University offers budget-friendly, residence-style accommodation that travellers praise for clean spaces, friendly and helpful student staff, and a convenient, quiet campus location within walking distance of downtown and a short drive to the airport and attractions.

Rooms are basic dorms with single beds and minimal in-room amenities; some bathrooms are shared, and appliances like fridges and microwaves are in common rooms. A recurring downside is the lack of air conditioning—rooms can get hot, windows may open only slightly, and fans are not always provided, with occasional noise near gathering areas. Included breakfast is convenient and generally adequate, though several guests found it limited or low quality and disliked disposable dishes. Expect a simple, no-frills stay that prioritizes value over amenities.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic. Parking is available and generally straightforward, though one guest reported a parking-pass issue.

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Wanda

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We didn’t know Universities were available to rent rooms for summer. It was a pleasure to get acquainted with Memorial University for a few days. The Continental breakfast made our morning easier. Doing laundry on-site was very convenient and inexpensive. Laundry pods @ dryer sheets supplied.

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vicky

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

After driving all day the last thing I wanted was confusion at the check in They couldn’t find my reservation, keycard didn’t work , parking pass wasn’t ready .

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Janet

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed this property. Room was clean and parking was easy. Staff friendly. Central to everything. Would definitely stay here again.

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greg

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This was a simple dorm room with a shower and a bathroom. Common area had a fridge and microwave. It was perfect for me. I just needed a place to sleep while I was visiting my daughter. A four day stay was $400 less than the cheapest hotel.

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Boualem

6 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Dull. You get what you pay for. Staff are nice. Run by students. Very basic. Zero amenities. Far from everything.

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John

8 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and price. There isn't a fridge, microwave or cofeemaker in your room. You have to go to a common room for these things. There is no hairdryer but you may be able to borrow one at the desk. I would stay there again.

10

Renee

10 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Use of the gym was great!

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SHIMEI

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a student dom which has very basic stuff, cannot compare with hotel, but is clean.

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Phil

19 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Area was quiet and clean. Be aware there is no air conditioning,although fans are available.

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JEROME

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good value for your money but their was no TV to watch.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is frequently praised, with many noting clean rooms and shared bathrooms. A few housekeeping lapses occurred, such as missing linens/towels or a room not prepared on arrival.

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Gary

14 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Once I found a phone number for check-in, the desk clerk was able to guide me to the front office. The rest was fairly easy-check in and getting to the room. Room and shared bathroom are clean and comfortable.

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kimberley

26 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

enjoyed the breakfast… my room was not serviced upon my arrival.. staff were good!

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Janet

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed this property. Room was clean and parking was easy. Staff friendly. Central to everything. Would definitely stay here again.

8

DARRIN

15 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall my stay was very pleasing.The staff were very helpful;The room was very clean;The price was very reasonable.I would definitely stay there again,and i would recommend it to all my friends and family.A++.Thank You,Darrin.

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Jonathan

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient and clean for basic accommodation.

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Ashley

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was nice, there is a hiking path close by and is a fairly short walk to the downtown area. Rooms were clean and the staff were always helpful.

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April

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, lots of in room storage, friendly staff, comfortable dorm style bed, lovely campus and 30+ min walk to downtown.

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SHIMEI

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a student dom which has very basic stuff, cannot compare with hotel, but is clean.

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Gurdish

20 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice, clean and affordable stay in St. John's. Conveniently located.

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Lilias

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was affordable, very clean, rooms very suitable for students and adults who are stopping over for a while.

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Rooms

Dorm-style rooms are basic with single beds and minimal in-room amenities (often no TV, fridge, microwave, or hairdryer); some bathrooms are shared and appliances are in common rooms. A recurring issue is no air conditioning—rooms can be hot, windows may barely open, and fans are not guaranteed; comfort and noise vary by location.

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Valérie

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Très belle expérience. Hébergement pratique, propre, bien situé, avec tous les services périphériques associés. Seuls bémol : les logements ne sont pas équipés en cas de chaleur excessive (les fenêtres ne s'ouvrent pas) et notre chambre était attenante a une aire centrale de rassemblement qui faisait résonance. Plusieurs événements bruyants la nuit. Very nice experience. Convenient, clean accommodation, with services. Only downside : the accommodations are not equipped for hot temperature (Windows could'nt open) and our room was around a gathering area which made resonance. Several loud events at night.

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Diane

25 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient, clean. It would be great if the room had a fan. No aircon and window only opened a slit.

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greg

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This was a simple dorm room with a shower and a bathroom. Common area had a fridge and microwave. It was perfect for me. I just needed a place to sleep while I was visiting my daughter. A four day stay was $400 less than the cheapest hotel.

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Sandra

2 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Très bien et situé près des attraits touristiques. La chambre était très chaude.

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Brooke

28 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Uncomfortable mattress. Poor lighting and airflow. Limited linens. Limited breakfast items. Older building.Door to room difficult to open.

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Yvette

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was home, didn’t have a/c or even a fan

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John

8 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and price. There isn't a fridge, microwave or cofeemaker in your room. You have to go to a common room for these things. There is no hairdryer but you may be able to borrow one at the desk. I would stay there again.

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brian

21 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Low grade because no AC and single beds(university dorms naturally singles). Everything else was fine. Staff excellent. Very clean.

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Mark

31 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed here with my wife when we came to my son’s convocation at the university. The rooms are student dormitory rooms. They Are fine. My wife was disappointed that they weren’t en suite. But it is what it is I knew what they were when I booked them so. Very convenient for convocation.

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JEROME

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good value for your money but their was no TV to watch.

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Service

Staff are consistently described as friendly, professional, and helpful, including at check-in and breakfast. A few guests reported check-in difficulties or unhelpful responses when requesting linens.

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Tina

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic stay probably the best and quietest we had in 2 weeks. Will stay again for sure. Great location and very nice staff.

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vicky

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

After driving all day the last thing I wanted was confusion at the check in They couldn’t find my reservation, keycard didn’t work , parking pass wasn’t ready .

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James

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly sweet informative sign in.

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Janet

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed this property. Room was clean and parking was easy. Staff friendly. Central to everything. Would definitely stay here again.

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Kristen

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk were very helpful and attendant at breakfast was very nice

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Lorna

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were pleasant, professional and helpful.

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Jin

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast, which is included provides all we need for a busy day.

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Danuta

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I liked the clearness and the friendly and helpful students working in reception and the breakfast area.

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Dawn

3 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent. the staff were amazing.

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Nicole

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a very nice property and easy to navigate. My only negative was my room did not have any linen for the bed and no towels or toiletries nor did it have a garbage can in bathroom or room. When i said i had no towels, linens etc i was told if there was any on the cart i could take it myself. The cart had very limited items and when i asked about faceclotha i was told if there is none there then they have none and that laundry was being done and there MIGHT be some the following day but it was first come first serve. Totally unacceptable as those are basic things every room should have and i shouldnt have to play russian roulette for those items.

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Location

Location is convenient for campus events and sightseeing; guests mention a quiet area within walking distance of downtown and about a 10-minute drive to the airport. One reviewer felt it was far from everything, and walking to downtown can take 30+ minutes from some buildings.

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Tina

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic stay probably the best and quietest we had in 2 weeks. Will stay again for sure. Great location and very nice staff.

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Janet

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed this property. Room was clean and parking was easy. Staff friendly. Central to everything. Would definitely stay here again.

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Ashley

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was nice, there is a hiking path close by and is a fairly short walk to the downtown area. Rooms were clean and the staff were always helpful.

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Boualem

6 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Dull. You get what you pay for. Staff are nice. Run by students. Very basic. Zero amenities. Far from everything.

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Pik Chi

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

10min to the airport, breakfast included and friendly staff

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April

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, lots of in room storage, friendly staff, comfortable dorm style bed, lovely campus and 30+ min walk to downtown.

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John

8 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and price. There isn't a fridge, microwave or cofeemaker in your room. You have to go to a common room for these things. There is no hairdryer but you may be able to borrow one at the desk. I would stay there again.

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Phil

19 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Area was quiet and clean. Be aware there is no air conditioning,although fans are available.

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Gurdish

20 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice, clean and affordable stay in St. John's. Conveniently located.

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Mark

31 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed here with my wife when we came to my son’s convocation at the university. The rooms are student dormitory rooms. They Are fine. My wife was disappointed that they weren’t en suite. But it is what it is I knew what they were when I booked them so. Very convenient for convocation.

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Dining

Breakfast is included and generally considered convenient or adequate, with some noting good options and kind staff. However, several guests found it limited or low quality and disliked disposable dishes.

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Wanda

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We didn’t know Universities were available to rent rooms for summer. It was a pleasure to get acquainted with Memorial University for a few days. The Continental breakfast made our morning easier. Doing laundry on-site was very convenient and inexpensive. Laundry pods @ dryer sheets supplied.

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kimberley

26 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

enjoyed the breakfast… my room was not serviced upon my arrival.. staff were good!

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Kristen

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk were very helpful and attendant at breakfast was very nice

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Brooke

28 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Uncomfortable mattress. Poor lighting and airflow. Limited linens. Limited breakfast items. Older building.Door to room difficult to open.

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Elise

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bar déjeuner avec plus options incluant du sans gluten.

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David

20 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was extremely nice, the rooms were very clean. My only complaint would be the disposable dishes for the breakfast. With the climate changer and considering the effort that Memorial University say they do to preserve the environment, real dishes should be used at the cafeteria.

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Pik Chi

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

10min to the airport, breakfast included and friendly staff

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Varun

26 Jul 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

It was bad , no air conditioning inside the rooms, the breakfast was pathetic everything that they served in breakfast was from Costco. The washroom was another sad experience no exhaust and slow flush . Overall a very bad experience. It’s cheap and it ends there.

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Jin

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast, which is included provides all we need for a busy day.

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Danuta

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I liked the clearness and the friendly and helpful students working in reception and the breakfast area.

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2 Bedroom Suite, 2 Twin Beds

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