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The Narrows Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
This welcoming bed & breakfast in Downtown St. John's invites travelers to enjoy a crackling fireplace and start each day with a full breakfast

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The Narrows Bed & Breakfast offers a charming retreat in Downtown St. John's, steps from George Street and the Port. Guests enjoy a full breakfast each morning before exploring the city or relaxing by the lobby fireplace. The terrace provides a peaceful spot for fresh air.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

  • Sea view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown St. John's, a neighborhood in St. John's, The Narrows Bed & Breakfast is in the entertainment district. Port of St. John's and Pippy Park Golf Course Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marine Drive Provincial Park and Harbourside Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mary Brown's Centre or The Glacier. Visit our St. John's travel guide
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Map
146 Gower Street, St. John's, NL, NL A1C 1P3

What's nearby

  • The Rooms
    The Rooms
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • George Street
    George Street
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Spirit of Newfoundland
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. John's Courthouse
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mary Brown's Centre
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Duke of Duckworth
    5 min walk
  • Bagel Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Hungry Heart Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Terre Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Cojones
    5 min walk

About this property

The Narrows Bed & Breakfast

  • Upscale bed & breakfast near The Rooms
  • Close to George Street and Port of St. John's, The Narrows Bed & Breakfast provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Narrows Bed & Breakfast offer comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Communal kitchens, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available on weekends 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1895
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

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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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Narrows Bed & Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Narrows Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Narrows Bed & Breakfast?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The Narrows Bed & Breakfast located?

Located in Downtown St. John's, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Longshoremen's Protective Union Hall, The Rooms, and George Street. Spirit of Newfoundland and Masonic Temple are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Narrows Bed & Breakfast Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful location for walking everywhere. Wonderful hostesses; excellent, filling breakfasts. No disappointments. A place to return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful B and B

My friend at I thoroughly enjoyed our three night stay at the Narrows B And B. The room was lovely and the bed was very comfortable. We had delicious breakfasts each morning and very much enjoyed our chats with Anna and Lisa. The location for this B and B is fantastic as it’s close to lots of great restaurants and downtown shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was perfect. A place to park in front. A ground floor room to avoid lugging bagage upstairs. Healthy breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lisa was amazing. A great hostess and a very warm, genuine person.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous!

Everything was perfect. Wonderful, friendly hosts. Great homemade breakfast. They offered terrific help finding the best sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was perfect from the moment we entered The Narrows Bed and Breakfast until we left. It felt like a home away from home. Lovely rooms and dining room. Spotless. They were very obliging in ensuring we saw the best sights of the island. We started the mornings with a delicious breakfast before setting out for our day. They recommended restaurants, dinner theatre and tours. We throughly enjoyed O'Brien's Boat Tours. The island is a must see. We were centrally located and walked to everything with the exception of outside the downtown core. Driving is particularly easy in St. John's. Minimal traffic everywhere. We would recommend this B & B to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ann & Lisa were extremely friendly and pleasant. Very welcoming as well! My stay at The Narrows was an excellent experience as I would not hesitate to stay there again while visiting St. John's. Overall experience 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An outstanding stay. As quiet or involved as you want it to be. You’re close enough to the downtown to walk almost anywhere, but can retreat to a quiet room at night. Start your day with a delicious home cooked breakfast around a table with other like minded guests. Sharing in the combined wisdom of your hosts along with the recent experiences of the other guests. Who are often from around the world. To say nothing of the fact that you’re staying in one of the most picturesque areas of “Jelly Bean” homes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb!!!

I was just there with my son . The place and location are fantastic. The room and common area impeccable. The breakfasts were very good. The owner , Anne is an absolute gem... I really recommend this place , we had a wonderful time. Next time we go to St-Johns, for sure we will stay there !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic little hotel in the heart of St John's

Thanks for making making my stay comfortable. Everything was as it should be!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice B&B within walking distance to the City core. Friendly staff and very clean rooms. I highly recommend checking this place out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and staff!

A 2 minute walk to Duckworth and Water st. Lisa and Ann(owner) are warm and full of recommendations for side trips and restaurants. Daily breakfasts were varied and delicious! A very enjoyable 3 night stay in a very well located jellybean house.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Princess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay in St. John's

Great location, friendly staff, comfortable room. Had a great time in St. John's.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marvey

Disliked: Room comfort

Good location. Near shops restaurants and historic

Host was not overly friendly . Main door difficult to unlock. Breakfast was good but would have enjoyed some fruit. Cook\server pleasant and helpful re.site seeing options. No mention was made regarding stairs to dining space or bedrooms, in any literature we received. Was surprised that the beds were not remade after the first night. The room was very small and there was no space to place suit cases when unpacking except on the bed and then stored under the bed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Second stay at this B&B

See earlier review - it's great. Wanted a place downtown St.John's with a sense of the history of the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great B&B in St. John's

Wanted a place to stay close to downtown, two beds and self contained bathroom. This fit the bill
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

jeanne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Authentic and welcoming B&B close to downtown

The Narrows is a beautiful 3 story colourful row house within a block or two of a lively and fun downtown area with lots of shops and restaurants. We loved the location. The owner Ann was very helpful in ensuring our stay was exceptional, letting us and all the other guests know how to maximize their time in St John's. We were on the third floor which meant a lot of stairs to climb, not so good for elderly, but we managed. The room was spacious and the ensuite washroom was well equipped. Ann continually upgrades the rooms and lobby/living rooms and they are beautifully decorated and up to date. Her staff (we met Shirley and Lisa) were eager to help, and so kind. Free parking and good wifi also.
Verified

6/10 Okay

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice B and B. Very close to downtown. Very clean and quiet. Could walk to downtown. But the breakfast really was not up to par. First day was 3 very tough pancakes. Hard to even cut. Next day was canned beans and salt fish cakes that the fish was left out of. Ann was very nice and helpful. Would stay again but would eat out.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem on the Rock

No surprises. Clean and comfortable. The owner is proud of her place and keeps it in excellent condition. Good breakfast. Well located and walking distance to local resto/stores. Parking on the street available. I'm saving this address!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Vinny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location in town

Overall a great place to stay. Hearty breakfast provided, with good coffee! Pleasant atmosphere and helpful, informative host. Common area includes chairs/couch to sit and read. Lots of info available about St John's. Street is up the hill from main streets. Note - rooms and dining area not accessible - access by stairs.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and what you'd expect from a B&M

While the room was on the small side, it was clean and comfortable. Brenda and Sheila were helpful and made us feel so welcome. They provided helpful advice along with a few laughs. Great stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018