The Elizabeth Manor Guesthouse

The location is excellent, and the two teenagers who provide most of the services are lovely. The room was unbearably hot as it had no air conditioning. The outside temperature felt like 33 C, and inside the room, it was even warmer. As soon as we arrived, we asked the owner to release us from the contract. The room was stifling. He tried to ignore the question and instead offered advice on where to eat. When we insisted and told him it must be higher than 35C in that upstairs room, he refused to refund the fee. He promised it would get cooler overnight. Sadly, we listened to this. It did not get cooler. With the humidity, it felt like 29 overnight, just as forecasted. We regretted every miserable moment of that sleepless night. Hubby couldn't stay in the room. He spent the night in the living room two floors down, which was still warm but not as unbearable as upstairs. The owner said it didn't make sense to pay to buy air con units for the few days in St John's that it's needed. I understand that, but it might make more sense to him if he was releasing his guests from their contracts when it's too warm to be healthy. Holding us to the full cost means no downside for him. Breakfast is nothing like a B&B. It's cold and self-serve. Also, the bed is so rickety that you can feel every move your partner makes. The sheets seemed clean stains on the bare comforter. The room was superficially clean but old and tired, with grout missing in the shower and dings in the walls and furniture. The fans they provided were dusty and only blew hot air around. The other owner told us this is a student rooming house in winter, and that's what it felt like. To us, the fee was not in keeping with the product. We were spoiled by B&Bs throughout NL, which were so much better and staffed with owners who lived onsite and provided services to their clients. Really nice hotels in the area are only $50 more per night.

The location is wonderful. We walked to restaurants, harbour, dinner theatre. Felt safe. The room was okay. We were on upper floor with ensuite. The bed was comfortable. What made the room just okay was that it was hot most nights of our stay, even with a fan going and window open. Unfortunately only one of the two windows would open. Water pressure in the shower was good. Bathroom was small but that was okay. Our host was excellent. He was very friendly and set the tone for breakfast. Enjoyed meeting other guests. Breakfast was continental with local produce and plentiful. You had choice of eating outside on raised deck or in kitchen. We felt at home here. Getting in the place first night was tricky as passcode was changed and we did not receive notification. Phone call to Rob and we had the correct code. No problem after that. There is no parking on street in front of Elizabeth Manor, but parking is just up a small hill by the church. There are stairs up the hill to the road. We parked our rental where Rob had indicated and never had a problem. We traveled with relatives in their 80's, they had the room with jacuzzi. They had a good cross breeze coming in as their room was the length of the manor. If we come back to St John's that is the room we are taking. It had a fireplace, ensuite, poster bed. Beautiful room.

We stayed for 2 nights in September and loved the place. Clean, fantastic location, good breakfast and super helpful host. Great brewpub a block away. One tip - if you are a light sleeper and like to sleep in later in the morning, book one of the upstairs rooms. We had the main floor room and the room was great and very spacious. While it was located right next to the front door we never heard anyone coming in late at night. However, breakfast starts at 7am and unless you are wearing earplugs you will likely get woken up at 7 am. It wasn’t really a problem for us because we aren’t late night people but might be if you like to sleep in.

Beautiful historic home in a great location in the middle of town. Bob the owner is friendly and available for all sorts of questions. The rooms are nicely appointed and lovely. Located on a busy street but not at all bad for sleeping.

Great location downtown! We booked the Harbour Grace room. Lovely room for our family. Very clean and comfortable.

Stayed three nights with six family members ranging in age from 20 years old to 83. All of us had a wonderful experience. The rooms were cozy and comfortable, the breakfast was generous and the hosts, Rob and family were over the top helpful, fun and welcoming. Highly recommended!

We stayed there several nights during our trip to Newfoundland and the Elizabeth Manor Guesthouse got to a home away from home for us! Thank you Rob for the great and warmhearted stay. We definitively come back!

Robert and Brenda are wonderful hosts, always ready to answer questions and make recommendations for things to do and see. Wonderful common areas-- beautiful back patio/deck and back garden. Excellent location.

Breakfast has everything you needed before visiting this beautiful town. The owner Rob and his lovely daughter were like visiting family very friendly and accommodating. The location is convenient, the house is clean and well maintained