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Cantwell House

25 Queens Road, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 2A4 , Canada (Downtown)
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Cantwell House
Ranked #3 of 23 St. John's B&B and Inns
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King City, Canada
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76 reviews 76 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

We were 2 adults and one child and we stayed in 2 rooms on the top floor for 5 nights. It was a great experience and we would stay there again in a heartbeat. The view was 5-star, the breakfasts delicious and the beds were super cozy. Mary and Lewis were very kind and hospitable hosts.

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Halifax, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

What a lovely lady this B&B has as a host. She is the personification of class. She was a font of information on the history and architecture of the downtown and the local political scene as well. This lady is a Provincial treasure. Her husband Louie was also quite kind and attentive

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2012

My mother and I arrived in St.Jonh's with no plans at all-only excitement. This was our first trip alone in over a decade and our first B&B stay in just as long. We felt fortunate to have made a great choice in staying with Mary in her beautiful and welcoming home. Her gueats too were fantastic and helpful. In a... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

We had the pleasure of staying at Cantwell House on 3 occasions for several nights each in Sept-Oct 2012. Our experience echoes the positive comments made by other writers. Right from the start Mary's warm welcome and our lovely, comfortable room (#3), reassured us that we'd made the right choice. All the good things we'd heard about Newfoundland hospitality were... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

Cantwell House - what a great way to start the first two days of our 16 day vacation in Newfoundland (September 2012)! Mary is a warm, hospitable and helpful host who provided us with delicious breakfasts (and fun stories!) and great suggestions on what to see and where to eat in St. John's and surrounding area. Her home is lovely... More

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Nova Scotia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

We have stayed at Cantwell House a few times over the last 3 years. We travel to St. John's periodically as we have kids attending Memorial. Our first stay we were there for an entire week. We had a different breakfast every morning and it was always delicious. You will definitely be fueled to start your day and won't be... More

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Belleville, Canada
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

My husband and I booked a three-night stay at the Cantwell House B&B for the start of a nine-day holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Cantwell House is quite well located in the city - within walking distance to the downtown and all those famous streets! Just be prepared for the steep climbs up and down the hills!. The house... More

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Surrey, Canada
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012

A belated thank-you to Mary and Louis for showing us what Newfoundland hospitality is all about. What a way to start 2 fabulous weeks in your beautiful province. My husband and I travelled to NL with friends the last week in May and first week in June. In all we stayed 8 days at Cantwell House and when we returned... More

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Terrace, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

I love this friendly, beautiful, well located B&B. Mary and Louie are so helpful and full of information and ideas for your Newfoundland travel - not just St John's! The historic house is perfectly situated if you are a walker or have a car - right in the centre of things on the hill. The 3 rooms are elegant and... More

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victoria
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2012

We stayed on the busiest day of the year -- St. John's Regatta Day. This place is spotlessly clean and they even provided us a parking pass and served a lovely full, hot breakfast to boot. Views over St. John's Harbour impressive! Friendly, helpful hosts made our stay special. Great downtown location near The Rooms and the huge Church (which... More

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Also Known As:
Cantwell Hotel St Johns
Cantwell House Newfoundland, Canada
Address: 25 Queens Road, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 2A4 , Canada
Region: Canada > Newfoundland and Labrador > Newfoundland > St. John's > Downtown
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Free High-Speed Internet
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Ranked #3 of 23 B&Bs / Inns in St. John's
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