I've stayed here before for work purposes and found it to be a great hotel, so when I was planning…read morea trip to the city, I figured this was a good bet. Check-in was easy through their app - I was able to check in before I even got to the hotel, so all I had to do was stop by the front desk and pick up my keys. The woman working the front desk that day - Sherry-Lynn - was amazing and one of the friendliest people I have ever met. She made a point of asking how my day had gone whenever I returned to the hotel after a day out in the city. Such a sweetheart! The room was clean and spacious, and the bed was one of the most comfortable hotel beds I've ever slept in. I made a couple of requests for the room through their app - extra pillows, that kind of thing - and they were followed to a T. I would recommend the Fairfield to anyone, and I will definitely be staying there again when I find myself planning another trip to the city!

Sh*t in the pool! Took my daughter specifically to use the pool. Pool water was cloudy from a…read morechemical imbalance. Our eyes were beet red after a short swim. Coughing from excessive chlorine in the pool. Worst of it was stepping in feces on the bottom of the pool. Yes, sh*t in the pool! Took management 2 days after check out to call me back regarding my complaint. Manager was reluctant to give any compensation as complaint was made in the morning verses 10pm at night when the pool closed. I'm a Gold Level member of Marriott. This is the worst treatment I've ever had at a Marriott property in 20+ years of stays. Don't stay at this hotel!

Perfect historical hotel, in prime location. Clean, easy check in & out. Only semi issue was…read moreslightly cold at night. Main heater was located in bathroom. Booked thru Expedia- was funny welcome gift was 2 cans of colors light !

Funky smell, old carpet and Duvet long overdue for replacement. Parking was mediocre…read more I wouldn't stay here again.

Came for a conference They have a Starbucks but you can't…read moreuse the Starbucks app or use the points.. not to mention they don't have the whole menu.

The walls are rather thin. I thought I was hearing things the other night but it was actually buddy…read morenext to my room snoring! Beds are super comfortable tho. Bathrooms are a bit dated and old. The rooms are renovated and nicely decorated. The restaurant has amazing fish and chips! Get Room service!

I visited this spot for a friends wedding. It definitely is in the middle of nowhere but the…read morelocation is lovely! It was an amazing spot for a wedding! The couple was able to buy out the entire place for just the wedding goers and the rooms themselves were very nice. The views are incredible and the fact there are animals is a fun addition. The wedding itself was beautiful, and the food was also great! The only downside of the location is that they do not have air conditioning, but that is normal for the area and they don't usually need it.

We heard about the Doctor's House from some friends in St. John's, and decided to spend a night on…read morethe way back to town from Port Rexton. It was originally built by a doctor and was converted to an inn about five years ago. It sits on 100 acres on the west shore of the Avalon Peninsula. It has a farm/petting zoo with sheep, horses and goats. I was charmed by the goats. In summertime and autumn the grounds are spectacular. It is set up as a perfect venue for weddings and has a small spa. There are no TVs in the rooms or a common room. It's not luxurious, but has a simple charm. Dinner was disappointing. Everything was a bit too sweet and not very complicated in terms of seasoning. Also , it was described as a five course dinner, but one course was an amuse and the other a small scoop of sorbet palate cleanser between the salad and main course. I hope the cuisine is a work in progress. The staff was very nice and eager to please.

Love this venue - great location, wonderful staff and very reasonably priced. All the stars.read more

From the owner: Your event space in the heart of St. John's! Located just behind the Basilica, The Lantern has a…read morerange of facilities that can accommodate a variety of programs and events. We have 6 spaces available for rent, varying from our smallest meeting room (320 sq ft) to our Conference Centre (4,130 sq ft) with much in between. Revenues from our room rentals are used solely to help cover operational costs and subsidize peer support and community groups that are unable to pay. If you have a program or event that helps build community, then you'll find space at The Lantern too!

Fluvarium - a window on a stream…read more Nagel's Hill Brook, a tributary of Rennie's River, flows around the building so at the lower level, 9 viewing windows offer a glimpse of the various components of a river system. From shallow to deep or slow moving to fast - this is a lovely glimpse into something we rarely get to see, except in our imaginations, dreams, or occassionally on a summer swim. The inside of the centre houses a large interpretation centre with wonderful displays which talk about the river ecosystem and environs as well as other local projects. A gift shop and and some event space which are popular for weddings. 'Feeding time' is the most fun - find out when it happens!

From the owner: Looking to go under water without getting wet, or are you looking for that perfect venue for…read more.. just about anything? The Suncor Energy Fluvarium provides a natural setting in the heart of St. John's We have conference facilities, education and tourism offierings. The Suncor Energy Fluvarium is operated by the Quidi Vidi/Rennie's River Development Foundation. Its mission is to inspire through education, advocacy and stewardship the protection, conservation and enhancement of freshwater ecosystems of the Northeast Avalon region of Newfoundland and Labrador. The QVRRDF operates The Suncor Energy Fluvarium as a public centre for environmental excellence located in Canada's largest urban park.

We went to Manuels River as a last-minute activity before boarding a plane back to Toronto. We…read morethought it would help tire the kids out. But as we rushed off to the airport 3 hours later, we were wishing we had more time to spend at this beautiful place, and talking about all the things we'd like to do there the next time we visit. We started our morning with a tour of the truly excellent Interpretation Centre, which is the perfect size to get a great overview without being overwhelmed. The information is presented in a very accessible way, and there are plenty of things to touch and buttons to push to keep children engaged. We were also provided with some additional information by a Manuels River facilitator, Madison, who was very knowledgeable and great with our kids. She also provided us with a map and directions to set us up for our hike. The trails are well marked and well groomed and perfect for families - we even brought our stroller along. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking. But the highlight for me was searching for trilobite fossils in the shale beds - and actually finding (a small) one! Very unique experience, and my dinosaur-obsessed kids loved every moment.

Usually, smaller cities have smaller museums. St John's is the exception. The Rooms is a very large…read moremuseum with more than four floors of space. My friend and I visited on a rainy day when they stayed open until 9 p.m. Here's our experience. 1) Admission: Adult regular tickets cost a little over 10 Canadian dollars with parking five per vehicle. (Pay at the kiosk in the museum lobby on your way out.) It's worth the price. 2) Experience: We started at the top floor with their art gallery and exhibits about the history of Newfoundland. In the museum section is a staircase that takes you to more items. On the top floor are a few items from the Titanic. (It's here where the first distress signals were picked up, and they helped with the relief efforts.) The bottom floors have more art and exhibits about Newfoundland's history to present. 3) Space: The architecture and views are both standout features. The space has plenty of restrooms, a cost check, and gift shop.

Beautiful view of St. John's and Signal Hill. Amazing cafe…read morethat also includes the amazing view. Very interesting exhibits. The room with the animals was our favourite. Personally didn't care much for the art exhibit though, and also loses half a point for having the thinnest ply toilet paper ever in their bathroom.

it was amazing my child and her friend loved it so much and they had so much fun. It was a…read morereally good experience for my child and her friend.

Participated in a recent conference here. The layout of the building is tight, restricting movement…read moreand preventing wide open spaces from even existing. Techs running presentations were complaining about the main hall being an echo chamber, leading to subdued volume levels for the first full day of the conference. The conference centre was sufficiently clean, but the entire building was not maintained through the conference. A stench was present for the entire conference at one of the key connection points to the host hotel, so you got to get a whiff of it a number of times through the duration. Catering was underwhelming. The majority of meals were handheld, extras were sparse, and the only plated meal of significance was the final one of the conference. If you can get better food several steps from the conference hall, you need to do a better job. Overall the conference was a good experience. However, the drawbacks of the building were apparent. I hope future conferences have this in mind.

This golf course was hands down the worse golf course I've ever played on, everything is run down…read moreas of the employees. The greens are to short the fairways are very bumpy and rocky, and the course lay out is terrible! On the seventh hole I broke my seven iron on a big rock sticking out on the in the fairway. If u ask me this is unacceptable for a prestigious country club like golf course. I expected more as I was given at this course and the fact that I broke my club along with it is insane!

From the owner: Pippy Park in St. John's is one of Canada's great urban parks. We feature three facilities, each…read moreoffering a range of settings and amenities for private function rentals. With its panoramic vista and architecturally-designed building, the Admiral's Green Clubhouse caters to everything from weddings to press conferences, workshops and corporate barbecues. Nestled in the pines near the campgrounds, North Bank Lodge is an ideal venue for birthday parties, community boil-ups, and corporate retreats. Contact us for information about our green fees for our 18-hole or 9-hole course.