Blue on Water

By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.

Blue on Water is worth booking if you want a central, highly rated 4-star base on Water Street with walkable harbour, shops and bars. Drivers should note that parking is off-site and needs a short walk.

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Who it suits and who should skip it

This is our Luxury pick in St. John's. It suits couples and city-break travellers who want to walk everywhere in the centre and value warm, proactive service. Guests single out the staff for a friendly welcome.

The property lists a restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. It holds an official 4-star rating.

Skip it if you need parking right at the door. Guests say the secure rooftop spaces are nearby but off-site, so you walk to and from the car. Skip it too if you want a long list of hotel facilities; the listed set is short.

Location and getting around

The address is 319 Water Street. The location score is 9.6 out of 10, and guests like being within walking distance of the harbour, shops and bars.

The Basilica of St. John the Baptist is about 0.7 km away, roughly 9 minutes on foot. Cabot Tower is about 2.3 km, around 29 minutes. That is walkable, but it is close to the limit for a casual stroll. These are straight-line estimates, and real routes can take longer.

Masjid-an-Noor is about 5.3 km away, around 66 minutes on foot. That is far, so use public transport or a taxi.

What guests say

The score is 9.1 out of 10 from 407 reviews. That placed it joint first of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.

Location and staff lead the praise. Guests mention the central Water Street address and a team that is friendly, helpful and proactive.

Parking is the recurring complaint. The rooftop spaces are secure, but they are not on the property and you will have to walk.

Price and how it compares with our other picks

The reference price was €117.84 a night, about €236 for two nights. It is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.

The sample median was €125.73 a night, so this hotel came in about 6% below. Our Budget pick, DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview, scores 8.2 and was €98.76 a night. Our Best Value pick, Alt Hotel St. John's, scores 9.0 and was €140.08 a night.

That is unusual: in the reference dates our Luxury pick was cheaper than our Best Value pick, with a slightly higher score. Prices move, so compare both for your dates. Breakfast is not confirmed in our data; check whether your rate includes it.

Why it made our top 3

We compared 8 hotels in St. John's. The Luxury slot prefers five-star hotels, and a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5. Blue on Water has an official 4-star rating, scored 9.1 and tied for the top guest score in the sample.

Before you book

Ask the hotel how the off-site parking works and what it costs. Check cancellation terms, which have not been assessed. Confirm breakfast and the restaurant's opening times. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed, so read recent reviews. A central Water Street address may mean evening noise, so ask about a quieter room if that matters.

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Our other two picks in St. John's

• DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview · Budget · 8.2/10 · €99
• Alt Hotel St. John's · Best Value · 9.0/10 · €140
• See all three picks in St. John's →