DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
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.
Yes, if you want a four-star hotel within walking distance of downtown St. John's at the lowest price among our picks. It suits couples, families and travellers with pets who care more about location and service than about breakfast; if top guest scores matter most, our other two picks rate higher.
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DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview is our Budget pick for St. John's. It has four official stars and a guest score of 8.2 from 525 reviews.
It fits travellers who want to walk to shops and restaurants, families who need a family room, and people travelling with pets, since the hotel is tagged as pet friendly. A gym, a restaurant, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi are listed.
Skip it if guest score is your main filter. Its 8.2 was the lowest of the 8 eligible properties we compared, and both our other picks score higher. Breakfast lovers should also note the complaints about price and choice.
Location and getting around
The address is 2 Hill O' Chips. Guests describe it as central and walkable to downtown shops and restaurants, and several mention views of the harbour. The location score is 8.9.
Straight-line walking estimates: the Basilica of St. John the Baptist is about 0.8 km, roughly 10 minutes. Cabot Tower is about 1.4 km, around 18 minutes, though the real route may take longer.
Masjid-an-Noor is about 4.2 km away, some 53 minutes on foot. That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi for that trip.
What guests say
Location is the top praise: people like being able to walk downtown, and harbour views come up in feedback. Staff also earn good words for friendly, professional service and a warm welcome.
Breakfast is the weak spot. The hot dishes are described as tasty, but guests find the selection limited and the prices high. Breakfast options listed include Italian, vegetarian, gluten-free and American.
We have not assessed room size, noise or renovation condition, so check recent reviews if these matter.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov, 2 adults, one room) put this hotel at about €98.76 per night, around 21% below the sample median of €125.73. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Luxury pick, Blue on Water, is also four stars, scores 9.1 and was about €117.84 per night. Our Best Value pick, Alt Hotel St. John's, is three stars, scores 9.0 and came in at about €140.08.
So the DoubleTree saves you roughly €19 a night against Blue on Water, in exchange for a lower guest score. For many short stays that gap is worth it; for others, the extra spend buys a better-rated room.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible properties in St. John's. Our Budget slot goes to the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice is reserved, and at €98.76 this hotel was it.
It also brings four stars, more than 500 reviews and a strong location score, which is a lot for the cheapest pick in the city.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is included and what it costs, as guests call it pricey. If you travel with a pet, confirm the pet policy and any fee.
Ask about room type if you want a harbour view, since views are not confirmed by the property data. Review the cancellation terms, which we have not assessed.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Can you walk to downtown St. John's from the DoubleTree Harbourview?
Guests say yes: it is described as central and walkable to downtown shops and restaurants. The Basilica of St. John the Baptist is about a 10-minute walk as a straight-line estimate.
Does the DoubleTree St. John's Harbourview allow pets?
The hotel is tagged as pet friendly in our data. Confirm the pet policy, size limits and any fees with the hotel before booking.
Is breakfast worth it at this hotel?
Guests like the hot dishes but say the selection is limited and the prices are high. Check whether breakfast is in your rate before deciding.
How much does the DoubleTree St. John's Harbourview cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was about €98.76 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Do rooms have harbour views?
Some guests mention harbour views, but which rooms have them is not confirmed. Ask the hotel when booking if a view matters to you.