Hotels Near St. John's Airport, Newfoundland
St. John's International Airport lies on the northern edge of the city, a short drive from downtown and the harbour, and four published hotels carry the airport label here. Only one, the Alt Hotel St. John's, is actually described as close to the airport. The other three are in town: the Murray Premises Hotel in a historic building on the harbour, the JAG Boutique Hotel near George Street, and the Memorial University residence on the campus. None sits at the terminal, so this page explains which one suits an early flight and which ones suit a stay where the airport is simply a short taxi ride away.
St. John's is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador and one of the oldest cities in North America, built around a deep harbour on the Atlantic coast. Its colourful row houses climb the hills above Water Street, George Street fills with music at night, and Signal Hill and Cape Spear look out over the ocean.
Early Flights, Harbour Views or Campus
I choose between these four by how early your flight is and by how much of St. John's you want to see. For a dawn departure, the Alt Hotel St. John's is the logical pick, rated 9.0 and the only listing described as near the airport. For a stay in the old town with the flight as an afterthought, the JAG Boutique Hotel, also at 9.0, and the Murray Premises Hotel on the harbour are better placed. Memorial University suits a budget stay with a shared kitchen. Fog sometimes delays flights here, so a flexible booking helps.
The Alt Hotel St. John's is the one I would book the night before an early flight. It is the only hotel on this page whose description places it close to the airport, and it scores 9.0 from more than 500 reviews. Rooms are modern and air-conditioned, with a work desk and free WiFi, and the hotel has a restaurant serving local cuisine, a sun terrace, a garden and spa and wellness facilities. It is pet-friendly and family-friendly, and hiking is nearby. From here, Signal Hill and the downtown harbour are still within an easy drive if you have a free afternoon before departure.
The JAG Boutique Hotel, rated 9.0 from more than 1,000 reviews, is my choice for a city stay. It has an on-site restaurant, a fitness centre, a hot tub and a sauna, and its rooms are well appointed. George Street, the short street famous for its pubs and live music, is a few minutes' walk away, as are the historic sites of downtown St. John's. The airport is a short taxi ride north, so the JAG works well for a late-afternoon or evening flight, after a last walk along Water Street and the harbour front, rather than for a departure at dawn.
The Murray Premises Hotel stands in a historic landmark overlooking St. John's Harbour and is the most reviewed hotel here, with more than 1,300 reviews and a score of 8.4. Rooms have electric fireplaces and spa baths, a daily continental breakfast is included, and restaurants and boutiques sit on site and within walking distance. It is the place I would pick to enjoy the waterfront and the heritage streets, with Signal Hill and Cabot Tower rising above the harbour entrance. As with the JAG, the airport is reachable by taxi, but the hotel is about the old town, not about being close to the runway.
Memorial University offers a simpler, practical stay on its St. John's campus, rated 8.5 from about 280 reviews. Guests have a garden, a lounge, a fitness room, a picnic area, a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk, a continental breakfast and an on-site restaurant. The shared kitchen and round-the-clock desk help on a longer visit or with an odd arrival time. The campus lies between downtown and the airport, so the drive to the terminal is short. Remember that fog off the Atlantic can delay flights into St. John's, so I would avoid tight connections and keep the first evening flexible.
A traveler's takeFor an early departure from St. John's International Airport, I would book the Alt Hotel St. John's, rated 9.0 and the only hotel here described as close to the airport. For a stay that puts the city first, my choice would be the JAG Boutique Hotel near George Street, with its hot tub and sauna. I recommend keeping the schedule loose, as Atlantic fog can delay flights, and saving time for Signal Hill before you leave.
4.5Alt Hotel St. John's
Airport · 522 reviewsModern comfort with local cuisine and easy access to St. John's attractions
Why guests love itFor a family visit to St. John's, this Alt Hotel keeps things simple and modern: air-conditioned rooms with a desk and TV, free WiFi, and a restaurant serving local cuisine, so a first taste of Newfoundland food is right downstairs. A sun terrace and a garden give children somewhere to stretch their legs, and hiking is close by. Pets are welcome too. The 9.0 rating from more than 500 reviews is one of the strongest in the city.
4.5JAG Boutique Hotel
Airport · 1046 reviewsStylish boutique hotel with a spa, close to George Street and historic sites
Why guests love itI would recommend JAG Boutique Hotel to families who want St. John's historic core on foot. George Street's pubs are a short walk away, so parents can step out in the evening without a long trip back. The hot tub and sauna help after a day on the city's steep streets, and the on-site restaurant and fitness centre cover the basics. Rooms are well appointed and modern. Light sleepers should ask for a quieter room.
4.3Memorial University
Airport · 281 reviewsComfortable university hotel with a garden and fitness facilities
Why guests love itMemorial University in St. John's is a simple, well-rated option for families on a budget, with an 8.5 score from 281 reviews. The shared kitchen lets parents prepare meals, a continental breakfast is served, and there is also an on-site restaurant. Children can use the garden and picnic area, while the lounge and fitness room add space beyond the room. Free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk complete a practical, no-frills package.
4.2Murray Premises Hotel
Airport · 1372 reviewsHistoric boutique hotel with harbour views and spa baths
Why guests love itMurray Premises Hotel puts families inside a historic landmark on St. John's Harbour, with restaurants and boutiques in the same building and the waterfront on the doorstep. A continental breakfast is served daily. Rooms have electric fireplaces and spa baths, which children tend to love, but there is no pool or games room, so it suits families who plan to spend the day exploring the harbour, Signal Hill and the colourful downtown streets on foot.
Local tips
- 1Book the Alt Hotel St. John's for a dawn flight: it is the only hotel on this page described as near the airport.
- 2Choose the JAG Boutique Hotel for an evening flight after a last night of music on George Street.
- 3Stay at the Murray Premises Hotel for harbour views, an electric fireplace and a spa bath in your room.
- 4Pick Memorial University for a budget stay with a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk.
- 5Avoid tight connections in St. John's: Atlantic fog can delay arrivals and departures at the airport.
- 6Visit Signal Hill and Cabot Tower before your flight; the drive from any of these hotels is short.