50 Best Hotels in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

These are without a doubt some of the best accommodations on the Bonavista Peninsula, with beautiful gardens and stunning views. Whales, small fishing boats, and icebergs may be seen from this spectacular hillside property. All the lodgings are bright and airy, with down duvets, handcrafted furniture, and original artwork. A great on-site restaurant, large conference and events center, and art gallery make this a business and vacation paradise.

Everything about this place, perched on the very edge of the continent, invites superlatives—stunning modern architecture and interior design, breathtaking ocean views, exquisite cuisine, advanced technology, and renowned hospitality. As a part of the Shorefast Foundation's entrepreneurial and deeply philosophic social enterprise, the Fogo Island Inn is even more than its initial awe-striking impression. The stunning modern architecture houses an all-points luxury resort perched on stilts overlooking the ocean; it is a simultaneous cauldron of new ideas and an immersion in calm and comfort. The building itself, forming to the landscape without hint of compromise, looks like an incarnation of infinity. Your room will hang over the ocean, musicians will play by a fire among crashing waves, and extended families and the secretly famous will lounge among hand-knit pinwheel pillows and uniquely Fogo Island Inn furnishings. The bartender will smoke your cocktail glass with burned cinnamon before pouring your drink, and, if you could afford it, you would never, ever leave. If you cannot stay at the inn, you can still come for a tour and eat at the restaurant, which will not break the bank but will blow your mind and require a reservation.

This luxurious inn embeds an ethos of sustainability in all its practices, including its reliance on renewable hydro-electricity, its use of repurposed materials, and a refusal to use single-use plastics. It boasts views of the ocean and the mountains from each of its spacious, luxurious rooms. Guests can enjoy the panoramic views from the outdoor sauna and cedar hot tub. 

The name of this urbane hotel is a cheeky nod to the hewers of wood and drawers of water who first populated the region; the clean, contemporary decor incorporates rustic and industrial elements that gesture to the city's forestry heritage. Also on-site, the Boomstick Brewing Co. and Best Coast Restaurant offer local food and drink at its finest. The rooftop hot tubs are so popular, booking on check-in is recommended. Other amenities include laundry facilities and electric vehicle charging ports. 

In a picture-perfect location overlooking beautiful Bonne Bay, this boutique-style inn has spacious rooms and a fine restaurant. The breathtaking view is shown to its full advantage in the large sunroom, which has a library of books and DVDs and a piano for the musically inclined. Rooms, all with fine views, are supremely restful, with top-quality beds, bedding, and good-size modern bathrooms.

Gorgeous rooms at this 1893 waterfront heritage home far exceed what you'd expect for the low price—the Rose and Lupine suites are equipped with kitchenettes and guests can relax in the library or flower garden. A full breakfast with many choices is included in the room rate, and is served at the café a few steps away. There are two wheelchair-accessible rooms on the ground floor.

Russeltown Inn operates as a "decentralized inn," offering suites in a number of heritage properties all restored to the same luxurious standard. It's in one of the best locations in Bonavista to explore the town or to head off to Elliston to hike and look for puffins. Other rental homes and vacation cottages offered by Russelltown are decorated in a peaceful Cape Cod style featuring the work of local visual and textile artists.

On a hill overlooking "Iceberg Alley" 8 km (5 miles) from L'Anse aux Meadows, the Valhalla has quiet rooms with large windows, Scandinavian furniture, and handmade quilts. The full property consists of individual rooms, as well as a private cottage and Newfoundland saltbox-style house. Pulitzer Prize–winner E. Annie Proulx stayed here while writing The Shipping News. The three homes in which she lived form part of the property. 

Overlooking "Iceberg Alley," this hotel has a pleasant, welcoming atmosphere and large, comfortable rooms. The restaurant has a sea view and a softer classic feel than most of the diner-style eateries in the area. The pub is a popular local gathering place with regular in-season live entertainment and a café with a gift shop and craft gallery, which means you barely have to leave the premises.

Six houses in the heart of Trinity make up this inn, two of which—the Campbell and Gover houses—are from the mid-1800s and are Registered Heritage Structures. In every room, suite, and vacation home, the beds are so comfortable you may not want to leave them, but there's much to see around Trinity.

This modern hotel with contemporary decor is just a three-minute drive from the airport and four minutes from the Trans-Canada Highway. With a pool, waterslide, and hot tub, it's a favored overnight stop for all ages, even local "staycationing" families. The on-site restaurant, Amelia's, serves until midnight.

Well located for visits to the southern section of Gros Morne National Park, this spotlessly clean 1904 heritage home has been renovated but retains its period character. Rather than the dark, heavy tones of many older properties, the interior is light, with white walls providing a pleasant contrast to the antiques and quilts that furnish the rooms. The owners also run the nearby Granite Coffee Shop, which has Internet access.

A modern boutique hotel with stylish contemporary interiors, Blue on Water is the essence of its name—a calm, comfortable lodging with a whiff of the Atlantic. If facing Water and George streets, it is a more immersive experience of the ever-hopping late-night scene of "Sin City" (as St. John's is known in Canada). The trendy bar/restaurant of the same name on-site also draws visitors.

This restored home dating to 1842 is in the heart of Brigus, near Hawthorne Cottage and hiking trails. Rooms are all en suite and decorated with patchwork quilts and rocking chairs. The huge yard on the water practically begs for picnicking, or you can just sit outside and enjoy the splendid view. The staff and owners are friendly and helpful.

These cabins are more about comfort than adventure thanks to the full kitchens, pillow-top mattresses, fine linens, and flat-screen TVs, but step out onto your porch and be awed by the soothing, uncomplicated view over the water. With a gas stop, restaurant, convenience store, and laundry facilities on-site, you never have to hit the highway again. For more privacy, a three-bedroom vacation home and two mobile homes are also available.

This former convent, built in 1968, is about a 15-minute drive from the seabird sanctuary at Cape St. Mary's. The attractive two-story building was refurbished and opened as a motel in 1994, and today is well kept and constantly upgraded. Rooms are bright and clean.

This lobby at this attractive Marriott property at the east end of Duckworth Street opens onto the restaurant/bar, which has a great view of Cabot Tower and the Narrows. The menu from Gian's Kitchen is a mix of trendy and classic dishes. Rooms are spacious, and each has a large desk and an ergonomic chair.

The nearest lodging to Gros Morne National Park, this clean, comfortable highway motel makes up in convenience what it lacks in picturesque views. Ask for a room in the back, because the ones facing the highway can be noisy. An on-site restaurant serves home-style meals, and the lounge bar has a big-screen TV and house guitar. A conference room is also available.

Half the rooms in this popular downtown convention hotel overlook the harbor; the others look out on the city but tend to be quieter (rooms facing New Gower Street have the best views). All are comfortable and modern, if a bit generic in style. The staff is friendly and the lobby is bright, with foliage, mahogany trim, and polished brass. The restaurant, Pinnacle, serves steak and seafood, but many guests prefer to check out the plethora of restaurants nearby.

In the core of downtown, directly overlooking the harbor, this hotel has friendly staffers who immediately flash welcoming smiles when you enter the tiled, sand-color lobby. The five floors of rooms are clean and comfortable. The on-site restaurant, The Little Sparo, offers an Italian menu and has a splendid view.

On a quiet cove on Freshwater Bay, this little inn has large, well-equipped rooms and is a decent base for visiting Terra Nova National Park, 25 km (15 miles) south. The chic rooms have cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, and bathrooms with claw-foot tubs; the extras include reasonably priced snacks and wine. Breakfast is served in a small dining room that has a collection of interesting artifacts. The 10 acres of grounds include a waterside deck, a fire pit, and a nature trail through woodlands.

Tucked away on a treed property with a pond and a walking trail, this English-style inn built in the Tudor Revival architectural style is a Registered Heritage Structure. The main dining area, the Carriage Room, serves Newfoundland cuisine—the room's large bow window provides both sunlight and a touch of elegance. Also on-site are the popular Wine Cellar Steak House and a lounge with evening food service. 

Hand-stitched bedding in the local Grenfell needlework style are the showpiece of these suites, which are located within a few minutes' walk of the Grenfell Heritage Properties. With guest laundry facilities, generous furnishings, and large rooms, this all-suite hotel lends itself to longer stays in the St. Anthony area. Some suites have kitchenettes.

Overlooking Bonavista Harbour, just a few steps from the Ryan Premises, this heritage property is a great place to drop anchor for the night. Built in the 1920s as a general store, it has been completely restored, and the comfortable rooms contain locally made furniture. Downstairs, seafood stars on the menu at Skipper's restaurant, which has a great view of the busy working harbor, especially from the outdoor deck.

Convenient to the Argentia–Nova Scotia Ferry, just 7½ km (5 miles) away, this hotel is in the heart of Placentia and a two-minute walk from the boardwalk and the ocean. Ask for one of the front-facing rooms, which provide a mountain view. The restaurant specializes in seafood, with pizza available until midnight every night; there's also a pub on-site.

The surprise at this family-friendly chain hotel is the location: walking trails from the property meander around small lakes and link with the Grand Concourse hiking trails. The in-house restaurant, East Side Mario's, serves casual Italian food and burgers. The hotel, midway between the airport and downtown, is best suited for guests with a vehicle.

The centrally located Hotel North might not be the most scenic spot in town, but it contains pleasant and comfortable rooms, all with Sealy Posturepedic mattresses. The rooms are on the large side, and some have fireplaces. The on-site restaurant, Jungle Jim's, was made infamous by Karl Ove Knausgaard's travel writing in the New York Times.

Convenient to the ferry, this waterfront hotel used to accommodate Al Capone when he ran rum through St-Pierre during Prohibition—you can see his hat in the mini Prohibition-era museum on-site. There's also a small boutique for souvenir shopping. The rooms are spacious. The owner is bilingual and eager to educate tourists about St-Pierre. The hotel is popular with families.

With triple-paned windows, this boutique hotel has brought the option of a good night's sleep into the more industrial end of downtown with stylish rooms and modern furnishings. The in-house restaurant, Exile, is a favorite spot for locals and features specialty pop-ups throughout the year. The rooms are uncluttered and have views of a vibrant working shipyard, harbor, and the rest of downtown. The staff are professional, friendly, and service-oriented, and the amenities are upscale with rain-showerhead fixtures and luxurious linens.