Blue on Water

Hotels
9.1 (651 reviews)
319 Water Street , St. John's , ca

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Central location
Comfortable beds
Great food
Cons:
Noise from the bar
Parking fee

Categories

Cleanliness
9.1
Room was excellent, well appointed and clean.
Service
9.6
Friendly and helpful staff throughout the stay.
Location
9.6
Central location, close to many attractions.
Room Quality
9.1
Spacious and comfortable rooms with luxurious bedding.
Amenities
8.6
Well offered amenities including a great restaurant.
Value for Money
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Dinner food was excellent and highly praised.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall a great stay with excellent service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 09:35

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience the epitome of comfort at Blue on Water with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, and a private bathroom in each room.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of room service, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage during your stay at our 4-star hotel.

Prime Location
Located in the heart of St. John's, our hotel is just a stone's throw away from Signal Hill, St. John's Convention Centre, and other popular attractions.

Indulge in luxury and convenience at Blue on Water - book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs CAD 25 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 651 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.1
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Michael couple ca
10
charming inn that left us rested and rejuvenated
Pros:

center of town, wonderful staff and amazing restaurant

Cons:

parking was a bit inconvenient but not a deal breaker.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Jha solo_traveller ca
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple us
9
Fantastic room
Pros:

Room was great--attractive, clean, comfortable, large. Location is right in downtown, walking distance to restaurants, etc. Friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Parking situation and communication regarding it. Conflicting instructions ahead of time--in one communication, it seemed that we should stop at the front of the hotel to drop off our bags and get a parking pass before parking, in another it seemed to indicate we should park first. First, we tried to get to the front of the building, but the street is blocked off (it is a pedestrian area in the summer). Then, we parked in the designated lot/area, only to find the door to enter the building locked. Luckily, a parking attendant happened to be walking by and let me into the building. One of us waited in the car (so we wouldn't be ticketed/towed) while the other went to check in and get the parking pass and key fob to the locked building where the parking is. Not sure what I would have done if I'd been by myself. Same problem on check-out: we had to return the parking building key fob before we had our car. Learning from our earlier experience, we figured this would be the case, so before returning the fob, we positioned one person inside the locked building to open the door after the other person had checked out. Definitely not a situation you want to be dealing with as weary travelers!

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Janet solo_traveller ca
9
It was very pleasant and the staff went out of their way to be helpful and kind.
Pros:

your staff is exceptional - super friendly and helpful and kind. I have traveled a great deal and this is the best staff I have encountered.
Loved my room and bathroom.

Cons:

Noise level isn't great. Elevator is peculiar. From the outside, it looks a bit sketchy, but my room was fabulous. Breakfast was delicious but pricey.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Maurice solo_traveller us
10
Wonderful, Comfortable boutique hotel.
Pros:

The property is located on Water Street in the center of the historic district. It has been lovingly restored and maintained. The rooms are comfortable and beautiful, and the in-house bar and restaurant are five-star establishments.

Cons:

If I had a rental car, I would not know where to park it. Blue is a small boutique hotel.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Michelle solo_traveller ca
10
She absolutely loved the room, it was so beautiful and there was a large oval stand alone tub in the bathroom that is ce
Pros:

I booked this room for my daughter and she was so happy with it and was very clean and the staff were so friendly.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Marie-France couple ca
7
Agréable mais pas reposant
Pros:

Le design de la chambre et le personnel fort sympathique.

Cons:

Le bruit provenant des différents établissements situés près. Impossible de dormir jusqu’à 3h du matin, même les fenêtres fermées… Très dommage pcq sinon tout était parfait.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Herbert couple ca
9
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Christina couple de
8
Nett mit Einschränkungen
Pros:

Es ist ein etwas spezielles Haus, wie das schon mal bei Boutique Hotels vorkommt. Man muss auch Einschränkungen lieben. Die Mahlzeiten sind hervorragend und das Personal sehr hilfsbereit. Parken überhaupt kein Problem.

Cons:

Die erwähnten Einschränkungen bestehen in einem Lift ( kein Aufzug), in unerwarteten Stufen im Zimmer, in einem düsteren Ambiente (mag man vielleicht auch als gemütlich empfinden), in Gardinen, die nicht alle Fenster verdunkeln, in einem Bad, bei dem man nicht einschätzen kann, ob der Boden sauber ist und einem niedrigen Bett, dessen Matratze vielleicht doch nicht so ganz top ist.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Ruth couple ca
10
Awesome!
Pros:

The room was wonderfully decorated, and extremely clean. We needed to ask for cream, but it was willingly given to us. Staff spoke to us each time we entered it exited.

Cons:

We did not appreciated ate needing to walk through the bar to get to and from our room.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller ca
10
Excellent. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Pros:

Location , food and pub. Excellent service and hospitality!! The hotel is right in the middle of Water Street so it is walking distance to everything.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Donald solo_traveller ca
10
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Bradley couple ca
10
i would recommend this hotel
Pros:

renovated rooms , in the heart of downtown, close to everything, and still quiet .

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Fiona couple au
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Cynthia solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Friendly,welcoming staff.The staff were genuinely interested in where we came from how our trip was going

Cons:

We didn't like the location of our first room as it was facing into the street and very noisy although we lived the layout and decor of the room

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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De Lizarraga Jean-Michel solo_traveller pm
9
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Kim solo_traveller ca
10
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Karen couple ca
10
We did only one night before we continued on our travels through the island and returning for three nights. Looking forw
Pros:

Excellent location, friendly staff, restaurant and lively bar. Modern rooms with an old character feel.

Cons:

Bathroom had an odd layout that don’t give you much room by the toilet.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller us
3
Disappointed
Pros:

Great, friendly staff.

Cons:

Room was dated and subpar especially for the high price.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Michel family_with_children ca
8
A great alternative to the standard corporate look hotels around
Pros:

Engaging decor; so much more interesting than their corporate competitors. Restaurant downstairs was excellent for both dinner and breakfast. Excellent location; we walked to the Signal Hill trail and followed it up to the lookout which made for a lovely Sunday morning walk.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee