Blue on Water

Hotels
9.1 (662 reviews)
319 Water Street , St. John's , ca

Paid
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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 662 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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Edward couple ca
2
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Berengaria solo_traveller ca
10
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple ca
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Peg Lieb solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Room great but no view. That was ok. Location great.

Cons:

Lost my jacket

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Charlie couple us
10
Bravo! Great room & great staff!
Pros:

Beautiful. Very nice room with character. Staff is literally top notch. I have not been so impressed in staff at any hotel.

Cons:

Block party in town and difficult to get around. Not property fault. They had parking down street and staff actually came to the lot to ensure we found our way! Wow!

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Donna solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

The staff went over and above. Room was clean and very nicely done.

Cons:

The bathroom is an odd design due to space. When you stand up from the toilet, you pretty much hit your head on a wall cutting out. I'm only 5'2", so anyone taller would have to be very careful. Also, the floors are VERY slippery when wet.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Nicky family_with_children gb
8
Clean, comfortable, great stay.
Pros:

Booked last minute after a flight cancellation. Staff were fantastic, so friendly and helpful. Booked a superior room and deluxe suite. Both rooms were very big and with huge bathrooms. The suite had a roof terrace (though because of a nesting gull with a chick, the mother gull would try to attack if you went out on the terrace). Great location on the main street. Breakfast was not included in the room rate, but very good!

Cons:

Missing do not disturb signs for doors, which is a small necessity and meant housekeeping couldn't know i didn’t need them and entered the room while i was in there.
Our rooms where on the 2nd and 3rd floor and you could hear the loud music from the bar below and street outside. While this didn't bother me, it may be a deal breaker to others.
The superior room (205) had a very small, high up, almost skylight - so no proper window. And this is not mentioned on their website or booking.com. Again, did not bother me as just needed somewhere to sleep, but may be a problem for others.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Jason solo_traveller ca
8
Our 1-Night Stay
Pros:

The room was beautiful. The bathroom was very nice with a very nice bathtub.

Cons:

Our room was on the 2nd floor facing Water St. and it was very loud into the evening. If the room was facing any other direction I think that it would have been a lot quieter. It was also very loud every time someone took the stairs which were right outside of our room.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Serhii couple ca
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple ca
10
Pros:

Great location! Pubs/restaurants are just outside your hotel!

Cons:

Cost was a bit steep however understandable as all other hotel prices were in increased due to a concert.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Hans Henrik couple dk
10
Very good expetience thanks to the nice and smilling people, working there.
Pros:

Very nice and helpfull staff

Cons:

Very difficult to find the parkinglot

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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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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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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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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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