Gander Hotels: Where to Stay in Newfoundland and Labrador
Hotels in Gander, Newfoundland, checked against two sources each. See addresses, phones, pet rules, motels, and what to confirm before you book.
Sammie O
Looking for hotels in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador? The town sits in central Newfoundland and has a compact, mostly highway-based lodging list. This guide covers the hotels in Gander we could confirm with at least two sources, plus two small properties we could only find in one place. We also explain how to choose, what to see nearby, and what we could not verify. Rates change daily, so we do not quote any. Call each property before you book.
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Where to Stay in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Hotels in Gander Along the Trans-Canada Highway
Most hotels in Gander cluster near the Trans-Canada Highway and Bennett Drive. Comfort Inn, the Albatross, and Quality Hotel all list Trans-Canada Highway addresses. Sinbad’s sits on Bennett Drive. Check a map to see how the addresses relate.
The town directory on the Town of Gander website lists nine places to stay. We checked each name against at least one other source. Six passed this test with two sources. Two more appear in the town directory only, so we flag them below. One entry is a trailer park, so we leave the park out of the hotel list.
Comfort Inn Gander
Comfort Inn stands at 112 Trans-Canada Highway. Call 709-256-3535 or the toll-free line 1-800-424-6423. Choice Hotels lists check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM.
The Choice Hotels page lists free Wi-Fi, a free hot breakfast, an exercise room, a business centre, and an onsite restaurant called Jungle Jim’s. Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism lists 79 rooms, including family rooms, long-term rooms, and pet-friendly rooms on the first floor. Choice Hotels says the property allows dogs only, up to two per room, each under 35 pounds, in ground-floor rooms.
Tourism listings also mention an electric car charging station and cribs. Confirm both by phone before you rely on them.
Quality Hotel and Suites Gander
Quality Hotel and Suites stands at 100 Trans-Canada Highway. Call 709-256-3931 or toll-free 1-800-563-2988. Fodor’s lists 137 rooms, free breakfast, a restaurant and pub, a heated indoor pool, and a bar with an outdoor patio.
Fodor’s notes the pool is sometimes closed for maintenance. Ask about the pool when you call if swimming matters to your family. The Steele Hotels website also names the Quality Hotel as an affiliated property.
We could not confirm check-in and check-out times from a fetchable page. Ask the front desk.
Sinbad’s Hotel and Suites
Sinbad’s stands at 133 Bennett Drive. Call 709-651-2678 or toll-free 1-800-563-8330. Tourism listings show 107 rooms and suites, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a licensed dining room, and a fitness area. They also list a kitchen or kitchenette in some rooms, laundry services, complimentary breakfast, and pets allowed.
A travel-agency listing names the dining room as the Mystic Dining Room and mentions a lounge. Kitchens can help longer stays and families who want to cook a simple meal, if your room has one.
We could not confirm check-in times. Call to confirm the breakfast, the pet policy, and which rooms have kitchens.
The Albatross Hotel
The Albatross Hotel stands at 114 Trans-Canada Highway. Call 709-256-3956 or toll-free 1-800-563-4900. Steele Hotels, the owner, lists check-in at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM.
The hotel site lists about 90 smoke-free rooms, free Wi-Fi, in-room coffee, and an on-site dining room with a weekend breakfast. A lounge called the Hideaway Lounge and meeting rooms for groups also appear. Some rooms have balconies and drive-up access, and pet-friendly rooms exist. The tourism listing counts 88 rooms, so the exact total may differ by source.
Steele Hotels says the North Atlantic Aviation Museum sits directly across the street. This is the closest pairing of hotel and attraction we found.
The Irving West Hotel
The Irving West Hotel stands on Caldwell Street. The town directory lists the address as 2 Caldwell Street. Steele Hotels and the tourism listing show 1 Caldwell Street. Confirm the street number when you call 709-256-3981 or 709-256-2406.
The tourism listing counts 26 rooms with bedrooms and suites, a kitchen or kitchenette, a balcony or deck, laundry services, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning. This is a smaller hotel than the highway properties. Smaller hotels often suit guests who want fewer crowds, but ask the front desk about the building and noise.
We could not confirm check-in times, breakfast, or parking. Ask before you book.
Motels in Gander and Smaller Options
Motels in Gander are few. The one motel we could confirm with two sources is the Country Inn Motel. Other small options appear in only one source.
Country Inn Motel
The Country Inn Motel stands at 315 Magee Road. Call 709-256-4005. Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism lists 10 rooms. The Town of Gander directory lists the same address and phone.
An older version of this guide called the motel close to the airport. We could not source a distance, so we removed the claim. A trailer park with a similar name sits at 321A Magee Road. Do not confuse the two.
Inn on Bennett and Frosty’s Trailside Efficiency Units
Two more places appear in the Town of Gander directory only. Inn on Bennett lists 66 Bennett Drive and the phone 709-256-4560. Frosty’s Trailside Efficiency Units lists 340 Garrett Drive and the phone 709-651-3289.
We found no second source for either one. Treat both as unconfirmed. Call to confirm they are open, what rooms they offer, and what policies apply before you plan around them.
Where to Stay in Gander Near the Airport and Attractions
Gander International Airport serves the town, and the highway hotels all sit in the same general area. We did not source exact drive times, so check a map for your route. If you have an early or late flight, ask each hotel about a shuttle. We could not confirm shuttle service for any property.
For the North Atlantic Aviation Museum, the Albatross Hotel has the clearest advantage. The museum sits at 135 Trans-Canada Highway, and Steele Hotels describes the location as directly across the street from the hotel.
Things to Do Near Hotels in Gander
Gander has a strong aviation story. The North Atlantic Aviation Museum covers the years 1935 to 2001. Exhibits cover the town’s World War II role, its nickname as the Crossroads of the World, and the days after September 11. The museum site lists weekday hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closure on weekends. Call 709-256-2923 to confirm before you go, since seasonal changes may apply.
The Steele Hotels summer guide also lists the Silent Witness Memorial, Cobb’s Pond Rotary Park, Gander Lake, the Gander Golf Club, and the Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest. The guide adds the Globe Theatre, the Gander Progress Sign, and the International Lounge at the airport. The Come From Away musical tells the story of the town after the September 11 attacks in 2001.
The Albatross page names Twillingate, Terra Nova National Park, and the Eastport Peninsula as day trips. We did not source drive times, so map each trip before you go.
How to Choose Among Gander Hotels and Motels
Families should look at Quality Hotel and Suites for the pool, but ask whether the pool is open. Comfort Inn offers free hot breakfast and a restaurant on site. Sinbad’s lists kitchens in some rooms and pets allowed.
Travelers with a dog have several leads. Comfort Inn allows dogs under strict rules. Sinbad’s and the Albatross list pet-friendly options. Each hotel sets its own limits, so call and ask about size, fees, and room types.
Groups and weddings may prefer the Albatross, which lists meeting rooms for 10 to 200 people. Guests who want a smaller hotel can look at the Irving West Hotel. Budget travelers should compare the Country Inn Motel against the highway hotels, but confirm the room count and amenities by phone, since public information is thin.
Book early if a large event, a school group, or an airline crew change brings extra demand. Calling early gives you the best choice of rooms.
Getting to Gander and Getting Around
Gander sits along the Trans-Canada Highway in central Newfoundland. Most hotels listed above have a Trans-Canada Highway or Bennett Drive address, so a car or taxi makes the stay simple. Confirm parking with each hotel. Choice Hotels lists outdoor parking and bus parking for Comfort Inn.
We did not find an official source for airport transfer times. Ask your hotel about a pickup before you land.
What We Checked and What We Could Not
We checked each hotel against the Town of Gander accommodation directory, Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism listings, and the owner or franchise websites where we could reach them. We also used Fodor’s and a travel-agency listing for the Quality Hotel and Sinbad’s.
We dropped no hotel from the old guide as closed. All five old properties still appear in at least two sources. We did remove vague claims, such as location near the airport and nearby attractions, since no source gave a distance.
We cannot confirm current prices, so this guide quotes none. We also could not confirm check-in times for Quality Hotel, Sinbad’s, or the Irving West. Inn on Bennett and Frosty’s appear in one source only. Confirm all these details by phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best hotels in Gander, Newfoundland?
Our confirmed list includes Comfort Inn, Quality Hotel and Suites, Sinbad’s Hotel and Suites, the Albatross Hotel, and the Irving West Hotel. Pick by your needs, such as a pool, kitchen, pet policy, or meeting space.
Where should I stay in Gander for the aviation museum?
The Albatross Hotel. Steele Hotels says the North Atlantic Aviation Museum sits directly across the street.
Are there motels in Gander?
The Country Inn Motel on Magee Road is the one we confirmed with two sources. Call 709-256-4005 to check the details.
Can I bring a dog to a Gander hotel?
Several hotels list pet-friendly rooms, including Comfort Inn, Sinbad’s, and the Albatross. Rules differ, so call first. Comfort Inn lists dogs only, up to two per room, each under 35 pounds.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Comfort Inn lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. The Albatross lists check-in at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Call the other hotels to confirm.
Is the Quality Hotel pool open?
Fodor’s says the pool is sometimes closed for maintenance. Ask when you book.
What is there to do in Gander?
Visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum, the Silent Witness Memorial, and Cobb’s Pond Rotary Park. You can also see Gander Lake and the Gander Golf Club. Confirm hours before you go.
Conclusion
Hotels in Gander form a small, practical list along the Trans-Canada Highway and Bennett Drive. Comfort Inn, Quality Hotel and Suites, Sinbad’s, the Albatross, and the Irving West all check out. Call ahead, confirm rooms and policies, and book early in busy periods.
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Sammie O publishes Germ Trips, a travel guide covering hotels, restaurants, airport transfers and chauffeur services. The guides aim for practical detail and a clear recommendation rather than an undifferentiated list. Where a town has no good option, the guides say so and point to the nearest one that does. Guides are AI drafted. A small number have been checked against official listings, and those say so on the page.
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