High up on a hill overlooking the harbour where the ferry to Nova Scotia slides in and out of the bay is this spacious, well-equipped hotel. Enjoy your pick of 83 clean rooms at reasonable rates, many with ocean views, and all have Internet access.

The restaurant on St. Christopher's Hotel's main floor has all the Newfoundland favourites such as fish cakes and cod tongue as well as a good selection of local beers including Quidi Vidi. For a snack before bedtime try the Tucca – two huge slabs of fresh homemade bread with a choice of jams including wild partridgeberry, blueberry or bakeapple. Slather it on generously because they give you enough jam for a loaf! Tea or coffee is included in the $3.29 price, making this tasty snack a steal.

Rooms range from $84 to $140.