Where to Stay

St. John’s is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador and one of the oldest cities in North America.

You can find places to stay through your favourite search site or use the links below to find local accommodations in the communities where we have stopovers during Targa Newfoundland. Though the event is held in the shoulder season, booking early is advised, especially for smaller communities that don’t have as many options. 

St. John’s – Targa Event Centre – St. John’s Curling Club

Clarenville – Targa Event Centre – Clarenville Inn

Gander – Targa Event Centre – The Albatross

Accommodation Options*  

*Subject to final route

The 2025 Race the Rock Route is, as the song says, “a long and winding road”. Listed below are some of the major hotels, motels and guest properties located along the route. Steele Hotels are Targa’s hotels of choice in St. John’s and Gander (see listings below). 

We have listed a variety of locations in the areas where the rally is scheduled to provide you with options. You may also wish to search online for bed and breakfasts and Airbnbs. 

JAG Boutique Hotel in St. John’s is one of Targa’s hotels of choice. (Photo: Steele Hotels)

ST. JOHN’S AREA (St. John’s) — evenings of Course Familiarization Program, Prologue and Leg One; Vehicle overnight – St. John’s  

Targa Newfoundland Hotels of Choice – Steele Hotels:

The Capital Hotel in St. John’s. (Photo: Steele Hotels)

Other Options:

The Albatross Hotel in Gander is site of the Targa Event Centre. (Photo: Steele Hotels)

NOTRE DAME BAY AREA (Gander) — evenings of Leg Two and Three

Vehicle overnight – Gander  

Targa Newfoundland Hotels of Choice – Steele Hotels:

Other Options:

Happy Adventure Inn at dusk (Photo: Happy Adventure Inn)

BONAVISTA BAY AREA (Eastport Peninsula) — evening of Leg Four

Vehicle overnight – Clarenville

See Clarenville listings below as well as these options:

Clarenville Inn is the Targa Event Centre in Clarenville. (Photo: Clarenville Inn)

TRINITY BAY AREA (Clarenville) — evening of Leg Five

Vehicle overnight – Clarenville 

Accommodations | The Town of Clarenville | Real Life Potential 

PORT BLANDFORD AREA

CONCEPTION BAY AREA (see St. John’s) — evening of Leg Six

Vehicle overnight – St. John’s