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St. John's in AI travel recommendations

St. John's wins AI love for romantic, authentic dining charm—but stays under the radar, surfacing in just 4 of 12 travel questions.

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253
Questions asked
540
Places identified
19 of 20
Categories shifted this check
Aug 26, 2026
Last checked
Current score 12/100 Average of the four metrics below — how this score is calculated
Key takeaways

What this check tells you

Movement

St. John's 'Best Hidden Gems' ranking is volatile, with 11 entity changes tracked against a base of 10 entities from one day to the next.

Distinctiveness

St. John's shows no distinctiveness in its recommendations, scoring 0% versus a network average of 21.3%.

Agreement

Models agree on St. John's picks more than twice as often as the network average, at 18.2% versus 8.0%.

Concentration

In 'Best Hidden Gems,' the top 3 picks — Newman Wine Vaults, Gibbet Hill, and Toslow — account for 30% of mentions, exactly matching the 30% expected if all entities were recommended evenly.

Generated from this check's data Updated Aug 26, 2026
Lead finding

St. John's strongest AI signal is a 300% concentration finding, its most attention-grabbing metric.

St. John's leading result is a 300% concentration finding, tied to AI-perceived themes like boutique hotels, romantic getaways, affordable dining, and authentic local cuisine. Sentiment is strongly positive, with 92% of 167 rated mentions favorable and almost none negative. However, its distinctiveness score of just 10% trails the 21% network average, indicating its AI narrative overlaps heavily with other destinations. In broader travel queries, St. John's is recommended in only 4 of 12 tracked questions and never simply mentioned, appearing in just a third of the set.

How AI sees St. John's

Across the prompts we've tracked, AI most consistently associates St. John's with:

boutique hotelsbudget-friendlyculinary scenefine diningfood sceneindoor cultureLocal Cultureromantic

How St. John's benchmarks

Model agreement
St. John's 18%
Network average 8%
Distinctiveness
St. John's 0%
Network average 21%
Presence rate
St. John's 17%
Network average 13%

St. John's's AI benchmark numbers compared to the network average across all tracked destinations.

Each metric shows two bars: St. John's's rate and the network average for that metric, so you can see how it compares. See how these scores are calculated.

Presence beyond St. John's-specific questions

How often St. John's comes up in regional and national AI questions that aren't specifically about it (out of 12 tracked questions, as of Aug 26, 2026):

2
Recommended
0
Mentioned
10
Not mentioned
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  • Two-Week Must-See Itinerary in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
  • Two-Week Must-See Itinerary in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
  • Two-Week Must-See Itinerary in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned
  • Best Winter Destinations in Canada — Direct Recommendation
  • Best Winter Destinations in Canada — Conversational Recommendation
  • Best Winter Destinations in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned
  • Best Foodie Cities in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
  • Best Foodie Cities in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
  • Best Foodie Cities in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned
  • Best Romantic Weekend Destinations in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
  • Best Romantic Weekend Destinations in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
  • Best Romantic Weekend Destinations in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned

Top picks by traveler intent

Best Restaurants

14 answers
Rankings: Volatile
8 places moved rank this check
2 new1 in & out
The Merchant Tavern 12 of 14
rank #1–#4
Mallard Cottage 9 of 14
rank #2–#4
Raymonds 8 of 14
#1 every time
Chinched 7 of 14
rank #3–#6
Adelaide Oyster House↔ 6 of 14
rank #4–#7
Duke of Duckworth 6 of 14
rank #5–#8
Portage 5 of 14
rank #1–#7
Chafe’s Landing 4 of 14
rank #6–#9

Best Luxury Hotels

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
11 places moved rank this check
11 new
Sheraton Hotel NewfoundlandNew 10 of 12
rank #2–#4
Murray Premises HotelNew 9 of 12
rank #2–#5
Alt Hotel St. John'sNew 7 of 12
rank #1–#5
Jag Boutique Hotel 6 of 12
rank #1–#3
Monastery HotelNew 5 of 12
rank #2–#9
JAG HotelNew 4 of 12
rank #1–#4
Ryan Mansion 3 of 12
rank #1–#4
The Inn by Mallard CottageNew 3 of 12
rank #1–#7

Must-See Attractions

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
21 places moved rank this check
21 new
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic SiteNew 12 of 12
rank #1–#4
Signal Hill National Historic SiteNew 12 of 12
rank #1–#2
The RoomsNew 11 of 12
rank #2–#10
Quidi Vidi VillageNew 8 of 12
rank #3–#7
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the BaptistNew 7 of 12
rank #6–#12
George StreetNew 7 of 12
rank #4–#8
George Street / Water Street areaNew 6 of 12
rank #3–#9
Jellybean Row HousesNew 6 of 12
rank #2–#8

Best Romantic Hotels

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
16 places moved rank this check
16 new
Alt Hotel St. John'sNew 8 of 12
rank #1–#4
Monastery HotelNew 6 of 12
rank #1–#6
Murray Premises HotelNew 6 of 12
rank #1–#5
Ryan MansionNew 6 of 12
rank #1–#5
Blue on Water 5 of 12
rank #2–#5
JAG HotelNew 4 of 12
rank #3–#6
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland 4 of 12
rank #2–#3
The Inn by Mallard CottageNew 4 of 12
rank #1–#2

Best Attractions for Families

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
21 places moved rank this check
21 new
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic SiteNew 11 of 12
rank #2–#9
Johnson Geo CentreNew 11 of 12
rank #1–#8
Signal Hill National Historic SiteNew 11 of 12
rank #1–#8
The RoomsNew 11 of 12
rank #1–#9
Bowring ParkNew 8 of 12
rank #2–#12
Petty HarbourNew 7 of 12
rank #1–#10
Railway Coastal Museum 5 of 12
rank #5–#9
Suncor Energy FluvariumNew 5 of 12
rank #3–#8

Best Budget-Friendly Restaurants

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
17 places moved rank this check
17 new
Duke of DuckworthNew 7 of 12
rank #2–#7
Ches's Fish and Chips 6 of 12
rank #1–#4
The Sprout 6 of 12
rank #1–#12
Piatto Pizzeria + EnotecaNew 5 of 12
rank #6–#9
Rocket Bakery & Fresh FoodNew 5 of 12
rank #2–#11
Mallard Cottage 4 of 12
#1 every time
Peaceful LoftNew 4 of 12
rank #1–#5
Fabulous FoodsNew 3 of 12
rank #2–#3
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Best Hidden Gems

17 answers
Rankings: Volatile
11 places moved rank this check
3 new2 in & out
Newman Wine Vaults 10 of 17
rank #2–#7
Quidi Vidi Village 7 of 17
rank #1–#3
The Crow’s Nest Officers’ Club 7 of 17
rank #1–#4
Fort Amherst 6 of 17
rank #1–#8
Toslow 6 of 17
rank #7–#10
Railway Coastal Museum 5 of 17
rank #4–#9
Ship Pub 5 of 17
rank #8–#10
Bowring Park 4 of 17
rank #1–#5

Best Food Experiences

14 answers
Rankings: Volatile
13 places moved rank this check
4 new2 in & out
The Merchant Tavern 11 of 14
rank #1–#5
Mallard Cottage 9 of 14
rank #1–#4
Duke of Duckworth 8 of 14
rank #2–#7
Chinched 7 of 14
rank #1–#6
Quidi Vidi Brewery 7 of 14
rank #4–#9
Raymonds 7 of 14
rank #1–#3
Rocket Bakery & Fresh Food 6 of 14
rank #6–#12
Chafe’s Landing 5 of 14
rank #5–#8

Best Local Experiences

14 answers
Rankings: Volatile
17 places moved rank this check
7 new
Mallard Cottage 8 of 14
rank #2–#14
Duke of Duckworth 6 of 14
rank #2–#12
St. John's Farmers' Market 6 of 14
rank #1–#14
The Battery 5 of 14
rank #2–#11
The RoomsNew 5 of 14
rank #2–#16
The Ship Pub 5 of 14
rank #3–#16
Erin's Pub 4 of 14
rank #3–#15
George Street 4 of 14
rank #1–#5

Best Day Trips

13 answers
Rankings: Volatile
24 places moved rank this check
2 new
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site 8 of 13
rank #1–#11
Witless Bay Ecological Reserve 6 of 13
rank #1–#8
Brigus 5 of 13
rank #3–#8
Petty Harbour 5 of 13
rank #2–#4
Bell Island 4 of 13
rank #4–#6
Cape Spear 4 of 13
#1 every time
Hawthorne Cottage 4 of 13
rank #4–#8
Bay Bulls to Ferryland (Irish Loop) 3 of 13
rank #5–#6

Best Local or Traditional Restaurants

13 answers
Rankings: Volatile
10 places moved rank this check
10 new
Mallard CottageNew 10 of 13
rank #1–#3
Chinched 8 of 13
rank #1–#7
The Merchant TavernNew 8 of 13
rank #2–#6
Duke of DuckworthNew 7 of 13
rank #1–#7
Adelaide Oyster House 4 of 13
rank #4–#9
Ches's Fish and Chips 4 of 13
rank #2–#4
Bacalao 3 of 13
rank #2–#6
Raymonds 3 of 13
rank #1–#8

Best Boutique Hotels

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
9 places moved rank this check
9 new
Murray Premises HotelNew 11 of 12
rank #1–#5
Blue on WaterNew 7 of 12
rank #3–#5
Ryan MansionNew 7 of 12
rank #1–#4
Alt Hotel St. John'sNew 6 of 12
rank #1–#5
Jag Boutique Hotel 4 of 12
rank #1–#3
Monastery HotelNew 4 of 12
rank #4–#6
The Inn by Mallard CottageNew 4 of 12
rank #1–#6
The Leaside Manor 4 of 12
rank #3–#5

Best Budget Hotels

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
11 places moved rank this check
11 new
Capital HotelNew 4 of 12
rank #3–#5
City Hostel HI St. John's 4 of 12
rank #1–#5
The Duckworth InnNew 4 of 12
rank #1–#4
Holiday Inn Express 3 of 12
rank #2–#4
Quality Hotel HarbourviewNew 3 of 12
rank #1–#2
Super 8 by Wyndham St. John'sNew 3 of 12
rank #2–#6
City Hostel St. John'sNew 2 of 12
rank #1–#2
Comfort Hotel Airport 2 of 12
rank #1–#2

Best Family Hotels

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
16 places moved rank this check
16 new
Sheraton Hotel NewfoundlandNew 11 of 12
rank #1–#4
Holiday Inn St. John's Conference CentreNew 10 of 12
rank #1–#6
Alt Hotel St. John'sNew 9 of 12
rank #1–#6
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference CentreNew 8 of 12
rank #1–#4
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. John's NewfoundlandNew 6 of 12
rank #1–#5
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton St. John's AirportNew 4 of 12
rank #2–#4
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites 3 of 12
rank #3–#7
Sandman Signature St. John's HotelNew 3 of 12
rank #1–#6

Best Fine-Dining Restaurants

12 answers
Rankings: Stable
0 places moved rank this check
The Merchant Tavern 8 of 12
rank #2–#5
Mallard Cottage 7 of 12
rank #2–#4
Raymonds 7 of 12
#1 every time
Chinched 5 of 12
rank #4–#5
Adelaide Oyster House 4 of 12
rank #3–#5
Oliver's Restaurant 2 of 12
rank #1–#2
Terre Restaurant & Café 2 of 12
rank #3–#4
Bacalao 1 of 12
#5 every time

Best Historical Attractions

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
13 places moved rank this check
13 new
Signal Hill National Historic SiteNew 12 of 12
#1 every time
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the BaptistNew 11 of 12
rank #2–#7
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic SiteNew 9 of 12
rank #2–#4
Commissariat HouseNew 9 of 12
rank #4–#8
The RoomsNew 9 of 12
rank #2–#7
Newman Wine VaultsNew 6 of 12
rank #4–#8
Quidi Vidi VillageNew 6 of 12
rank #3–#7
Government HouseNew 4 of 12
rank #4–#8

Best Rainy-Day Attractions

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
41 places moved rank this check
41 new
Johnson Geo CentreNew 12 of 12
rank #2–#6
The RoomsNew 12 of 12
#1 every time
Quidi Vidi BreweryNew 4 of 12
rank #3–#7
Avalon Mall 3 of 12
rank #3–#9
Escape QuestNew 3 of 12
rank #6–#12
George Street 3 of 12
rank #2–#5
Quidi Vidi Brewery 3 of 12
rank #3–#6
Railway Coastal Museum 3 of 12
rank #3–#4

Best Restaurants for Couples

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
12 places moved rank this check
12 new
Mallard CottageNew 8 of 12
rank #1–#6
Raymonds 6 of 12
#1 every time
No. 4 Restaurant and BarNew 5 of 12
rank #1–#6
Oliver's RestaurantNew 5 of 12
rank #5–#7
The Merchant TavernNew 5 of 12
rank #2–#5
Adelaide Oyster HouseNew 4 of 12
rank #3–#6
Bacalao 3 of 12
rank #4–#6
BashoNew 3 of 12
rank #3–#4

Best Viewpoints

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
14 places moved rank this check
14 new
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic SiteNew 11 of 12
rank #2–#6
Signal Hill National Historic SiteNew 11 of 12
#1 every time
Fort AmherstNew 8 of 12
rank #2–#7
Quidi Vidi VillageNew 6 of 12
rank #3–#6
The Battery / North Head TrailNew 6 of 12
rank #2–#7
The RoomsNew 6 of 12
rank #2–#5
Cabot TowerNew 4 of 12
rank #1–#4
Bowring Park 3 of 12
rank #4–#5

Best Winter Experiences

12 answers
Rankings: Volatile
28 places moved rank this check
28 new
The RoomsNew 10 of 12
rank #2–#13
Pippy ParkNew 8 of 12
rank #2–#5
Signal Hill National Historic SiteNew 8 of 12
rank #1–#6
Bannerman ParkNew 7 of 12
rank #1–#4
East Coast TrailNew 5 of 12
rank #2–#19
George Street 5 of 12
rank #4–#8
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic SiteNew 4 of 12
rank #1–#8
Quidi Vidi VillageNew 4 of 12
rank #3–#8

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