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Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa connected to the convention center in Rivière-du-Loup

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Front of property
Excellence Room 2 Queen Beds
Indoor pool, open 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM, lifeguards on site
Breakfast and dinner served, international cuisine
Breakfast and dinner served, international cuisine
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pool

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Excellence Room

Excellence Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Excellence Room 2 Queen Beds

Excellence Room 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 312 sq ft
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(100 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 312 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Privilege Club Room

Privilege Club Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Murphy Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Rivière-du-Loup, Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup is connected to the convention center. Musee du Bas St Laurent and Manoir Fraser are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Club De Golf De Riviere-Du Loup and Riviere-du-Loup Saint-Simeon Ferry. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
311, boul. Hotel-de-Ville, Rivière-du-Loup, QC, G5R 5S4

What's nearby

  • Grand Portage Regional Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cegep De Riviere-du-Loup - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Parc des Chutes - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • St. Lawrence Exploration Centre - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Riviere-du-Loup Saint-Simeon Ferry - 10 min drive - 7.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Salvatoré - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪L'Estaminet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪L'Innocent - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Cage - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup

Upscale family-friendly hotel connected to the convention center
You can look forward to a firepit, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage, a body wrap, or a manicure/pedicure at UniverSpa, the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurant - Boreal, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool with a waterslide and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things the pool, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 300 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CAD 7 to 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant - Boreal

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 183 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Full-service spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1973
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 40.24 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 7 to 16 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 40.24 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Spa fee: CAD 45

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Property Registration Number 2024-11-30, 054854

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:30 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup?

As of Aug 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup on Sept 4, 2025 start from CA $180.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 40.24 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup located?

This family-friendly Rivière-du-Loup hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Musee du Bas St Laurent and Cegep De Riviere-du-Loup. Club De Golf De Riviere-Du Loup and Grand Portage Regional Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1033 out of 1850 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 501 out of 1850 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1850 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1850 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1850 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and the restaurant has great food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Veryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Geat, place we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a quick overnight stop on our way back from the east coast. It was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice hotel some stuf dated but atmosphere was great rooms good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Akiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the indoor pool was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

BAPTISTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for stop in rivière du loup
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Amenities
Very clean and the mattress was excellent! Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast at their restaurant was exceptionally good. The water slide in the hotel made this property an instant hit with the kids
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Staff & service
Good stop for the road trip back from the East coast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stop on route to PEI. Convenient location, clean, spacious. Noticed it was very pet friendly too😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel when travelling. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Great pool and hot tub. Lots of amenities for families. Staff spoke English which was helpful with our limited French. Close to many restaurants and also close to the falls.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and great restaurant too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel.. probably the first hotel we stay at that have Hardwood floors rather then carpet which is a huge plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel Central located Clean Overpriced same as most hotels in this era.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025