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Hôtel Universel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre

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Food court
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Indoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
The current price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Alma, Hôtel Universel is near the airport and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Lac St Jean Beach and Fairy Hole Cavern Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Historic Village of Val-Jalbert. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Jardin Scullion. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing.
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Map
1000, Boulevard des Cascades, Alma, QC, G8B3G4

What's nearby

  • Alma College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parc de Falaise - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Mario-Tremblay Centre - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Ville d'Alma Spectacles - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Lac St Jean Beach - 24 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) - 172 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Bar Union - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Resto Roberto - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chocolaterie Au Coeur Fondant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪L'exode Café - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hôtel Universel

Family-friendly hotel near the airport
Located close to Lac St Jean Beach, Hôtel Universel provides a terrace, a playground and an arcade/games room. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage, a manicure/pedicure or a body scrub at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Pacini, features Italian cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and an electric car charging station
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 71 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 14 to 22 for adults and CAD 9 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Pacini

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 13 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 14 to 22 for adults and CAD 9 to 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number 2024-11-30, 008072

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Hotel Universel
Hotel Universel Alma
Universel Alma
Hôtel Universel Alma
Hôtel Universel
Hôtel Universel Alma
Hôtel Universel Hotel
Hôtel Universel Hotel Alma

Frequently asked questions

Does Hôtel Universel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hôtel Universel?

As of 19 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Universel on 4 Sept 2025 start from AU$175.70, including 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 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hôtel Universel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hôtel Universel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hôtel Universel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hôtel Universel located?

This family-friendly Alma hotel is located near the airport, 10.5 mi (17 km) from Lac St Jean Beach, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Jardin Scullion and Fairy Hole Cavern Park.

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Hôtel Universel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hélène

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculately clean, well maintained hotel. Surprising amount of services and quality dining available for a small city. Easy to walk around.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo

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

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, nice rooms, comfortable bed, all good!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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Super Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Amenities
Super
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
😀
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Belle place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stéphanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

parfait

Excellent service !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose antonio

Liked: Amenities
Good service nice city
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
🙂
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Paul

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

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