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Hôtel Universel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with indoor pool

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Indoor pool
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Food court

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
1000, Boulevard des Cascades, Alma, QC, G8B3G4
  • Alma College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mario-Tremblay Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lac St Jean Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Roberval, QC (YRJ)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Alma

Near the airport.At this Alma hotel, you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Lac St Jean Beach and 16 miles (25 km) of Jardin Scullion. Fairy Hole Cavern Park and Historic Village of Val-Jalbert are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Alma College - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Parc de Falaise - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mario-Tremblay Centre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • L'Odyssee des Batisseurs - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Lac St Jean Beach - 28 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Quebec City Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) - 172 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Resto Roberto - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hôtel Universel

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with indoor pool
Hôtel Universel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center, 13 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. A children's pool, a fitness center, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Hôtel Universel. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Alma hotel is smoke free.

  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hôtel Universel offers 71 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

This Alma hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include Swedish massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

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

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 parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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 available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. 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

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Hotel Universel Alma
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hôtel Universel to the airport?

Hôtel Universel is 41.1 mi (61-min drive) away from the Roberval, QC (YRJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hôtel Universel?

As of Apr 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Universel on May 8, 2025 start from $96.49, 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.

Does Hôtel Universel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hôtel Universel.

How close is Hôtel Universel to the beach?

This hotel is 10.5 mi (28-min drive) from Lac St Jean Beach and 17.4 mi (25-min drive) from Rigolet Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hôtel Universel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Hôtel Universel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 14 and 22 for adults, CAD 9 and 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hôtel Universel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hôtel Universel?

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

Is there free parking at Hôtel Universel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hôtel Universel have a pool?

Hôtel Universel features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Hôtel Universel have a restaurant?

Hôtel Universel is home to Pacini, which features Italian cuisine.

Does Hôtel Universel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, body treatments, and body wraps.

How close is Hôtel Universel to downtown Alma?

Hôtel Universel is 0.2 mi away from Alma.

Hôtel Universel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 613 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 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

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie, Prevost

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

François

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sebastien

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

8/10 Good

Isabelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maricarmen

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beau séjour

Très propre et belle chambre. Il devrait y avoir un petit tapis à l’entrée de la chambre pour déposer les bottes d’hiver.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrée

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Keven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Denis

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

HELENE

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dans le parking sous terrain .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Sebastien

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

laurie

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose antonio

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

10/10 Excellent

J TOSHIMITSU

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024