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Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup

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A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, outdoor seating, and a parking area.
A modern restaurant with round tables and chairs, a patterned floor, and a unique ceiling design.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a cityscape view.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue slide, large windows, and a view of the city.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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311, boul. Hotel-de-Ville, Rivière-du-Loup, QC, G5R 5S4
  • Place, Musee du Bas St Laurent
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Cegep De Riviere-du-Loup
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Centre Culturel Berger
    ‪4 min drive‬
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(143 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Excellence Room 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of the city.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a wall with a geometric design.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a small table with a plant.

Excellence Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Privilege Club Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Murphy Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a wall-mounted TV.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Rivière-du-Loup

Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup is located within a mile (2 km) of Musee du Bas St Laurent and Cegep De Riviere-du-Loup. This 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 300 rooms and conveniences like a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Located centrally in Rivière-du-Loup, it's connected to the convention center and also close to Centre Culturel Berger and Club De Golf De Riviere-Du Loup.

What's nearby

  • Musee du Bas St Laurent - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cegep De Riviere-du-Loup - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Centre Culturel Berger - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Parc des Chutes - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Pot-a-l'Eau-de-Vie - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant le Tournesol - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bernadette - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup

Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. There's free parking if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

UniverSpa has 12 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology and thalassotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 40.24 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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.
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-11 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking. There's also a car charging station.
Property Registration Number 054854, 2026-11-30

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Universel in Rivière-du-Loup
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Universel Rivière-du-Loup Riviere Du Loup
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Universel In Riviere Du Loup
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Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup?

Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Aug 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup on Sep 8, 2026 start from $152, 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.

What's there to do around Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup?

This hotel is located in Rivière-du-Loup within a short 19-minute walk of Musee du Bas St Laurent. You'll also find Riviere-du-Loup Saint-Simeon Ferry and Parc des Chutes within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup?

Yes, extended and self parking are offered for free at the hotel. An electric car charging station and wheelchair-accessible parking are also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup?

UniverSpa is the hotel's spa and services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, couples treatments, and body wraps.

Does Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup include a casino?

No, Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 8:30 AM and 10:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant and an indoor pool plus some guestrooms feature a private hot tub.

Are there hot tubs at Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge on weekday mornings at Restaurant - Boreal.

Will Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup for a fee of CAD 40.24 per pet, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup.

Hôtel Universel in Rivière-du-Loup Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1318 out of 2257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 575 out of 2257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 227 out of 2257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 2257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 2257 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great breakfast,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent location, restaurant is terrific, staff pleasant, helpful and accommodating of non French speakers
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, really nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful! We love this property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above Great restaurant meal, comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff and room for the price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, restaurant and pool. We found the room very small. It was difficult to ft
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet stay, exactly what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good regional hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and amenities were great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wylie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and room were great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room service was amazing.
Room service :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location and nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bertalint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Varun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good, was able to check in 30 minutes early. Decent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, and right of the highway
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always good at the Universal
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing hotel super restaurant access from the hotel !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View from window onto a wall. Otherwise, everything great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room , great dinner at restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ghislain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went for a walk upon arrival and felt safe, supper and breakfast at Boreal restaurant was delicious and decently priced!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant excellent food and service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025