Stays in Gatineau

Hilton Lac-Leamy sits on the lakefront in Gatineau, across the river from Ottawa, and gives families more facilities than most city hotels. Children can swim in heated indoor and outdoor pools, and several restaurants on site make meals easy. Parents can use the spa and wellness centre or the fitness centre, and some rooms look out over the lake. Note that the hotel is connected to the Lac-Leamy Casino. Pets are welcome. A guest score of 9.0 from 562 reviews is excellent.

Holiday Inn Gatineau - Ottawa by IHG is a three-star hotel with an indoor saltwater pool, and I would recommend it to families who want a pool and an easy dinner. A family-friendly restaurant is on site, a fitness centre is available, and rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free WiFi. Casino Lac-Leamy and the major attractions are close. The rating of 8.7 is strong for this category.

Les Suites Victoria in Gatineau has spacious rooms with kitchenettes, which suits families on longer stays who want to prepare some meals. The big draw for children is next door: the Canadian Museum of History, formerly the Museum of Civilization, is a five-minute walk away, and the National Gallery of Canada is a short drive across the river. Wi-Fi is free. With an 8.6 score from 448 reviews, I would book it for a museum-focused family trip.

Families get a central Gatineau base just across the river from Ottawa, with a fitness centre and water sports facilities listed on site and rooms with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. Pets are welcome, and cycling routes are close by. Some tags overstate it: the hotel is not ski-in/ski-out, since the nearest ski hills are a drive away, and the casino mentioned is nearby rather than in the building. Its 8.3 rating from over 1,100 reviews is reliable.

Château Cartier in Gatineau has 124 rooms and suites with good bedding, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen televisions, and its main asset is the Kōena spa, with hot baths, dry saunas and a steam bath. The spa leans towards adults, so families should check what children can use before booking around it. With an 8.2 score from 549 reviews, it is a reliable choice, and I would favour it for couples or a family with teenagers.

Four Points Gatineau-Ottawa's rue Laurier address gives families the Canadian Museum of History across the street, with its Children's Museum inside, and Parliament Hill a walk away over the river. That saves a lot of driving and parking in central Ottawa. The bistro on site helps at the end of a museum day, and pets are accepted, with a fee. Parents should check two things: parking is paid, and listings showed the indoor pool closed from September 2023 to April 2026, so a swim is not guaranteed. The setting on the Quebec side means French first at the front desk and in the shops, which children may find fun. An 8.1 from 427 reviews matches a dependable city hotel.

Comfort Inn Gatineau is a non-smoking hotel on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River, close to downtown Ottawa, Gatineau Park and Casino Lac Leamy. For families, the complimentary hot breakfast is the main help, since mornings start without a search for food, and some rooms have direct parking access, which makes unloading the car with children easier. Pets are welcome. With a 7.9 rating across 522 reviews, I would book it as a practical base for Gatineau Park and Ottawa.

Auberge de la Gare is a three-star hotel in Gatineau's Hull District, and I would recommend it to families who want an affordable base near Ottawa. Rooms are contemporary, with free WiFi, a small fridge and tea and coffee facilities, which helps with children. Central Ottawa is a ten-minute drive away and Casino du Lac Leamy is two kilometres away. The rating of 7.7 points to a simple stay.

Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown is a four-star downtown hotel with family rooms, and I would recommend it to families who want space and parking. Some rooms have balconies and kitchen facilities, the indoor saltwater pool and fitness centre keep everyone busy, and on-site parking is free. It is a convenient base for the city and its surroundings. The rating of 7.4 suggests a practical stay.

Duvernay Studios and Suites is a residential property in Gatineau, close to the Canadian Museum of History and Hull Marina, both good outings with children. Units are air-conditioned with cable TV and free WiFi, a simple setup for families who prefer independence to hotel services. Check-in happens at the adjacent Les Suites Victoria hotel, so plan your arrival there. A guest score of 7.3 from 803 reviews suggests basic, functional comfort rather than extras.

Le Parc Gatineau, Tapestry Collection by Hilton works for families who want a pool and a bit of comfort just across the river from Ottawa. The indoor pool and hot tub keep children busy, every room has a jetted tub and an electric fireplace, and the on-site restaurant, Risotto Pasta & Grill, handles dinner. It faces Casino du Lac Leamy, so the immediate area is geared to adults. The 7.2 score from 269 reviews is more mixed.

Families visiting Ottawa's museums will find this Wyndham handy: it sits near the Canadian War Museum, with Parliament Hill across the river. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free WiFi, and the 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals. There is a fitness centre but no pool listed, and parking on site is paid, which adds to the bill for families with a car. The 7.1 rating from over 800 reviews suggests modest expectations.