Laval Hotels for Montreal-Trudeau Airport Travellers
Let me set expectations: no hotel in Laval sits at the airport. Montreal-Trudeau International Airport is in Dorval, on the island of Montreal, and the Motel Newstar Laval gives the clearest measure, about 24 km away. What Laval offers airport travellers is a calmer, practical base with parking, reached by Autoroute 13 or Autoroute 15 depending on traffic. The Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Laval, rated 9, has an Italian restaurant and a bar, the Grand Times Hotel Laval near Centropolis and the Ômage Hotel have indoor pools, and Hôtel Ô Laval has an electric vehicle charging station for those who drive to their flight.
Laval is Quebec's third-largest city, occupying Île Jésus just north of Montreal. It is largely residential and commercial, organised around Carrefour Laval, Centropolis and a dense highway network that links it to the rest of the region, including Montreal-Trudeau airport in Dorval. Its hotels serve business travellers, families and visitors who prefer to drive, with free parking and pools. Beyond the highways, the Rivière des Mille Îles and Old Sainte-Rose show a quieter side of the island.
Practical stopovers on the Laval side
Laval makes sense for travellers who arrive by car, visit family on the North Shore or want a quieter night than in the airport hotel zone. The hotels on this page were kept because their own descriptions mention easy access to Montreal-Trudeau or practical features for a stopover: free parking, an indoor pool, a restaurant on site, family rooms or kitchens. Travel time to Dorval depends heavily on traffic, so I would always leave a generous margin for an early flight.
For a comfortable night before a flight, the Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Laval is my first choice. Rated 9 with about 500 reviews, it has an Italian restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre and a terrace, close to Carrefour Laval and the Cosmodome, so you can have dinner and go to bed without driving again. The Ômage Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio property described as close to the airport, offers an indoor pool, a lounge and a restaurant serving American and local cuisine. Both suit travellers who want a proper evening rather than a simple bed near the runway.
The Grand Times Hotel Laval - Centropolis, rated 8.6, has an indoor pool, a fitness centre, a bar and rooms with city views, and its description mentions easy access to Montreal-Trudeau. Its location near Centropolis puts restaurants within a short walk, useful after a late arrival. The Holiday Inn Laval Montreal by IHG, across from Carrefour Laval, adds an indoor pool, a restaurant, a bar and wellness facilities. For a family landing in the evening, a swim and an easy dinner on site can make the first night in Quebec much gentler for everyone.
Families and longer stopovers have other options. Hôtel Ô Laval, rated 8.1, offers air-conditioned family rooms, daily housekeeping and an electric vehicle charging station, near Carrefour Laval and the Cosmodome, with the airport described as a short drive away. The Motel Newstar Laval, the most reviewed hotel here with more than 1,000 reviews, has soundproofed family rooms with a patio, a dining table and a refrigerator, plus free private parking. The small auxportesdesMilleIles offers rooms with kitchens and balconies, a shared kitchen and free parking, though with very few guest reviews published so far.
Getting to the airport from Laval means crossing the Rivière des Prairies and driving across the island of Montreal towards Dorval, usually by Autoroute 13. Outside rush hour, the trip is straightforward, but weekday mornings can be slow, so I would plan extra time for any flight before noon. If you have a free afternoon before departure, the Cosmodome space science centre, Centropolis and the Rivière des Mille Îles are close to the hotels. Montreal itself is easy to reach by the metro from Montmorency station if you prefer to leave the car. Taxis and ride-share services also cover the route if you prefer not to drive to the terminal yourself.
A traveler's takeFor a night before a flight from Montreal-Trudeau, I would choose the Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Laval for its restaurant and its 9 rating, or the Grand Times Hotel Laval near Centropolis for its indoor pool and nearby restaurants. My advice is to check the traffic on Autoroute 13 the evening before and leave early for a morning departure, since Laval is about 24 km from the airport according to the Motel Newstar description. Laval suits drivers more than travellers without a car.
4.5Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Laval
Airport · 506 reviewsModern comfort with an Italian restaurant and fitness centre
Why guests love itFamilies with curious children will like the location: the Cosmodome space science centre is nearby, an easy half-day outing, and Carrefour Laval is close for shopping. Rooms have a refrigerator and coffee machine, useful for milk and snacks, and the Italian restaurant on site keeps dinner simple with familiar dishes for children. The terrace is pleasant in summer. There is no pool listed, so it suits families planning active days out rather than afternoons at the hotel.
4.3Grand Times Hotel Laval - Centropolis
Airport · 778 reviewsModern comfort with an indoor pool and city views near Centropolis
Why guests love itAn indoor pool and a location next to Centropolis are the two details I would highlight for families at the Grand Times Hotel Laval. After a day out, children can swim while parents use the fitness centre, and the restaurants and entertainment of Centropolis are close for an easy dinner. Rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms and city views. Guests rate the hotel 8.6 across 778 reviews, and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport is easy to reach.
4.2Ômage Hotel, Montreal Laval, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Airport · 342 reviewsComfortable rooms, an indoor pool, and a restaurant with diverse options
Why guests love itÔmage Hotel in Laval suits families who prefer a calmer base north of Montreal island. The indoor swimming pool is the main attraction for children, and parents can use the fitness centre while they swim. Rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi. The restaurant serves American and local dishes, an easy option when nobody wants to go out again in the evening, and the lounge offers a quiet spot for adults later on.
4.1Hôtel Ô Laval
Airport · 551 reviewsFamily-friendly comfort with convenient amenities near Laval's attractions
Why guests love itHôtel Ô Laval has air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, a lift and daily housekeeping, which covers the basics for a family trip. The Cosmodome space centre and the Carrefour Laval shopping mall are close by, and Montréal-Trudeau airport is a short drive away. Drivers of electric cars will appreciate the charging station. There is no pool or restaurant listed, so I would see it as a tidy, practical base.
4.0auxportesdesMilleIles
Airport · 9 reviewsFamily-friendly comfort with kitchens, balconies, and a sun terrace
Why guests love itauxportesdesMilleIles works for families who prefer to cook: every room in this Laval property has a kitchen and dining area, a private bathroom, air-conditioning and a balcony. A sun terrace and a lounge give space outside the room, and there is also a shared kitchen. Free on-site parking makes it practical for driving into Montreal or around Laval. No pool or restaurant is listed, so it is a self-catering base. Guests rate it 8.0 on nine reviews.
3.9Holiday Inn Laval Montreal by IHG
Airport · 357 reviewsIndoor pool, spa facilities, and family-friendly comfort near Carrefour Laval
Why guests love itHoliday Inn Laval faces Carrefour Laval Shopping Center, so families have shops and food court options right across the street. The indoor pool gives children an evening activity, and spa and wellness facilities offer parents a break. An on-site restaurant and bar cover dinner without driving. I would choose it for families combining shopping and a Montreal-area visit, keeping expectations in line with its 7.8 rating across 357 reviews.
3.8Motel Newstar Laval
Airport · 1020 reviewsFamily-friendly motel with private patios and free parking near Laval attractions
Why guests love itMotel Newstar keeps a family trip to the Montreal area simple and affordable. Family rooms are soundproofed, a real help when children sleep early, and each has a private patio, a dining table, a fridge and a coffee machine, so simple meals happen in the room. Parking is free right outside, and pets are welcome. Carrefour Laval is 6 km away for shopping, and Montreal-Trudeau Airport is 24 km away. There is no pool, so plan outings for active kids.
Local tips
- 1Allow generous time for a morning flight: Laval is about 24 km from Montreal-Trudeau, and weekday traffic across Montreal can be slow.
- 2Choose the Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Laval if you want dinner at the hotel's Italian restaurant before an early night.
- 3Pick Hôtel Ô Laval if you drive an electric car, since it has a charging station on site.
- 4For families landing in the evening, the indoor pools of the Grand Times Hotel Laval or the Holiday Inn help children relax.
- 5For a longer stopover, the kitchens at the Motel Newstar Laval or auxportesdesMilleIles let you prepare simple meals.
- 6If you have a free afternoon, visit the Cosmodome or walk along the Rivière des Mille Îles before your flight.