Top Family-Friendly Stays in Laval, Quebec
Laval, the island city just north of Montreal, works well for families who want easier parking and shopping close by, and most of its family hotels cluster around Carrefour Laval and the Cosmodome space science centre. Best Western Laval-Montreal has a year-round indoor pool and a free hot breakfast, Sheraton Laval connects directly to Carrefour Laval Mall, and Holiday Inn Laval Montreal sits across from it with an indoor pool. For more space, Residence Inn by Marriott Laval offers sofa beds, and auxportesdesMilleIles has a kitchen in every room. Le St-Martin Hotel & Suites holds the best rating, 8.8.
Laval covers Île Jésus, just north of Montreal, between the Rivière des Prairies and the Rivière des Mille Îles. It is a city of residential neighbourhoods and large shopping centres, linked to Montreal by the metro and several bridges. For a family, it offers a calmer base than central Montreal, with easier parking, the Cosmodome for rainy days and quick access to the attractions of the wider metropolitan area.
Pools, Kitchens or Shopping Next Door
I sort Laval's family hotels by what children and parents use most: a pool, a kitchen or a location next to shopping and the Cosmodome. Three hotels on this page have an indoor pool, two give you a kitchen or a sofa bed for extra space, and several sit within walking distance of Carrefour Laval. Montreal is a short drive or metro ride away, so Laval makes a calmer, often roomier base for a family visit to the region. Ratings range from 7.6 to 8.8, and I point out where each hotel is strong.
For a family stay with a pool, Best Western Laval-Montreal & Conference Centre is my first pick, with an 8.3 rating from almost 1,500 reviews. It has a year-round indoor pool, a gym and a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, and rooms have pillowtop beds and fridges, some with balconies overlooking the hotel's interior. It sits 7.5 km from the city centre. Holiday Inn Laval Montreal by IHG, across from Carrefour Laval, adds an indoor pool, spa and wellness facilities, a restaurant and a bar. Ômage Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, completes the pool options with an indoor pool, a fitness centre, a lounge and a restaurant.
Le St-Martin Hotel & Suites has the best score on this page, 8.8 from almost 1,300 reviews, and is my choice for parents who value comfort over a pool. The downtown Laval hotel offers a free continental breakfast, a seasonal outdoor hot tub, a fitness centre and a garden, steps from the financial and shopping district and 3 km from Carrefour Laval. Sheraton Laval Hotel, rated 8.6, connects directly to Carrefour Laval Mall and has a spa with massage services, an indoor hot tub and a sauna. Both suit families who want parents to relax once the children are asleep, with no pool described at either.
For longer stays and larger families, space matters more than facilities. Residence Inn by Marriott Laval, rated 8.5, offers spacious non-smoking accommodations with sofa beds, a free continental breakfast and a business centre, and accepts pets. auxportesdesMilleIles has rooms with a kitchen, a dining area and a balcony, plus a sun terrace, a lounge, a shared kitchen and free parking, though it has only a handful of reviews so far. Motel Newstar Laval, rated 7.6, offers family rooms with a patio, a dining table, a refrigerator and soundproofing, with free parking, 6 km from Carrefour Laval. These three give families room to spread out and eat in.
Two simpler hotels are well placed for the Cosmodome, the space science centre that many families visit in Laval. 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 Montréal-Trudeau International Airport a short drive away. Comfort Inn, rated 7.8, includes a continental breakfast and free parking and is also near the shopping centre and the Cosmodome. Neither describes a pool, so I would book them mainly for location and value, and plan swimming elsewhere if your children expect it on a family weekend.
A traveler's takeIf I were planning a family weekend in Laval, I would book Best Western Laval-Montreal for its year-round indoor pool and free hot breakfast, which cover the two things children ask for first. For a longer stay, I would choose Residence Inn by Marriott Laval instead, with spacious rooms and sofa beds. My advice: plan a visit to the Cosmodome, close to several of these hotels, on a rainy day.
4.4Le St-Martin Hotel & Suites
Family-Friendly · 1287 reviewsDowntown Laval hotel with a seasonal hot tub and fitness center
Why guests love itA free continental breakfast and a garden are what I would point out to families at Le St-Martin Hotel & Suites, in downtown Laval steps from the financial and shopping district. Carrefour Laval shopping centre is 3 km away for a rainy afternoon, and the seasonal outdoor hot tub gives parents a moment to relax. A fitness centre is on site, and pets are accepted. Guests rate the hotel 8.8 across 1,287 reviews, a reassuring score.
4.3Sheraton Laval Hotel
Family-Friendly · 578 reviewsConnected to Carrefour Laval, with a spa, hot tub, and sauna
Why guests love itSheraton Laval Hotel is directly connected to the Carrefour Laval mall, which is the main practical draw for families: shopping and food courts are reachable without going outside, a real help in a Québec winter. Rooms are air-conditioned, and parents can use the spa with massage services, the indoor hot tub, the sauna and the gym. It is listed as family-friendly. With an 8.6 rating across 578 reviews, I would book it for a family weekend that mixes shopping and some time to relax.
4.3Residence Inn by Marriott Laval
Family-Friendly · 137 reviewsSpacious, pet-friendly suites with breakfast, close to Laval's attractions
Why guests love itThe Residence Inn Laval offers spacious, non-smoking accommodation with sofa beds in the rooms, which I find helpful when a family shares one unit. A continental breakfast is included every day, in-room WiFi is free, and pets are accepted. It suits extended stays, with shopping and local attractions nearby for days out with children. Spa and wellness facilities are listed among its highlights, a welcome extra for parents.
4.2Ômage Hotel, Montreal Laval, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Family-Friendly · 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.
4.2Best Western Laval-Montreal & Conference Centre
Family-Friendly · 1486 reviewsIndoor pool, hot breakfast, and family-friendly comfort near Montreal
Why guests love itBest Western Laval-Montreal includes a hot breakfast buffet every morning, which takes one task off parents' lists. The indoor pool is open year-round, a reliable activity for children whatever the Quebec weather, and parents have a gym. Rooms are tastefully decorated with pillowtop beds and fridges, and some have balconies overlooking the hotel's interior. Free WiFi is available, and the city centre of Laval is about 7.5 km away.
4.1Hôtel Ô Laval
Family-Friendly · 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
Family-Friendly · 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
Family-Friendly · 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.
3.9Comfort Inn
Family-Friendly · 173 reviewsConvenient Laval stay with free breakfast and parking
3.8Motel Newstar Laval
Family-Friendly · 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
- 1Choose Best Western Laval-Montreal, Holiday Inn Laval Montreal or Ômage Hotel if an indoor pool is a priority for your children.
- 2Book Le St-Martin Hotel & Suites for the best guest rating here, a free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor hot tub.
- 3Stay at Sheraton Laval Hotel if you want direct indoor access to Carrefour Laval Mall, useful in winter with children.
- 4Pick Residence Inn by Marriott Laval or auxportesdesMilleIles for longer stays, with sofa beds or kitchens in the rooms.
- 5Use Hôtel Ô Laval or Comfort Inn as a base for the Cosmodome, the space science centre near both hotels.
- 6Drive or take the metro to Montreal for the day: Laval sits just north of the city and often offers more room for families.