Romantic Hotels in Laval for Couples
Laval, the island city just north of Montreal, is not a classic romantic destination, and I would rather say so: most of its hotels are business and shopping addresses around Carrefour Laval and Centropolis. A few still give couples a real reason to stay. The Sheraton Laval Hotel has a spa with massage services, an indoor hot tub and a sauna, Le St-Martin Hotel & Suites pairs a seasonal outdoor hot tub with a garden, and the Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Laval, rated 9, has an Italian restaurant and a terrace. With the Rivière des Mille Îles and Old Sainte-Rose nearby, a calm weekend here makes sense.
Laval is Quebec's third-largest city, occupying Île Jésus just north of Montreal across the Rivière des Prairies. It is mostly residential and commercial, organised around Carrefour Laval, Centropolis and the highways, which explains why its hotels lean towards business travellers and families. Its softer face lies along the Rivière des Mille Îles, in Old Sainte-Rose and in the Centre de la nature. For couples, it offers a calm, easy base with parking and pools, a short metro or car ride from Montreal.
Spas, hot tubs and quiet tables in Laval
For a couple, Laval works as a quiet and practical base on the edge of Montreal rather than a destination in itself. The hotels on this page were kept because their own descriptions mention something useful for two: a spa or wellness area, a hot tub or sauna, an indoor pool, a garden, a terrace or a restaurant on site. Montreal stays easy to reach by car or by the metro from Montmorency station, while the riverside parks and the old village of Sainte-Rose give Laval a gentler side.
The most complete wellness offer in Laval is at the Sheraton Laval Hotel, which has a spa with massage services, an indoor hot tub and a sauna, and connects directly to Carrefour Laval for shopping and dining. Rated 8.6, it suits couples who want a treatment and a soak without leaving the building, even in winter. The Holiday Inn Laval Montreal by IHG, across from the same mall, also lists spa and wellness facilities with an indoor pool, and the Residence Inn by Marriott Laval mentions a wellness area too. For an anniversary weekend, the Sheraton is the address I would book first.
Le St-Martin Hotel & Suites, in downtown Laval, takes a different approach. Its 8.8 score and nearly 1,300 reviews point to a well-run hotel, and its seasonal outdoor hot tub and garden give couples a quieter setting than the large chain properties around the mall. A free continental breakfast is included, which keeps the morning simple. For a couple travelling in the warmer months, an evening in that outdoor tub is a nicer memory than another indoor pool, so I would favour it from late spring to early autumn and turn to the Sheraton when the cold season arrives.
Dinner matters on a romantic trip, and the Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Laval answers that well. It is the best rated hotel on this list at 9, with an Italian restaurant, a bar and a terrace, close to Carrefour Laval and the Cosmodome. The Ômage Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio property, serves American and local cuisine in its restaurant and has an indoor pool and a lounge. Grand Times Hotel Laval, near Centropolis, adds a bar and rooms with city views. Centropolis itself gathers many restaurants and terraces around a small lake, a short walk or drive from these three hotels.
Laval is an island, and its edges are where it becomes charming. The Rivière des Mille Îles, on the north shore, is protected by a regional park where couples can paddle a canoe or kayak among small islands in summer. Old Sainte-Rose, along the same river, keeps a historic church and a village atmosphere that contrasts with the highways. The Centre de la nature, in the east of the island, offers gardens and walking paths. Montreal remains close: the metro reaches Montmorency station in Laval, so an evening in the city does not require driving back late.
A traveler's takeFor a romantic stay in Laval, I would choose the Sheraton Laval Hotel for its spa, hot tub and sauna, or Le St-Martin Hotel & Suites in summer for its outdoor hot tub and garden. My advice is to reserve dinner at the Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Laval's Italian restaurant or among the terraces of Centropolis, and to spend a morning on the Rivière des Mille Îles. If you plan an evening in Montreal, take the metro from Montmorency rather than the car.
4.5Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Laval
Romantic · 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.
4.4Le St-Martin Hotel & Suites
Romantic · 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
Romantic · 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.
4.3Grand Times Hotel Laval - Centropolis
Romantic · 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.
4.3Residence Inn by Marriott Laval
Romantic · 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
Romantic · 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
Romantic · 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.
4.1Hampton Inn & Suites Laval
Romantic · 315 reviewsComfortable suburban stay with an indoor pool and pet-friendly options
Why guests love itHampton Inn & Suites Laval gives families the essentials for a stay north of Montreal: a hot breakfast is complimentary every morning, the indoor pool keeps children busy in the evening, and pets are accepted. A fitness centre is on site for parents. Montreal is close enough for day trips, while Laval offers a quieter place to sleep. I would choose it for families who want a reliable chain hotel with a pool near Montreal.
4.1Hôtel Ô Laval
Romantic · 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.
3.9Holiday Inn Laval Montreal by IHG
Romantic · 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
Romantic · 173 reviewsConvenient Laval stay with free breakfast and parking
3.8Motel Newstar Laval
Romantic · 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
- 1Book a massage ahead at the Sheraton Laval Hotel spa, then use the indoor hot tub and sauna afterwards.
- 2Choose Le St-Martin Hotel & Suites between late spring and early autumn, since its outdoor hot tub is seasonal.
- 3Rent a canoe or kayak on the Rivière des Mille Îles in summer to explore the small islands of the regional park.
- 4Walk around Old Sainte-Rose for its historic church and village streets, a contrast with the shopping districts.
- 5For dinner without driving far, pick the Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Laval or the terraces around the lake at Centropolis.
- 6For a night out in Montreal, leave the car and take the metro from Montmorency station.