Budget Hotels in East Montreal and the South Shore
The budget stays listed under Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles are spread across east Montreal, the South Shore, Terrebonne and Laval, so the first question is where you want to be. M Montreal and Auberge Chez Jean are the hostel-style options, Auberge Royal Versailles, Hôtel Ô Suites Laval, Super 8 by Wyndham Lachenaie/Terrebonne and Comfort Inn South Shore are the simple hotels and motels, and most list free breakfast or Wi-Fi. The listings do not give prices, so I would compare what is included. Taxi rides to Montréal-Trudeau run from about 26 to 37 minutes where the listings state one.
Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles is a quiet, residential borough with little hotel stock of its own, so budget travellers heading here end up choosing between a handful of areas across greater Montreal rather than a single neighbourhood. Terrebonne and Laval to the north tend to run slightly cheaper than downtown or the South Shore, which tracks with where the lowest rates on this list actually sit. None of these budget properties put you directly on the Pointe-aux-Prairies riverfront trails, so factor in a short drive to reach the parks that give this borough its character.
Where to stay
Low-Cost Stays East of Montreal
Budget stays east of Montreal differ in what they include: a free breakfast buffet, free parking, a pool, a hot tub or a shared kitchen. Because the listings do not give prices, I would compare those extras and the location rather than ratings alone, and ask about the taxi ride to the airport if a flight is part of the plan.
M Montreal is the most reviewed and best rated budget stay here, at 9.2 from more than 3,300 guests. It is a two-star, budget-tier stay with laid-back dorms and private rooms, a hot tub, a kitchen in some rooms and a hip bar with live entertainment. It is nine minutes by taxi from Vieux-Port de Montréal, two minutes' walk from René-Lévesque / Saint-André, and about 26 minutes by taxi from the airport. I would choose it for a young traveller or a solo visit where location and atmosphere matter more than a quiet suburban room.
Auberge Royal Versailles and Hôtel Ô Suites Laval are the straightforward budget hotels with breakfast. Auberge Royal Versailles has conservative rooms and suites, an outdoor pool, breakfast and full-service laundry, two minutes from Station Radisson, and about 30 minutes by taxi from the airport; it scores 7.4. Hôtel Ô Suites Laval is a three-star motel with relaxed rooms and suites, free continental breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking, about 26 minutes from the airport, and scores 7.6. I would pick Royal Versailles for the metro and the pool, and Ô Suites Laval for simple suites with free parking.
On the South Shore and in Terrebonne, Comfort Inn South Shore is a two-star hotel with modern rooms, a free breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi and parking and pet-friendly rooms, and scores 7.4. Super 8 by Wyndham Lachenaie/Terrebonne has an indoor pool with a two-storey waterslide, a hot tub, free continental breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking, and is eco- and pet-friendly, scoring 8.0 from nearly 1,000 guests. I would choose Super 8 for a family with children, since the waterslide pool is a real draw, and Comfort Inn for a dog and a free buffet breakfast.
Auberge Chez Jean is a classic one-star hostel with free Wi-Fi, a raw vegan breakfast and access to a kitchen and musical instruments, three minutes' walk from Rachel / De l'Hôtel-de-Ville, and about 33 minutes by taxi from the airport. It scores 8.2 from a smaller group of guests. I would choose it for a traveller who enjoys a communal, creative atmosphere and does not need private facilities, and I would check the room types and the breakfast hours because the listing keeps to the basics. Check the room types.
A traveler's takeFor a low-cost stay near east Montreal, I would choose M Montreal for a short city visit: its 9.2 rating from more than 3,300 guests, the hot tub and the bar make it the standout, and the airport is about 26 minutes by taxi. For a family, I would pick Super 8 by Wyndham Lachenaie/Terrebonne for the waterslide pool and free breakfast. For a dog, I would book Comfort Inn South Shore and ask about fees first.
4.6M Montreal
Budget · 3342 reviewsA hot tub and live music at a hostel-level rate
Why guests love itM Montreal is a two-star, budget-tier stay with dorms and private rooms, and for a family I would book a private room rather than a dorm bed. Some rooms have a kitchen, which helps with meals, and the hot tub is a draw after a day out. A bar with live entertainment makes evenings lively, so light sleepers should ask for a quiet room. Vieux-Port de Montréal is nine minutes away by taxi.
4.1Auberge Chez Jean
Budget · 167 reviewsRaw vegan breakfast, a kitchen and instruments in the Plateau
Why guests love itAuberge Chez Jean is a classic one-star hostel three minutes on foot from the corner of Rachel and De l'Hôtel-de-Ville, so I would only suggest it to families comfortable with hostel living and shared spaces. Guests can use a kitchen, handy for preparing simple meals for children, and there are musical instruments to play. Breakfast is raw vegan, which may not suit every young eater. Wi-Fi is free, and the airport is about thirty-three minutes by taxi.
4.0Super 8 by Wyndham Lachenaie/Terrebonne
Budget · 970 reviewsA two-storey waterslide and free breakfast in Terrebonne
Why guests love itSuper 8 Lachenaie/Terrebonne is built around an indoor pool with a two-storey waterslide and a hot tub, so the children have something to look forward to whatever the weather in Terrebonne. Free continental breakfast and free parking keep the morning simple when you are travelling by car. Rooms are plain two-star rooms, and the pet-friendly policy means the dog can come too. I would book it for a short, pool-centred weekend.
3.8Hôtel Ô Suites Laval
Budget · 723 reviewsA simple motel with one of the fastest airport runs
Why guests love itHôtel Ô Suites Laval is a straightforward three-star motel in Laval, useful for families who want a simple night with a suite option. Free continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi cover the basics, and parking is free, which matters on a road trip. Do not expect a pool or extra facilities. The Des Laurentides / Normont bus stop is a minute's walk, and the airport is about 26 minutes by taxi. A 7.6/10 from over 700 reviews is fair.
3.7Auberge Royal Versailles
Budget · 1091 reviewsAn outdoor pool and metro access at a budget rate
Why guests love itAuberge Royal Versailles is a modern budget hotel in east Montreal that works for families watching costs. Suites are available alongside standard rooms, breakfast is served, and the outdoor pool is a welcome break for children in summer. A full-service laundry helps on longer trips. Radisson metro station is a two-minute walk, so getting into the city without a car is easy. The airport is about 30 minutes by taxi. A 7.4/10 from over 1,000 reviews is fair.
3.7Comfort Inn South Shore
Budget · 532 reviewsA free breakfast buffet and pet-friendly rooms on the South Shore
Why guests love itComfort Inn South Shore is a plain two-star hotel in Boucherville with modern rooms, a free breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi and free parking, which keeps a family trip simple and predictable. Pets are accepted and there is a full-service laundry for longer stays. Petinos Boucherville is five minutes on foot. There is no pool listed and the 7.4 score is middling, so I would treat it as a functional base for a car-based visit to Montreal.
Local tips
- 1Compare what is included, since the listings give no prices: free breakfast, free parking and a pool vary by hotel.
- 2Choose M Montreal for a hostel-style stay close to Vieux-Port, with a hot tub and a bar on site.
- 3Pick Super 8 Lachenaie/Terrebonne for a family, because it lists an indoor pool with a two-storey waterslide and free breakfast and parking.
- 4Bring a dog only to hotels that list pets, such as Super 8 Terrebonne and Comfort Inn South Shore, and ask about fees.
- 5Check which town the hotel is in: Comfort Inn is on the South Shore in Boucherville, Super 8 is in Terrebonne, and Ô Suites is in Laval.
- 6Look at Auberge Chez Jean only if you are comfortable with a one-star hostel, a shared kitchen and a raw vegan breakfast.