Family-Friendly Hotels in Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Trois-Rivières is an easy family stop between Montreal and Quebec City, and the six family-friendly hotels listed here cover three different kinds of trip. For children who measure a hotel by its pool, the Super 8 by Wyndham has an indoor pool with a 24-metre waterslide. For a walkable stay in the old centre, Hotel Oui GO! sits two minutes on foot from the port. For a nature break, L'Auberge Du Lac St-Pierre opens onto the riverbank with free bicycles and a seasonal outdoor pool. I would decide by what your children will remember: the slide, the river or the town.
Trois-Rivières is one of the oldest French-speaking cities in North America, set where the Saint-Maurice River meets the St. Lawrence, halfway between Montreal and Quebec City. Its compact historic centre and waterfront are easy to explore with children, and Lake Saint-Pierre, a wide section of the St. Lawrence, lies just downstream. For families, the city works as a calm overnight on a road trip along the river or as a short base for walks, cycling and summer swimming.
A Waterslide, the Old Port or the Lake
A family hotel in Trois-Rivières does not need to be large or fancy; it needs to make the day easier. That means a pool after a long drive, rooms where everyone sleeps well, breakfast or a restaurant close at hand, and a location that matches your plans. The hotels below range from highway hotels with simple comforts to a central address and a lakeside auberge, and I note which one suits young children, which suits teenagers and which works best for a quick overnight.
The Super 8 by Wyndham Trois-Rivieres is my pick for families with younger children. Its indoor pool has a 24-metre waterslide, a rare feature in this list, alongside a hot tub and a fitness centre. It sits off Highway 155, less than fifteen minutes by car from the airport, and offers a breakfast to go, which helps on mornings when you want to get back on the road early. Pet-friendly rooms are available too. Guests give it a solid score across many reviews. It is a practical chain hotel rather than a place with local charm, but for children the slide alone often decides the question.
Hotel Oui GO! is the central option, with one of the highest guest scores in the group. Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned, with private bathrooms, city views and free WiFi, and the hotel sits a two-minute walk from the Manoir Boucher de Niverville and the Port de Trois-Rivières. Its modern restaurant is family-friendly and serves brunch and lunch with local specialties, so a late breakfast with children stays simple. There is no pool in its description, so I would choose it for a day of walking the old streets and the waterfront, with older children who are happy to explore on foot rather than swim.
L'Auberge Du Lac St-Pierre suits families who want a break in nature without leaving the city. It stands by Lake Saint-Pierre with direct access to the riverbank, and it offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, outdoor hot tubs and complimentary bicycles. Parents can book a massage, and the gastronomic restaurant makes a pleasant evening meal. Rooms include a TV, a DVD player, a coffee maker and bathrobes. In summer, cycling along the shore and swimming outdoors make this the most memorable stay in the list, while in the colder months the outdoor pool closes and the appeal shifts to the sauna and hot tubs.
Three more addresses cover simpler needs. Hotel-Motel Coconut offers family rooms with air-conditioning and soundproofing, a sun terrace and free WiFi, 1.8 kilometres from Parc Laviolette; its bar and evening entertainment give it a livelier, more adult atmosphere, so I would keep it for families with teenagers. The Days Inn by Wyndham, minutes from downtown near Highways 40 and 55, includes a continental breakfast. Hôtels Gouverneur Trois-Rivières, a five-minute walk from the Maison de la Culture, has a restaurant, a gym and parking. These three work well for a single night on the road rather than a longer family holiday.
A traveler's takeI would choose according to the age of your children and the season. With young children, the Super 8's waterslide makes the stay a treat in any weather. In summer, L'Auberge Du Lac St-Pierre adds bicycles, the riverbank and an outdoor pool. For a day exploring the old town and the port on foot, Hotel Oui GO! is the most central. If you only need a bed on the way between Montreal and Quebec City, the Days Inn near the highways keeps things quick.
4.3Hotel Oui GO!
Family-Friendly · 1428 reviewsCentral Trois-Rivières hotel with city views and a family-friendly restaurant
Why guests love itHotel Oui GO! is a four-star hotel in the centre of Trois-Rivières, and I would recommend it to families who want to walk to the old riverside. Manoir Boucher de Niverville and the Port de Trois-Rivières are two minutes away on foot. Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned with city views and free WiFi, which helps children sleep. The modern restaurant is family-friendly and serves brunch and lunch with local specialties.
4.2L'Auberge Du Lac St-Pierre
Family-Friendly · 805 reviewsRiverbank access with a seasonal pool, sauna, and outdoor hot tubs
Why guests love itI would recommend L'Auberge du Lac St-Pierre to families who want water and open space near Trois-Rivières. The inn sits by Lake Saint-Pierre with direct access to the riverbank, and complimentary bicycles make an easy outing with older children. The seasonal outdoor pool keeps summer afternoons simple, while the sauna, outdoor hot tubs and massages suit parents. The gastronomic restaurant covers dinner. Rooms include a DVD player and bathrobes.
4.0Super 8 by Wyndham Trois-Rivieres
Family-Friendly · 1886 reviewsFamily-friendly hotel with a waterslide, hot tub, and pet-friendly options
Why guests love itSuper 8 by Wyndham Trois-Rivières is a three-star hotel off Highway 155, and I would recommend it to families who value a pool. The indoor pool has a 24-metre waterslide, which children will remember, and the hot tub and fitness centre are there for the adults. Pet-friendly rooms are available, and a breakfast to go helps with an early start. Trois-Rivières Airport is under fifteen minutes by car.
3.7Hotel-Motel Coconut
Family-Friendly · 625 reviewsFamily-friendly rooms with a casino and evening entertainment in Trois-Rivières
Why guests love itI would suggest the Hotel-Motel Coconut to families looking for a lively, simple base in Trois-Rivières. Family rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, which helps children sleep despite the bar and evening entertainment on site. The sun terrace is pleasant in summer, WiFi is free and there is bicycle parking. Parc Laviolette is 1.8 km away for an outdoor break. It suits relaxed families more than those seeking quiet evenings.
3.6Days Inn by Wyndham Trois-Rivieres
Family-Friendly · 2118 reviewsPet-friendly hotel minutes from downtown Trois-Rivières with breakfast and parking
Why guests love itDays Inn by Wyndham Trois-Rivières is a straightforward two-star base, and I would recommend it to families driving through Quebec with a dog. It sits minutes from downtown with easy access to Highways 40 and 55, so arrivals and departures are simple. A continental breakfast is served daily, high-speed internet is free, and rooms have air conditioning, a coffee maker and a private bathroom. Check the rating of 7.2 against your own expectations.
3.6Hôtels Gouverneur Trois-Rivières
Family-Friendly · 1120 reviewsA central Trois-Rivières hotel with a gym and pet-friendly rooms
Why guests love itHôtels Gouverneur Trois-Rivières is a three-star hotel within a five-minute walk of the Maison de la Culture, and I would recommend it to families who want a central base with a gym. Rooms have air conditioning, a coffee maker and a private bathroom with a bath, which helps with children. A restaurant, free Wi-Fi and parking are available, and pets are allowed. The rating of 7.2 suggests a basic stay.
Local tips
- 1Book the Super 8 by Wyndham if your children want a waterslide: its indoor pool has a 24-metre slide.
- 2Choose Hotel Oui GO! to walk to the Port de Trois-Rivières with children, two minutes away on foot.
- 3Plan a summer stay at L'Auberge Du Lac St-Pierre to use the free bicycles along the riverbank.
- 4Remember that L'Auberge Du Lac St-Pierre's outdoor pool is seasonal, so pick an indoor pool for winter trips.
- 5Keep Hotel-Motel Coconut for families with teenagers, since its bar and evening entertainment set a livelier tone.
- 6Use the Days Inn for a quick overnight on the drive between Montreal and Quebec City, near Highways 40 and 55.