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HĂŽtel Universel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with indoor pool

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Indoor pool
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Turkish bath, body treatments, Swedish massages, body wraps, body scrubs
Food court
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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1000, Boulevard des Cascades, Alma, QC, G8B3G4
  • Place, Centenary Footbridge
    â€Ș5 min walk‬
  • Place, Alma College
    â€Ș7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mario-Tremblay Centre
    â€Ș1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roberval, QC (YRJ)
    â€Ș67 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Water view

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • City view

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Alma

Near the airport.At this Alma hotel, you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Lac St Jean Beach and 16 miles (25 km) of Jardin Scullion. Fairy Hole Cavern Park and Historic Village of Val-Jalbert are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Centenary Footbridge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Alma College - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mario-Tremblay Centre - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Ville d'Alma Spectacles - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lac St Jean Beach - 18 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Quebec City Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) - 172 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘTim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • â€ȘResto Roberto - ‬16 min walk
  • â€ȘMcDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • â€ȘCafĂ© du Clocher - ‬7 min walk
  • â€ȘTim Hortons - ‬4 min drive

About this property

HĂŽtel Universel

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with indoor pool
HĂŽtel Universel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center, 13 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. A children's pool, a fitness center, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly HĂŽtel Universel. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Alma hotel is smoke free.

  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
HĂŽtel Universel offers 71 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

This Alma hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include Swedish massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 14 to 22 for adults and CAD 9 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 14 to 22 for adults, and CAD 9 to 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number 008072, 2026-11-30

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Hotel Universel
Hotel Universel Alma
Universel Alma
HĂŽtel Universel Alma
HĂŽtel Universel
HĂŽtel Universel Alma
HĂŽtel Universel Hotel
HĂŽtel Universel Hotel Alma

Frequently asked questions

How close is HĂŽtel Universel to the airport?

HĂŽtel Universel is 41.1 mi (61-min drive) away from the Roberval, QC (YRJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at HĂŽtel Universel?

As of Jan 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HĂŽtel Universel on Jan 25, 2026 start from $96.93, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does HĂŽtel Universel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at HĂŽtel Universel.

How close is HĂŽtel Universel to the beach?

This hotel is 10.5 mi (28-min drive) from Lac St Jean Beach and 7.1 mi (12-min drive) from Notre-Dame Colony Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does HĂŽtel Universel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Hîtel Universel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 14 and 22 for adults, CAD 9 and 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at HĂŽtel Universel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at HĂŽtel Universel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at HĂŽtel Universel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does HĂŽtel Universel have a pool?

HĂŽtel Universel features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does HĂŽtel Universel have a restaurant?

HĂŽtel Universel is home to Pacini, which features Italian cuisine.

Does HĂŽtel Universel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, body treatments, and massages.

How close is HĂŽtel Universel to downtown Alma?

HĂŽtel Universel is 0.2 mi away from Alma.

HĂŽtel Universel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 643 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Rien Ă  redire!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

carl

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claaude

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Constant Ă  chaque visite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keven

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cyntia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Manon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice. Bed very comfortable. The only issue was that the bathroom had an unpleasant smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximité et prix trÚs abordable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Julia

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gilbert

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre James

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Piscine er restaurant dans l'hotel, tres pratique avec les enfants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre James

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parfait pour 2 nuits avec les enfants. Confortable. Piscine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reynald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
TrÚs bien situé. Impeccable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Merveilleux séjour en famille

Tout était parfait, chambres spacieuses, service, propreté, bien situé, salle sécurisée pour les vélos.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Great stay and great view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasilica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hĂŽtel, belles chambres, piscine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
TrĂšs bien
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculately clean, well maintained hotel. Surprising amount of services and quality dining available for a small city. Easy to walk around.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025