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Hôtel 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
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1000, Boulevard des Cascades, Alma, QC, G8B3G4
  • Place, Alma College
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mario-Tremblay Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ville d'Alma Spectacles
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roberval, QC (YRJ)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a red leather sofa, a cityscape artwork on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Ville d'Alma Spectacles - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Historic Village of Val-Jalbert - 58 min drive - 44.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Resto Roberto - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Café du Clocher - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar-Restaurant Chez Mario Tremblay - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hôtel Universel

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with indoor pool
Hôtel 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 Hôtel 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
Hôtel 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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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 day.
  • 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 day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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
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Hôtel Universel
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Hôtel Universel Hotel
Hôtel Universel Hotel Alma

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hôtel Universel to the airport?

Hôtel 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 Hôtel Universel?

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Universel on Jun 29, 2026 start from $135, including 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 Hôtel Universel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hôtel Universel.

How close is Hôtel 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 Hôtel Universel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Hôtel 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 Hôtel Universel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hôtel Universel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hôtel Universel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hôtel Universel have a pool?

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

Does Hôtel Universel have a restaurant?

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

Does Hôtel Universel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body treatments, mani/pedis, and massages.

How close is Hôtel Universel to downtown Alma?

Hôtel Universel is 0.2 mi away from Alma.

Hôtel Universel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 659 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was the best hotel of our six hotel stays
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel- good restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, good food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, really like the fact that they didn't ask for a deposit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
GREAT ROOM, I LOVED THE CONFERENCE ROOM
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, nice rooms, comfortable bed, all good!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was spotless
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super service!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hélène

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Everything was Perfect !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were in the new section. Brand new room. Very spacious and spotless. The bathroom even had heated flooring. They kid's really enjoyed the indoor pool and hot tub. We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa-like location with a nicely appointed atrium with pool, hot tub and sauna.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean. The reception was quick to handle my check in. No issue.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kadjo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The spa, jacuzzi was dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Amenities
Barbour’s a Remus
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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