The Best Family Hotels in Québec City

Located just steps away from Old Québec’s many attractions, the Hilton Québec is great for families, particularly during peak periods like summer vacation, the holiday season, spring break, and the Québec Winter Carnival. For these special times, children get wristbands that entitle them to surprises scattered throughout the hotel, as well as access to a games room and an arcade. The suites are exceptionally convenient for families, and some are even equipped with a kitchenette and a microwave. The year-round heated outdoor pool is also sure to please children and adults alike. 

Staying at such an iconic and historic hotel can be a memorable and enriching experience for the entire family. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities, including kid-specific activities such as treasure hunts, rallies and appearances by fairytale princesses. The experience is even more magical in November and December, when Le Château Frontenac is decorated for the holidays. 

Hostels are a great option for families seeking an authentic, budget-friendly experience. Most hostels have family dormitories or private rooms, often equipped with bunk beds or extra beds for children. In addition to being superbly located in and around Old Québec, hostels have lively common areas such as games rooms and shared kitchens, where families can get together and socialize with other travellers. 

This tropical-themed hotel has a playground, a water park, an indoor pool, and a range of family activities, from foam sword fighting to fantasy makeup workshops, making it a sure bet for memorable moments and big family fun. 
 

Located near the Galeries de la Capitale’s Mega Parc, Hôtel et Suites Le Dauphin Québec is a family favourite. The heated indoor pool and splash pad offer endless hours of fun for kids, and the outdoor playground is perfect for sunny days. Cots are also available for added peace of mind. 

Le Bonne Entente is an excellent option for families seeking an upscale stay near Québec City. The hotel’s entertainment room is equipped with video games, a home theatre, and board games and is open throughout the day. In the evenings, parents can indulge in a peaceful dining experience at the restaurant, made possible by the hotel’s babysitting service. Le Bonne Entente also makes travelling with young children easy by providing equipment such as changing mats, bottle warmers, and more. 

The amusement centre, arcade, and water slide at Hotel Must really ramp up the fun for kids, making it the perfect choice for families looking to stay minutes away from the airport. 

If you're looking for a family hotel with an indoor waterpark, you've found it! Hôtel Valcartier is right inside a gigantic resort complex featuring an indoor waterpark, spa, games area, and special family packages only 20 minutes from Québec City. Or take a step outside for Hôtel de Glace (the ice hotel) and for Village Vacances Valcartier which is the North America’s biggest winter playground and an outdoor waterpark in summer.

In summer, it is also possible to rent one of the Coolboxes for a comfortable camping experience.

Station touristique Duchesnay is a four-season resort on glorious Lake St. Joseph. Its 89–square kilometre grounds will give you plenty to explore. There’s a lot of family fun going on here, with snow tubing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, indoor pool, stand up paddling, labyrinth, treetop adventure circuit and so much more. And attention foodies—don’t miss gourmet Bistro Bar Le Quatre-Temps, right inside.

Do your families light up at the thought of hundreds of kilometres of bike and hiking trails? If so, Vallée Bras-du-Nord is the place for you. You can take your pick of accommodation types—anything from cabins, shelters, and yurts to a nearby hotel. Other adventures to enjoy in this glorious area include canyoning, via ferrata, canoeing, kayaking, snowshoeing and fat biking.

Enjoy the magic of a cozy, luxurious, authentic log cabin surrounded by the lakes and forests of the Portneuf region. It’s a rustic village you and your family will love. Make your log cabin dreams come true and remember to sample the many adventures available onsite and nearby.

Picture a still lake that mirrors the trees and sky with dazzling clarity. You’re paddling along with the family after breakfasting on the beach in front of your cabin. Welcome to Portneuf Wildlife Reserve. Or maybe you’re in one of the available ready-to-camps, or in your own tent. Wherever you stay, you’ll now be choosing between fishing, hunting, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, biking, and maybe even berry picking. The kids will be in heaven.

Delta Mont-Sainte-Anne stands beside one of the province’s most impressive mountains, but it’s only 30 minutes from Québec City. It’s also practically made to order for the active family, with awesome downhill and cross-country skiing, mountain biking, and so much more. A variety of accommodation types are available, including condos and studios, and the spa, restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools, games room onsite will delight every member of the family.

Camp Mercier in Réserve faunique des Laurentides (Laurentian Wildlife Reserve) is a real find for families dreaming of a great vacation experience in the woods. The many cabins available put you steps from the Reserve’s extensive system of trails. Summer and fall are great for fishing and hunting, while winter brings cross-country skiers and snowshoers. 

The Jacques-Cartier Valley is the breathtaking glacial landform at the heart of this idyllic national park. There are cabins, yurts, and ready-to-camp tents to stay in, and the possibilities for family fun are irresistible at any time of the year. Minirafting, kayaking, and tubing down the river are perennial favourites, or what would the kids say to an introduction to trout fishing?

This all new, entirely magnificent luxury hotel complex in Lac-Beauport offers special family accommodations with a wide variety of rooms and suites, not to mention a three-season pool and a games room. It also has its own private beach and serves up a host of summer and winter activities including kayaking, pedal boats, stand up paddling, skating, snowshoeing, and even fat biking. Nearby are downhill skiing and cross-country skiing in winter and mountain biking in summer.