16 Hotels With Pools That Are Truly Special

At the Hilton Québec, the heated outdoor pool is open year round. And because an indoor basin is connected to the outdoor pools, you don’t even need to go outside to get there! In summer, soak up the city views from the huge third-floor terrace. The Hilton pool is shallow, making it a hit with families.   

Huge walls of glass bathe the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac’s indoor pool with light no matter the season. In summer, live it up chateau style with the stunning poolside terrace and cabanas, cocktail bar, massage table under a turret, and many other luxurious amenities fit for royalty. 

On the doorstep of Old Québec, the Delta Hotel by Marriott Québec boasts a heated outdoor pool open 365 days a year. Picture yourself floating under the snowflakes in winter. Pure magic! 

After a full renovation in 2019, Le Capitole Hôtel is back and better than ever. The indoor pool area is surrounded by windows and affords a stunning view over the mountains on the north side of the city. 

Hôtel Château Laurier stands out for its commitment to French heritage and its eco-friendly practices. It is also one of the few hotels with an indoor saltwater pool. The Finnish sauna and year-round outdoor spas add to the relaxing vibe. 

Located just steps from the Québec City Convention Centre and at the gateway to Old Québec, Hôtel Palace Royal is a favourite among business travellers and vacationers alike. The lush interior garden and swimming pool oasis never fail to impress. If your preferred destination is the Sainte-Foy area, check out Hôtel Plaza Québec for a similar ambiance

You can’t go wrong with a stay at Le Concorde. Enjoy a dip in the fabulous indoor pool with breathtaking views over the Plains of Abraham, then refresh and refuel at one of the many bars and restaurants lining popular Grande Allée. 

Behind the front door of Le Bonne Entente lies a secret garden reminiscent of a California oasis. The heated outdoor pool is available three seasons out of the year, and the outdoor jacuzzi is open year round. 

Hôtel Québec is a favourite among families. Amenities include an indoor pool, a 7-storey play structure, water games and slides, all in a tropical ambiance within easy reach of Aquarium du Québec and shopping. 

Step inside this Sainte-Foy hotel and discover a lush exotic garden with an indoor pool and Nordic spa. Another great option along the same lines is Hôtel Ambassadeur, a stone’s throw from Montmorency Falls Park. 

Yes, Hôtel Québec Inn is convenient to Jean-Lesage International Airport, but the incredible indoor garden, river and waterfall in the rocks, and a palm-lined indoor pool scream, “I’m on vacation!” 

Hôtel Valcartier is part of a major resort complex that includes a year-round indoor water park with slides, adventure river, wave pool, and Nordic spa. The site is also home to Hôtel de Glace and Village Vacances Valcartier tubing runs in winter, plus an outdoor water park for endless summer fun. 

Delta Hotels Marriott, Mont Sainte-Anne stands beside one of the province’s most spectacular mountains, but it’s only 30 minutes from Québec City. Thanks to the walls of windows around the indoor pool, guests can admire the changing seasons in complete comfort. Come summer, relax at the outdoor pool. It’s literally at the foot of the mountain. 

This contemporary-style hotel sits on a private beach at Lac-Beauport, 20 minutes outside the city. In summer, it’s all about the lakeside outdoor pool. In winter, enjoy the fresh air from the comfort of the outdoor jacuzzi. 

As its name suggests, Manoir du Lac-Delage is on the shores of Lac Delage, framed by rolling mountains. In summer the hotel’s outdoor spaces are like a prolongation of the lake. It’s one of the few resorts in the area that also has an indoor pool. 

Auberge La Goéliche is a blissful retreat in a picturesque village on Île d’Orléans. Make the most of summer with a dip in the riverside pool as you watch the ebb and flow of the mighty St. Lawrence. And be sure to enjoy a sunset swim for stunning views of Québec City in the distance.