3 Best Hotels in Side Trips from Quebec City, Quebec
Reservations at hotels are highly recommended, although off-season it's possible to book a room the same day. B&Bs are the most common lodging options on Île d'Orléans, although there is a handful of inns and one motel. Côte-de-Beaupré, on the other hand, not only has plenty of inns and B&Bs, but several hotels and motels as well.
Given its status as one of Québec's premier summer vacation destinations, the Charlevoix region has lots to offer travelers on almost any budget. Nevertheless, it's wise to book ahead in high season, especially if you're looking for one of the less expensive rooms here, which tend to fill up pretty quickly during the summer months.
Hôtel Cap-aux-Pierres
New ownership invested in a substantial renovation of the Cap-aux-Pierres, and the rooms now have a modern and stylish décor and many have river views. This is one of several properties established by the entrepreneurial Dufour family in the 1930s to support their 17 children, and the traditional Canadian main building has a long veranda with river views. The restaurant serves a mix of Québec standards and French dishes with a focus on local products.
Hôtel Tadoussac
A stunning natural environment and the 1942 Victorian-style building make this an equally great choice for an active or romantic stay. Long corridors lead to country-style rooms, half of which overlook the bay. The building has retained its gracefulness over the years, and the spacious lobby has a stone fireplace and sofas for relaxing. Hand-painted murals and wood paneling from the 1852 hotel that originally stood on this site encircle the oldest dining room. All-inclusive options are available July and August Saturday through Tuesday.
