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Basic Room
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Suite
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Chalet
15 Queen Beds, 4 Double Bunk Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds
Room sleeps 52 guests
(up to 51 children)
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Basic Room
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Basic Room
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Basic Room
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Basic Room
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Suite
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Family Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Basic Room
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Comfort Room
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Family Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Basic Room
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable lodge in Saint-Joachim with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at La Belle Excuse in Saint-Joachim, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 15-minute drive of Mont Sainte-Anne and Saint Lawrence River. This lodge is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Sainte-Anne Waterfall and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as hot springs or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a communal living room.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Total number of rooms - 19
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Baby/toddler toys
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Firepit
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Nature reserve
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Reception hall
  • Firewood (free)
  • Uncovered parking
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Coworking spaces
  • Gas grill
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of stairs to reach property 4
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift door width (inches) - 34
  • Lift door width (centimetres) - 86

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

La Belle Excuse offers 19 accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Saint-Joachim lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Fridge
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Yard
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Wireless internet access
  • Dishwasher
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 42
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Pets allowed
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Oven
  • Rice cooker
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Highchair
  • Toaster
  • Number of beds 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Toaster oven
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's books
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Paper towels
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Mobile key entry
  • WiFi speed - 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Nearby Things to do

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Hot springs on site
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Snow sports gear

Spa Services

  • Number of hot springs - 1

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

No front desk

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Debit cards not accepted

Private entrance

Pets cannot be left unattended

Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Property follows sanitisation practices of Bureau Veritas (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows sanitisation practices of SGS (3rd party expert - Global)

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property follows sanitisation practices of CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Guests must register online prior to arrival

Guests must provide a copy of their government-issued photo I.D. in advance

Virtual front desk

Property mobile app recommended for guests

Property mobile app name What's App

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: CAD 60 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 60 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay and unit size

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • La Belle Excuse Lodge
  • La Belle Excuse Saint-Joachim
  • La Belle Excuse Lodge Saint-Joachim

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to noon.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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