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Auberge L'Etape

Relax at Auberge L'Etape, a 4-star inn in Mont-Laurier offering simple rooms, free breakfast, Japanese/Thai dining, and LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere near local attractions.

265 Bd Albiny Paquette, Mont-Laurier, QC J9L 1K3, Canada View on map
8/10
Very Good Based on 326 recent guest reviews
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stays with friendly staff and good value

Guests appreciate the clean, spacious rooms and included continental breakfast, highlighting friendly service and modern amenities despite the modest exterior and some dated features.

Guests often praise

  • Clean, renovated rooms with comfortable bedding and useful amenities like Keurig machines, fridges, microwaves, and USB chargers
  • Complimentary continental breakfast with a variety of options, including plant-based choices
  • Friendly and accommodating staff who assist with special requests and offer good deals
  • Spacious room layouts featuring modern electronics such as flat-screen TVs and advanced charging ports

Worth knowing

  • Some rooms have limited ventilation and may retain mild odors due to carpet and cleaning products
  • Water pressure in showers can be low according to some guests
  • The building’s exterior and décor show their age, reflecting a budget-conscious approach
  • Location is good for Mont-Laurier attractions but distant from major tourist destinations like Mont-Tremblant

Best for

  • Visitors seeking a budget-friendly, comfortable stay with essential amenities
  • LGBTQ+ friendly travelers looking for a welcoming environment
  • Road trippers requiring convenient access along the Trans-Canada Highway
  • Guests attending nearby exhibitions or outdoor activities in the Mont-Laurier area
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About this property

Welcome to Auberge L'Etape

Auberge L'Etape is a low-key inn situated on the Trans-Canada Highway in Mont-Laurier, Quebec, making it a convenient stop for travelers passing through or exploring the local area. The property features simple, renovated rooms that offer essentials such as Keurig machines, refrigerators, microwaves, and in-built USB chargers, though some guests have noted dated design elements and varying water pressure. Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, with check-out by 11:00 AM.

The inn includes a complimentary continental breakfast that guests have described as satisfactory for starting the day. Onsite dining comprises a Japanese/Thai restaurant and a bar, adding variety to the otherwise straightforward accommodation. Staff are generally reported as friendly and accommodating, with several reviews mentioning helpful and attentive service during their stays.

This LGBTQ+ friendly hotel is located within walking distance of attractions such as the Centre d'exposition de Mont-Laurier and is a short drive from outdoor spaces like the Parc Toussaint-Lachapelle and Montagne du Diable Regional Park. Nearby airports include Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport, approximately two hours away by car.

The overall atmosphere is casual and functional, with exterior corridors typical of motels and group accommodations. Auberge L'Etape suits visitors seeking practical lodging at a reasonable price point rather than luxury. While some guests appreciate the quiet comfort and cleanliness, others mention that the exterior appearance may not reflect the upgraded interior spaces.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

DM
Donald MacIntyre Apr 20, 2026
10

It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the rooms are absolutely first rate. One of the nicest rooms we've ever had.

MC
Mimi Cummins Apr 09, 2026
10

The renovated rooms are really nice, clean and the bedding is comfortable! The breakfast in the morning is great. A REALLY great deal for hotels in this area. We stopped here at both the beginning and the end of our road trip. Staff is nice as well and will give you a good deal on your room if you ask. I'll be back!

ZD
Zara Duns Apr 09, 2026
10

Clean and spacious rooms. Friendly staff and a yummy help-yourself continental breakfast complimentary to guests! And check was out at noon. Perfect

WA
Wose Andrew Feb 24, 2026
10

It was a great and wonderful experience I had at Aubsrge L'Etape the soft and welcoming staff and the unique facilities they have indeed they are the best.

GL
Guylaine Losier Feb 15, 2026
10

We where just passing true, but decided to stop. From outside it dont look to appeling as it it older but you see new windows. So fugured why not. And we wheren't desapointed. Nice big clean rooms with upgrades. Keurig, fridge and microwave available. Big showers and yes you fit 2. Lack of water pressure but other then that we loved it.

ED
Evan D Jan 12, 2026
10

Had a really nice time last Friday at Auberge L'Etape. Rooms were newly renovated, Continental breakfast was enough to get our group going, and the front desk gentleman helped us order food from a neighbouring restaurant as our French isn't so great. Will stay here again without any hesitation.

RG
Robin Gee Dec 29, 2025
10

I have being staying at L'Etape for a number of years and have always been happy with my stay. This year (2022) they have done a number of renovations throughout and have done them well. They have done a very hi-tech theme with advance electronics and new LG flat screen TV's. Very handy were the number of in-bult hi-capacity USB chargers, so if your like me and forgot your phone charger but always remember the cable, you can still charge your devices.

JL
J. Lee Dec 25, 2025
10

Pleasantly surprised. Excellent service from reservation to checking out. Antoine was accommodation. His experience with customer service is definitely showing. I had an issue with the smell of the room I had and without any hiccups made me visit 3 other rooms until I picked the one I was satisfied. Initially thinking it was smoke smell, it seems to be stale air combined with the carpet smell and detergent used to clean it. Indeed the room have no air vents, at least the economy room I had, only a single small window with AC. The room was clean, carpeted with TV, sofa, round table and surprisingly spacious for the price paid which as 120$ taxes included in early September. The room is dated though design wise and you can feel where they cut the cost, even the toilet paper is very thin and rough. The continental breakfast is included and as a plant based eater, I was surprised it had every option available. I had Quaker instant oats, fruit salad, two bagels with peanut butter and orange juice. Overall worth the price however it is very far from touristic places such as Mont-Tremblant if you plan to stay the night.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Auberge L'Etape

Mont-Laurier, Quebec, Canada

An 8-minute walk from the Centre d'exposition de Mont-Laurier, this casual, low-rise inn with exterior corridors is also on the Trans-Canada Highway. It's 12 minutes from the Parc Toussaint-Lachapelle.

  • Mont-Laurier 16 min Walk
  • Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport 1 hr 49 Car · 7 hr 46 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Quebec. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Centre d’exposition de Mont-Laurier 29 reviews

Centre d’exposition de Mont-Laurier

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Montagne du Diable Regional Park 618 reviews

Montagne du Diable Regional Park

1100 Chem. du Baskatong, Municipalité de Ferme-Neuve, QC J0W 1C0, Canada

4.7 · Recreation Center
Centre de plein air Mont-Laurier 13 reviews

Centre de plein air Mont-Laurier

325 Chem. du Lac Thibault, Mont-Laurier, QC J9L 3G5, Canada

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