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La Belle Excuse

3.0 star property
Lodge in St-Joachim-de-Montmorency with free parking

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Hot springs
42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, toys
Courtyard
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, toys
La Belle Excuse, near a boardwalk, offers a peaceful retreat with a garden and firepit for evening gatherings. Relax in the hot springs and stay connected with high-speed WiFi. Guests love the beautiful, tranquil surroundings.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Chalet

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 19 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 52
  • 15 Queen Beds, 4 Double Bunk Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Room

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Room

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Comfort Room

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Room

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Room

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Room

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
48 Chem. du Cap Tourmente, Saint-Joachim, QC, G0A 3X0

What's nearby

  • Canyon Ste-Anne - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Jean Larose Falls - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Mont Sainte-Anne - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area - 12 min drive - 4.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Marie Beaupre - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Grange - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Shack A Patates - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Café Apollo - ‬10 min drive

About this property

La Belle Excuse

Lodge near a boardwalk/promenade
Take advantage of a terrace, a firepit, and a garden at La Belle Excuse. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Hot springs on site, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • Barbecue grills, a TV in the lobby, and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at La Belle Excuse have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Private yards, eco-friendly cleaning products, and communal kitchens

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Hot spring
  • Snow sports gear
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 7:00 AM - noon
  • Hot springs water temperature - 100 ºF

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 60
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 60

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's What's App mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2024-09-12, 315301

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is La Belle Excuse pet-friendly?

Yes, La Belle Excuse allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at La Belle Excuse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Belle Excuse?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of CAD 60 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at La Belle Excuse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for CAD 60 (subject to availability).

Where is La Belle Excuse located?

Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this lodge is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Saint Lawrence River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mont Sainte-Anne and Sainte-Anne Waterfall. Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area and Jean Larose Falls are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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