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Auberge Motel Drakkar

3.0 star property
Motel in Shawinigan with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Superior Room, Jetted Tub | Private spa tub
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Superior Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Located near downtown, Auberge Motel Drakkar combines comfort with entertainment. Guests start their day with a full breakfast, browse books in the cozy library, relax on the sunny terrace, or enjoy friendly competition in the arcade room.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Room, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
4500 Blvd de Shawinigan-Sud, Shawinigan, QC, G9N 6T5

What's nearby

  • D'Arbre en Arbre - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Melville Island Park - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • La Cité de l'énergie - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Espace Shawinigan - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Le Rocher de Grand-Mere - 19 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • Quebec City Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santé Taouk Shawinigan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Pointe A Bernard - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Terrasse - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Auberge Motel Drakkar

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Auberge Motel Drakkar and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. In addition to a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Auberge Motel Drakkar include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 20
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Service fee: 2 percent
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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, debit cards, and cash
Property Registration Number 061316, 2025-09-30

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October

Property is also known as

Auberge Motel Drakkar Shawinigan
Auberge Drakkar Shawinigan
Auberge Drakkar
Auberge Motel Drakkar Motel
Auberge Motel Drakkar Shawinigan
Auberge Motel Drakkar Motel Shawinigan

Frequently asked questions

Does Auberge Motel Drakkar have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Auberge Motel Drakkar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Auberge Motel Drakkar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Auberge Motel Drakkar?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of CAD 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Auberge Motel Drakkar?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for CAD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Auberge Motel Drakkar located?

Situated in Shawinigan, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of D'Arbre en Arbre, La Cité de l'énergie, and Jean Chretien Museum. Melville Island Park and Espace Shawinigan are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Auberge Motel Drakkar Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 134 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout était parfait, le personnel etait super malgré que personne ne parle français. Dans une région comme Shawinigan au Québec c’est quand même surprenant. Toutefois super sympathique et répondent a tout nos besoins
SEPAQ Parc de la Mauricie à 30 minutes de l’hébergement
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and attentive. Enjoyed the ambiance of the room as well as the breakfast. Better than the usual!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Ce qui m'a déplu c'est qu'il ne parlait pas français
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marilou

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Les chambres étaient très propres, le reste de l'auberge aussi Bon service d'accueil à la réception Petit bémol, pas de service en français à l'arrivée, mais les gens à l'accueil quand même très sympathiques
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and nicely renovated. Yippee. No carpets! Pleasant check-in greeting and very helpful. Was not aware there was no daily housekeeping services. Would be nice to mention when checking in. Easy to access.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le service très courtois et ambiance tranquille
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bel endroit propre. Personnel ultra sympathique
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bel endroit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superbe place

Accueil chaleureux! Proprio très accommodant et sympathique. Endroit très propre. Tranquille. Air de spa privé (frais supplémentaire). Douche pluie et sauna infra-rouge. Je recommande vivement cet endroit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

J'adore

J'aime beaucoup l'Hôtel Drakkar. Mr. Cantin offre un service courtois et impécable. Les chambres sont très propres et confortables. Avec un petit déjeuner délicieux. Je recommande fortement cet établissement!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place considering the price. Extremely clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raymond, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top service from the friendly owner! Provided helpful suggestions for meals. Very clean and spacey room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

normand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Endroit a découvrir
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jérôme, Longueuil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Qualité/prix imbattable. Bien situé pour les activités hivernales. Chambres standards très ordinaires mais propres et fonctionnelles. Le propriétaire est très soucieux d'offrir un séjour confortable à ses hôtes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Relax jolie endroit ...belle décoration ..bon prix
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.Very hospitable. It was better than I expected
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Presque tout est impecable.

Acceuil par le proprio très amicale,très gentil. Hotel tout est bien et propre. Manque juste un peu plus de choix pour les déjeuner sinon tout est très bien pour le prix. Je le recommande comme petit endroit tranquile. Je vais sûrement y retourner plus tôt que dans les grandes chaînes.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Auberge à recommander!

Notre séjour à été très agréable. Le propriétaire est très sympatique. La nourriture est très bonne. Très tranquille comme Auberge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Endroit paisible

Accueil très chaleureux, on nous a donner tous les renseignements sur les restaurants proches et ou epiceries car on pouvaient aussi manger sur place. Beau decor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

DENIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour Mauricie

Très bon accueil. A proximité du parc de la Mauricie (30 mn en voiture ) et de ses paysages magnifiques. Motel bien situé à côté de commerces.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Propreté des lieux originalité de la décoration...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast and clean rooms. Good supermarket nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accueil, motel très confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
tout est fait pour se sentir comme a la maison / super accueil
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

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