Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature

3.5 star property
Ski-in/ski-out hotel with an indoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature

Aerial view
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Family Chalet | Private kitchen
Hiking
Panoramic Chalet | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
The price is NZ$383
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
3550 Chem. des Trembles, Saint-Paulin, QC, J0K 3G0
  • Domaine & Vins Gelinas
    28 min drive
  • La Mauricie National Park
    37 min drive
  • Auberge & Relais Champetres
    2 min walk
  • Trois-Rivieres, QC (YRQ)
    39 min drive

Room options

Family Cabin (Beds are in a dormitory)

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 14
  • 4 Queen Beds, 3 Single Beds and 2 King Beds

Loft

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Heating
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

Comfort House

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 Large Single Beds

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Panoramic Chalet

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • River view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed and 3 Queen Murphy Beds

Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Heating
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Design Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Heating
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Luxury Chalet, Park View

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • Sleeps 26
  • 1 King Bed and 12 Queen Beds

Signature House

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 14
  • 6 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Luxury Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Heating
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

Family Chalet

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Design Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Heating
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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About the area

Saint-Paulin

At Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature, you'll be 18.2 km (11.3 mi) from Domaine & Vins Gelinas and 32 km (19.9 mi) from La Mauricie National Park. Highlights at this ski hotel include 2 restaurants, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and reflexology. The fine-dining restaurant, Salle à manger, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. With ski-in ski-out access, there's more time for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling and you'll find ski rentals on site. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a free manager's reception. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights in the region of this 3.5-property class Saint-Paulin hotel include La Mauricie National Park Visitor Centre and Old Prison of Trois-Rivieres.

What's nearby

  • La Mauricie National Park - 37 min drive
  • Vallee du Parc - 41 min drive
  • Cabane des Trappeurs - 45 min drive
  • Old Prison of Trois-Rivieres - 47 min drive
  • Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Rond Coin - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant le Villageois - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Microbrasserie l'arsenal - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant le Magnan - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casse-Croute la Fringale - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature

Ski-in/ski-out hotel with an indoor pool
During the winter, enjoy on-site recreational activities like cross-country skiing, snow tubing and ice skating, and return when the snow melts for horse riding and kayaking. After a day in the snow, enjoy a swim in the indoor swimming pool or use the hotel's other facilities, which include a fitness centre. Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature helps provide the perfect winter holiday with ski storage, ski equipment rentals, and shopping on site. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar.

There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Saint-Paulin hotel is smoke free.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature offers 90 accommodations with blackout curtains. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 22 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 25.88 for adults and CAD 15.24 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CAD 65; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Éco-café
  • Salle à manger

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Ecotours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Ice skating
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Sledding
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snow tubing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the riverwalk
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • 22 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of CAD 20 at checkout

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CAD 25.88 for adults and from CAD 15.24 for children
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: CAD 25 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: CAD 65

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Parties and events are allowed on site. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2025-11-30, 030461

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 24 June and close on 17 October.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Le Baluchon Eco Villegiature
Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature Hotel
Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature Saint-Paulin
Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature Hotel Saint-Paulin

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature?

Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature on 12 Jan 2025 start from NZ$383.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature?

Yep, Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature?

The closest beach to Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature is Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon Public Beach (34.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as prenatal massages.

Does Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature have a pool?

Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature has a seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from June 24 to October 17).

Does Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature?

No, Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature?

No, pets are not allowed.

Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marie-Eve

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Maison bleue
La maison bleue centenaire est pleine de charme et possède de beaux grands espaces. Il n'y a toutefois qu'une SDB et une mini toilette au sous-sol, ce qui est peu pour un groupe. Il n'y a pas d'air climatisé et il n'y a pas de ventilateur, ce qui serait un bel ajout en temps de canicule!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Manon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bonjour, je trouve simplement que c'est pas très adapté pour des gens avec un déambulateur. Beaucoup de petite marche pour entrer ou sortir d'un bâtiment. Par contre, ils ont accepté de me changer de chambre pour être au Rez de Chaussée avec ma maman. L'air climatisée était bruyante mais le monsieur de la maintenance a essayé d'enlever le bruit d'oiseau, il était gentil. l'eau de la piscine était beaucoup trop chaude mais on était en canicule. Et le facial que j'ai payé à ma mère, aucune extraction de point noire, première fois que je vois ça pour un facial mais je ne m'étais pas bien renseignée. Par contre le personnel était extrêmement gentil. Je ne retournerais pas avec ma maman. J'y étais pour le travail mais j'étais un peu plus inquiète pour ses déplacements.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luciana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fact that we were in the woods and a river was a special experience. I am sure for the outdoor people who do any activities during the summer, they will enjoy them. The staff was very welcoming and always available. Recommend the spa, very relaxing. The staff are extremely nice and the atmosphere is very quiet. The food is very good. Looking forward to go again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Schnell

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to enjoy winter activities at le baluchon . The maison bleu is a fantastic large cotage with everything you need.People in the baluchon are awsome. We will definitly come back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Catarina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Maurice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We tremendously enjoyed the area and the activities available. They offer certain activities for free while others for a fee. The one negative thing we found was dinner. There is only one option of restaurant and they offer limited choices and it is very expensive. For someone who is vegetarian, there is only one option and for that price, you can feed a large family of that dish. Also there are no restaurants close by so you are very limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I live in Houston, Texas so Le Baluchon was a great change of pace from the hustle and bustle of the big city. French is the primary language in this region, but the staff and visitors were pretty accommodating despite my lack of French. There's lots to do here even if you are a solo traveler. I loved my room and its unique, lumber style. There's also beautiful scenery right on the property. Also Julie gave an amazing Swedish Massage that resulted iin me driftingto sleep. I just wish kayaking and yoga were still available in late October/early November. Great experience nonetheless!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our accommodation was traditional wood built house from 1902, but modernised. It was a nice experience to be in a house of the style that we have seen in all the traditional parts of Quebec. It would’ve been nicer to be closer to the campus where the activities place, we needed a car to get there. As such, we didn’t really part of the site.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
L’hôtel est magnifique, l’environnement exceptionnellement magnifique. Les balades, la piscine, le spa, l’accueil, tout est parfait. Nous avons séjourné 2 nuit. Malgré la pluie nous avons fait une balade à la Cascade du domain et la ! Surprise :) Un ourson noir. Génial
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Line

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nathalie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FANTASTIQUE!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kenza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un mot! Incroyable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très belle place propre et très agréable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
superbe endroit
lieu très beau, il y a beaucoup d'activités à faire dans un cadre naturel, la chambre est très bien.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Bonita

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023