Chalet Havre du lac à la tortue

3.0 star property
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December 2024
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Swedish massages, facials, massages
Fireplace
Panoramic Chalet | Living area
Exterior
View from property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2790 rue de Saint Exupery, Shawinigan, QC, G0X1L0
  • Le Rocher de Grand-Mere
    10 min drive
  • Vallee Rocanigan
    13 min drive
  • Lac-a-la-Tortue Ecological Reserve
    19 min drive
  • Trois-Rivieres, QC (YRQ)
    36 min drive

Room options

Panoramic Chalet

  • 93 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the area

Shawinigan

Located in Shawinigan, Chalet Havre du lac à la tortue is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Le Rocher de Grand-Mere and Vallee Rocanigan. .This beach bed & breakfast is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Lac-a-la-Tortue Ecological Reserve and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Les Piles Village Forest.

What's nearby

  • Le Rocher de Grand-Mere - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Lac-a-la-Tortue Ecological Reserve - 19 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Vallee du Parc - 21 min drive - 21.8 km
  • La Cité de l'énergie - 22 min drive - 22.9 km
  • La Mauricie National Park Visitor Centre - 27 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Quebec City Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Au Coin du Rocher - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Bucolique - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Chalet Havre du lac à la tortue

Bed & breakfast with private beach, full-service spa
Chalet Havre du lac à la tortue offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with outdoor private spa tubs and fireplaces. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the bed & breakfast's full-service spa. Services include Swedish massages and facials.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and outdoor private spa tubs. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and microwaves.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: CAD 15 per person

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Canoeing
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • Microwave

Conveniences

  • Library
  • Newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Water sports equipment

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Massage - Swedish

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fireplace
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Local maps
  • Private outdoor hot tub
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 15 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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 and cash
Property Registration Number 280405, 2024-01-31

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Gîte lac à tortue B&B Shawinigan
Gîte lac à tortue B&B
Gîte lac à tortue Shawinigan
Gîte lac à tortue
Gîte du lac à la tortue
Havre Du Lac A La Tortue
Chalet Havre du lac à la tortue Shawinigan
Chalet Havre du lac à la tortue Bed & breakfast
Chalet Havre du lac à la tortue Bed & breakfast Shawinigan

Chalet Havre du lac à la tortue Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jeanne has lovely property. Really wonderful. She's an attentive owner and host. I was there in winter and it was marvelous. I recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Behzad, Calgary

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The picture of the lake on the front page of the property listing is deceiving. The property needs lots of improvements. The stairs to my room under the eves were very narrow. I had difficulty hauling my carry-on to the room. The furniture was old. The linen and the towels were white at some point. They were more grayish.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property is in poor repair, not clean, and not well marked. There are many things about it that are unsafe Owner was friendly when we arrived, and made a recommendation for dinner that turned out to be a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property right on the lake, extremely nice and helpful staff. We highly recommend it for a great getaway. Recommend to take breakfast option.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Several platforms, piers and cabanas to enjoy, right on the lake. Very quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

lidia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy secluded gem
Only stayed for one night but wish I could've stayed longer! Great family run establisment. The room was nice king sized bed, great shower and amazing view of the lake. The outdoor space was awesome. The lake and pier, patio, hammock were all wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely stay! The host, Chris, was a really kind and frendly guy and the breakfast he made for us was amazing. Unfortunately it was rainy when we visited the place, but the (frozen) lake view was beautiful. The room itself was also well decorated with Peruvian stuff. I wish I can come back here in summer :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property manager was nice, he speaks various languages. When we arrived, he wasn't there and the house was picked so we had to wait until 7pm. Other than that, it is a beautiful and welcoming place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Lucas, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lake-front B&B near Parc National Mauricie
The B&B hosts were very friendly and helpful, providing lots of good tips on what to visit. The room was in excellent condition, with nice furnishings and a view over the lake (we saw a spectacular thunderstorm over the water one night). Breakfast is home made, with lots of fruit, yogurt, crepes, coffee, juice and more. Very nice all round.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Champagne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Serene little get-away near Mauricie National Park
Note: this is not a corporate hotel, but a bed & breakfast style accomodation. We stayed in the economy room, which had a lovely view of the lake. It is quite small, but two walls are basically all windows, so it feels more spacious. The room itself had a cute South American themed decor, and a very comfortable bed. The hosts, Christian and Jeanne are very welcoming, and speak both French and English. You have the option of renting canoes or other outdoor equipment on site for a very affordable rate. We paid an extra few dollars for the breakfast, which was well worth the money! We enjoyed homemade crepes, and our choice of beverages. Jeanne gave us lots of information about things to do in the area, as well as La Mauricie National Park maps and tips. I recommend Gîte du lac à la tortue for a relaxing and quiet stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly owners, nice location in front of the lake

10/10 Excellent

Yann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

meyriem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnifique vue sur le lac le tout dans un chalet tres agreable et confortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Luc

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
J'ai passé un bon moment avec la famille.Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Hélène

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans le chalet panoramique!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

jeanluc

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surprenant : lit suspendu au plafond, baignoire spa dans la chambre, hamac. Mais au final génial ! Nous avons super bien dormi. Une belle terrasse pour profiter de la vue sur le lac car nous sommes en étage avec un escalier qui épouse l’arbre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Marie-Claude

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super emplacement et hébergement, cosy, belle décoration. Belle vue sur le lac, Canoé à dispo, propriétaire très sympathique. Je recommande fortement
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le chalet panoramique est très beau avec une cuisine moderne et tout équipée. Dans ce chalet il y a deux chambres avec lit double et deux autres styles de divan-lit dans le salon. Il y a également une troisième chambre à part accessible par le balcon qui a sa propre salle de bain et une laveuse et sécheuse fort appréciée. Il y a un joli petit quai pour regarder les enfants se baigner dans le lac. Il y a TV et wifi également. Mes enfants, ma femme et moi-même avons bien aimé. Tellement que nous avons demandé à rester une troisième journée. Le lac est magnifique et il y a plein d’activités à faire dans la région.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023