Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu

La Malbaie, Rural Quebec

Summer exterior
Golf
Bar La Brise
Bar Verriere
Deluxe St Laurent Room
Fairmont Deluxe Room
Queen Fairmont Room
Golf Club House
Golf Club House
La Malbaie
Le Bellerive Restaurant
Exterior winter
Winter sunset
Le Saint-Laurent Restaurant
Table & Terroir Restaurant
Summer exterior
Golf
Bar La Brise
Bar Verriere
Deluxe St Laurent Room
Fairmont Deluxe Room
Queen Fairmont Room
Golf Club House
Golf Club House
La Malbaie
Le Bellerive Restaurant
Exterior winter
Winter sunset
Le Saint-Laurent Restaurant
Table & Terroir Restaurant

The hotel

Perched high on a cliff at Pointe-au-Pic with stunning views of the St Lawrence River below, this world-class resort is more like a French chateau than a Canadian luxury hotel. Welcoming guests for well over a century, the Fairmont boasts a rich tradition of elegance and hospitality with beautifully-appointed guest rooms a joy to experience. An impressive list of facilities includes an award-winning 27-hole golf course, which will challenge even the most experienced player. Alternatively, head to the spa, one of the finest in the country, with a whole range of tempting treatments to leave you feeling on top of the world. Whale-watching and river cruises are also favourite past-times as is tennis and cross-country skiing if you’re visiting in winter. The two outdoor swimming pools are great for splashing around in plus there’s an indoor swimming pool when the weather turns cooler and a fitness centre with sauna and steam room. Whilst the adults are at play, the kids can have fun too at their very own mini-club with treasure hunts being just one of the treats in store. For gourmet dining, Le Charlevoix will please, with its innovative cuisine showcasing perfectly local produce. Le Saint-Laurent offers a French brasserie type of menu whilst Le Bellrive is renowned for its lavish buffets, overflowing with flavour. In summer, Le Vieux Club House serves the greatest steamed mussels in the region, accompanied by French Fries and a cold beer!

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Babysitting service
  • Room Service
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Golf
  • Restaurant
  • Casino

Where is it

In the town of La Malbaie, found in the scenic Charlevoix region of Quebec. Perched high on a cliff at Pointe-au-Pic with stunning views of the St Lawrence River. Transfer time from Quebec Airport: 2 hours.

Hotel information

405 rooms on 9 floors in 1 building with 3 lifts. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV with premium channels and pay-per-view films*, telephone, WiFi access*, mini-bar*, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and iron and board. Fairmont Rooms with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds and views of surrounding gardens, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Fairmont St Laurent Rooms with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Rooms offer additional space for extended stays and for families, with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe St Laurent Rooms with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Le Charlevoix Restaurant (local cuisine), Le Saint-Laurent Restaurant (French brasserie), Table et Terroir (à la carte and buffet). Summer season only: Le Point Cardinal (breakfast and lunch), Le Vieux Club House (steaks and fish). La Brise lobby bar. 2 outdoor swimming pools and 1 indoor swimming pool. Indoor/outdoor whirlpool. Fitness centre with sauna and steam room. Moment Spa*. 27-hole golf course*. Kids' Club* (4-12 years). Charlevoix Casino. Gift shops. Babysitting* (on request). Laundry/dry cleaning service*. 24-hour room service*. Overnight valet parking CA$26 plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change). Complimentary self-parking .

*Denotes local charge.

Photo credits: Courtesy of fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Feb 27, 2020 Bruno L

We were unable to cancel a reservation without a penalty even if a huge winter storm prevent us to travel to their place. We called hem 36 hours before our scheduled arrival but they refuse to cancel and they charged the full price of the first night .
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Feb 14, 2020 Bailey6195 Quebec City, Canada

Stayed 2 nights, mostly all the staff were very pleasant, nice views, grounds are beautiful, relaxing. Rooms are a little dated, I would suggest a room with a view of the St-Lawrence seaway. Our supper in the main dining room was a little disappointing, for the first course the price on the menu for the entree was like $23 which 3 of us ordered,… Read more
Stayed 2 nights, mostly all the staff were very pleasant, nice views, grounds are beautiful, relaxing. Rooms are a little dated, I would suggest a room with a view of the St-Lawrence seaway. Our supper in the main dining room was a little disappointing, for the first course the price on the menu for the entree was like $23 which 3 of us ordered, then the waiter told us there would be a surcharge of $7.00 each for it (an entree)... why not put price of the day or no price? The main courses were just ok, one of the wine glasses had lipstick residue on it, waiter promptly changed it. Brunch was very good. At lunch we were served very cute mini ketchup and mayo jars with a past due date right on the cover of all of the mayo jars, we asked for new ones and waiter came back with snack bar tiny envelopes of mayo, then my friend flipped the folded crease and it was even more past date!!! We decided on another location for our supper on Saturday night and we were not disappointed, we had an amazing meal. The most disappointing was when I arrived at the spa for my relaxation massage at 3:00pm, I was told they did not have a reservation in my name! Sad when you are anticipating this luxury. I had booked online, called back to give them my credit card info and was told everything was good. Seeing my disappointment they offered me an exfoliation at a later time. When I came back the receptionist said she found my file, filed away instead of booked. These may be details but for a five star luxury resort, I am mentioning them so they may be looked into and corrected. I sent an email directly to their site mentioning these mishaps and never even got the courtesy of a response. My hats off to Jinny at the Spa she is great and the singer/ guitarist who did a great job of entertaining us on both nights. We still had a nice time. I still would recommend it, only hoping your experience will be better. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Opulence on the St Lawrence

Feb 7, 2020 ronunrau Edmonton, Canada

Our room was large and comfortable, with a nice writing desk and mini-fridge. The pool was large and refreshing, especially after a stint in the steam sauna. The grounds are large and close to the river, although it snowed while we there so we couldn't go for a walk. That was OK, because the restaurants are awesome and have a great view. There was… Read more
Our room was large and comfortable, with a nice writing desk and mini-fridge. The pool was large and refreshing, especially after a stint in the steam sauna. The grounds are large and close to the river, although it snowed while we there so we couldn't go for a walk. That was OK, because the restaurants are awesome and have a great view. There was an underground path to the casino next door, which was lots of fun. We can't wait to go back during the summer so we can explore some more! Read less
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Jan 4, 2020 Tracy H Boston, Massachusetts

We had an amazing 4-night stay here after being in Quebec. Loved speaking French everywhere and all of the amenities (heated pools, snowshoeing trails, ice skating, ice fishing, spa, etc) and enjoyed the food. Incredible views and multiple places to enjoy a fire both inside and out. Recommend the manor tour (thanks Rémy!) and that you ask for an… Read more
We had an amazing 4-night stay here after being in Quebec. Loved speaking French everywhere and all of the amenities (heated pools, snowshoeing trails, ice skating, ice fishing, spa, etc) and enjoyed the food. Incredible views and multiple places to enjoy a fire both inside and out. Recommend the manor tour (thanks Rémy!) and that you ask for an overview of all recreational options, as no one provides one without asking, which made us laugh quite a few times! Really enjoyed ice fishing with Xavier. We loved meeting the 4 beautiful Percheron horses in the stables, but were quite disappointed to see how they’ve been cared for. They’re kept in these stalls that they can barely turn around in and their pen barely allows them to do three Gallup’s. They only leave the stall or tiny pen to work pulling the carriages. The horses all have marks on their skin from the bridles not being padded and look like they haven’t been brushed or washed in weeks. We loved the experience here but were quite disappointed that a five star resort would keep their horses like this, especially when the resort has so much land and seems to be profitable. The other aspect we disliked was the lack of quick/inexpensive food options. Basically if you didn’t want to eat a huge $25+ meal, you had to leave the hotel or not eat. (We did discover the casino restaurant to be more reasonably priced). Loved the gala we paid extra to attend on NYE! We can’t wait to come back here, maybe in the summertime next time. I do hope to see the horses looking much happier and better cared for next time we visit. Read less
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Dec 26, 2019 Mary P Boston, Massachusetts

We’re from Boston and I grew up in Michigan, and had never even heard of this hotel. How is that even possible????? It’s the best hotel we’ve ever stayed in, and we’ve stayed in many of the great historic hotels in the U.S.—The Hotel Del Coronado, The Drake, The Mission Inn, The Mt. Washington, the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. And this hotel… Read more
We’re from Boston and I grew up in Michigan, and had never even heard of this hotel. How is that even possible????? It’s the best hotel we’ve ever stayed in, and we’ve stayed in many of the great historic hotels in the U.S.—The Hotel Del Coronado, The Drake, The Mission Inn, The Mt. Washington, the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. And this hotel has the best of all of them and more. I am stunned that Americans don’t know what a fabulous destination this is (I know, we’re provincial idiots, it’s true). But seriously—this is by far the best hotel ever. A cozy lobby with lots of comfortable furniture, a fireplace, three water view dining rooms with delicious food, two ice rinks, snowmobiling, indoor and outdoor year round pools, and THE most beautiful elevated view of the St. Lawrence. We came here from Quebec City and this view blows the Frontenac’s view away. Also, as is true in Quebec generally, all the staff are so kind and courteous about speaking English if you don’t speak French, which is honestly just so nice and something I really, really appreciate, since Americans are almost never taught more than a cursory class in one language, if that. What a wonderful place this is! Read less