Le Germain Charlevoix is a four-star hotel and spa in Baie-Saint-Paul, at 50 rue de la Ferme, nestled between the river and the mountains in the hotel's own words. The booking details show 145 rooms spread over several pavilions, each with its own character: a main building, the Clos, the Bergerie, the Basse-Cour, the Moulin and a train station building. Spa Nordique Le Germain is open daily and needs a reservation, with a fee per person per stay, and the property has two restaurants, Le Bercail and Restaurant Les Labours, as well as a bar and a cafe. Parking is free, and pets are allowed, one per stay for a fee. A seasonal outdoor pool is open from 21 May to 20 September, so there is no outdoor swimming in November.
Location and getting around
Baie-Saint-Paul is the western gateway to Charlevoix and the base for Le Massif de Charlevoix, and the hotel's address is the same as the Train de Charlevoix's, whose dormitory building sits above the old station. The art trail and rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste are in the town. A car is the easiest way to reach the ski mountain, the Isle-aux-Coudres ferry and La Malbaie.
The rooms and the feel
The hotel's site lists Classic rooms with a king bed in the main building, Junior Suites with two queen beds that sleep four, Classic and Signature rooms in the Clos building, Family rooms with a queen bed and bunk beds in the Bergerie and Basse-Cour buildings, a Studio, and Lofts in the Moulin building, which are the most spacious on the property. A dormitory with four single beds is above the train station. The result is more variety than a single tower would give, so choose the building to match your group.
Who it suits and what to know: it suits couples, ski groups and families who want a design-led base with a spa. Breakfast is not included, with a buffet available for a charge per person, and the spa fee is separate. Booking direct on the hotel's site offers free cancellation under conditions, and the property is not listed as closed in any season, though the outdoor pool is. It stays open all year, which makes it a dependable stay in the shoulder season.
Why stay here
- ✓Spa Nordique
- ✓Two restaurants
- ✓Bar and cafe
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Pet-friendly rooms
- ✓Family rooms
- ✓Lofts and suites
Good questions
Is Le Germain Charlevoix open in winter?+
Yes, no seasonal closure is listed for the hotel, and only the outdoor pool is seasonal, open 21 May to 20 September. The Nordic spa is open daily with a reservation.
Is breakfast included?+
No, breakfast is not included. A buffet is available for a charge per person, served from 7 am on weekdays and weekends.
Are pets and parking allowed?+
Parking is free. Pets are allowed, limited to one per stay for a fee, and service animals are exempt.
