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4-star hotels in Shawinigan
A shortlist of the 4-star hotels and inns in Shawinigan, from riverside addresses in the city to lakeside auberges and countryside gîtes. It is for travellers deciding where to base themselves for the Cité de l'Énergie, the Saint-Maurice River or the trails of La Mauricie.
Staying in Shawinigan
Shawinigan sits on the Saint-Maurice River and built its name on hydroelectric power, with the Cité de l'Énergie museum as the centrepiece of a downtown that also holds restaurants and shops. Outdoors, La Mauricie National Park and the river draw hikers, canoeists and anglers, and the city hosts the National Poetry Festival. Grand-Mère, a former town now part of Shawinigan, has its own golf course and the Trou du Diable cave.
The listed hotels are spread across these areas. Hôtel Énergie Shawinigan stands on Promenade Du Saint-Maurice, 6.6 km from the centre, and Auberge La Rocaille on 5 Avenue is 3.5 km out; both are the closest to the downtown core. Auberge Pique Nique on 28E Rue is 3.1 km away. Grand-Mère addresses cover Le Manoir du Rocher B & B and Gîte Chez Baza, while Auberge du Lac à l'Eau Claire (26.4 km) and Gite Le Grandelinois (26.5 km) suit nature-seeking guests. With ratings from 3.6 to 4.6, the range serves couples on a short break, families and outdoor visitors; a car makes the spread manageable.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Auberge du Lac à l'Eau Claire
500 Chemin Du Lac-À-L'eau-Claire, Shawinigan, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereOn the shore of Lac à l'Eau Claire, 26.4 km from the centre, this 4-star auberge suits guests who want water and quiet rather than town. Canoeing, fishing and a beach nearby keep days on the lake, while the indoor pool and Jacuzzi cover wet weather. Kitchens and kitchenettes in the units make longer family stays easy, and family rooms are available. A guest rating of 4.6 from 1853 reviews reflects how consistently it lands.
See Auberge du Lac à l'Eau ClaireHôtel Énergie Shawinigan
1100 Promenade Du Saint-Maurice, Shawinigan, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on Promenade Du Saint-Maurice, 6.6 km from the centre, with an indoor pool and Jacuzzi plus a fitness centre for indoor downtime. The restaurant on site and breakfast mean you need not drive out for meals. With 1024 reviews and a guest rating of 3.8, it fits travellers who want full-service amenities and riverfront proximity over seclusion.
See Hôtel Énergie ShawiniganAuberge La Rocaille
1851, 5 Avenue, Shawinigan, Canada
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereClosest to town of the properties with a pool, 3.5 km from the centre on 5 Avenue, this 4-star auberge pairs an outdoor pool and spa with a golf course nearby. Bicycles and cars can be rented at the property, so you can head out without arranging transport first. Family rooms, cots and high chairs make it workable for parents. A guest rating of 3.7 from 289 reviews puts it among the more modestly rated options here.
See Auberge La RocailleAuberge Pique Nique
28E Rue 581, Shawinigan, Canada
Why stay hereA small 4-star auberge on 28E Rue, 3.1 km from the centre, with the shortest distance to town on this list. Only 168 reviews have been left and the guest rating stands at 3.6, so expectations should be set accordingly. No facilities are listed in the property data, so it is best chosen for location and size rather than on-site amenities.
See Auberge Pique NiqueGîte Chez Baza
1339 Rue De La Victoire, Shawinigan, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereA 4-star address 5.6 km from Shawinigan's centre, Gîte Chez Baza gives guests a garden, terrace and outdoor pool, plus a jacuzzi and spa for unwinding after a day out. Rooms come with air conditioning, a balcony and free wifi, and a fireplace warms the lounge in cooler months. Free car parking makes it easy for drivers, while the skiing and beach-nearby setting suits guests who plan their days around the outdoors. Best for couples and independent travellers who want quiet and their own transport.
See Gîte Chez BazaDomaine de la Baie Les Suites
4200 Boulevard Trudel Est, Shawinigan, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereSuites on Boulevard Trudel Est, 7.3 km from the centre, with kitchens and kitchenettes for self-catering stays and a river at the property. An outdoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and spa cover the wellness side, and canoes are available. Express check-in and a bar round out the arrival. It suits groups and families who want space and cooking facilities over a central address; no guest rating is recorded.
See Domaine de la Baie Les SuitesGite Le Grandelinois
3401 Grande Ligne Saint Paulin Qc J0k 3G0, Shawinigan, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereA gîte on Grande Ligne in Saint-Paulin, 26.5 km from the centre, aimed at people who want countryside activity: canoeing, fishing, horse riding and skiing are all within reach. An outdoor pool, garden, terrace and picnic area fill the slower hours, and a restaurant on site plus special diets catered for simplify meals. Bicycles can be hired. No guest rating is given in the data.
See Gite Le GrandelinoisLe Manoir du Rocher B & B
85 Avenue De Grand Mere G9t 2G4 Shawinigan Canada Shawinigan, Shawinigan, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereA bed and breakfast on Avenue De Grand Mère, 5.5 km from the centre, with a garden, terrace and spa for unhurried mornings. Bowling and skiing nearby give it a recreational edge, and a meeting room covers small work gatherings. Note that pets are not allowed, and smoking is restricted to non-smoking rooms. No guest rating is recorded, so choose it for the B&B format and location rather than scores.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auberge du Lac à l'Eau Claire | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 26.4 km |
| Hôtel Énergie Shawinigan | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 6.6 km |
| Auberge La Rocaille | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 3.5 km |
| Auberge Pique Nique | ★★★★ | – | – | 3.1 km |
| Gîte Chez Baza | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 5.6 km |
| Domaine de la Baie Les Suites | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 7.3 km |
| Gite Le Grandelinois | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 26.5 km |
| Le Manoir du Rocher B & B | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 5.5 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For the best-rated stay
Auberge du Lac à l'Eau Claire scores 4.6 out of 5 across 1853 reviews, the strongest on this list, and sits 26.4 km from the centre by the lake, with an indoor pool, canoes and a garden. It suits guests who put a quiet, well-reviewed lakeside base ahead of a central address.
For proximity to town
Auberge Pique Nique (3.1 km), Auberge La Rocaille (3.5 km) and Hôtel Énergie Shawinigan (6.6 km) are the closest to the centre. Hôtel Énergie adds a restaurant, bar and indoor pool, La Rocaille an outdoor pool and spa, and Pique Nique a simple no-frills base near town.
Auberge Pique Nique · Auberge La Rocaille · Hôtel Énergie Shawinigan
For families
Hôtel Énergie Shawinigan, Domaine de la Baie Les Suites and Auberge La Rocaille all list family rooms, plus pools or kitchen facilities: Hôtel Énergie has an indoor pool, La Rocaille an outdoor pool and picnic area, and Domaine de la Baie kitchenettes in its suites by the river.
Hôtel Énergie Shawinigan · Domaine de la Baie Les Suites · Auberge La Rocaille
For a country gîte
Gîte Chez Baza on Rue De La Victoire, Gite Le Grandelinois on Grande Ligne Saint Paulin and Le Manoir du Rocher B & B in Grand-Mère offer garden settings and outdoor pools, fireplaces and terraces. They suit travellers who want a small-property stay away from the downtown streets.
Gîte Chez Baza · Gite Le Grandelinois · Le Manoir du Rocher B & B
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Shawinigan is reached by car via Autoroute 55 from Montreal and Trois-Rivières, and by Route 153 from Quebec City. The nearest major airport is Montréal-Trudeau, about a two-hour drive, and Via Rail serves nearby Trois-Rivières with bus connections on to Shawinigan. The city does have a public transit system, and taxis and ride-sharing are available.
When to go
Summer, June to August, is the warmest stretch and the time for hiking in La Mauricie National Park and events such as the National Poetry Festival. Winter brings snowshoeing and skiing, though some attractions may have reduced hours. Spring and autumn fall between these two, with the outdoor draws of the Saint-Maurice River and the national park still the main reason to come.
Questions, answered
Are there 4-star hotels in Shawinigan?
Yes. This shortlist covers 8 properties rated 4-star, from Hôtel Énergie Shawinigan near the centre to Auberge du Lac à l'Eau Claire by the lake. Guest ratings range from 3.6 to 4.6 out of 5, so read the reviews alongside the class.
Which hotel in Shawinigan is closest to the centre?
Auberge Pique Nique on 28E Rue is 3.1 km from the centre, the shortest distance on this list. Auberge La Rocaille on 5 Avenue is 3.5 km out and Le Manoir du Rocher B & B in Grand-Mère 5.5 km.
Which Shawinigan hotel has the best guest rating?
Auberge du Lac à l'Eau Claire scores 4.6 out of 5 from 1853 reviews, the highest here. It is followed by Hôtel Énergie Shawinigan at 3.8 from 1024 reviews and Auberge La Rocaille at 3.7 from 289 reviews.
Do the hotels have pools?
Several do. Hôtel Énergie Shawinigan and Auberge du Lac à l'Eau Claire list indoor pools, while Auberge La Rocaille, Gîte Chez Baza, Domaine de la Baie Les Suites and Gite Le Grandelinois list outdoor pools. Auberge Pique Nique does not list pool facilities.
Can I stay near the Saint-Maurice River?
Hôtel Énergie Shawinigan is on Promenade Du Saint-Maurice, and Domaine de la Baie Les Suites on Boulevard Trudel Est lists river access along with suites with kitchenettes, 7.3 km from the centre.
What can I do around Shawinigan?
Key attractions include the Cité de l'Énergie, La Mauricie National Park and the historic Grand-Mère area with its golf course and Trou du Diable cave. The Saint-Maurice River adds canoeing, fishing and hiking, and the city hosts the National Poetry Festival.
Which hotels suit families?
Hôtel Énergie Shawinigan lists family rooms and an indoor pool, Auberge La Rocaille family rooms and an outdoor pool with picnic area, and Domaine de la Baie Les Suites kitchenettes and a pool, all useful for longer family stays.