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Estrimont

44, avenue de l'Auberge, Orford, Quebec, J1X 6J3
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    Suite, Mountain View

    1 King Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed, 431-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with mountain views
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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Suite, Mountain View - Bedroom and sitting area
    Enjoy - Fireplace
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - Cable channels
    Food and Beverages - Kitchenette with microwave, espresso maker, electric kettle, and toaster
    Bed Type and Features - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Fresh towels (on request), climate-controlled air conditioning, and daily housekeeping
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, compost bin, and recycling bin
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Balcony
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee Espresso maker
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Composting
    • Cribs/infant beds - Extra Charge
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Eco friendly toiletries
    • Electric kettle
    • Fire-place
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Guidebooks/recommendations
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe
    • Internet access (complimentary)
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Kitchenette
    • LED light bulbs
    • Microwave
    • Mini fridge
    • Non Smoking
    • Paper towels
    • Phone
    • Recycling Services
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Toaster
    • Toaster
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV size: 48
    • Window screens
    • Wireless internet access
  • Family Suite
    Family Suite
    Family Suite
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    Family Suite

    1 King Bed, Overlooking the mountains
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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Family Suite - 2 bedrooms
    Enjoy - Fireplace
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - Cable channels
    Food and Beverages - Kitchenette with microwave, espresso maker, electric kettle, and toaster
    Bed Type and Features - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
    Pleasure - Fresh towels (on request), climate-controlled air conditioning, and daily housekeeping
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, compost bin, and recycling bin
    Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee Espresso maker
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Composting
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Eco friendly toiletries
    • Electric kettle
    • Fire-place
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Guidebooks/recommendations
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe
    • Internet access (complimentary)
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Kitchenette
    • LED light bulbs
    • Microwave
    • Mini fridge
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Paper towels
    • Phone
    • Recycling Services
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Toaster
    • Toaster
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV size: 48
    • Window screens
    • Wireless internet access
  • Standard Suite
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    Standard Suite

    1 King Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed, 431-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with courtyard views
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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Standard Suite - Bedroom and sitting area
    Enjoy - Fireplace
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - Cable channels
    Food and Beverages - Kitchenette with microwave, espresso maker, electric kettle, and toaster
    Bed Type and Features - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Fresh towels (on request), climate-controlled air conditioning, and daily housekeeping
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, compost bin, and recycling bin
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Balcony
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee Espresso maker
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Composting
    • Cribs/infant beds - Extra Charge
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Eco friendly toiletries
    • Electric kettle
    • Fire-place
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Guidebooks/recommendations
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe
    • Internet access (complimentary)
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Kitchenette
    • LED light bulbs
    • Microwave
    • Mini fridge
    • Non Smoking
    • Paper towels
    • Phone
    • Recycling Services
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Toaster
    • Toaster
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV size: 48
    • Window screens
    • Wireless internet access
  • Junior Suite
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    Junior Suite
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    Junior Suite

    1 Queen Bed, Soundproofed room
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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Junior Suite - Bedroom
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - Cable channels
    Food and Beverages - Kitchenette with microwave, espresso maker, electric kettle, and toaster
    Bed Type and Features - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
    Pleasure - Fresh towels (on request), climate-controlled air conditioning, and daily housekeeping
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, compost bin, and recycling bin
    Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee Espresso maker
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Composting
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Eco friendly toiletries
    • Electric kettle
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Guidebooks/recommendations
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe
    • Internet access (complimentary)
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Kitchenette
    • LED light bulbs
    • Microwave
    • Mini fridge
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Paper towels
    • Phone
    • Recycling Services
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Toaster
    • Toaster
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV size: 48
    • Window screens
    • Wireless internet access
  • Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View
    Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View
    Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View
    Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View
    Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View

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    Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View

    1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed, 431-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with mountain views
    FreeParking Free Parking

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View - Separate sitting area
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - Cable channels
    Food and Beverages - Kitchenette with microwave, espresso maker, electric kettle, and toaster
    Bed Type and Features - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and safe; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Fresh towels (on request), climate-controlled air conditioning, and daily housekeeping
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, compost bin, and recycling bin
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Balcony
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee Espresso maker
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Composting
    • Cribs/infant beds - Extra Charge
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Eco friendly toiletries
    • Electric kettle
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Guidebooks/recommendations
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe
    • Internet access (complimentary)
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Kitchenette
    • LED light bulbs
    • Microwave
    • Mini fridge
    • Non Smoking
    • Paper towels
    • Phone
    • Recycling Services
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • Sofa-bed
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Toaster
    • Toaster
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV size: 48
    • Window screens
    • Wireless internet access
  • Classic Room
    Classic Room
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    Classic Room

    1 King Bed, 322 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - Cable channels
    Food and Beverages - Kitchenette with microwave, espresso maker, electric kettle, and toaster
    Bed Type and Features - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Fresh towels (on request), climate-controlled air conditioning, and daily housekeeping
    Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, compost bin, and recycling bin
    Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee Espresso maker
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Composting
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Eco friendly cleaning products provided
    • Eco friendly toiletries
    • Electric kettle
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Guidebooks/recommendations
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room safe
    • Internet access (complimentary)
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Kitchenette
    • LED light bulbs
    • Microwave
    • Mini fridge
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Non Smoking
    • Paper towels
    • Phone
    • Recycling Services
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Toaster
    • Toaster
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV size: 48
    • Window screens
    • Wireless internet access

ABOUT THE HOTEL

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About Estrimont Hotel

Hotel Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in Orford, Estrimont is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Mont-Orford National Park and Cherry River Marsh. This golf hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mont Orford National Park - Lake Stukely Visitors Center and 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Vieux Clocher.

Popular Hotel Amenities and Features

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 spa tubs, outdoor tennis courts, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Orford? This hotel has 3500 square feet (325 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining options

Enjoy local cuisine at Tomahawk grill, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Renovations

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • Tennis courts

Hotel Accommodations and Guest Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 95 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with microwaves and espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pet Policy for Estrimont
If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at Estrimont, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Estrimont are listed below.

Pets allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Service animals are allowed

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Additional Hotel Details
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Cashless transactions are available

Featured Amenities

Free Parking Hotel Restaurant Hotel with Pool

Estrimont Hotel Amenities

Beach Facilities

  • Beach & pool towels

Breakfast Services

  • Breakfast available - Extra Charge

Business, Conference & Meetings

  • Meeting Room Facilities
  • Conference Facilities
  • Conference center & rooms
  • Banquet hall on site
  • Reception hall on site
  • Wedding & banquet services
  • Business center on site
  • Conference space & rooms
  • Conference space size : feet -

Entertainment & Activities

  • Evening live entertainment
  • pool table or Billiards

Fitness Services

  • GYM - Fitness facilities

Games & Sports

  • Outdoor tennis courts -

General Amenities

  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Swimming nearby
  • Reusable cups only
  • Sailing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

General Amenities

  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Recycling
  • LED light bulbs
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Ski lessons available nearby
  • Electric vehical charging station
  • Mosquito nets
  • Wood stove
  • Elevator & lift on property
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Food and water bowls
  • Vending machine available
  • Composting
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Volleyball on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Lifeguard on site
  • Golfing nearby

General Amenities

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM & banking on site

Lobby Level Services

  • Tours - ticket assistance
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Safe deposit box at front desk

Outdoor

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace on property

Parking Services

  • Self parking - Free

Pool Facilities

  • Pool umbrellas
  • Number of indoor pools -
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Pool sun chaise loungers

Property Features

  • Fire pit
  • Multilingual staff
  • Smoke free property

Restaurants & Bars

  • Number of bars & lounges -
  • Number of coffee shops & cafes -
  • Hotel Restaurant
  • Snack bar & deli

Ski Services

  • Ski Tickets available

Spa Services

  • Number of Jacuzzi / spa tubs -
  • Spa Room(s)
  • Full service spa on property
  • Sauna room
  • Sauna / Steam room

HOTEL LOCATION

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Nearest airport and around Estrimont
- Orford, Quebec Hotel

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Au Vignoble d’Orford - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Mont-Orford National Park - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Cherry River Marsh - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Club de Golf du Mont Orford - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Centre d’Arts Orford - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Mont Orford National Park - Lake Stukely Visitors Center - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Saint Patrice Church - 5.2 km / 3.3 mi
Vieux Clocher - 5.2 km / 3.3 mi
Merry House - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Escapades Memphrémagog - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Memphremagog Lake Beach - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Magog Marine - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Blue Lavender Farm - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Labyrinthe Magog - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Lake Memphremagog - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi

The nearest airports are:
Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 59.6 km / 37 mi
Montreal–Trudeau Intl. Airport (YUL) - 137.1 km / 85.2 mi

EXPLORE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND LOCAL EXPERIENCES

Spa Nordic Station
A relaxing spa retreat offering various treatments and hot baths in a tranquil setting (10 km from the hotel location)
Address: 285 Chemin des Pères, Magog, QC J1X 5R9, Canada
Marais de la Rivière aux Cerises
A beautiful nature preserve perfect for a leisurely walk and bird watching (12 km from the hotel location)
Address: 69 Chemin Roy, Magog, QC J1X 0N4, Canada
Club de Golf Mont-Orford
A scenic golf course for golf enthusiasts with picturesque surroundings (2.5 km from the hotel location)
Address: 3074 Chemin du Parc, Orford, QC J0B 2W0, Canada
Orford Musique
A renowned music academy with performances and workshops (3.5 km from the hotel location)
Address: 3165 Chemin du Parc, Orford, QC J1X 7A2, Canada
Mont Orford
A popular ski resort offering a range of ski slopes and hiking trails (4 km from the hotel location)
Address: 4380 Chemin du Parc, Orford, QC J1X 7N9, Canada

Nearby hotels

Motel Des Deux Lacs Inc Hôtel Le Président Delta Hotels by Marriott Sherbrooke Conference Centre Gîte du Domaine de la Pomme d'Api

Fun things to do in Orford

Mont Orford National Park - Lake Stukely Visitors Center Au Vignoble d’Orford Mont Orford Ski Area Centre d’Arts Orford

Hotels in Surrounding Cities

Orford
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