Ara Dune Hotel
Duinhoekstraat 164
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Why people book this hotel
“Very smart hotel and room”
“Lovely welcome gift when checking in, Belgian chocolates in the room and luxury …”
“Very helpful staff, comfortable room, good communications, good breakfast”
“Staff are so welcoming, rooms are beautiful and the restaurant is superb”
“A wonderful location for exploring the dunes and very close to De Panne”
“Great location for Channel ports to Netherlands”
“Lovely friendly staff and welcome, exceptionally clean and well equipped rooms, …”
“Breakfast, shop, free gifts, staff”
“Hotel exceeded our expectations - clean, very comfortable, attached restaurant w…”
“Welcome is warm, rooms are clean”
“Free parking just outside the hotel”
Overview
Located less than 2 km from the beaches of the North Sea, the Ara Dune Hotel offers a restaurant, an indoor children’s playground and an on-site shop. Free WiFi access is also available throughout the entire accommodation. Elegantly decorated with soft colours and wooden interiors, the spacious rooms at the Ara Dune come with a flat-screen TV. They all include a minibar, safe and free tea/coffee facilities. The hotel has a roof terrace where guests can relax and enjoy a drink. Guests can start their morning with a rich buffet breakfast. The restaurant and brasserie offers a selection of French and Belgian specialities, while a bar and tearoom is also available. It is located 4 km from the Theme Park Plopsaland. Guests can also take a ride around the area. It is 15 km from Dunkirk’s city centre in France, and 41 km from the Belgian beach resort of Oostende. Calais is 60 km from this hotel. Free private parking is also provided.
Traveller reviews
Stephan
couple
June 7, 2026
“Excellent stop before or after the chunnel crossing. Lovely hotel.”
Good communication with owners re our late check-in. Hotel exceeded our expectations - clean, very comfortable, attached restaurant was still open when we arrived (lovely staff), gifts (toiletries) plus chocolates in our room. Lovely area and interesting town architecture.
Gareth
solo_traveller
June 3, 2026
“Great hotel with very helpful staff”
Very helpful staff, comfortable room, good communications, good breakfast.
Stonealive
solo_traveller
May 27, 2026
“Stylish hotel in great location.”
Easy after hours check in. Very smart hotel and room. Everything we needed for a one night stop over.
Denise
couple
May 22, 2026
“A wonderful place to stay.”
A wonderful location for exploring the dunes and very close to De Panne. Staff are so welcoming, rooms are beautiful and the restaurant is superb.
Johann
solo_traveller
May 12, 2026
Welcome is warm, rooms are clean
Petra
solo_traveller
May 11, 2026
“Had a great stay and appreciated all those little touches: good coffee, kettle, warm bathroom, personalised service”
Personal touches, design
Dominique
couple
April 25, 2026
Everything that I expected
Paul
couple
April 20, 2026
“Return trip; quiet location restaurant next door.”
Great location for Channel ports to Netherlands. Owners thoughtful approach to managing the hotel.
Heidi
couple
April 8, 2026
Very light and airy, with lots of little extras. Lovely welcome gift when checking in, Belgian chocolates in the room and luxury toiletries
Daniel
couple
March 18, 2026
Lovely friendly staff and welcome, exceptionally clean and well equipped rooms, large comfy bed, great food at evening meal and breakfast.
Lund
couple
March 12, 2026
“Pleasant”
Breakfast, shop, free gifts, staff.
Hilary
solo_traveller
March 7, 2026
“Fantastic service, great hotel.”
We were delayed and arrived late: the hosts provided very clear instructions for getting our keys. They squeezed us into the restaurant so that we could have supper, came to say hello and left a welcome present on our beds. In addition to such a kind and personal welcome, the rooms were lovely and well sized, with comfortable beds, and great shower. The restaurant food was fantastic. When we departed the host was great again. We'll happily return.
Emmanuelle
family_with_children
March 1, 2026
“very nice room in nice surroundings.”
Very nice room. Nice people. We had a late arrival, but we could retrieve the key easily. We had a phone call in the morning to arrange everything. Very clear and convenient. As quite far from center, it was nice to have a restaurant on site.
Charlene
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
We will stay again, higly recommended for families.
Lawrence
extended_group
January 19, 2026
“Situated 50 minutes from Le Shuttle”
Ideal location to stay one night prior to catching the Shuttle. Unfortunately the restaurant wasn’t open on a Monday so I can’t comment on the food. The rooms were beautifully decorated with a very comfortable bed.
Becky
family_with_children
December 30, 2025
“Simple clean stay”
Lovely and friendly
Birgit
couple
December 25, 2025
“Lovely hotel and staff for a stay”
Very welcoming man in the reception who explained about the hotel. Great arrival to a new place. The hotel had a wonderful toy dog by the reception - so cute. As it was December the hotel was nicely decorated with Christmas decor. The shop connected to the hotel had many nice items. The room was great and we enjoyed our stay there. We also had a nice dinner at the restaurant in the hotel. Free parking just outside the hotel.
Steve
couple
November 27, 2025
“Great location.would stay again.”
Very pleasant welcome with a gift of a tin of waffles.2 leonidas chocolates in room.tea and coffee making facilities in room.there was a walk in /sit down shower for disabled with a bar for safety.downstairs there was a wine bar where you could use your card to taste different wines.also a playroom for little ones.the shop had lots of nice things for xmas.
Pascal
couple
November 23, 2025
“Fantastic stay at the wild part of the coast off the main town Centers”
Staff are exceptional for kindness and availability
Denise
couple
November 8, 2025
A beautiful hotel, the staff were very welcoming and the room was tastefully decorated and there were premium toiletries. The breakfast was exceptional, looking forward to our next stay already.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Games room, Children's playground, Windsurfing, Cycling, Bowling, Horse riding, Beach, Walking tours, Bike tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
WiFi available in all areas, Minimarket on site, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Lift, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Allergy-free room, Heating
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Electric vehicle charging station, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Services
Daily housekeeping, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Meeting/banquet facilities, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Vending machine (drinks), Shared lounge/TV area, Luggage storage, Fax/photocopying, Tour desk
Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
This family room has a flat-screen TV. The room is suited for children between 0 - 16 years old. Please note the age of the children and the (baby) bed preference in the Special Requests box when booking. Please note that a extra charges apply for children older than 16 years old of EUR 20.
Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
The family room exists of two separate rooms with an intermediate door. The room is suited for children between 0 - 16 years old. Please note the age of the children in the Special Requests box when booking. Please note that a extra charges apply for children older than 16 years old of EUR 20.
Comfort Room
This double room features a cable TV, executive lounge access and minibar. Maximum occupancy: 2 adults. Children can not be accommodated in this room.
Deluxe Double Room
Elegantly decorated with soft colours and wooden interiors, this spacious room comes with a flat-screen TV, minibar, safe, and free tea/coffee facilities.The bathroom is fitted with a bathtub or shower.
Deluxe Double Room with Dune View
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
SUPERPROMO Comfort Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room features air conditioning, a minibar, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
Junior Suite with Shower
Equipped with a king-size bed, this suite features an executive lounge access, cable TV and minibar. Maximum occupancy is two adults. Children can not be accommodated in this room.
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