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Ara Dune Hotel

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Duinhoekstraat 164

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
13 mentions

Very smart hotel and room

Lovely welcome gift when checking in, Belgian chocolates in the room and luxury …

Friendly staff
9 mentions

Very helpful staff, comfortable room, good communications, good breakfast

Staff are so welcoming, rooms are beautiful and the restaurant is superb

Great location
4 mentions

A wonderful location for exploring the dunes and very close to De Panne

Great location for Channel ports to Netherlands

Breakfast available
4 mentions

Lovely friendly staff and welcome, exceptionally clean and well equipped rooms, …

Breakfast, shop, free gifts, staff

Clean rooms
3 mentions

Hotel exceeded our expectations - clean, very comfortable, attached restaurant w…

Welcome is warm, rooms are clean

Parking available
1 mentions

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

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Stephan

couple

June 7, 2026

9

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.

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Gareth

solo_traveller

June 3, 2026

9

Great hotel with very helpful staff

Very helpful staff, comfortable room, good communications, good breakfast.

S

Stonealive

solo_traveller

May 27, 2026

9

Stylish hotel in great location.

Easy after hours check in. Very smart hotel and room. Everything we needed for a one night stop over.

D

Denise

couple

May 22, 2026

10

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.

J

Johann

solo_traveller

May 12, 2026

10

Welcome is warm, rooms are clean

P

Petra

solo_traveller

May 11, 2026

10

Had a great stay and appreciated all those little touches: good coffee, kettle, warm bathroom, personalised service

Personal touches, design

D

Dominique

couple

April 25, 2026

10

Everything that I expected

P

Paul

couple

April 20, 2026

9

Return trip; quiet location restaurant next door.

Great location for Channel ports to Netherlands. Owners thoughtful approach to managing the hotel.

H

Heidi

couple

April 8, 2026

10

Very light and airy, with lots of little extras. Lovely welcome gift when checking in, Belgian chocolates in the room and luxury toiletries

D

Daniel

couple

March 18, 2026

10

Lovely friendly staff and welcome, exceptionally clean and well equipped rooms, large comfy bed, great food at evening meal and breakfast.

L

Lund

couple

March 12, 2026

7

Pleasant

Breakfast, shop, free gifts, staff.

H

Hilary

solo_traveller

March 7, 2026

10

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.

E

Emmanuelle

family_with_children

March 1, 2026

9

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.

C

Charlene

family_with_children

January 19, 2026

9

We will stay again, higly recommended for families.

L

Lawrence

extended_group

January 19, 2026

10

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.

B

Becky

family_with_children

December 30, 2025

8

Simple clean stay

Lovely and friendly

B

Birgit

couple

December 25, 2025

9

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.

S

Steve

couple

November 27, 2025

10

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.

P

Pascal

couple

November 23, 2025

10

Fantastic stay at the wild part of the coast off the main town Centers

Staff are exceptional for kindness and availability

D

Denise

couple

November 8, 2025

10

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.

Max 3 guests 24 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 4 guests 48 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 24 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 24 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 18 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 19:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that the reception closes from 19:00. Please note that on the 31st of December the brasserie closes at 18:00 hrs. Therefore it will not be possible to dine at the brasserie of the hotel. Please note that the Super Promo Comfort Room, Junior Suite and Comfort Room have a maximum occupancy of 2 adults. It is not possible to add extra beds to these rooms. When booking a family room, please note that a extra charges apply for children older than 16 years old of EUR 20. Please note the age of the children in the Special Requests box when booking.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Jun 26, 2025, 4:45 PM

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Ara Dune Hotel - 3 Star Hotel in De Panne