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Located less than 1.2 mi 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 accommodations. Elegantly decorated with soft colors and wooden interiors, the spacious rooms at the Ara Dune come with a flat-screen TV. They all include a mini-bar, 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 specialties, while a bar and tearoom is also available. It is located 2.5 mi from the Theme Park Plopsaland. Guests can also take a ride around the area. It is 9.3 mi from Dunkirk’s city center in France, and 25 mi from the Belgian beach resort of Oostende. Calais is 37 mi from this hotel. Free private parking is also provided.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
9.1
High score for De Panne

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kathleen
    Germany Germany
    This hotel was really a surprise. We booked late in the afternoon on the way from one place to another. It was so comfortable! It was immaculately clean and there is a nice restaurant attached as well as a cute gift shop. The items in the gift...
  • Keith
    the United States the United States
    It is a very nice place. The room was great, restaurant was good. The staff was great.
  • Mary
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Our second stay in this hotel this year Spotless, comfortable, friendly staff, Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner fresh fish beautifully cooked and presented . So peaceful at night.
  • Debbie
    the Netherlands the Netherlands
    Hotel was clean and welcoming and staff were really friendly.
  • Phil
    the Netherlands the Netherlands
    From the very first polite phone call asking how late we would arrive, to the tour on arrival, the booking for dinner and the room was all perfect. A very well run family hotel and the receptionist was great. We can’t fault it.
  • Aurelie
    Belgium Belgium
    We had an amazing stay at the Ara Dune hotel. Upon our arrival we received a little gift from their Cosy Home shop, and a gift for our son (little cars), which we really appreciated. The rooms are very clean and well decorated. The airconditioning...
  • Georgiana
    Germany Germany
    Very cosy atmosphere, quiet and no noise going throughout the walls.
  • Kiril
    Belgium Belgium
    Nice and cosy little hotel. Ideal for a vacation around the dunes. Very welcoming staff.
  • Tracey
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely spotless. A small supermarket, coffee shop, and restaurant close by. There is plenty of parking right at the front of the hotel.
  • Mary
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Welcoming staff . Lots of little extras Spotless. Light and airy inside with roof terrace and restaurant

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Brasserie De Mol
    • Cuisine
      Belgian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Ara Dune Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Executive lounge access
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules
Ara Dune Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please 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 Ara Dune Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Ara Dune Hotel

  • Ara Dune Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Game room
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
  • Ara Dune Hotel is 2.1 miles from the center of De Panne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Ara Dune Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Ara Dune Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family
  • Ara Dune Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Brasserie De Mol
  • Check-in at Ara Dune Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Ara Dune Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Ara Dune Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet