Ara Dune Hotel

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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

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 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • 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

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See what guests loved the most:

Jennifer
Belgium Belgium
“A clean, confortable room with air conditioning that really works! Also the location was perfect - close enough to the towns to enjoy restaurants etc but calmer than being in the “city”. The horses on the dunes were very special!”
Cees
Netherlands Netherlands
“Clean, Beatifull Room, Very nice staff, Secure place for our bikes, Great restaurant and good breakfast. Nice roof terrace with great view at the dunes”
Wendy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very nice room, plenty of parking and in a great location to explore the Kusttram from De Panne station. We didn't have breakfast but did have dinner twice in the hotel's brasserie which was very good.”
Donald
United States United States
“Great hospitality!! Very comfortable room, great breakfast service, relaxing vibe that has the feel of an oceanfront resort.”
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
United States United States
“It is a very nice place. The room was great, restaurant was good. The staff was great.”
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A fabulous small hotel opposite the country park and near to the dunes. Rooms emaculatle and very and modern and spacious. Shower was great,. Opted to have dinner and breakfast here wnich were both very good. Lots of facilities, a gift shop, a...”
Tony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“My wife loved this hotel in this location, she wants to go again, so I was thrilled when they gave us a voucher for a free extra night. We will probably go again, its a handy location, about 50 metres from France in Belgium. There was a rooftop...”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This hotel exceeded our expectations. Would certainly stay here again”
Stephan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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...”

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, 9.3

Most popular amenities

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

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
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
€ 25 per child, per night
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

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 at 19:00.

Please note that on December 31, the brasserie closes at 18:00. 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.

Cots are only available in the following rooms: Deluxe Double Room and Deluxe Double Room with Dune View.

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.

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