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Ara Dune Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Plopsaland De Panne

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Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; alfresco dining
Porch
Flat-screen TV
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Duinhoekstraat 164, Adinkerke, De Panne, 8660
  • Plopsaland De Panne
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cabour Dunes
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • De Panne Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Ostende (OST-Ostend-Bruges Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room (Dune View)

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (2 adults + 2 children)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room (Super Promo) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room (Super Promo)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 1 Bedroom ( 2 adults +1 child)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

De Panne

In De Panne .You'll find Plage de Bray-Dunes and Cobergher Bike Route within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Plopsaland De Panne and Flemish Visitors' and Nature Education Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Plage de Bray-Dunes - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Plopsaland De Panne - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Cabour Dunes - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • De Panne Beach - 11 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Malo-les-Bains Beach - 17 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • De Panne Station - 5 min drive
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪F.C. De Kampioenen Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪'t Pannepotje - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crunch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hoeve Paepehof Kinderboerderij - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Grande Mare - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Ara Dune Hotel

3-star hotel near Plopsaland De Panne
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Ara Dune Hotel.

This 3-star De Panne hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ara Dune Hotel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This De Panne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 17 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 9 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Ara Dune Hotel De Panne
Ara Dune Hotel
Ara Dune De Panne
Ara Dune
Ara Dune Hotel Hotel
Ara Dune Hotel De Panne
Ara Dune Hotel Hotel De Panne

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ara Dune Hotel to the airport?

Ara Dune Hotel is 24.6 mi (37-min drive) away from the Ostende (OST-Ostend-Bruges Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ara Dune Hotel?

As of Jul 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ara Dune Hotel on Jul 6, 2025 start from $157.79, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ara Dune Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ara Dune Hotel.

How close is Ara Dune Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.7 mi (23-min drive) from Malo-les-Bains Beach and 1.3 mi (12-min drive) from Plage de Bray-Dunes. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ara Dune Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ara Dune Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 17 for adults and EUR 9 for children. It's available every day from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Ara Dune Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ara Dune Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ara Dune Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Ara Dune Hotel have a pool?

Ara Dune Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Ara Dune Hotel have a restaurant?

Ara Dune Hotel is home to De Mol, which features al fresco dining.

Does Ara Dune Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ara Dune Hotel to downtown De Panne?

Ara Dune Hotel is 1.9 mi away from De Panne.

Ara Dune Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 186 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet location

Just over the border from France, a good stop if you are heading north from Clais. Quiet location, parking appears limited at first sight but the hotel will tell you where you can park if you arrive when the restaurant is busy. Staff all very friendly, welcoming and professional. Bedroom is by some standards "neat" but comfortable and clean. It is obvious that the owners are hands on and want to build and maintain a good reputation. Breakfast buffet is comperhensive and the restaurant is light and pleasant. Ate in the restaurant and would do so again. Will certainly return and recommend this 3 star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marieke

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary Trip

A superb hotel in a useful location for visiting western costal areas of Belgium and the Nord Pas de Calais region. Particularly well looked after. We do recommend using the elevator as the stairs may be challenging for some.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, ALEXANDRIA

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel. Difficult to manage without a car, but a very nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

james, huntington beach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower was not provided with a floor mat. Therefore, the floor was very slippery and dangerous. The possibility of falls was very concerning. Washcloths would have helped as only liquid soap provided. I would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great one night stay.

Just a one night stopover enroute to Calais. Comfy clean room and friendly helpful staff. Good food and drink in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Splurge into hospitality and nature!

Very nice hotel run by the owner and her team. Officially 3 stars, but really deserves 4. It’s the type of place which feels incredibly authentic, and gives you the experience of what hospitality really should feel like! Excellent location for a splurge into nature. Strongly recommend to take a room with a dunes side view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Mr Alastair J.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Not nearly as good as the last time

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alastair Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel, excellent service

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2-night stay at the Ara Dune. The staff was very friendly and helpful, the hotel seemed to be brand-new, and our room was spotless and very comfortable. Would definitely recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barb, Denver

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, cozy hotel right on the border of Belguim and France. Beautifully laid out in a way that uses its space wisely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel with a nautical theme

Beautiful, clean hotel with a nautical theme. Light and breezy decor. Spotlessly clean and spacious guest rooms. Breakfast was wonderful with a range of items to fill all tastes and nationalities. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The quality of the hotel was excellent, they even have a interiors/gift shop within it. The restaurant was very well presented and the food excellent. It is out of town and in a very quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very clean and nicely presented. Very comfortable room and bed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Knoxville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a very nice hotel with attentive staff. I would stay here again if in the area. The restaurant food was very good and served in a casual atmosphere. There was very little road/external noise in our room and the rooftop patio is relaxing. Be aware that air conditioned rooms must be booked specifically.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A diamond in the dunes...

Overnight stop on the way to the Eurotunnel. Fantastic find. The standard of the hotel if it were located in London, Paris, Berlin or et al would be that of an expensive boutique hotel. The decor, comfort, cleanliness and friendliness of the staff are of the highest standard. Even small things such as at least 10 electrical sockets in the bedroom show considerable thought towards the needs of guests. Close to DePanne and its restaurants if you choose not to dine in the hotel itself. Mama Thai is highly recommended for authentic and reasonably priced Thai food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Are dune

Very welcoming, reception took time to show us around the hotel and to our room. Room spotless. Breakfast a tad expensive at EUR 12.50 a head
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

Superb hotel and we have no complaints whatsoever. When an hotel management sets such very high standards for itself, there will be those few guests who cannot align with strict rules of conduct, and it is those, only those, who could possibly have complaints about this haven of sheer comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

zehra, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A really great find

We often stop in Belgium just for tobacco ,never thought to stay longer this was a wonderful surprise after a long journey ,the welcome we received was so lovely and a tour of the hotel too,the hotel was peaceful and so comfortable and well worth the overnight fee we will definitely be returning here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our first stay, but not our last

Excellent food, facilities and staff - and we'll certainly stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Nice hotel. Clean, nicely furnished to high standard. Restaurant meal was also very good and better value than many places we ate at. Only comment was our room didn't have a shower only a shower attachment in bath and no curtain. Also front rooms a little noisy at night with road noise. Staff friendly and helpful. Would stay again. It is also quite a way out of Dr Panne and you need to rely on car.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017