When you stay at Ara Dune Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Plopsaland De Panne. For a bite to eat, guests can visit De Mol, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers say good things about the overall property condition.
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German
At a glance
Hotel size
32 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Playground
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 2012
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Library
Arcade/games room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
De Mol – This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 9 for children
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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.
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
Does Ara Dune Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ara Dune Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ara Dune Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ara Dune Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Ara Dune Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ara Dune Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Ara Dune Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, horse riding and windsurfing. Ara Dune Hotel also has an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Ara Dune Hotel?
Yes, De Mol offers al fresco dining.
Ara Dune Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2024
lauren
lauren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 December 2023
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 October 2023
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.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 July 2023
Marieke
Marieke, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 June 2023
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.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 February 2023
Outstanding hotel. Difficult to manage without a car, but a very nice property
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 September 2022
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.
james
james, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 November 2021
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.
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2021
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2021
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.
Stefan
Stefan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
8 August 2020
Not nearly as good as the last time
Mr Alastair J.
Mr Alastair J., 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 February 2020
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
Alastair Julian
Alastair Julian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 June 2019
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.
Barb
Barb, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2019
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!
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 June 2019
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.
David
David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 March 2019
Friendly staff and very clean and nicely presented.
Very comfortable room and bed
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2018
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.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 October 2018
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.
Simon
Simon, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 September 2018
Melanie
Melanie, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 September 2018
Petra
Petra, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 August 2018
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
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2017
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.
Michael
Michael, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 November 2017
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
zehra
zehra, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 September 2017
Our first stay, but not our last
Excellent food, facilities and staff - and we'll certainly stay again
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 July 2017
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.