Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 10.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of EUR 9 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for an additional fee, with late check-out costing EUR 25, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, although specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Dunkirk, within a 10-minute drive of Malo-les-Bains Beach and Place of Contemporary Arts and Action. It is 0.1 km from Dunkerque Harbor and approximately 13.3 miles from Plopsaland De Panne.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed to stay at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available upon request at no additional charge. Information about extra beds is not provided.

Hôtel Les Gens De Mer Dunkerque

Average nightly price at Hôtel Les Gens De Mer Dunkerque by Popinns by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$69
February	US$84
March	US$76
April	US$77
May	US$80
June	US$84
July	US$83
August	US$81
September	US$79
October	US$73
November	US$64
December	US$68

What guests think

At Hôtel Les Gens De Mer Dunkerque by Popinns, travellers praise the central harbour-side location, easy free parking, and generally friendly staff, while noting dated rooms with mixed comfort, spotty Wi-Fi, and the absence of air conditioning.

Rooms vary in size, with several mentioning spacious layouts and harbour views, but maintenance and dated decor draw criticism. Cleanliness feedback ranges from very clean rooms to reports of dusty surfaces, stained linens, and dirty windows. Breakfast quality and value receive both praise and criticism, and the property lacks a bar or restaurant. Overall, expect a simple, budget stay in a great location.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic with a no-frills feel, but free on-site or nearby parking is repeatedly praised and usually plentiful.

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David Cassells

1 Oct 2023

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Great location for getting everywhere and free parking

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shirley

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very comfortable, clean,warm room, with free parking and a good ,fresh breakfast. Not too far away from places to eat if required. What excellent value. It was our 2nd stay there and we will return

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Wynter

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very comfy beds. Had riverview which i recommend. Safe area. Lots of free parking onsite. Alexi was super helpful. Good staff.Grest staff kud

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Frédéric

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Très proche du centre ville pour se restaurer. Parking gratuit

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Weronika

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bra parkering.

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Ivan

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As a 2 star it is extremely good, no frills ,clean with nice staff and a great location, stayed here a couple of times now and I will be back.

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Brian

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent for a budget hotel and one night stop over. Breakfast beat all expectations. Plenty of on street parking.

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Vincent

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Très pratique car parking gratuit rare sur Dunkerque. Vue sur le port. Chambre au charme désuet mais avec de l'espace et du rangement. À 10mn à pieds du centre.

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howard

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking , friendly staff comfortable bed and good shower . Convenient if you want to stay in the harbour area . Quiet area but near restaurants and bars

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Kevin

7 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Plenty of free parking

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms very clean, while others reported dusty areas, dirty windows or towels, stains, and occasional bad smells.

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PAUL

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decent budget hotel 5 mins walk from the old Dunkirk harbour. The only negative being a slight bad smell when I first entered the room.

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Jeffrey

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room.

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Stéphanie

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

J’ai du attendre la clé car ma chambre était pas faites Chambre sale avec de la poussière vitres sales Réveil très tôt car les gens claquent les portes vraiment un désastre franchement très déçue de mon séjour L’hôtel est très vieillot un petit coup de neuf serait pas du luxe

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WEI-TSUNG

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

乾淨

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David

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre propre et personnel sympathique

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Vadim

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are very outdated. The smell (like sewage) was absolutely unpleasant in the room.

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Ludivine

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Avec mon retard de train, il voulais rien savoir vis à vis mes bagage pour les enregistré. J'ai dû passer à l'agence taurisme de la plage Malo-les-bain, qui on accepter de prendre mes bagages le t'en que mon enfant et moi même profitons de la plage. L'accueil été bien fait dans l'ensemble, mais arriver dans la chambre pas très bien nettoyer des trace sur le miroir de chambre, tache sur les draps. Fin voilà j'irais plus a cette hôtel.

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Mohammad Reza

28 Mar 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Pas mal. Les serviettes n'étaient pas propres!

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Justine

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre propre

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Nallely

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very friendly and helpful, great location, clean room

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Rooms

Rooms are dated but often spacious, with many appreciating comfortable beds and harbour views; amenities can be basic and Wi-Fi unreliable. Lack of air conditioning (and few fans) can leave rooms warm in summer, and comfort varies by mattress.

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Marco

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Bisschen in die Jahre gekommen und ohne Klima im Sommer eher abzuraten

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Olivier

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Accès internet médiocre

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pierre-michel

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Chambre un peu vieillote.

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Francis

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

Seriously good value for money. Good, free parking. Spacious rooms. Great, hot showers. Actually comfy beds (even spare pillows in draws). Bring your own kettle or Tassimo and cups as not provided. Love this bargain hotel!

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Sarah

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were just there for one night leaving for the euro tunnel the next morning. We had a comfortable bed. The hotel was a 10 minute walk to the beach and Dunkirk 1940 museum. We went to a lovely bar close by in the evening. There was no air conditioning but we could open the window. We had a lovely view of the harbour from our room.

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Franck

6 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Chambre premium vue port sur le chenal 👍 Grande chambre lit très confortable clarté Grande douche Bouilloire thé 👍 Parking 🅿️ de la place facilement

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Nicole

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Très bon séjour. Lit très confortable, chambre au calme. J'aurais préféré être au 3eme étage avec une plus jolie vue mais tout était bien.

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Richard

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, nice hotel, never was able to connect to the WIFI, that seems a bit ridiculous in tis day and age.

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Sabine

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre spacieuse, très lumineuse et confortable au calme et propre. La vue de la chambre était très sympa. La personne à l’accueil est très sympathique et nous a donné les renseignements désirés. Pour la déco : hôtel dans « son jus » mais nous le savions les photos sur le site sont conforment et ce n’est pas dérangeant. Je recommande pour sa proximité avec tout.

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Susan

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No AC,no Fan, No Kettle, no Hairdryer very basic but clean

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Service

Service is generally friendly and helpful, with several guests praising attentive reception and accommodating staff. A few noted less welcoming interactions, delayed room readiness, or limited reception hours.

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Wynter

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very comfy beds. Had riverview which i recommend. Safe area. Lots of free parking onsite. Alexi was super helpful. Good staff.Grest staff kud

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nathan

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hôtel très bien placé, le rapport qualité prix est intéressant Le personnel est dispo et sympa

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Hervé

19 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

La chambre ça peut aller manque de prise de courant au bureau, le personnelles à besoin d apprendre à sourire et ne font pas de restauration

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Christine

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Personnel accueillant mais hôtel fermé tous les jours de 12 à 16h. Dommage que l'on ne puisse pas prendre la chambre avant 16h.

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alice marie

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean and tidy. Good location for a stop over . Staff helpful.

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Ivan

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As a 2 star it is extremely good, no frills ,clean with nice staff and a great location, stayed here a couple of times now and I will be back.

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Ludivine

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Avec mon retard de train, il voulais rien savoir vis à vis mes bagage pour les enregistré. J'ai dû passer à l'agence taurisme de la plage Malo-les-bain, qui on accepter de prendre mes bagages le t'en que mon enfant et moi même profitons de la plage. L'accueil été bien fait dans l'ensemble, mais arriver dans la chambre pas très bien nettoyer des trace sur le miroir de chambre, tache sur les draps. Fin voilà j'irais plus a cette hôtel.

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Lawrence

22 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A great location with friendly staff. 2 star? However in my wife and my opinion it should be a minimum of 3 stars. I have mobility problems so they put us on the first floor room 129 no complaints at all. Merci

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GERMAN

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly and customer-oriented.

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Nallely

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very friendly and helpful, great location, clean room

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Location

Consistently praised for a central, harbour-side setting within walking distance of the beach, museums, restaurants, and ferry/Eurotunnel links. Many also describe the area as safe and generally quiet.

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Koen

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

5 minutes walking from downtown and 20 to the beach

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nathan

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hôtel très bien placé, le rapport qualité prix est intéressant Le personnel est dispo et sympa

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Sarah

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were just there for one night leaving for the euro tunnel the next morning. We had a comfortable bed. The hotel was a 10 minute walk to the beach and Dunkirk 1940 museum. We went to a lovely bar close by in the evening. There was no air conditioning but we could open the window. We had a lovely view of the harbour from our room.

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Jeffrey

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking is free and plentiful, and the location provides easy, walkable access to most attractions. The room had a lot of ware and was very hot when I entered due to afternoon sun beaming in with window closed, drapes wide open, and no air conditioning.

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Denice

7 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Area close to train station and easy walk to the Dunkirk war museum

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Ivan

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As a 2 star it is extremely good, no frills ,clean with nice staff and a great location, stayed here a couple of times now and I will be back.

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simon

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great value hotel , in an excellent position, 5 mins walk to town or 15 mins to Milo les Bains. Very helpful stagff. Goid selectioo at breskfsdt

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Artur

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Gute Lage mit schöner Aussicht auf den Hafen. Nähe zum Stadtzentrum. Empfehlenswert von uns.

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Scott

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great for an overnight stay in Dunkirk. Decent location. Seems to be in a safe area.

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howard

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking , friendly staff comfortable bed and good shower . Convenient if you want to stay in the harbour area . Quiet area but near restaurants and bars

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is mixed: some praise it as fresh, inexpensive, and better than expected, while others find it basic or overpriced for the selection. Multiple reviews note there is no on-site bar or restaurant, with eateries nearby.

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Karla

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is older and lacks special amenities, but is quiet, clean, perfectly located for walking, and provides easy access to the beach and tourist spots. The staff is kind and offered a reasonable breakfast.

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JUDITH

16 Aug 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Bel hôtel calme, le personnel très gentil , de l’accueil aux personnels de nettoyage. Seul problème que j’ai eu c’est la pression d’eau dans la salle de bain. Je n’ai pas réclamer parc que c’était moins important. Inconvénient : pas de bar dans l’hôtel, c’est peut-être parce que c’est un 2 étoiles. Petit déjeuner pas terrible, d’après ma fille qui a été 1 fois Je n’ai pas été parce que je préfère les petits déjeuner chauds avec Bécon, saucisse et omelette etc, bref! Mais dans l’ensemble tout s’est bien passé. Jeune fille et la responsable, hyper gentilles et professionnelles. J’y repartirai si besoin

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shirley

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very comfortable, clean,warm room, with free parking and a good ,fresh breakfast. Not too far away from places to eat if required. What excellent value. It was our 2nd stay there and we will return

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Samuel

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel très bien situé mais vieillissant, le papier se décolle, la peinture s'écaille et le petit-déjeuner à presque 11 euros est très limité comparé à certains hôtels. Sinon, dans l'ensemble, cela vaut son prix, pas plus.

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Maeght

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nous avons passer un bon weekend et déjeuner très copieux a revenir sans hésitation

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Sylvie

16 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Pour un week-end de deux nuits, c'est très bien . Les petits déjeuners sont à mon goût trop chers.

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Brian

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent for a budget hotel and one night stop over. Breakfast beat all expectations. Plenty of on street parking.

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Ivan

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It's okay if you just need a room for a couple of nights, breakfast was basic but the coffee is good. Just glad that there are some good places to eat and drink near by as the hotel doesn't have a bar or a restaurant.

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simon

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great value hotel , in an excellent position, 5 mins walk to town or 15 mins to Milo les Bains. Very helpful stagff. Goid selectioo at breskfsdt

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Derek

31 May 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff were nice and friendly. Good breakfast.

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1 $66	2 $64	3 $74	4 $77	5 $77	6 $64	7 $64
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22 $68	23 $98	24 $96	25 $105	26 $108	27 $76	28 $76
29 $64	30 $67

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