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L'Escale

3-star beach hotel near Malo-les-Bains Beach

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Triple Room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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351 Avenue des Bancs de Flandre, Dunkirk, 59140
  • Place, Dunkerque Harbor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Malo-les-Bains Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunkirk Carnival
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ostende (OST-Ostend-Bruges Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

About the area

Dunkirk

Dunkerque Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Dunkerque Centre hotel, you'll find Dunkerque Harbor and Place of Contemporary Arts and Action. Malo-les-Bains Beach and Dunkerque Kursaal are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Dunkerque Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Malo-les-Bains Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dunkerque Kursaal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dunkerque Harbour Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dunkirk Carnival - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Dunkerque Station - 10 min drive
  • Ostende (OST-Ostend-Bruges Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Patatière - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Aux Waterzooi - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Renée Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Maître Pan - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪L'écume - ‬12 min walk

About this property

L'Escale

3-star beach hotel near Malo-les-Bains Beach
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at L'Escale. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Dunkirk hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 86 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
L'Escale offers 86 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.88 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

L'Escale Hostel Dunkerque
L'Escale Hostel
L'Escale Dunkirk
L'Escale Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
L'Escale Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dunkirk
L'Escale Hotel
L'Escale Dunkirk
L'Escale Hotel Dunkirk

Frequently asked questions

How close is L'Escale to the airport?

L'Escale is 33.8 mi (51-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 L'Escale?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at L'Escale on Jun 9, 2026 start from CA $112, 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 L'Escale have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at L'Escale.

How close is L'Escale to the beach?

This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Malo-les-Bains Beach and 3.9 mi (22-min drive) from Plage de Leffrinckoucke. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does L'Escale offer free breakfast?

L'Escale does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at L'Escale?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at L'Escale?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at L'Escale?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does L'Escale have a pool?

L'Escale does not have a pool.

Does L'Escale have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does L'Escale have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is L'Escale to downtown Dunkirk?

L'Escale is 0.9 mi away from Dunkirk.

L'Escale Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 246 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great budget stay at a location we like Fantastic staff couldn’t be more helpful especially Jacqueline who was great 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

miranda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place for overnight to go to the ferry crossing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful - we arrived late and the person on reception kept the entrance unlocked until we arrived, answered all our queries and was very friendly and helpful. Room was sparce but very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to break up a journey after arriving in France from Dover.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Directly located at the beach, Possibility of car parking at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful secure parking for motorcycles would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Janneke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good location, short walk from the beach. Parking at location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and hotel, friendly staff. A bit echoey as all hard surfaces in rooms. Lift worked but didnt call from 1st floor, so had to walk down then come up lift to pick up luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very very basic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

Glad only stayed 1night

Good location but no one around to help at times rooms very old and basic and had people upstairs having a party at 1am when we needed to get up early to catch the ferri.. very awful experience especially with no one around to help.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic room, but excellent value. Pleasant service. Plenty of restaurants and bars within 10 minute walk. Handy for Op Dynamo museum.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You get what you pay for. Great service amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like this place, it does not try to be something it is not.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was kind and helpfull. I would have liked WiFi in the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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4/10 Poor

Kwai Hong Tony

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed are not really comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Very simple hotel. Rooms are ok and beds are a little hard. Location is fine
Verified

8/10 Good

Dag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good value for money!

Good location overlooking the Atlantic. Very basic, but we liked it. Big bathroom with shower department. Very clean, very nice staff. Did not eat there. Good restaurants 10 mins away along the coastline.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Luiz

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

Recommended

Very friendly staff, nice location, near the museum and the beach. Bathroom is extremely spacious. Just missed a television.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Tania

Extremely basic especially for the money we paid. Car parking is 24 spaces for approximately 80 rooms not even a drop off point for luggage disabled sp
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jimmy

Liked: Staff & service
Personnel is really good and willing to deliver a great service. The problem is the hotel itself. It was and old hospital. It’s kind of creepy when you walk through the aisles and see the floor with the yellow lines, the doors, floors, walls and toilettes of a hospital or nursing home
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Marcin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Laurence

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I want to start by saying that all members of staff we encountered were absolutely lovely and helpful. We arrived to check in for our 3 night stay shorlty after 5 pm. We were told the room wasn't ready and that it would be 10 more mins. We
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lack of info on late check in process. Not just on this property but in all 3 we have stayed in on this trip
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

I couldn't get my phone to charge either in my room or the building. There was no staff around to discuss this matter with or assist me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025