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Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque

2.0 star property
Waterfront hotel in Dunkirk with free parking

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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 10.50 per person)
City Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
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Located in Dunkerque Centre, Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque offers convenience and comfort. Enjoy the arcade, laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, and secure luggage storage. The buffet breakfast fuels exploration, and the staff is praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room, Harbor View | 1 bedroom, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room, Harbor View

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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City Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

City Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room, Harbor View | 1 bedroom, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Premium Double Room, Harbor View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Dunkerque Centre, a neighborhood in Dunkirk, Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque is in a shopping district and on the waterfront. Port Museum and Dunkerque Harbour Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dunkerque Harbor and Dunkerque Golf. Plopsaland De Panne and Cabour Dunes are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
Quai du Risban, Dunkirk, Nord, 59140

What's nearby

  • Dunkerque Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dunkirk Carnival - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Malo-les-Bains Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dunkerque Kursaal - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dunkirk British Memorial - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dunkerque Station - 19 min walk
  • Lille (LIL-Lesquin) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterzooi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Au Grand Morien - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Le Kilimanjaro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪le flore - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Le Milord - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque

Hotel near Malo-les-Bains Beach
Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque provides amenities like an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, a computer station, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 81 rooms offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, heating, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; EUR 10.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 6:30 AM) and Saturday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 11:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with same-day bookings must contact the property at least 1 hour in advance of arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8.5 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 8.5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts major credit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Gens Mer Dunkerque
Gens Mer Hotel Dunkerque
Les Gens Mer Dunkerque Dunkirk
Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque Dunkirk
Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque Hotel Dunkirk
Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque Hotel
Les Gens Mer Dunkerque Dunkirk
Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque Hotel
Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque Dunkirk
Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque Hotel Dunkirk

Frequently asked questions

Is Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of EUR 8.5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque located?

Located in Dunkerque Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dunkerque Harbor and Malo-les-Bains Beach. Dunkerque Harbour Museum and Port Museum are also within 10 minutes. Dunkerque Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 586 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

alice marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and tidy. Good location for a stop over . Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Good value for money.

Very surprised with this hotel. Economical but very nice. My room, a top floor corner room, was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value

Great location, nice enough clean hotel with friendly staff - great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nallely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful, great location, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean room and great location☺️ Would recommend 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, nice hotel, never was able to connect to the WIFI, that seems a bit ridiculous in tis day and age.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great for an overnight stay in Dunkirk. Decent location. Seems to be in a safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ivan

Ok but not great

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Would stay again

The gentleman on the check in desk was really helpful and friendly, the room was very comfortable and had good views of the docks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient for ferry with good restaurants in walking distance
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

shirley

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

Great budget stay in Dunkerque.

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a really relaxed ,friendly hotel clean and comfortable, nice breakfast great location , storage room for my bike and will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Excellent budget hotel

Excellent for a budget hotel and one night stop over. Breakfast beat all expectations. Plenty of on street parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

New Mattresses

Amazing staff, great location great hotel. With the most uncomfortable bed I have ever slept in. To the owner please spend some money on new mattresses and bedding even upgrade 10 rooms to start with. You have so much potential to have an amazing hotel again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Cassells

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for getting everywhere and free parking

10/10 Excellent

GERMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and customer-oriented.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying there. A nice spacious room with a view of the harbor. The decor is a bit outdated, however, it was very fitting for the area. The room had kettle and tea plus breakfast was inexpensive and lovely with traditional French style.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Denice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Area close to train station and easy walk to the Dunkirk war museum
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for a long weekend of using overnight before crossing channel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Plenty of free parking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis

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

Great value!

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!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice and friendly. Good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Ana

Good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice area. Hotel on the older side and need some maintenance/upgrade but wonderful people at the desk and management. However, room was clean, bed was comfortable and bathwoom was nice. Good stay was had.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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