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Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque

2.0 star property
Waterfront hotel in Dunkirk with free parking

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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
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • 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
Pet friendly
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Pet friendly
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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
  • ‪Le Protocole - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪le flore - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Le P'tit Dunkerque - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Grazie - ‬7 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 4 meeting rooms
  • A computer station, free newspapers, 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

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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

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 601 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 601 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 601 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 601 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 601 reviews

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay before the ferry, need a credit card to protect against damages. Bit dated but clean and friendly and a fantastic shower
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

Nallely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for the value
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

PAUL

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

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Good stay

20 minute drive to ferry
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable bed, big shower, great location!

Lovely staff, a little date decor which we LOVE because lots of the new hotels are so bland and stark, most importantly the beds are super comfortable and I'm a big guy (23 stone, 6'5" tall) so I am used to cheaper hotels having terrible mattresses. Not this place! Nice big showers too! Not the style of breakfast we're used to so we passed on that. Very good value for money! We look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Melina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
X
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

No amenities

No AC,no Fan, No Kettle, no Hairdryer very basic but clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ayesha

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very outdated. Lifts don't work at night so we had to carry suitcases up to second floor
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frédéric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très proche du centre ville pour se restaurer. Parking gratuit
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Renelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Il me manqua un ventilateur mais sinon ce fut un bon séjour …
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Xavier

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nul
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Correct qualité / prix
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Accès internet médiocre
Stayed 4 nights 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

8/10 Good

Heine

Liked: Staff & service

Fint til prisen

Til prisen er det ganske udmærket til en enkelt eller 2 overnatninger.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DIDIER

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

Bien

Bien
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stéphanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sven

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Teils sehr alt. Zu warme Zimmer im Sommer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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