In Dunkerque Centre, L'Escale offers a charming retreat with a library and laundry facilities. Unwind on the terrace or challenge someone to a game of billiards, then enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at the on-site restaurant.
L'Escale offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Malo-les-Bains Beach.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
86 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
What to do
Pool table
Beach nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Raised toilet seat
Low-height worktop and sink
Grab bar near toilet
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
More
Limited housekeeping
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This buffet restaurant specialises in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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.
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 16 December 2024 to 31 January 2025 (dates subject to change).
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
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
Is L'Escale currently open?
This property is closed from 16 December 2024 to 31 January 2025 (dates subject to change).
Are pets allowed at L'Escale?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at L'Escale?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at L'Escale?
Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near L'Escale?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers French cuisine.
What's the area around L'Escale like?
L'Escale is located on the waterfront in Dunkerque Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Dunkerque Harbor and 14 minutes' walk from Malo-les-Bains Beach.
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L'Escale Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
3 Aug 2024
Great place for overnight to go to the ferry crossing.
miranda
miranda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Aug 2024
Staff was very helpful secure parking for motorcycles would recommend
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Jul 2024
Directly located at the beach, Possibility of car parking at the hotel
Lars
Lars, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Apr 2024
Great location to break up a journey after arriving in France from Dover.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Aug 2024
The Staff was kind and helpfull. I would have liked WiFi in the room
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
29 Sept 2024
Nothing special.
Marcin
Marcin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jul 2024
I like this place, it does not try to be something it is not.
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jul 2024
You get what you pay for.
Great service amazing location
Leona
Leona, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Jun 2024
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.
Dag
Dag, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
20 Aug 2024
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
Laurence
Laurence, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Aug 2023
Really good location, short walk from the beach. Parking at location.
Janneke
Janneke, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Aug 2024
Lack of info on late check in process. Not just on this property but in all 3 we have stayed in on this trip
Antony
Antony, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 Oct 2023
Basic room, but excellent value. Pleasant service. Plenty of restaurants and bars within 10 minute walk. Handy for Op Dynamo museum.
anthony
anthony, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
10 Jul 2023
Very simple hotel. Rooms are ok and beds are a little hard. Location is fine
Andrew
8/10 Very good
7 Jun 2023
Recommended
Very friendly staff, nice location, near the museum and the beach. Bathroom is extremely spacious. Just missed a television.
Luiz
Luiz, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
29 Jul 2023
Not impressed
Old, worn-out with a really low-budget feel to ir. Our barhroom was uninviting with a dripping faucet
Helle
Helle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Aug 2023
Shower had been broken and you couldn’t put the shower head in any holder as this was missing and chair in bathroom was also broken and dangerous to try and use
Glynn
Glynn, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
18 Jul 2022
Incredibly noisy, otherwise decent hostel
Most things were as expected - low budget accommodation, good quality for price.
What was unacceptable is the high noise by a group of kids. Late at night and early in the morning they were slamming doors, running around, yelling and banging at doors. The hostel should make the adults responsible for these kids aware that this is unacceptable for other guests. Due to, we barely got any shuteye which ruined an otherwise pleasant and very well located place.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
6 Oct 2023
The most depressing hotel I’ve ever stayed in! The room although big was as welcoming as a prison cell. No TV or pictures on the wall which were bland and dull as was the floor. A big shower and toilet room but 1 piece of soap 2” square and 1 sachet of shower gel. A 6€ breakfast didn’t include cheese or ham, just bread and jam, cereal and fruit and croissants. The hotel seems like it’s in a “Ghost Town”. Nothing around and quiet and dead. A TV in the lobby but not suitably located for guests to see. The place reminded me of a hospital, school or prison and getting breakfast there lining up was in keeping. The beach was about 200 metres away and some restaurants about a 10 minute walk away over a bridge. Check in at 5pm and out by 10am seemed strange but I’m pleased it was! Less time to spend there! I certainly won’t be returning there or recommending the place. It was just dull and boring and staff were conspicuous by their absence! No warmth or good feeling to the place. Sterile and clinical appear to be good words to sum it up. The room had a bed in the corner a wooden platform acting as a desk with a chair. The place is lifeless. A large car park though which was good. That’s about it!
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Nov 2024
michael
michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Oct 2024
Luke
Luke, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Sept 2024
séjour à Dunkerque
Accueil excellent, très bon séjour, personnels disponibles et aimables.