Spa Hotels in Dunkirk and Malo-les-Bains

LOGIS Hôtel Borel stands directly opposite the harbour in central Dunkerque, so children can watch the boats from the doorstep. Its 48 rooms sleep from one to four people, which means many families can share a single room. Internet access is free, and parents can use the fitness room and the relaxation area after a day out. The city centre is right there for meals and walks. I would book a four-person room for a short family stay by the water.

Hôtel Merveilleux Côté Mer stands directly on the Dunkerque seafront, with access to a private beach area, and I recommend it to families who want the sand a few steps from the room. Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned, with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. The sun terrace looks over the North Sea, there is a bar and a coffee shop for breaks, and pets are accepted. The LAAC contemporary art museum is also close by.

The Radisson Blu Grand Hotel & Spa sits right on the beach at Malo-les-Bains, and for a family seaside break in Dunkirk it is the address I would choose. The indoor pool with sea views works whatever the weather on the North Sea, and some rooms have balconies facing the water. Rooms are air-conditioned and the restaurant serves French cuisine. With 8.7 over more than 3,000 reviews, guests clearly rate it highly.

I would recommend the Mercure Dunkerque Centre Gare to families who want rooms sized for a group and an easy arrival by train. The hotel is a five-minute walk from Dunkerque station, and its family rooms have private bathrooms. A fitness centre, a sun terrace, a bar and outdoor seating are available, and the continental buffet breakfast is served each day. The front desk is open 24 hours, there is electric vehicle charging, and pets are welcome.

ibis Dunkerque is about 3 kilometres from the Malo-les-Bains seafront and 1.5 kilometres from the train station, a location that works best for families with a car or happy to take a short ride to the beach. Rooms have parquet floors, private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs, and the buffet breakfast gives children plenty of choice. The reception is open 24 hours, WiFi is free and pets are accepted. I would use it as a practical base between the beach and the town.

Hôtel Restaurant l'Hirondelle is a two-star close to both the beach and the town centre in Dunkerque, so families can alternate seaside walks and town outings without a car. Its restaurant serves regional cuisine and seafood, convenient for dinner after a long day, and there is a bar for parents. Free Wi-Fi is included. Nearby, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a golf course and a casino offer extra activities. I would book it for a simple family seaside weekend.

Standing on the Dunkerque waterfront, All Suites Appart Hotel offers apartments with harbour or city views, a pleasant backdrop for a family stay. Each unit has a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom, so meals can be taken at your own pace, and a buffet breakfast is available too. Laundry facilities help on longer trips. The train station is a 10-minute walk away and the beach a short drive. More than 5,600 reviews average 7.8, and pets are accepted.