De oorspronkelijke twee woonhuizen op deze plek werden in de 19de eeuw samengevoegd tot één groot pand. Het huidige complex dateert van 1902 en herbergde het 'Institut Communal de Demoiselles'. Later kwam op de begane grond een groentezaak. Een lift bezorgde het toenmalige Hôtel du Nord in 1965 een nieuw elan. Het huidige Hôtel Polaris is in restauratie met het oog op een nieuwe bestemming.

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The 3 star Hotel Royal Astrid*** is situated 50 meters from Ostende's beautiful sandy beach. After a warm welcome at reception, available 24 hours a day, you can settle into one of our 173 comfortable rooms. All our rooms have shower/bath, toilet, television, telephone, hairdryer and private safe. In our bar you can enjoy a pre-dinner drink by the fire followed by a delicious meal in our stylish Mozart restaurant. Each morning you can start the day with an excellent continental buffet breakfast.

This trendy and stylish hotel in bustling Blankenberge offers modern guest rooms and comfortable apartments in a convenient location. Live piano music in the lounge adds atmosphere to your stay. The family-run Alfa Inn provides you with tasteful accommodation in this lively coastal resort, where you can enjoy a peaceful night's rest. Wake up with soft piano music and a delightful free breakfast buffet in the bright breakfast room. Decide to start your day with a refreshing beach walk. Weather permitting, you can sit out in the lovely courtyard and unwind with a drink. The sauna and solarium also offer great ways to relax after an active day. In addition to live music in the evenings for grownups, there are also special children's discos on Thursdays. Enjoy your family holiday along the Belgian coast.

Hotel Maxim is situated in the heart of the city in a quiet neighbourhood. The beach is only 300 metres away and you can easily walk to the city centre. The hotel offers renovated rooms with a private bathroom with a bath. Some rooms have a balcony or terrace to sit outside. Breakfast is served in buffet style with several rolls and bread kinds. Start the day with cereals, yoghurt, fruit salad, and several tasty spreads. Boiled eggs are available. The hotel bar is worth a visit when you feel like having a drink. During the summer, there is a possibility to enjoy your drink in the garden. A variety of restaurants are situated around the hotel that can provide a tasty evening dinner. Restaurant Cajou, near the hotel, offers excellent fish, crayfish and grill specialities. By car or by tram, you can reach Plopsaland in 8 minutes. There's a lift in the building that allows you to go to the parking space

Carnac is 200 metres from the beach in the town of Koksijde-Bad on the North Sea coast. It features free Wi-Fi, a bar and a restaurant which serves Belgian specialities.

Each of the sound-proofed rooms at Hotel Carnac has a flat-screen TV and a seating area. Guests can enjoy a continental-style buffet breakfast including bread, cereals and eggs.

The coast tram stops opposite the hotel and offers direct services to towns and attractions including Plopsaland. Carnac Hotel is a 30-minute drive from Oostende.

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The Belcasa Suitehotel is a new 3-starshotel in the centre of Westende bath, at about 50m from the beach and the sea. The hotel offers a stylish and trendy interior where you can relax in a comfortable way. All the Suites are provided with contemporary comfort and luxury.

In the Belcasa Suitehotel you can spend the night in one of the luxurious suites. All suites have a cosy arranged livingroom with kitchen, dining-corner, a sleeping-coach and TV. You will sleep quiet and comfortably in the separate bedroom. The bathroom is equipped with bath/shower and a washbasin. Each suite has a separate toilet.

On the terrace you can enjoy the sun or the beautiful seasight.

The Ambassasor Hotel is a friendly and stylish hotel in De Panne. Start off your day with an extensive breakfast buffet and stroll down to the magnificent beach, just 50 metres away. The hotel rooms are modern in style and have a private bathroom with a bath. The homey and cosy atmosphere in each room will make you feel at ease and peaceful. In the morning, a healthy breakfast buffet is served. Enjoy the crispy breads and ripe fruits, together with fresh juices and tasty spreads. In the elegant hotel lounge, you can sit and relax whenever you like. In the evenings, you can enjoy a nice dinner in the refined restaurant. Taste the fresh seafood and excellent wines. If you feel tense or just want to warm up, visit the sauna (charges applicable). You can also read a book on one of the 2 terraces to get some time for yourself. From the Ambassador Hotel, you can go for a walk through the dunes or explore De Panne with its lively centre and excellent shops. Alternatively, you can also get more active and go swimming, horse riding or cycling.

The charming ** Hotel Westendia lies in a residential area at five minutes walking distance from the centre Westende Middelkerke and from the sea-side. It has 15 quiet and comfortable rooms with bath- shower, toilet and color television. and in the morning we serve a lovely breakfast. Hotel Westendia stands for hospitality and a warm welcome!

Stylish decorated rooms, with modern facilities, colour television, direct dial phone, room safe, bathroom with bath/ shower and toilet. Cosy lounge, meeting room, bar and restaurant with buffet breakfast. Sauna, Turkish Steam Bath, solarium and Fitnessroom. Central quiet location, in the heart of the town at 50 meters from the promenade, the beach and the sea and 300 meters from the casino.

Camping Astrid is the family campsite par excellence located on the Belgian coast. The De Coster family have a long history of pampering and offering families who come with their friends and children all the facilities needed to guarantee wonderfully relaxed holidays. The establishment has created a list of core values that include guaranteed peace and tranquillity, excellent organisation, a clean and tidy site and respect.

The campsite is located just 100 metres from the beach, right in the heart of the municipality of Bredene and a short walk away from a selection of catering establishments where you can take time out to enjoy a drink or a meal.