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Reviews of L'Escale

L'Escale
351 Avenue des Bancs de Flandre, Dunkirk

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 173 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to break up a journey after arriving in France from Dover.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Directeur on 8 Apr 2024
Hello,Thank you for your positive feedback.See you soonTeam Of Escale

8/10 Good

anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic room, but excellent value. Pleasant service. Plenty of restaurants and bars within 10 minute walk. Handy for Op Dynamo museum.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Fabrice on 31 Oct 2023
Hi,thank you for your positive feedback.See you soonTeam Of Escale

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Fabrice on 6 Oct 2023
No comment. Also glad to not see you again. Fortunately we have much friendlier and more satisfied customers because nothing is unfounded. The Escale team

10/10 Excellent

Glynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Fabrice on 28 Aug 2023
Good morning,thank you for this great feedback.The shower has been repaired following your comments.See you soonThe Escale team

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Very simple hotel. Rooms are ok and beds are a little hard. Location is fine
Response from Directeur on 11 Jul 2023
Hi,Thank you for your positive feedback.It's an Hostel and not an hotel.See you soonTeam Of Escale

8/10 Good

Luiz

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended
Very friendly staff, nice location, near the museum and the beach. Bathroom is extremely spacious. Just missed a television.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Directeur on 7 Jun 2023
Good morning,thank you for this positive feedback.For television, it is indicated on the site, common room and not in the rooms. It's a youth hostel.See you soonThe Escale team

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Fabrice Directeur on 16 Aug 2022
Bonjour, merci pour cet excellent retour. A très Bientôt L'équipe de l'Escale

10/10 Excellent

kazuhisa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Fabrice Directeur on 3 Aug 2022
Bonjour, merci pour retour positif. A bientôt L'équipe de L'Escale

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Fabrice Directeur on 20 Jul 2022
Hello, it is a youth hostel so a lot of groups during this period indeed. The Stopover team did the necessary with the group leaders. Cordially The Escale team,

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Fabrice Directeur on 6 Jul 2022
Hi, Thank you for your positive feedback See you soon

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place for an overnight.
Friendly helpful staff, its a little practical over comfort but I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Fabrice Directeur on 9 Jun 2022
Hello, thank you for this positive feedback. Goodbye The Escale team

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel close to the docks
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Fabrice Directeur on 22 Jun 2022
Hi, Thank you fornyour positive feedback. See you soon Team,Of Escale

8/10 Good

helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This hostel is in a great location in-between the huge lovely beach and the old town. It has parking, which is a great bonus. The staff were really helpful and friendly. My only criticism was that the rooms were a bit tired. The bathroom could do with a paint job and better cleaning. Breakfast was a simple but lovely, with fresh pastries and excellent value. We liked the pool table and football. Overall, great value and we may stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Fabrice on 24 Apr 2022
Hello, thank you for your positive feedback. See you soon The Escale team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a budget hotel. Often with lots of groups. It is very clean with really comfortable beds. Breakfast was nice and well organised in light of Covid
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from fabrice on 12 Aug 2020
Hello, thank you for this excellent feedback. It gives us great pleasure. See you soon The Escale team

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was in a perfect location with parking. The room was spacious. There was no TV. The hotel lists "free wifi" as an amenity, but the wifi was limited to the lobby only. Even in the lobby we had difficulty connecting. The shower was like those you find on the beach-no shower head, just a hole the water comes out of...and we had to keep pushing the "on" button to keep water. It would shut off every 30 seconds or so otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Fabrice on 3 Sept 2019
Hello, thank you for your comment.It is well indicated on the site Wifi free Wifi in the common areas, it works very well. You have problems setting up your devices. cordially The Escale team

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Staff & service
Ok hotel.
Ok hotel in nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Fabrice on 21 Aug 2019
Hello, thank you for your feedback. See you soon Team Of Escale

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing much it was a hostel full of noisy people and false advertising by the property Wi fi was not in the bedroom as advertised It was hit and miss as to whete you got it and for how long. Floor in the room was cold and dismal no carpet etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Fabrice on 20 Jul 2019
Hello, Wifi works fine, you had to review your settings on your phone or computer. It is a hostel but the guests emphasize the calm. The night watchman is there to guarantee it after there will always be incivilities. Sorry that did not please you. The Escale team

10/10 Excellent

søren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clous to the beach issy too find good and Nice working People
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Fabrice on 19 Jul 2019
Hello, Thank you for your excellent feedback See you soon Team Of Escale

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Fabrice on 27 Jun 2019
Merci beaucoup pour cet excellent retour. L'équipe de l'Escale

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not realize this was a hostel it was advertised as a hotel . No tv in room no hair dryer shower was awful you had to keep pressing the button as the water kept going off after a minute or two same as the tap on sink. Kettle tea and coffee provided but no milk . Breakfast well was full of noisey school kids . Had to put food on a tray no plates then there was only croissants dreid up rolls or ceareals , and jam and marmalade disappointed as it said there was continental breakfast so disgusted will not be returning ever again .
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Fabrice on 24 May 2019
Hello, You are wrong place, it's up to you to pay attention when making your reservations. Fortunately, we have excellent feedback because we can not accept this kind of comment. We are a modern Youth Hostel that dates from 2011. Sorry that this did not get you over, but remember what you paid for. The Escale team

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
I didn’t like the fact that the internet was not available in the bedrooms
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Fabrice on 3 May 2019
Good evening, Thanks for your feedback. For Internet, it is indicated on the site that it is accessible only in the common parts. See you soon The Escale team

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good basic hotel, breakfast bit of a free for all, bit of cheese and ham wouldn't have gone a miss for those without a sweet tooth but over all good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Fabrice on 24 Apr 2019
Hello, thank you for your feedback See you soon Team of Escale

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It should be pointed out that this is not a hotel but a hostel.This is fine but it wasn't apparent from the booking information. The room was really comfortable otherwise. The Wi-Fi was great and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Fabrice on 15 Apr 2019
Hello, Thank your for your feedback. See you soon Team of Escale

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok for short stay maybe better in summer.
Good location for beach and short walk into town. Rooms spacious but sparse furnishing and push button taps and shower, more like a hostel rather than hotel. Breakfast adequate continental but ham cheese and warm food extra in canteen area. Staff efficient and friendly. Bed firm. WiFi ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Fabrice on 30 Jan 2019
Hi, thank you for your feedback See you soon Team of Escale

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Fabrice on 30 Jan 2019
Bonjour, merci pour votre retour même anonyme.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Fabrice on 30 Jan 2019
Bonjour, merci pour votre retour même anonyme

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not bad
Everything was fine with the trip, not much around the hotel and wasn’t serving evening meal for no apparent reason. Had to walk a while to find somewhere to eat. Ok to stay if just staying for the night as a stop gap
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Fabrice on 27 Nov 2018
Good evening, Thanks for your feedback. The restaurant is not always open especially for a customer. I think you can understand it. See you soon The Escale team

10/10 Excellent

Ian, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rather basic, but fine, comfortable and spotless. Staff helpful, and breakfast sufficient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Fabrice on 19 Nov 2018
Hi, thank you for your feedback See you soon

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
nice family hotel but could improve a little
Nice family hotel. Bed are not too good and some windows did not open.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Fabrice on 24 Oct 2018
Hello, thnak you for your feedback. See you soon

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Budget choice, limited facilties though.
Good value, breakfast very good. Although the hotel looks out on a limb there are lots of restaurants nearby over the footbridge by the beach. Suprisingly for a large hotel there is no bar. I was on a motorbike and there is an undercover area to park. Good choice for a short stay, my room was large for a single. There seems to be a good bus service if you want to pop into Dunkirk centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Fabrice on 8 Oct 2018
Hi, Thank you for your feedback See you soon Best Regards Team of Escale

2/10 Terrible

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No sleep at Hotel
The room above had children who ran around shouting and banging doors till 1 am in the morning. Then they were up at 6 am Hardly a good nights rest. Shame as it spoilt the visit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Fabrice on 8 Oct 2018
182/5000 Hello, sorry for the inconvenience caused by the group present. Yet the night watchman makes sure that does not happen. In general, calm is required at L'Escale. Best regards Team of Escale

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic but good value.
Basic but clean and comfortable. Friendly staff and a perfectly acceptable breakfast. Excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Fabrice on 26 Sept 2018
Hi, Thank you for your feedback Best regards Team of Escale

10/10 Excellent

sue, united kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location
Just an overnight stay to visit famous beach and Museum. Everything in walking distance, free parking - Perfect! Facilities great, self serve breakfast, price exceptional for 4 guests!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Fabrice on 26 Sept 2018
Hi, thank you for your excellent ffedback See you soon Best regards Team of Escale

10/10 Excellent

Leah, united kingdom

Liked: Staff & service
Nice hotel close to the harbour,casino&beach.
Amazing using the free buses in dunkerque awesome. Lovely people breakfast was good. We checked out so early but they prepared breakfast for us @ 4:00am in the morning. Dunkerque is mind blowing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Fabrice on 18 Sept 2018
Hi, Thank you for your feedback Best regards Team of escale

10/10 Excellent

Gerry, ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, close to the beach.
Very nice place. Relatively new. Staff were friendly, in spite of a booking and arrival mistake. I like the open foyer design.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Fabrice on 5 Sept 2018
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. Best Regard Team of Escale

8/10 Good

Ian, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 minute walk to beach and Museums
Check was only issue, maybe on the day they were short of cleaners but room was not ready until 6.30pm and should have been 5pm. Apart from that it is very cheap and a great location next to the sea and marina. We had 4 people but they gave a room with 5 small beds. Breakfast is also good enough but sometimes there is a small queue.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Fabrice on 3 Sept 2018
Hello, thank you for your feedback. See you soon Team of Escale

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the beach
Lovely welcome, very informative and good spacious rooms. Breakfast included and baggage storage, so you can enjoy longer sightseeing on the day you are leaving.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Fabrice on 30 Aug 2018
Hello, thank you for your feedback See you soon Best regards

8/10 Good

John

Simple. Very clean. And exactly what was needed. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Fabrice on 29 Aug 2018
Hello, Thank you for your feedback Best regards

8/10 Good

Catherine, Paignton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accessible and Comfortable
Comfortable hotel, near the beach and informative staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Fabrice on 29 Aug 2018
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. See you soon Best regards

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good for stopover
The best thing about this hotel is location. Other than that, it's clean, simple, basic one might say. But perfect fo a stopover
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Fabrice on 29 Aug 2018
Hello, Thank you for your feedback See you soon Best regards

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Good
Situated right on the coast, excellent view of coast and sea . . relatively cheap for late booking . . Basic but ample breakfast included in price . . Relaxed . . Free Parking Space . . easy check in . . rooms were nicely adequate and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Fabrice on 22 Aug 2018
Good evening, Thanks for your feedback. See you soon The team of Escale

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fire
Fire alarm went off at 6.45. Burnt toast in cafeteria. No fire instructions in room. No carpet on floor so quite noisy with kids running up and down corridor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Fabrice on 15 Aug 2018
Hello Thanks for your feedback. The team of Escale

6/10 Okay

Gemma

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic accommodation.
It is very basic accommodation but you get what you pay for, needs alot of TLC, the window fell out of the frame but the staff were very nice and helpful. Good location for the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Fabrice on 12 Aug 2018
Hello, thank you for your feedback. Best regards

8/10 Good

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness
Budget traveling
Hotel ok if you just need a basic bed for the night. & good value for the money , appears popular for schools from UK, so cant knock it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Fabrice on 8 Aug 2018
Hello, thank you for your feedback See you soon

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Ideal location and room was very basic but comfortable and clean. Breakfast was good value as included in price and parking was good. Nice place for a one night stopover but perhaps a bit basic for anything longer. Location makes up for a lot though as many cheaper hotels are way out of town. This place is right on the sea front and close to bars/ cafes. Would use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Fabrice on 4 Aug 2018
Hi, Thank you for your feedback See you soon

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last night of the holiday...
Easy parking - convenient for walking to the beach - staff helpful - room perfectly adequate and reasonable view towards the sea
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Fabrice on 2 Aug 2018
Hi, Thank you for your feedback. See you soon

6/10 Okay

DeeEss09, Halifax, NS

Disliked: Staff & service
Close to beach. Reasonably priced. Unhelpful staff. Simply breakfast. Likely would not chose this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Fabrice on 30 Jul 2018
Hi, Thank you for your feedback. See you soon

8/10 Good

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Okay
Good location close to the Beach and war museum. Minimalistic hotel, good for a shorter stay. Breakfast was not the best + very squeaky beds. Location and prize made up for it though
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Fabrice on 28 Jul 2018
Hi, Thank you for your feedback See you soon Team of Escale

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Gloucestershire UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the beach
Basic hostel located within a very short (2 min) walk to the beach. Staff were helpful and spoke English if required. We stayed in a family room that sleeps 6, The room was basic with just beds and bathroom, there is electric sockets in the room along with a built in wardrobe it also had tea making facilities. Would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Fabrice on 16 Jul 2018
Hello, Thank you for your comments. See you soon The team of the Escale

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was concerned when I realised, after booking, that this was a hostel rather than a hotel. However, I was very pleasantly surprised. It was spotlessly clean, service was excellent, breakfast good, and there were even tea-making facilities. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Fabrice on 16 Jul 2018
Hello, Thank you for your comments. See you soon The team of the Escale