Title: Westende Travel Guide: Best of Westende, Middelkerke Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Westende](https://expedia.co.uk/Westende-Hotels.d6151951.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Westende](https://expedia.co.uk/Westende-Holiday-Rentals.d6151951.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Westende Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Westende.d6151951.Car-Hire-Guide)[Westende Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Westende.d6151951.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Westende Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Westende featuring general coastal views as well as a couple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99116-Westende.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Westende](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99119-Westende.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Westende Things to do #### Embrace the slow pace of life of a delightful seaside resort that charms with its beach, promenade and proximity to the capital of West Flanders. Travel along the Belgian North Sea coast to find Westende, one of 13 coastal resorts of the West Flanders province. Relax on Westende's wide sandy beach and go for leisurely strolls on the promenade. Picturesque Westende is a popular summer playground that was once the western point of the former island of Testerep, which is now connected to the mainland. Its big draw is Westende Beach. Sunbathe, swim and play games on the sand. Amble along the promenade, stopping at a bar or restaurant for a meal or snack with wonderful views of the North Sea. In addition to impromptu games of soccer or volleyball on the sands, you can demonstrate your sporting prowess in other ways. Play the holes of the scenic Westgolf then enjoy a meal on the patio of its restaurant, which overlooks the woods, greens and course water features. For an interesting diversion, tour the Museum Villa Les Zéphyrs'. This is a villa from the interwar period that shows how a family from the 1930s spent its holiday on the Belgian coast. Take advantage of the Coastal Tram service, which makes numerous stops along the coast. Visit other resorts such as Oostduinkerke for its nature reserves and Ostend for its war heritage. Drive approximately 28 miles (45 kilometres) east of Westende for a fascinating daytrip to the city of Bruges, the capital of West Flanders. Take romantic walks along the canals and be enchanted by the city’s medieval architecture. Westende has mild summers with a refreshing breeze that comes off the sea. Winters are cold, but rarely freezing. Reach the resort by flying into Ostend-Bruges International Airport and then drive southwest for about 15 minutes. Westende is a relaxing coastal destination, close to several other resorts as well as cities filled with fascinating historical sites. - Top hotels in Westende - Top Holiday Rentals in Westende ![Holiday Suites Westende](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14699400/14699323/57fc0dfe_edited_d6ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Suites Westende Vakantiestraat 3, Westende, Middelkerke £105 28 Sept - 29 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach apartment in Middelkerke. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the property condition in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (190 reviews) 4 star "Stay was excellent However no soap / shampoo in Toilets I mean this is common and every day necessitates Towels was not included And Beds was not make over I mean linen was not done So basic necessities should be included Otherwise all good" Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=14699323&PinnedHotelID=14699323&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151951) ![West Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4100000/4099700/4099637/bcf2846d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### West Bay Vakantiestraat 1, Middelkerke, West-Vlaanderen £69 9 Oct - 10 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star hotel in Middelkerke. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Westgolf and Middelkerke Beach are ... 8/10 Very Good! (142 reviews) Family 1 night stay "We arribed after check in which was no problem as they had sent us instructions on how to enter and get to our room (even though i panicked as they were sent on the day of check in not before) the room was lovely and clean, large with a coffee maker! We only stayed one night but we wished we stayed ..." Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F10%2F2025&endDate=10%2F10%2F2025&selected=4099637&PinnedHotelID=4099637&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151951) ![Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1853400/1853344/c21b4ecc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection Prinsenhof 8, Bruges £173 28 Sept - 29 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) "The Dukes’ Palace is simply outstanding. A fabulous hotel, with charming and delightful staff. The breakfast was magnificent too and our junior suite was extremely special. I’ve been to numerous countries and stayed at many hotels over the years, this hotel is up there as one of the best we have ..." Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=1853344&PinnedHotelID=1853344&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151951) [See all 5,169 properties in Westende](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6151951) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Holiday Suites Westende](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14699400/14699323/57fc0dfe_edited_d6ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Suites Westende Vakantiestraat 3, Westende, Middelkerke Stay at this beach apartment in Middelkerke. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the property condition in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (190 reviews) 4 star "Stay was excellent However no soap / shampoo in Toilets I mean this is common and every day necessitates Towels was not included And Beds was not make over I mean linen was not done So basic necessities should be included Otherwise all good" Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Middelkerke-Hotels-Holiday-Suites-Westende.h14699323.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy vacation home in westende close to the sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66170000/66164600/66164596/c7ff3008_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy vacation home in westende close to the sea Middelkerke, Vlaanderen Stay at this holiday home in Middelkerke. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Westgolf and Middelkerke Beach are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews) "It was a great and relaxing stay, very clean and cosy holiday home in a nice area close to the sea. We can really recommend this place, great value for your money. We might come back some time. Thank you, Jurgen!" Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Middelkerke-Hotels-Cozy-Holiday-Home-In-Westende-Close-To-The-Sea.h66164596.Hotel-Information) ![Luxury apartment with sea view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33738300/33738289/dfcadb0f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury apartment with sea view Middelkerke, Vlaanderen Stay at this beach apartment in Middelkerke. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Middelkerke Beach and Westgolf are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (110 reviews) Excellent sea-front apartment in a lively, neat and convenient location "The apartment was fantastic - clean, spacious with chic furnishings (absolutely loved the sea-view window seat!). We had everything within the apartment that we needed for our 2 nights of stay - comfortable beds, kitchen appliances/utensils (no conventional oven), storage. All the street parking ..." 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Pumptrack-Bike-Park-Middelkerke.d829294493332168704.Attraction) #### Golden Point Sports Club Catch an event at Golden Point Sports Club during your trip to Middelkerke. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Point-Sports-Club-Middelkerke.d829294125552521216.Attraction) #### Westgolf Enjoy a round of golf in Lombardsijde at Westgolf. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. 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