By the sea, Hotel Cecil beckons you to unwind on its charming terrace or enjoy a warm cup at the coffee shop. Discover Belgian cuisine at The Lantern restaurant, stay connected with in-room WiFi and explore nearby bike rentals. With luggage storage and free newspapers, guests praise this hotel for its helpful staff.
Flemish Visitors' and Nature Education Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Paul Delvaux Museum - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
Plopsaland De Panne - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
Malo-les-Bains Beach - 24 min drive - 23.2 km
Getting around
Ostende (OST-Ostend-Bruges Intl.) - 30 min drive
Brussels Airport (BRU) - 106 min drive
Veurne Station - 8 min drive
De Panne Station - 10 min drive
Koksijde Station - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Patisserie Antoine - 5 min walk
Rosseel bvba - 6 min walk
't Wit Paard - 4 min walk
Agora - 1 min walk
Coffee Bar - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Cecil
Hotel Cecil puts you just a 5-minute drive from Plopsaland De Panne. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out De Lantaern, which serves Belgian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Onsite parking limited
Onsite garage
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
De Lantaern - This restaurant specializes in Belgian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day
Policies
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 2 stars.
Also known as
Hotel Cecil De Panne
Cecil De Panne
Hotel Cecil Hotel
Hotel Cecil De Panne
Hotel Cecil Hotel De Panne
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Cecil offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Cecil does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Cecil?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Cecil?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Cecil?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Cecil?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Middelkerke (24-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Cecil and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Cecil?
Yes, De Lantaern offers Belgian cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Cecil like?
Hotel Cecil is a short 9-minute walk from De Panne Beach and 16 minutes' walk from Flemish Visitors' and Nature Education Centre.
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Reviews
Hotel Cecil Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2026
Family run, family friendly hotel. Really enjoyed our stay
John
John, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 3, 2025
Lovely. Such friendly staff, and a good space. Some of the furniture and fixtures are a little old now, but not in a way that would affect the stay. We had a lovely family suite, and the front room had a huge bay window with a table overlooking the market. The one bathroom in the suite was in the back bedroom, which was smaller but was fine for sleeping and had its own TV, but this didn't cause us any problems.
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2024
Nice crashpad
Very friendly family run hotel. Nice and quiet. Safe storage for bike
rory
rory, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2025
All good
dale
dale, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
May 18, 2025
Not So Happy
The picture of the room that I purchased from the Internet was not the room that I got. I purchased a king size bed and got a queen size bed. No one seemed to care. No one apologized. The only reason I picked this hotel was because they offered me a king size bed and then I never got it.
The rooms are extremely small and expensive, certainly by North American standards. The hosts were friendly, but not anymore than they had to be. The main thing was it was a bait and switch operation. They advertised one thing and I got something else. Would not recommend. Would not return.
Harold
Harold, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 17, 2025
Keine eigenen Parkplätze, 2-3 Straßen weiter parken für 5 € Pro Tag. Müssten durch ein Restaurant in unser Zimmer in der zweiten Etage hoch laufen ( ohne Aufzug, Treppenhaus eng&alt , komischer Geruch beim betreten des Treppenhaus)
Badezimmer für den Preis was wir gezahlt haben nicht so toll.
Der Fußboden wackelt und knirscht beim laufen.
Die Betten waren in Ordnung , die Handtücher wiesen Flecken auf.
Der Ort war top, dass Hotel Cecil Solala
Den Preis was ich für 6 Tage gezahlt habe , würde ich definitiv nicht mehr zahlen.
Beyhan
Beyhan, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2025
super vriendelijke uitbaters en super vriendelijk personeel bij t ontbijt en super kalm voor t slapen en super propere kamers die worden goe gekuist
sara
sara, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 9, 2025
Okay overnatningssted.
Værelset var lille, men rent. Badeværelset lille, men rent. Speciel og lidt forvirrende check in via telefon ved indgangen. Men alt i alt ok for en enkelt overnatning.
Lotte
Lotte, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2025
Bästa hotellet i Belgien!
Hittade det här hotellet på en resa 2022, där vi förlängde vår vistelse direkt pga atmosfären, personalen, omgivningen och hela De Panne som är helt fantastiskt!
Så nu fick vi äntligen chansen för ett återbesök och blev inte besvikna nu heller, även om vi inte fick samma fina rum som sist 😊
Det är ett mindre hotell med lite Agatha Christie-atmosfär, beläget precis vid torget i De Panne. Nära till allt, även stranden.
Ägarparet är väldigt trevliga och väldigt hjälpsamma. Lite trångt, en udda liten hiss, knarriga hallgolv och väldigt mycket karaktär. Ett av våra absoluta favorithotell som vi alltid längtar tillbaka till ❤️
När ni är i De Panne, så glöm inte att gå in till kvarteren bakom affärerna till den lilla "staden i staden" med alla knasiga hus med udda arkitektur, är som en annan värld.
Elisabeth
Elisabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Heel vriendelijk onthaal en goed ontbijt.
Lokatie top .
Rene
Rene, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
Kleine, maar gezellige kamer met alle voorzieningen en mooi uitzicht op marktplein.
Ernest
Ernest, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2023
Tweede keer voor ons bij hotel Cecil. Blijft een leuk en gezellig hotel, met een team van zeer vriendelijke mensen
Maurice
Maurice, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 2, 2023
4 jours à La Panne
tout est très bien, très propre, personnel au petit soin et petit déjeuner parfait.
Mais juste le parking est payant par zones partout dans la ville
Eric
Eric, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2023
Petit hôtel familiale bien placé personnel très sympathique petit déjeuner copieux
Près des rues commerçante et de la mer ,facilité de parking
Je recommande
Nous y retournerons
Sara
Sara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2023
Accueil très agréable, serviabilité.
Claudine
Claudine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 6, 2022
Het was een aangenaam verblijf. De kinderen vonden het ook heel leuk.
Vicky
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8/10 Very good
Jan 10, 2022
Agréable petite hôtel calme
Chouette petit hôtel, très calme, personnel très serviable. Très bon petit déjeuner. Seul petit bémol : la taille des salles de bain. Mais de façon générale, bon rapport qualité/prix
Michele
Michele, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2020
Eine sehr herzliche Atmosphäre. Einfach zum Wohlfühlen.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 12, 2019
Un bon rapport qualité/prix
Petit-déjeuner varié et copieux, avec des viennoiseries croustillantes!
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 20, 2019
Friendly hotel in traditional Belgian seaside town
This is a clean, welcoming, friendly hotel in the market place in the heart of De Panne, and only about 10 minutes walk from the lovely sandy beach. The hotel has character and judging from the old photo of it inside is probably over 100 years old. The breakfast buffet is available from 8am to 10:30am every morning with plentiful supplies of all you would expect from a continental breakfast. The restaurant where breakfast is served is spacious and very pleasant. We were staying in the family room immediately above the entrance on the corner. While the room is small we got used to it and you have a good view over the market square. Please note that the weekly market takes place on a Saturday and the traders set up their stalls from about 5am, so if you have the windows open you may hear the noise! You may also hear if people in rooms around flush toilets or shout. But it was a great base for our stay - if you walk to the sea front you can catch the tram which takes you either along the coast or to De Panne railway station for hourly trains to Ghent and onwards. We found lots of restaurants in De Panne, and many of the buildings around date from the Art Nouveau era which gives the town a great feel.