Curated luxury hotels in Opal Coast

Set in a historic building within 50 metres from the North Sea's sandy beaches, Hotel Royal in De Panne offers wellness facilities including a hot tub, a solarium and a fitness centre. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

All rooms at Hotel Royal come with a TV, a safe and a minibar. They also feature a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, and a hairdryer. The accommodation's apartment units also have a fully equipped kitchen, as well as a living and dining room.

In the morning, you can enjoy a buffet-style breakfast. With its central location in De Panne, Hotel Royal provides easy access to the town's restaurants, shops and entertainment venues.

The nearest coast tram stop is 200 metres from the hotel. From here, you can travel to all other Belgian seaside cities, such as Ostend and Knokke-Heist.

With a stay at Broome Park Hotel in Canterbury, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Dover Castle and White Cliffs of Dover. This golf hotel is 9 mi (14.4 km) from Canterbury Cathedral and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal.

A stay at The CORNR Hotel places you in the heart of Nieuwpoort, steps from Groenendijk Strand and a 4-minute drive from Ter Yde Nature Reserve. This spa hotel is 13.1 mi (21.2 km) from Plopsaland De Panne and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Ostend Beach.

With a stay at No.42 by GuestHouse Margate in Margate (Margate Old Town), you'll be steps from Margate Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Dreamland. This beach hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Westwood Cross Shopping Centre and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Botany Bay.

With a stay at Hotel Carlton, you'll be centrally located in Lille, steps from Lille Grand Square and within a 5-minute walk of La Grande Braderie de Lille. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Euralille and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Rihour Square.

With a stay at Novotel Lille Centre Gares, you'll be centrally located in Lille – a 1-minute drive from Lille Grand Palais and 7 minutes from Pierre Mauroy Stadium. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Zenith Arena Concert Hall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Saint-Sauveur Church.

With a stay at Hotel Mercure Oostende, you'll be centrally located in Ostend, within a 5-minute walk of Ostend Beach and Leopold Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Casino Kursaal and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Statue of Marvin Gaye.

When you stay at Marquis Of Granby in Dover, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Dover Castle. This luxury inn is 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from White Cliffs of Dover and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal.

When you stay at Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf in Hythe, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. This beach hotel is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and 13.8 mi (22.1 km) from Dover Castle.

With a stay at La Chartreuse Du Val St Esprit in Gosnay, you'll be 16.1 mi (26 km) from Louvre-Lens and 28.8 mi (46.4 km) from Lille Grand Palais. This luxury hotel is 30.5 mi (49 km) from Pierre Mauroy Stadium and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Olhain Golf.

Hotel Recour is centrally located in Poperinge – a 5-minute walk from Talbot House Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Poperinge Hop Museum. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Saint-Sixtus Abbey of Westvleteren.

Hôtel - Spa Les Corderies is located is Saint Valery sur Somme in the heart of the Baie de Somme. The hotel offers a spa which provides a hammam, a sauna and a hot tub. Massages also are available. Free WiFi access is provided.

All rooms features a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning. Guests can also enjoy a restaurant in Hôtel - Spa Les Corderies.

Free private parking is available on site.

Set in Nieuwpoort, 400 metres from Nieuwpoort Beach, Dune Hotel Nieuwpoort offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service, a tour desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.4 km from Groenendijk Strand.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Dune Hotel Nieuwpoort provides some units with city views, and the rooms come with a kettle. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available at the property.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the accommodation.

Plopsaland is 21 km from Dune Hotel Nieuwpoort, while Dunkerque Train Station is 38 km from the property. Ostend - Bruges International Airport is 14 km away.

When you stay at Burlington Hotel, Best Western Premier Collection in Folkestone, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. This hotel is 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Dover Castle.

When you stay at Mercure Lille Aeroport in Lesquin, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Pierre Mauroy Stadium and Lille Grand Palais. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Parc Cynophile and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Lille Metropole Public Golf.

With a stay at Fort Road Hotel in Margate, you'll be in the historical district – a 4-minute walk from Margate Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Dreamland. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Botany Bay and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Turner Contemporary.

Hotel Recour boasts a courtyard garden with a terrace, air conditioning and a lift. It is situated only 100 meters from the market in Poperinge.

The rooms include original features or modern design. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and include a bathroom with a bath or a rain shower.

Breakfast is served every morning. During warmer months it is possible to enjoy breakfast at the terrace overlooking the garden.

Kortrijk, featuring the Broel Museum and Kortrijk Xpo, is a 30-minute drive from the hotel. The French border is only 10 minutes away by car. De Panne and the North Sea coast are a 40-minute car journey away.

Set less than 1 km from Ramsgate Main Sands Beach, The Bedford Inn offers 5-star accommodation in Kent and has a garden, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 1.3 km from Granville Theatre, the hotel with free WiFi is also 12 km away from Sandwich Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Pegwell Bay Beach.

The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel all rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV.

The Bedford Inn offers a sun terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kent, like hiking, snorkelling and cycling.

Deal Castle is 22 km from The Bedford Inn, while Sandown Castle is 23 km from the property. London City Airport is 120 km away.

Casino Hotel is situated next to the C. C. Casino and only 100 metres from the beach. It features luxurious rooms, a spacious garden terrace and wellness facilities including a sauna, a spa bath, a steam bath and a relaxation room.

Casino offers rooms with boutique-design touches and featuring a flat-screen cable TV, work desk and a minibar. Each of the modern bathrooms includes a shower and heated towel rail.

For an extra charge, guests can make use of Casino Hotel's wellness area. The hotel also offers guests free access to an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool in the town of Koksijde, 1 km away.

The Houtsaegerduinen Nature Reserve is 2.5 km from the hotel. The French border is 15 minutes away by car and Plopsaland De Panne is a 10-minute drive from Hotel Casino. Bicycle rental services are available at the hotel to explore the surroundings.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Bellevue, you'll be centrally located in Lille – a 4-minute drive from Zenith Arena Concert Hall and 10 minutes from Pierre Mauroy Stadium. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lille Grand Square and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Saint-Étienne Church.