When you stay at West Bay in Middelkerke, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Westgolf and Middelkerke Beach. .This hotel is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Plopsaland De Panne and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Koning Albert I Monument.
What's nearby
Middelkerke Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
De Kegel X-treme - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
Grand Casino Middelkerke - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
Plopsaland De Panne - 17 min drive - 13.4 miles
Ostend Beach - 28 min drive - 8.3 miles
Getting around
Veurne Station - 15 min drive
Oostende Ravelingen - 16 min drive
Ostende (OST-Ostend-Bruges Intl.) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Westend Beachclub de Kwinte - 15 min walk
Vecino - 5 min walk
Frituur 't Hoeksje - 14 min walk
De Sterre - 18 min walk
Beach bar Westende - 17 min walk
About this property
West Bay
Hotel in Middelkerke with a seasonal outdoor pool and a coffee shop
West Bay offers 56 accommodations with espresso makers. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 56 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Housekeeping is provided daily, and cribs/infant beds (surcharge) can be requested.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (EUR 6 per night)
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 13.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Things to do
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
Crib (surcharge)
In-room kitchenette
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
2 buildings
4 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Crib (surcharge)
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Espresso maker
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 12.5 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 13.50 for children
Self parking fee: EUR 6 per night
Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Housekeeping fee: EUR 10 per night
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 12.5 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from July 01 to August 31
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 3 stars.
Property is also known as
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Zon en Zee Appartementenhotel Hotel
Zon en Zee Appartementenhotel Hotel Middelkerke
Zon en Zee Appartementenhotel Middelkerke
Zon en Zee Strandhotel Hotel Middelkerke
Zon en Zee Strandhotel Hotel
Zon en Zee Strandhotel Middelkerke
C-Aparthotel Zon en Zee Hotel Middelkerke
C-Aparthotel Zon en Zee Middelkerke
West Bay Hotel
West Bay Middelkerke
C Aparthotel Zon en Zee
West Bay Hotel Middelkerke
West Bay Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 134 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 134 reviews" "
8 - Good
60
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 134 reviews" "
6 - Okay
15
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 134 reviews" "
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 134 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
6
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Graham
Traveled with family and small children
Oct 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
There was zero service. We saw no staff for the length of our stay. reception was closed throughout. Although breakfast is advertised as starting at 8am, when we arrived at the property and checked this we found out that breakfast had to be booked by 5pm the previous day. This was written in small type on a 'welcome' note. So no breakfast. The photos & description of the property imply that it is close to the beach. It isn't! Its at least 1/2 mile away across a busy road.
We just stayed one night - beware, reception closes early in the evening and doesn't open till 8.30am. You also have to make your own bed - sheets are provided, but you have to put them on the beds! Towels cost extra.
The Hotel was very clean and tidy, breakfast was really good (limited cooked food, but the continental option was very good). The apartment was very nice, lots of space, clean & tidy. The only downside really was that we had to make our own beds and we were charged an extra Euro 4.00 per set of towels. We went in February (so out of season) but there was limited restaurant / bar options in the immediate vicinity, the ones open were relatively expensive and closed early.
Very nice apartment albeit the toilet smelt. Seemed like the problem would be resolved by the toilet area being given a proper clean. Surprised that we were charged for towels, and that no kettle provided.
Otherwise a good stay.
High quality aparthotel on the outskirts of Westende. We had 2 bedroom apartment which felt very new. All the necessary equipment in room APART FROM A KETTLE. Why so many aparthotels include only a coffee maker but not a kettle is beyond me!
Excellent breakfast is well worth the (on first sight quite expensive) 15 euros. Plenty of choice including cereals, croissants / pain au chocolats, omelettes, cheese, salmon and erm doughnuts (!!!)
A real shame that the bar only opens until 2100. A real missed opportunity given the size of apartment hotel.
Close to tram stop (10 minute walk) or a 25 minute walk to charming seaside resort of Westende Bad.
A few shops (e.g newsagents and bakers) are just 2 minutes walk away.
Plenty of free car-parking
Took our own towels but we were charged for bed linen per person even children that shared a sofa bed.
Beds were just made up with a bottom sheet. The duvets were covered in hair and blood.
Then as for the beds - they are just foam with dips in them and we were in such bad pain with back ache that we were up from 3am.
Location is not great and walls are paper thin so you could hear everything.
The arrival at the hotel was complicated due to construction all around. This situation wasn't communicated to us beforehand so took us around 30 minutes to find the hotel. We finally arrived at 8pm to find the hotel reception closed (and locked). Had to call a number in the confirmation email to ask for help. We were given the entry pass code and then given instructions on how to retrieve our room key. Smell of sewage outside wafted into the room when we opened the windows. The overall cost of the hotel when you included rental of sheets and towels far exceeded the quality. Definitely would not use this hotel again. The outside was run down and full of weeds and broken terraces - it looked derelict.
The staff we came into contact with were friendly and helpful. The apartment was fabulous, comfy beds and lots of utensils and crockery in the kitchen. The only thing we would have liked is a kettle, there was only a coffee maker. The fridge didn't seem to be working that well but it did keep items cool. Beds and sofa bed were comfy and the shower was great. The location was good for us as we don't like to be in the thick of hustle and bustle. We were pleased to have a balcony but it would have been better if there had been a table and chairs set or a couple of loungers out on it. Our apartment was at the back of the hotel and we looked out onto what looked like a building site which was a bit of a mess. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be staying here again.
no luggage trolleys, our room was the farthest away from reception and thedistance from carpark to reception was the same. when you have travelled for a few weeks you have plenty luggage. no grill, or toaster, no kettle. and dirty pans. the outside of hotel very neglected. it could be a better place to stay if some thought was put ito it. very handy for tram to ostend.
We were not warned that the reception closed at 6pm. We arrived at 6.30pm and had no instructions about keys. A helpful member of staff informed us, via an emergency phone number, that we should have received an automatic call regarding our booking.
Room facilities were basic but good and clean, hotel location was good.
Very good place to stay. Friendly staff, big clean rooms for a great price. Unfortunately there is no wi-fi in rooms, we had to go to reception and they messed up with booking. Instead of two rooms only one was reserved for us, but we saved money because of this ;)
Fijn appartement vlakbij het strand.
Interieur is wel toe aan een upgrade, alles was wel netjes. Al konden de tegels van de badkamer wel een opknapbeurt gebruiken.
Afstand tot Westende is perfect en je bent ook zo bij de tram om de rest van de kust te bezoeken.