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Hotel Cecil

2.0 star property
Hotel in De Panne with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Property grounds
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms
Exterior
Lunch and dinner served, Belgian cuisine
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Explore the area

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Markt 14, De Panne, 8660
  • Place, De Panne Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Flemish Visitors' and Nature Education Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Plopsaland De Panne
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ostende (OST-Ostend-Bruges Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

De Panne

At Hotel Cecil you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of De Panne Beach and Flemish Visitors' and Nature Education Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, De Lantaern, serves Belgian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Near this De Panne hotel, you'll find Plopsaland De Panne.

What's nearby

  • De Panne Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Flemish Visitors' and Nature Education Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Paul Delvaux Museum - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Plopsaland De Panne - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bruges Christmas Market - 44 min drive - 67.5 km

Getting around

  • Veurne Station - 8 min drive
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪'t Zeiltje - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marieke - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Iza’s Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪'t Wit Paard - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Cecil

Hotel in De Panne with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and a front desk safe are also featured at Hotel Cecil.

This De Panne hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Cecil offers 22 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • De Lantaern

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 2 stars.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Cecil?

Hotel Cecil offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cecil?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cecil on 15 Nov 2025 start from NZ$205.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Cecil?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Cecil?

Yep, Hotel Cecil is a short 9-minute walk from De Panne Beach.

Is Hotel Cecil family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Cecil is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Cecil?

No, Hotel Cecil does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Cecil?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Belgian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Cecil?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Cecil?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Hotel Cecil Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Harold

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

dale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice crashpad

Very friendly family run hotel. Nice and quiet. Safe storage for bike
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WEEKEND VISIT

Had a 2night stay at this hotel. Had previously stayed here and was completely happy with everything. breakfast was good,rooms a little on the small side but fine for a couple of nights. they have also had a lift installed since our last visit. Parking for our motorcycle was also available in their garage. De-Panne is definetly worth a visit, this was our 3rd one.A lovely weekend was had by us all.

8/10 Good

SEYMOURS, Kent, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very friendly husband and wife team. Lovely hotel

Good location, clean, friendly. Will definitely revisit. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel but expected bigger room for the cost.

Hotel is in a great location next to the square in De Panne. Layout is a bit quirky with difficult stair case up to our room on 3rd floor. Room quite small but clean. Breakfast good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

John, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thumbs up for Hotel Cecil.

Stayed at the hotel to watch the last stage of the 3 days of De Panne pro cycle race.It started in the square right outside so even better. Lots of places to eat in De Panne which is a pretty up market beach resort (well compared to English seaside towns).

10/10 Excellent

T. David, Sunniside, Co. Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Cecil!

I took my three sons away for a "dads and lads" pre Christmas break while the Mrs. caught up on things Santa has to do. My lads are aged 9, 11 and 14. We caught the hotel Cecil at a very quiet time of the year, which perhaps enabled us to check in 4 hours early. The owner/manager of the hotel simply could not have done more to make our stay a pleasant one, he was helpful and informative. There is nothing flash or fancy about the Hotel Cecil, but it is very comfortable and clean. The continental breakfast was fresh and plentiful. We will certainly stay here again. The location too, is excellent.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great stay at the coast

Great family style hotel with friendly staff. Walking distance to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super vriendelijke uitbaters en super vriendelijk personeel bij t ontbijt en super kalm voor t slapen en super propere kamers die worden goe gekuist
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lotte

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jasselette

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Heel vriendelijk onthaal en goed ontbijt. Lokatie top .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pruvost

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Kleine, maar gezellige kamer met alle voorzieningen en mooi uitzicht op marktplein.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tweede keer voor ons bij hotel Cecil. Blijft een leuk en gezellig hotel, met een team van zeer vriendelijke mensen
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023