Camping De Kalkaert, Ostende

Advantages: Good base for exploring, good selection of shops, bars and restaurants.
Disadvantages: Not as pretty as some other places. Building work is a problem at the moment.

.... In the evenings we opted for a snack in Ostende ~ there is plenty of choice. We had either bratwurst, frites and mayonnaise, or some seafood from the stalls that line the pavement near the harbour (wonderful trays of mixed shellfish). These were very reasonably priced (two Euros for a huge bratwurst!) and the fritte shop had an area where you could eat in (and toilets too). There are lots of other restaurants if you wanted a larger meal (Chinese restaurants, pizza places and bars serving mussels and other Belgium dishes), but we just needed a snack. ~~~TRANSPORT. Belgium trains and trams are great and very novel for the British traveler ~ they actually run on time!!! On our first evening we got a tram along the coast to the next resort up the coast (De Haan) for a drink in a bar that was recommended to us. A return cost us just over 3 Euros... Read review

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Advantages: Classy, stylish, clean
Disadvantages: None l can think of

...Where to begin .... ! De Hofkamers in Ostend is situated in a quiet side street, a few steps from the Leopold Park. With the beach a few minutes walk away in one direction, and the main shopping centre the same distance the other, the location is perfect for every need. The staff are friendly, welcoming and polite, nothing is too much trouble. There is a private garage for guests, a seminar room, sun terrace, solarium, and fitness facilities. The 25 rooms, each one is individually decorated and furnished, are spotlessly clean. They include a flat screen TV with cable connection showing 20+ channels, several of them in English, alarm clock, a telephone and wireless internet as standard. The beds are comfortable. Each room has tiled en suite facilities (either a bath or shower + toilet, sink and large mirror) and includes... Read review

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Advantages: English is widely spoken;Nice beaches;Clean;
Disadvantages: Some items are expensive. Wide use of the Euro

...Ostend was the very first place overseas that I visited when I was just 18 years of age. Later on I passed through the resort numerous times on my way to UK from Germany,where I was stationed near Munchen Gladbach Last October I went back to Ostend for a two day stay and found this popular seaside resort had changed considerably since my last visit. Ostend is easily reached from Dover-I took the excellent Seacat Catamaran service which is both efficient and fast.The journey time was only around two hours. The ferry terminal at the Belgian resort is very... Read review

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