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Hotel Review: The Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel ***, Belgium Coast

I just got back from my weekend trip and I can’t wait to share my latest discovery with you. This time, I went to the Belgian coast which is only at a stone’s throw from Luxembourg. The Belgian coast is very popular, and not only in Luxembourg!

Also among all those that are living in larger cities like Brussels, Antwerp, or Gent and seeking relief from the hot temperatures in the summer months.

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Unfortunately the Belgian coast, with its hot spots being Oostende, Blankenberge, and Knokke-Heist, sometimes got a little dodgy reputation, especially among the younger generation. Most visitors only see the old concrete buildings from the ’60s and visit the coast during weekends when it’s at its fullest. In this post, I will show you a different, very stylish aspect of the Belgian coastline.

If you’re looking to give your holiday on the Belgian coastline a different touch, all you need to do is driving a bit to the west from Oostende. You’ll reach Nieuwpoort which is the total opposite of the widespread cliché of an obstructed Belgian seaside.

This charming town is surrounded by large virgin dunes and lush green countryside. The perfect evidence for the new sense of style and awareness for a younger, cooler generation on the Belgian coast is the Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel ***.

Review of the Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel ***

Getting There

The Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel *** is very easy to access since it is very well connected to public transport. It is also very easy to find in case you’re traveling by car.

The Oostende-Brugge International Airport is located only 17 km away and takes you a 20 min drive. The nearest train station is Oostende, also only 18 km from the Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel ***. Find here the best deal for your flight to Oostende-Brugge International Airport. 

In case you travel by car, you’ll take the Exit “Nieuwpoort” on the E40 and turn right in the direction of “Haven”. Follow “Westfront” and at the traffic light, take a right and then again right. Go straight on until you see the sign “Sint-Joris” and follow it. You will see the Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel *** on your left side after 800 meters.

Driving Distance from Brussels: 128 km

Driving Distance from Antwerp: 135 km

Driving Distance from Bruges: 43 km

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Location

The Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel *** is surrounded by lush green nature. It is a very quiet setting, perfect to unwind and relax.

The city center of Nieuwpoort can easily be reached by a short 20 min walk. To access the beach, 6 km from the hotel, I recommend going by bike or car. Nieuwpoort is best for grocery shopping, especially the fish markets that are renowned all over Belgium. No wonder that it’s often considered as one of the best beach resorts in Belgium.

The beach area at the coastline comes with many fashion shops and beachside restaurants to enjoy the freshest seafood.

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So close to vitamin sea

The Property

From the outside, the Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel *** reminds the holiday cottages of the past century. I particularly liked the wooden structure, bright white in combination with the coral red roof. It is only a foretaste of what the hotel holds for you in matters of elegant design.

The interior design was one of my favorite parts of the Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel ***. I have a weakness for the combination of grey and turquoise color, and guess what was the color combo of the hotel lounge? Turquoise and grey! Embellished by orchids and other plants.

Also, the rooms coming with a tasteful contrast between massive wood and sober bright white furniture were pure pleasure. Interior design at its finest!

Facilities and Service

The Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel *** offers a lot for not much money. I was indeed surprised how much-added value you get at this 3* hotel.

First I wanted to mention the perfectly working (and fast!) Wi-Fi at no extra cost. For traveling millennials like me, this is of crucial importance!

At the lounge, you can use the PC-lobby, fax and copies can be made, and there is a refrigerator at your disposal at the reception. I enjoyed myself at the hospitality corner where complimentary tea, coffee, and mineral water is at disposal of the guests including magazines and local newspapers.

In case you’re craving a “little something” in-between meals, the grab & go area is perfect for you. Here, you can buy healthy snacks, bottled drinks, and sweet treats.

Especially for the kids, they also have table soccer in the lounge area and a kid’s corner with a touch screen game table.

Another unique selling point of the Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel *** is its private beach cabins in Nieuwpoort. For 25 € per day, you can relax all day long on the beachside and enjoy the beach toys that are included in the rate. The hotel staff also offers the service of preparing a lunch box which you can take to your very own beach cabin.

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Get your private beach cabin at the Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel ***

Food

The menu card of the Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel *** includes an extensive list of high quality and tasty snacks. Some are more basic, others more elaborate.

I particularly liked the fact that they included several regional meals like a platter with local cheese, a vispannetje (fish stew), and of course traditional Flemish beer with unpronounceable names like Karel Cogge Bruin, Hendrik Geeraert Blond or Rose/Blonde Jeanne.

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Also, the abundant breakfast buffet includes the best the area has to offer like hot Belgian waffles or bio berry coulis. Bio ice-cream from Nieuwpoort is being sold at the reception. A lovely sweet treat during hot days. And on top; it’s bio!

Eco-friendly Aspects

Wherever I travel, I always look for places that commit themselves to the ecological cause and try to make a positive impact on our environment. This was also the case for the Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel *** which belongs to the prestigious Accor Hotels group. For several years, the Accor Hotels group has committed itself to an ethical work program named Planet 21.

I was truly surprised by the broad extent of Planet 21 of the Accor Hotels group for a positive hospitality experience. 

Here below are only a few examples of how the Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel *** is making a considerable effort to contribute to a better environment and a sustainable hospitality sector:

  • Sheets are washed only every 3 days in case the guest stays longer than 3 days. (Otherwise, they are obviously washed after each guest!)
  • In-depth garbage separation
  • Biodegradable shampoo bottles
  • Shampoo and shower gel that hasn’t been used entirely by the guest is brought to a shelter for homeless people.
  • Energy-saving lights in the lounge, corridors, and rooms
  • Eco-friendly cups at the Hospitality Corner in the lounge (They don’t want people to use plastic bottles!)
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Wake up in style(s)

Best Features

  • The eco-friendly and sustainable aspects mentioned above
  • The regional food
  • The elegant interior design that lets you think you’re in a hip bar in a city like Barcelona
  • The plants and orchids in the lounge
  • The private beach cabins on the beachfront
  • The local staff providing you useful information about the best fish markets and restaurants in town
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Hanging out at the beach

The Cost

  • Double classic room: from 75 € per night
  • Parking: 8 € per day
  • Beach cabin: 25 € per day, including beach toys

Outdoor Activities

The Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel *** offers bike rental at 15 € a day. It’s the perfect way to discover the area which is mostly flat. Could there be a more perfect plan than spending the day riding a bike and having lunch in the virgin dunes with view on the Atlantic ocean? I hardly doubt it!

On top, the outdoor activity company The Outsider Coast offers all kinds of sports and (group) outdoor activities in Nieuwpoort and on the beach. Whether you want to be active in the sea by surfing, at the Nieuwpoort lakes by windsurfing, or on land by go-kart, there is hardly any outdoor activity that The Outsider Coast doesn’t offer.

I wanted to try something I never did before and went for the land sailing (aka land yachting) activity at the Nieuwpoort coastline. It was great fun and fascinating to see what speed you can reach thanks to wind power.

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Pretty Nieuwpoort beach

My Verdict

The Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel *** is a stylish oasis of peace that perfectly suits traveling millennials or families with kids.

The hotel shows a great sense of detail and really paid special attention to build a modern hotel which offers all kinds of extras which will make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

The wellness area is the cherry on top of this dapper place to stay at the Belgian coast. Indeed, it will be hard to find a similar hotel in the area which will impress you with its idyllic setting combined with cool and contemporary interior design. And all this at unbeatable prices!

The location of the Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort Hotel *** couldn’t be better since Nieuwpoort is still unaffected by mass tourism. It will be hard to find virgin and wild dunes like the ones from Nieuwpoort.

Additionally, Nieuwpoort is emerging as a hot spot on the Belgian coast for outdoor activities and water sports.

You’ll still hear a lot about Nieuwpoort in the future, I promise!

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Making the most of the private beach cabin
 

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Nieuwpoort is famous all over Belgium for its fresh fish. During the mornings in the week, you can see how the fishermen unload the catch of the day.

If you don’t only want to watch, but also to taste, then head to one of the numerous fish shops. I repeated several times at “Vishuis De Panger. Their (huge!) fish sandwiches with smoked salmon or young herring are delicious!

 

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In love with the combination of white orchids and the turquoise walls.
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Photographs from the old Nieuwpoort give the rooms such a quaint touch
 
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In love with the beach cabins
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Nieuwpoort beach details
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Forgetting about time in Nieuwpoort
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At the Nieuwpoort beach promenade
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Landsailing fun

 In order to get more information on tourism in Nieuwpoort, Belgium, I recommend the site of the Tourism Board of Nieuwpoort.

For outdoor activities in Nieuwpoort and surroundings, I recommend The Outsider Coast.

Disclaimer:  I have been a guest of the Ibis Styles Nieuwpoort. All my opinions, as always, are my own.

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