Best Family Hotels in Calais, France
Updated 2 July 2026 · 26 real hotels
Calais offers a solid range of family-friendly accommodation, from cozy guesthouses to four and five-star hotels with spacious rooms and convenient locations. Properties close to the seafront, the town centre, and Channel Tunnel access make logistics easy for families arriving by car or train. Options start around 105 euros per night, giving families genuine choice across different budgets.
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Calais sits at the narrowest point of the English Channel, making it one of France's busiest family gateways. Whether you are crossing from the UK for a short break or exploring the Opal Coast on a longer trip, the city rewards families with wide sandy beaches at Calais-Plage, the landmark Rodin sculpture outside the Town Hall, the Cité Europe shopping complex, and easy day-trip range to Boulogne-sur-Mer and the Nausicaa aquarium. Getting around with children is straightforward: the beach, the old town, and the port are all within a compact area, and the A16 motorway links the city quickly to Dunkirk and Saint-Omer.
When choosing where to stay with children, practical factors matter most: room size, parking, proximity to green spaces or the seafront, and a manageable distance from the main sights. The hotels listed below have been selected for this family facet and cover a range of locations and price points. Smaller guesthouses such as Les Charmes du Petit Pré (105 euros per night, rated 5 out of 5) and Villa Marguerite (112 euros per night, rated 4.9 out of 5) offer an intimate, home-like atmosphere, while larger properties like Hôtel Atlantic 5-star (276 euros per night, rated 5 out of 5) and Radisson Blu Grand Hotel and Spa in Malo-Les-Bains (221 euros per night, rated 4.6 out of 5) provide the services and space that bigger families often appreciate. If you are willing to venture a short drive, Hôtel L'Escale in Escalles (198 euros per night, rated 4.6 out of 5) sits in the countryside near Cap Blanc-Nez, one of the most scenic coastal landmarks on the entire Channel coast.
Our selection in Calais
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Secrets des Loges | Calais | ★ 4.9 | 129 €/nuit |
| Domitys Le fil de soie | Calais | ★ 4.7 | 116 €/nuit |
| Hôtel L'Escale ★★★ | Escalles | ★ 4.6 | 175 €/nuit |
| Chateau Cocove ★★★★ | Recques-sur-Hem | ★ 4.5 | 145 €/nuit |
| The Originals City, L'Haut' Aile ★★★ | Calais Fréthun | ★ 4.5 | 123 €/nuit |
| B&B HOTEL Calais Terminal Cité de l'Europe 3 étoiles ★★★ | Calais Fréthun | ★ 4.4 | 121 €/nuit |
| Holiday Inn Calais-Coquelles by IHG ★★★★ | Calais Fréthun | ★ 4.4 | 153 €/nuit |
| B&B HOTEL Calais Terminal Cité de l'Europe 4 étoiles ★★★★ | Calais Fréthun | ★ 4.4 | 161 €/nuit |
| Sure Hotel by Best Western Calais Coquelles Tunnel s/ Manche ★★ | Coquelles | ★ 4.3 | 87 €/nuit |
| Auberge du Colombier | Guînes | ★ 4.3 | 115 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which areas of Calais are most convenient for families?+
The Calais-Plage district, directly on the sandy seafront, is a popular base for families because children can reach the beach on foot and the town centre is a short drive or bike ride away. The area around the city centre keeps you close to the main sights, supermarkets, and the Cité Europe retail complex. If you prefer a quieter rural setting, the village of Escalles, a few kilometres south-west of Calais near Cap Blanc-Nez, offers open countryside and coastal cliffs within easy reach of the city.
What family-friendly attractions are near the hotels in Calais?+
Calais-Plage is a long, flat sandy beach that is safe and accessible for young children. The Musée des Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle (Fine Arts and Lace Museum) has interactive sections suitable for older children. Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez, both within 20 kilometres, offer dramatic clifftop walks with views across to the English coast. For a dedicated family day out, Boulogne-sur-Mer is about 35 kilometres south and is home to Nausicaa, one of Europe's largest sea-life centres. Dunkirk, to the north-east, has the Dunkirk Museum and a lively beach area at Malo-Les-Bains.
Are there family hotels near Calais that are also close to the Channel Tunnel?+
The Eurotunnel terminal at Coquelles is on the western edge of Calais, about five to ten minutes by car from the city centre. Most hotels listed here, including Les Charmes du Petit Pré and Villa Marguerite, are within a short drive of the terminal, making them practical choices for families arriving late or departing early. Hôtel L'Escale in Escalles is also close to the terminal while offering a more rural, open-air setting.
What is the price range for family hotels in Calais?+
Among the hotels selected for families, nightly rates range from around 105 euros at Les Charmes du Petit Pré to 276 euros at Hôtel Atlantic 5-star. Mid-range options include Villa Marguerite at 112 euros, Mercure Saint-Omer Centre Gare at 116 euros, Le Clos Du Miroir at 133 euros, and Mercure Dunkerque Centre Gare at 147 euros per night. For families who prefer a seaside spa hotel, the Radisson Blu in Malo-Les-Bains is priced at 221 euros per night. Prices vary by season and availability, so booking in advance is advisable during school holidays and summer months.