ibis budget Oostende Airport

For a budget trip, this was clean and looked like the online pictures. The rooms and breakfast are as basic as they come, but not in a bad way, and I think Ibis hotels make sense if you're watching your spending. The staff were friendly, but just as we were about to leave, housekeeping opened our room door. We could have been undressed, which was unpleasant. It was a mistake, but it still affected the stay. The location wasn't great either: hardly any restaurants nearby, and the beach was for dogs and smelled bad. I'd suggest it if you have a car or don't mind waiting for public transport. The room was tidy, but the air conditioning didn't work and there was no mosquito net on the window, so it felt stuffy. I'd give it 3/5. A few small fixes could have brought it to a 4.

We barely spent time in the room beyond sleeping, so its small size wasn't a big deal. It was clean and cozy, with warm surroundings and comfy beds and pillows. The hotel has a big outdoor area where you can relax or walk the dogs, and breakfast was good, quick, with plenty to eat. Dogs are welcome for a small extra fee. With its comfortable feel, services and location near the beach, it's a very good option for a coastal holiday, and the prices are great.

We ended up leaving and had to involve the company we booked through, after changing rooms three times. There was dirt in the toilet, dirty curtains and dust, which was disgusting and a problem for my allergies. In the third room, we were told someone would come clean, but we'd already waited a long time and it was getting late. They didn't treat it as a priority. We decided we had to go find somewhere else.

We had a good stay for one night with our baby and three dogs. The location was great, breakfast was nice, service was good, and the basic rooms were fine. Parking and the dog fee could be less expensive.