Some reviews complain about old-fashioned decor, which it is, but if it is clean - and it is - and the price is right, (which it was) - who cares? In a few areas it needs some fresh paint and some refurbishment but we were more than happy for what we paid and we'd return happily. We had a family room (215) which consisted of 2 bunk beds in its entrance area, ( a long adult would not fit comfortably) and a good-sized double bedroom. There is a refrigerator (large), electric kettle, microwave and 2 electric cooking rings. So, if you intend to cater for yourself you must take your own pans/cutlery/plates/cooking utensils etc. We like those facilities and may use them another time. The bedroom has a sink and drainer which is in addition to the bathroom washbasin etc.
4 disposable cups with coffee/tea/pretend milk/sugar were provided, as were 4 towels, 4 sachets of shampoo, and soap.
The bathroom and lavatory are separate, all hot and cold water ran efficiently, and the room heater was effective; the beds were comfortable and there were plenty of pillows. Check-out is 11 a.m., breakfast is until 10 a.m.
There are 31 rooms, a mixture of single, double & family.
The staff were all very helpful. If you arrive after 7 p.m. you may have to check-in at the next door restaurant/hotel building (very close) and you need to phone ahead if arriving after 10 p.m. Credit cards are accepted, including Amex.
Breakfast (pay extra - children under 12 free)) is buffet-style with plenty of choice and quantity, it is served on the ground floor of the hotel just to the right beyond reception as you enter the front doors. The next-door restaurant we found to be of good value, and offers plat de jour as well as a reasonably extensive menu. 4 of us ate and drank well (including 1 kid's meal) at 8.30 p.m. for 48 Euros total. It closes around 10 p.m. but some late arrivals were fitted in by accommodating staff, also the bar stays open later if customers are drinking - locals use the place, so that is a good sign.
Parking is off-road and plentiful and the location, in a quiet residential area, is just across from the sea and beach; yet, it is relatively close to the main front of Calais with its seafood restaurants etc. near the ferry terminal. You could walk that distance, but you'd need a car to get to the channel tunnel terminus (5 mins driving) or to the Auchan hipermarket (similar distance)...ask at Reception.
I'd imagine that on a hot day the beach proximity is useful, but we were there in January 2012.
There is no lift to upper floors but the stairs are wide and handrails are on both sides.
We found it quiet and comfortable, ideal for those who pay their own way and want to be a step up from F1 etc. If the price is right, we recommend it. Steve Riches, Northampton, UK.