Is a holiday rental more expensive than a hotel in Ostend?

For 1 person: often comparable. For 2+ people: a holiday rental is almost always cheaper. The apartment at DLVX Rentals costs €150 per night for 4 guests. Two hotel rooms for 4 people in Ostend quickly cost €250-300 per night.

Do holiday rentals include breakfast?

Not included, but there is a fully equipped kitchen. You can make your own breakfast or visit the nearby bakery. A crusty roll with fresh ham costs €2, no need for an €18 hotel buffet.

Is there daily cleaning in the apartment?

No. There is no daily cleaning as in a hotel. The apartment is cleaned before your arrival and after your departure (included in the €60 cleaning fee). Guests leave the apartment in the state they found it.

Oostende, Belgium

Hotel or holiday rental in Ostend: which is the smarter choice?

When planning a holiday in Ostend, two options exist: booking a hotel room or renting a full apartment. Both have their place, but for families, couples, and anyone staying more than 2 nights, a holiday rental almost always wins on price, space, and comfort. We lay it out honestly.

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Short answer

•Booking direct with DLVX Rentals avoids Airbnb and Booking.com platform fees.
•The apartments are in Ostend, close to the beach, coastal tram, and city center.
•Guests speak directly with the owner for check-in and local questions.

Price: the hard numbers

Take a family of 4, 4 nights in Ostend in high season. Hotel rooms in Ostend city centre range from €120 to €200 per night for a room. For 4 people you need 2 rooms. Two rooms at €150 = €300 per night. Four nights = €1,200, excluding breakfast, parking, and minibar. The Beachfront Skyline Retreat at DLVX Rentals: €150 per night for the full apartment (4 people). Four nights = €600 plus €60 cleaning fee = €660 total. Booked direct with the owner, no platform commission. Difference: €540. Enough for 8 Michelin Bib Gourmand dinners on the promenade. On top of that: the apartment has a kitchen. Breakfast at home, picnic on the beach, dinner cooked for guests. A hotel cannot offer that.

Space, privacy, and freedom

A hotel room typically offers 20-30 sq m. An apartment offers 70-100 sq m. You will feel the difference after day one. With children in a hotel room, evenings are difficult: the kids need to sleep while you want to relax. In an apartment, the children go to their bedroom and you have the evening to yourself. Your own space, your own kitchen, your own living room. For couples: no corridor noise, no housekeeping knocking in the morning, no tiny bathroom with a drop of shampoo. A full apartment on the promenade with two balconies and sea views. Hotels in Ostend are often fully booked in high season too: book an apartment in time and you are certain of your spot.

When does a hotel still make sense?

A hotel is the better choice if you are only sleeping 1 night and attending a conference or event. Hotel service has its advantages: breakfast in bed, daily housekeeping, 24-hour reception for emergencies. And if you are travelling alone, a hotel room has the right scale. For stays of 3 nights or more, for families or groups, and for everyone who values space and the feeling of having their own place, a holiday rental wins. Every time. At DLVX Rentals you choose a 16th floor apartment on the Ostend promenade with everything included: bedding, towels, kitchen, parking option, wifi, sea views. For €150 per night for 4 guests.

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