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Hotel by the sea: the 5 best places to sleep on and near the beach in the Netherlands

Even in the summer of 2021, chances are your holiday or weekend getaway will be in the Netherlands. Luckily, the Netherlands is blessed with a beautiful coast. Bazaar listed the most beautiful hotels by the sea, right on the Dutch beach, for you.

The most beautiful seaside hotels in the Netherlands 1. Nobel Houses & Lofts - Ameland hotel nobel ameland aan het strand

Hotel Nobel B.V.

On Ameland, you'll find Nobel Houses & Lofts, including beautiful accommodations in Scandinavian style. In the modern loft - with lots of rattan and plenty of light - you can be your own kitchen princess or use the luxury service of this seaside hotel. But with the luxurious coffee machine in the kitchen, you don't have to compromise on luxury even when self-catering. Best of all? You cycle to the coast in 5 minutes. Holiday feeling guaranteed in such a beachfront hotel.

2. The Gevangentoren - Vlissingen gevangentoren vlissingen, mooiste hotels aan het strand

Martijn Kraak/Gevangentoren Vlissingen

The Gevangentoren in Vlissingen. Sounds like something best avoided, but turns out to be the ideal location for your overnight stay on the Dutch coast. From your bed - or with a glass of wine on the terrace - you have a sea view, with clear weather even seeing the skyline of Knokke, the Lange Jan in Middelburg and the ports of Vlissingen and Terneuzen. Need I say more? And of course, this suite is not lacking in beautiful design.

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3. Boutique Hotel Villa Kranenbergh - Bergen villa kranenbergh in bergen, mooiste hotels aan het strand

Peter Baas/Villa Kranenbergh

Before you can walk on 't beach you have to drive just under ten minutes, but Boutique Hotel Villa Kranenbergh is definitely worth considering. Located on one of the most beautiful avenues of artist village Bergen, and decorated with a sense of style. With access to museums and the forest, this seaside hotel in the Netherlands is also a good option for your autumn and winter holidays.

4. Hotel on the beach - Cadzand-Bad strandhotel cadzand bad, mooiste hotels aan het strand, chantal arnts

Chantal Arnts/Strandhotel Cadzand-Bad

Talk about a beachfront hotel... Get ready for a gem. One of the nicest beach hotels on the Dutch coast: Strandhotel Calzand-Bad. The Ibiza of the Low Countries is what star chef Sergio Herman calls his beloved Cadzand-Bad. And rightly so. He opened restaurant Pure C in this Strandhotel (highly recommended!). You understand: this alone will make you want to spend a whole weekend there. The hotel was built in collaboration with designer Piet Boon and has been up and running since 2020. A delight. Including the fine Marie-Stella-Maris collection, this beach hotel provides your staycation with every luxury.

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5. Vesper Hotel - Noordwijk hotel vesper aan het strand

Vesper

The Vesper Hotel is an absolute must in this list of seaside hotels in the Netherlands, whether you want to relax completely or still get to work occasionally. The executive suite, for example, is equipped with an iMac as well as your own terrace with sea view. Prefer a garden and a spa? Then the Grand Vesper Suite is your ideal weekend on the Dutch coast. With its location right on the beach, this hotel is the ideal destination for your staycation.