When you are a family unit with kids of different ages to try and keep entertained during the summer holidays, choosing the right holiday destination is important. The Netherlands often flies under the radar, but it offers the perfect combination of family-friendly relaxation and excitement for a long or short break. Here is our pick of 15 top hotels in the Netherlands for families with kids:
Efteling Hotel
Eftelingsestraat 5, 5171 RP Kaatsheuve
When it comes to the best/top hotels in the Netherlands for families with kids, there is no doubt that the Efteling Hotel is one of the best! Located 2 km from the theme park of the same name, its rooms are specially themed, and there’s a castle-themed indoor playground. There’s a restaurant and bar, and the tariff includes entry to the theme park.
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Bunk room at the Efteling Hotel
Hotel Beachhouse
Boulevard Barnaart 59, 2041 JA Zandvoort
Just 500 metres from the sea and 50 metres from the picturesque dunes, the Little Beach House is one of the best/top kid-friendly hotels in the Netherlands for a relaxed seaside holiday. Air-conditioned rooms are bright and airy, and some have expansive sea views. The board basis is B&B, but there’s a snack bar and coffee house.
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Room with beach view at the Beachhouse Hotel
Hotel HUP
Arkweg – Mierlo, 3-17, 5731 PD Mierlo
For relaxation with plenty of fun activities, then HUP is the place for you. It is close to Eindhoven for shopping and Strabrechtse Heide for walking and cycling. Facilities include a spa, swimming pool, indoor football pitch, bowling alley and a la carte restaurant. This is indeed one of the top hotels in the Netherlands for families with kids.
Playroom at the HUP Hotel
Middeleeuwse B&B
Some of the best hotels in the Netherlands for family holidays are in the country’s terrific theme parks. If your kids like the idea of spending a night in the Middle Ages, then this is the place for you! The rooms are themed for medieval activities, like cobbling, weaving and carpentry. There are also plenty of fun activities to take part in during the day in the park. This destination will teach you a lot about Dutch history in a fun way.
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Family room in the Middeleeuwse B&B
Corendon Village Hotel
275 Schipholweg, 1171 PK Badhoevedorp
This hotel offers everything you are looking for in top kid-friendly hotels in the Netherlands. Offering spacious accommodation, a swimming pool and cinema, there is more than enough to keep everybody occupied! There is even a real Boeing 747 aeroplane in the garden for exploration and fun. All this is just a 10-minute shuttle into the heart of Amsterdam.
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Corendon Urban Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel
Guesthouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel
118 Gasthuisstraat, 5171 GJ Kaatsheuvel
Another of the many hotels in the Netherlands for families with kids near a theme park, Efteling is just a 5-minute walk away. The hotel is designed to entertain younger children. The rooms include fun bunk beds and a large terrace with lots of play equipment. The food options are also great for even the pickiest children, plus there’s a bar, garden, terrace, billiards and table tennis.
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Family room at the Guesthouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel
Holiday Inn – Leiden
Haagse Schouvweg, 10, 2332 Leiden
Location-wise, this is one of the best/top family-friendly hotels in the Netherlands, thanks to its proximity to two brilliant museums, the Corpus and the Naturalis. The air-conditioned family rooms are big and spacious with 2 king-size beds. Facilities include a kid’s club, fitness centre, indoor pool and sauna. Dining and drinking are in a restaurant and lounge bar.
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Kids Club at Holiday inn Leiden Hotel
Stayokay Domburg
Duinvlietweg 8, 4356 ND Oostkapelle
Some families might be put off by the thought of a hostel, but hostels are not what they used to be! One of a chain of hostels in interesting buildings and locations, this particular Stayokay is a 13th-century castle with private bedrooms and bathrooms. With a cosy bar for the adults and bicycle rental, beaches and forest for children to explore, it’s a win-win situation for everyone!
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Stayokay Hostel Domburg
Benedict Noordwijk
Prins Hendrikweg 19, 2202 EC Noordwijk aan Zee
A bright and airy aparthotel, The Benedict’s accommodation is a lovely choice for self-catering family holidays in the Netherlands. With plenty of space for the kids, each air-conditioned apartment is well-equipped. There’s a bar and a garden to enjoy after a day at the beach or sightseeing.
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Family apartment at the Benedict Noordwijk Hotel
The Albus Hotel
Vijzelstraat, 49, 1017 HE Amsterdam
A great choice for a family-friendly hotel in the Netherlands with a choice central Amsterdam location. It can be hard to find a family-suitable place in the centre of this city, but the 4-star Albus is spacious and reasonably priced. Facilities include a restaurant and bike hire.
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Family room at the Albus Hotel
Van der Valk Hotel Gilze-Tilburg
Klein Zwitserland 8, 5126 TA Gilze
With its kid’s club and wellness centre with heated indoor pools, the Van Der Valk hotel caters for everyone. Enjoying a lovely rural setting, the eco-friendly resort hotel is a balance of luxury and comfort. Dining is in an a la carte restaurant with a terrace.
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Restaurant of the Van der Valk Gilze Hotel Tilburg
Hotel Carlton Beach
Gevers Deynootweg, 201, 2586 HZ The Hague
With its prime Scheveningen oceanfront location, Carlton Beach is one of the top kid-friendly hotels in the Netherlands for a seaside holiday. Sitting on the beach, it offers contemporary family rooms with a balcony. Guest facilities include a nautical-themed bar and grill, sea view restaurant, seasonal beach club, indoor pool, fitness centre, spa with saunas and bike hire.
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Family room at the Carlton Beach Hotel
Hotel Tatenhove
Bosrandweg 202, 1796 NK De Koog, Texel
Texel is one of the Wadden Islands and a popular family destination. Close to the beach and the De Duinen National Park, this hotel offers a relaxed stay in comfortable accommodation with excellent facilities. Guests can enjoy a wellness centre, spa, hot tub and as well as dining room with a glass veranda and a cosy lounge with a fireplace.
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Landgoed Hotel Tatenhove
The James Hotel
25 Aert Van Nesstraat, 3012 CA Rotterdam
If you’re wondering where to stay in the Netherlands with your family in a city other than Amsterdam, choose Rotterdam. The James Hotel is ideal for a nice mix of activity and relaxation. In the heart of the city, air-conditioned rooms are bright and comfortable. Guest facilities include a gym and a 24/7 food market.
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Lobby of The James Hotel Rotterdam
Resort Landal Esonstad
Skanserwei 28, 9133 DV Anjum
A holiday park in the scenic Dutch countryside, this resort is packed with tons to do. Days at the beach, riding bikes, swimming in the pool, playing a round of golf or throwing yourself about in the indoor soft play centre are all on the menu here. Comfortable accommodation is set in the park, which has small houses and canals that resemble Amsterdam.
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Children’s playground at the Landal Waterpark Esonstad
