Where to stay at Amsterdam Beach
Roompot
Roompot holiday parks are located by the sea and are ideal for a weekend break with the family. The modern and practical holiday homes are a perfect way to stay near Zandvoort and Bloemendaal. All houses are within crawling distance to the beach, the dunes and the city centre.
Roompot Holiday Parks | Bloemendaal and Zandvoort
Seinpoststelling
For many years the Seinpoststelling served as a lighthouse for the harbour of IJmuiden. It now houses a cosily furnished sleeping spot with a spectacular view of the surf. Look over the beach and the sea from a two-person hammock, and watch the boats go by.
Seinpoststelling | IJmuiden
Apollo Leonardo Hotel IJmuiden Seaport Beach
Apollo Hotel IJmuiden is surrounded by Zuid-Kennemerland National Park and Seaport Marina and is located just 150 metres from the North Sea beach: the perfect spot for a day or two exploring the area. The hotel has 146 rooms and suites, a spacious parking area, a delightful restaurant and a leisure centre with a sauna, steam bath and fitness room. Everything you need!
Geversduin Camping
Castle Assumburg
You can become the star of your own fairy tale during a stay at the magnificent moated Castle Assumburg - without having to fork out a royal fee. With an array of fantastical turrets and towers, rich medieval-style interiors and extensive gardens to explore, guests at this incredible hostel genuinely feel like royalty. But don’t let the castle's grand guise fool you, as the hotel is, in fact, a Stayokay hostel and perfectly affordable for the budget-conscious.
Castle Assumburg (Hostel Heemskerk) | Heemskerk
Buddha Beach Bungalows
Don’t want your beach day to end? Beach club Buddha Beach offers a cosy night’s stay, directly on the beach at North Zandvoort. All of the six bungalows are fully equipped with bright, modern interiors, their own terrace and garden furniture. Meanwhile, the large glass windows will give you unobstructed beach views every morning!
Buddha Beach Bungalows | Zandvoort
Boulevard 5
This cosy hotel on the boulevard at the Zuidstrand in Zandvoort gives you a sea view from all nine rooms. The rooms are beautifully furnished, including a veranda or balcony, and come in different sizes. The hotel's cafe feels like a living room and is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee or drinks.
Boulevard 5 | Zandvoort
Duin & Kruidberg Country Estate
Built in the 16th century, this classic Dutch country house once belonged to His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange, better known as William III, former King of England. Whether you fancy bedding in a suite or a patio room in the new hotel wing, you’re guaranteed luxury fit for a king. There’s also a modern spa offering a range of cutting-edge treatments, a picturesque English garden to explore, and you’re just a stone’s throw from Haarlem.
Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg | Duin en Kruidbergerweg 60, Santpoort-Noord
Hotel Paradis
This boutique hotel located in the centre of Zandvoort aan Zee is a luxurious space to unwind after a day on the sand. Hotel Paradis is located less than 300 metres from the beach and offers various sizes of rooms to suit all kinds of guests and families. The bright modern interiors are spacious and inviting creating a soothing atmosphere to unwind in. Bike rental is available on site.
Hotel Paradis | Zandvoort
Campsites
Camping in the Dutch dunes is an unforgettable way to get closer to the beautiful surroundings. Nature lovers, cyclists, hikers or anyone on a tighter budget should look no further than Camping de Duindoorn in IJmuiden. This stunning, family-friendly campsite is located at the foot of the dunes, 1000 metres from the sea and within easy distance of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park. Altnernatively, book a stay in one of Geversduin Camping unique tree houses. Cladded completely with durable wood - grown in sustainable Dutch forests - you’ll feel like you’re living in your own gigantic tree. Each treehouse sleeps six, is centrally heated and has hot and cold running water. Their incredible panoramic windows look out onto the North Holland Dune Reserves – a scenic landscape with vast dunes punctuated with nature reserves. Likewise, don’t expect just the standard tents found elsewhere at Camping De Lakens where you can camp in an authentic American school bus, called the Beachbus, or stay in a retro Airstream trailer, bungalow or backpack shack. Read our ultimate guide to camping in and around Amsterdam for more details.