7x sustainable hotels in the Netherlands

Imagine yourself in Indonesia for a while with a stay at Hotel Jakarta, on Java Island in Amsterdam. This hotel is a sustainable paradise with a tropical indoor garden. Upon entering, you immediately fall in love with the interior, inspired by Indonesian style. The warm look of wood and bamboo is combined with refreshing green plants.

Besides its great design, it is one of the first energy-neutral hotels in the Netherlands. With materials made of natural wood and reusable building materials, an indoor garden watered with rainwater, and showers heated by solar energy, Hotel Jakarta embraces a green lifestyle. Hotel staff even wear sustainable corporate clothing. And at Café Jakarta, guests are treated to delectable Indonesian dishes prepared with fresh ingredients.

In the centre of Delft, you will find Hotel de Plataan. With a Golden Green Key award, this hotel is among the top 3 most sustainable hotels in the Netherlands. And with good reason. Hotel de Plataan runs entirely on green electricity, uses environmentally friendly cleaning products and employs numerous water and energy-saving measures.

And we haven't even mentioned the amazing themed rooms yet. Each room design takes its inspiration from nature and culture. From a green jungle room to a cosy sleepover enveloped in Oriental atmospheres. And the breakfast? That is a feast for the taste buds and the environment, with honey from their own bees, and fair trade and organic products. And even the leftovers go to the lovely chickens.

Discover Asgard Hotel, a unique and sustainable hotel in a 1930s building in the heart of Groningen. Here you will find modern design made of sustainable, ecological materials. You will admire clay walls and design and artworks by artist Berber Geerts. In the morning, enjoy a breakfast with organic products from local entrepreneurs and farmers. Want to stay in Groningen for a longer period of time? Asgard Hotel also offers spacious flats with stunning views over the city and the famous Martini Tower.

For Guest House Vertoef in Nijmegen, it is a matter of course to strive for the most sustainable hotel possible. They are actively committed to a greener future. From solar collectors and heat pipes on the roof to using organic coffee beans and local products in the bar.

Hop on a second-hand bike from a sheltered workshop and explore the vibrant surroundings. After a day full of discoveries, settle down in one of the 45 unique rooms, each with its own theme. Relax in Dutch design, vintage, industrial, Mediterranean or Scandinavian style. The luxurious Auping box spring, wrapped in sustainably produced bed linen, provides the ultimate hotel feeling. And at the bar, you'll be pampered with organic Italian coffee and locally brewed beer from city brewery De Hemel.

De Baak Seaside is the ideal place to unwind on the refreshing coast of Noordwijk aan Zee. Imagine: located right by the sea, yet within 5 minutes in the city centre. You are surrounded by beautiful fields of colourful flowers, robust dunes, and vast forests. Walk barefoot on the sandy beach and feel the cooling sea breeze on your cheeks.

With a Golden Green Key, there is no doubt that this is a sustainable hotel. De Baak Seaside minimises its impact on people, animals and the planet. Enjoy a delectable breakfast buffet with fresh, sustainable products from the area. They also encourage a learning environment. When you save water as a guest, a contribution is donated to a drinking water project. This way, you contribute to a worthwhile cause, while you relax on the beach.

When you set foot on the Plantage Rococo estate in Velsen-Zuid, you are transported back in time. Everything here exudes elegance. From chic chandeliers to marble floors. For ultimate pampering, book the 'Rococo retreat'. You'll unwind with a range of healing treatments, from breathwork to a soothing Ayurvedic massage.

At this hotel, they do everything to make your stay as pleasant and sustainable as possible. They therefore value a conscious lifestyle with their motto: Slow down, be good. Making time for yourself is encouraged here. Materials are reused and you will find centuries-old furniture in this hotel. You will also enjoy the most delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes and be immersed in nature.

Strandhotel Westduin is the perfect base from which to discover delightful Zeeland. Take relaxing walks through the rugged dunes. Or explore historic towns, cute villages and beautiful landscapes along the popular cycle route along the coast. On warm days, all you have to do is walk from the hotel to the beach for a refreshing swim or sunbathing.

For a sustainable stay, this hotel is also the place to be. With the Green Key label and initiatives such as solar panels and reduced paper consumption, the hotel is actively working to preserve Zeeland's nature. So relax along the beach, explore the surroundings and contribute to a better world during your stay at Strandhotel Westduin.