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Strandhotel Cadzand
Modernist dune lodge
Modernist dune lodge
Clean coastal architecture rises straight from the Zeeland dunes, trading noisy resort bustle for quiet strolls along the North Sea.
“With its clean modern lines and framed photographs of surfers, the Strandhotel almost looks like it could be in Malibu.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Muted dune-toned interiors and custom oak furnishings by Dutch designer Studio Piet Boon.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Its location between the village and the beach is an absolute trump card for this modern hotel.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Cadzand's broad beaches are famous for fossilized shark teeth, and Het Zwin nature reserve lies just down the coast.
The rooms
Interiors keep to muted sand tones and framed surf photography. Dune-facing rooms look straight out across the coast.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The indoor lap pool is heated to 29 degrees Celsius, with daybeds looking straight out toward the dunes.
The saunas
Timber-lined saunas sit beside an infrared cabin and a Turkish steam bath for warming up after the beach.
Restaurant
Demain
Michelin-starred Demain serves coastal terroir cooking against panoramic views of the dunes and the North Sea.
At the table
Pine House bakes fresh sourdough and pastries every morning, and Bar Bulot serves North Sea oysters at the counter.
How it began
The Gorthmanns family has run the hotel across three generations, growing an 85-year-old seaside inn into a sleek contemporary landmark.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.