Noordwijk aan Zee Noordwijk, Netherlands
Opened
2014
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Coastal design hideaway
Sunlit sea views, sunset drinks, and an intimate seaside lounge create an easygoing, elegant coastal retreat.
“the new property is housed in the former Hotel Clarenwijk, originally built in 1904.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A central brass cabinet wall, vintage mid-century furnishings, and an original 1920s stained-glass lobby skylight.
Listed
The Food and Cocktail Club pairs sea-facing lobby seating with brass fixtures and all-day drinks.
Listed
Direct North Sea views and immediate access to the surrounding Coepelduynen coastal dunes along the boulevard.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
The guestrooms exude minimalist style, each decorated in a different colour. The beautiful sea view is this boutique hotel's trump card...
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set along Koningin Astrid Boulevard, the property offers direct beach access and quiet walking trails through the nearby Coepelduynen coastal dunes.
The rooms
Individually styled in vibrant colors, rooms pair handmade Dutch mattresses with rainfall showers, while top suites add private saunas and sea-view terraces.
The spa
- Sauna & steam
- Select suites feature private in-room sauna cabins and steam showers.
At the table
The Food & Cocktail Club serves fresh seafood platters and cocktails across a wooden deck facing the North Sea.
How it began

Brothers Michiel and Martijn van den Berg collaborated with architect Bart Akkerhuis to introduce the Dutch coast's first boutique hotel in 2014.
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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.