Hotel De Walvisvaarder lies exactly in the center of the beautiful Dutch island Terschelling. In this modern but traditionally built hotel you will find everything you need for a comfortable vacation: spacious rooms and a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Facilities include rental bikes, free internet, solarium, a massage chair, hairdresser and a beauty center are all at your service!

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

  • Certified illustration
    Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
8.4
High score for Lies

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Suzanne
    Belgium Belgium
    It is right by a bus stop that goes to the ferry terminal so very easy to reach. Facilities are good and staff are friendly. They were also kind enough to arrange a bottle of prosecco from my parents in my room for my birthday, which was a nice...
  • Ron
    Canada Canada
    Staff and rooms were excellent and more that met our expectations. Food was very good too.
  • Ron
    Canada Canada
    All Meals were very good, as expected. The updates to the rooms were a surprise since the last visit.
  • Klaas
    the Netherlands the Netherlands
    breakfast is good and all ingredients were well organised. We had dinner twice. It was in general OK but we did not like the "dubbele sucade" very much.
  • Wuelkere
    the Netherlands the Netherlands
    Location was great, service and staff excellent. A lot of offers were not available for us due to time constraints but there was a variety of different extras for wellness and health. The rooms were spacious and quiet, and sustainability is...
  • Barbara
    the Netherlands the Netherlands
    Nice and practical location along the main road with the bus stop right in front of it. Comfortable room, nicely decorated and cozy restaurant. Also ate very well. Bike rental is easy and there’s a bike storage in the basement, very easy to access...
  • Kevin
    the Netherlands the Netherlands
    Great service. They also help us change the bedsheets when one got dirty due to unforseen circumstances.
  • Francien
    South Africa South Africa
    The personnel were all exceptionally kind, friendly and helpful. Dinner was excellent, and the extra care to arrange an early breakfast, was also very much appreciated. The hotel is modern, however blends in well with the village surroundings. It...
  • Jeroenpieter
    the Netherlands the Netherlands
    A very good service at the reception and the bar/restaurant despite the very busy weekend, well done!
  • Helena
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Very friendly staff, comfortable room and bed, great breakfast and location, close to beautiful east end of island

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Dutch
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of Hotel De Walvisvaarder
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Spa

  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Massage
  • Solarium

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules
Hotel De Walvisvaarder takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroATM cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Smoking is only allowed on the terraces.

FAQs about Hotel De Walvisvaarder

  • The prices at Hotel De Walvisvaarder may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel De Walvisvaarder offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Solarium
    • Waxing services
    • Foot massage
    • Bike tours
    • Body treatments
    • Hair coloring
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Hair treatments
    • Full-body massage
    • Beauty services
    • Body scrub
    • Hairstyling
    • Couples' massage
    • Horseback riding
    • Back massage
    • Makeup services
    • Massage chair
    • Facial treatments
    • Beach
    • Haircut
    • Neck massage
  • Yes, Hotel De Walvisvaarder is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Hotel De Walvisvaarder is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Hotel De Walvisvaarder include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Triple
    • Suite
  • Guests staying at Hotel De Walvisvaarder can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • Hotel De Walvisvaarder is 350 feet from the center of Lies. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel De Walvisvaarder has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1