The Ultimate Guide to the Hotels near Efteling

Efteling is the biggest theme park in the Netherlands and the third most visited one in Europe after Euro Disney (France) and Europapark (Germany). Without a doubt Efteling is huge and if you want to see everything and get on all rides, one day won’t be enough. That’s why you should consider staying overnight in the Efteling or in a near-by town. In this ultimate guide to the hotels near Efteling you will find information about the best places so that you can plan the perfect stay.

This guide will help you to choose between hotels that are within walking distance from the Efteling theme park, hotels that are suited for longer stay, or places to stay in the nearby cities.

Read more: How to visit Efteling theme park? Tips by a frequent visitor.

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Efteling’s own accommodation

Efteling itself has great places to stay. Although, they aren’t cheap, they are pretty stylish and well-themed to match the park’s identity. If you stay in one of Efteling’s own accommodations you’ll be getting multi-entry tickets so that you can visit the amusement park whenever you want during your stay. Here’s a list of the Efteling’s own accommodations:

Efteling Hotel

Do you want to stay in a fairy-tale themed room? Do you want to wake up as a Cinderella or the Sleeping Beauty (the kissing part is not offered by the hotel, though)? Then, staying at the Efteling Hotel is what you should do.

The hotel rooms have been completely refurbished in the beginning of 2021. The old hotel room furniture has been donated to the local second-hand store.

Bosrijk

Bosrijk (the name translates as Forest Kingdom in English) is a holiday village at the edge of the park with a great setting in the forest. It’s perfect for both a short and a long stay. It offers self-catering holiday homes, apartments and group accommodations for up to 24 persons. Oh, and there’s also an indoor swimming pool!

Loonsche Land

Loonsche Land is a holiday village that celebrates the Loonse and Drunense Duinen National Park, as the holiday homes are set and in the dunes. There’s also a hotel in the park. The theme of the village is ‘getting close to nature‘ and it delivers their promise! The accommodations are built with natural materials and interact with the landscape in a sustainable way.

Hotels near Efteling within walking distance

As Efteling is located very close to three villages, there is enough choice of places to stay in, even within a walking distance from the park. Staying in the near-by big cities is also an option. The park has a good connection with A59 high-way which makes it easy to reach from the big cities around.

These accommodations are mostly suited for a short stay. Of course, you can always stay longer, but there’re some holiday villages in the neighbourhood which will be more appropriate if you decide to spend your summer holidays near Efteling.

Tip: When you check the distance from a hotel to the Efteling, you should consider that the entrance of the park is some 350 m (5 minutes) further from the road. All distances for the accommodations below have this already calculated.

Hotel De Kroon Kaatsheuvel

GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel

Beck’s Bed and Breakfast 

DreamZzz B&B Kaatsheuvel 

Bed and Breakfast de Olm

Hotel ‘t Peperhuys

B&B Doremi

Hotels in the cities near Efteling

If you want to combine a city trip in the Netherlands with a visit to the Efteling, there’re plenty of options to choose from. Efteling is easy to reach even from Amsterdam, Antwerp and Brussels, but why not discover the local beauty of the North Brabant region in the Netherlands, and stay at places like Den Bosch, Tilburg or Breda.

Here’re my picks for the best accommodations in the cities close to Efteling.

Hotels in Den Bosch

Den Bosch (‘s-Hertogenbosch) is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands. A city trip to Den Bosch would be a great option. The city has rich history, amazing network of canals that go under the houses, a beautiful cathedral, great museums and a laid-back vibe.

❒ Getting by car to the Efteling: 26 km / 20 min
❒ Getting by bus to the Efteling: 40 minutes, bus lines 300, 301 and 136
❒ More info: Best things to do in Den Bosch

Where to stay in Den Bosch:

The Duke Boutique Hotel

CubaCasa

Little Duke Hotel

Hotels in Breda

Breda is a beautiful historical city with nice parks, restaurants, a beautiful church, a fairytale castle with picturesque gardens and a casino where you can try your luck. You may not leave the casino richer than you were before, but it’s a nice way to spend an evening there with a group of friends.

❒ Getting by car to the Efteling: 33 km / 28 min
❒ Getting by bus to the Efteling: 1 hour; train to Tilburg, from Tilburg bus lines 300, 301 and 136

Where to stay in Breda:

Hotel Nassau Breda, Autograph Collection

Boutique Nouveau Van Ham

Hotel Sutor

Hotels in Tilburg

Tilburg is very close to the Efteling and has a direct bus connection to the park. Although it’s not a touristy place, it’s a lovely city with great shopping opportunities. The city is also a perfect choice for food lovers as it has some good restaurants and cafés. As it’s not a real tourist destination, there isn’t much offering of accommodation in the city itself, although in the surroundings there are a lot of B&B’s and a few chain hotels.

❒ Getting by car to the Efteling: 15 km / 17 min
❒ Getting by bus to the Efteling: 30 minutes, bus lines 300, 301 and 136

Where to stay in Tilburg

Mercure Hotel Tilburg Centrum

Hostel Roots

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Accommodation near Efteling suited for a longer stay

Efteling is bordering two nature parks – the Dunes of Loon and Drunen National Park and Huis ter Heide nature park, which is great if you want to spend your holidays in such a beautiful nature setting. The theme park can be a one-day activity during your summer holiday, spring break or autumn break. There are quite a lot of holiday villages and parks near Efteling, as well as holiday homes to choose from. For those who love camping, there are plenty of camp sites as well. Then why not spend your holidays near Efteling?

The holiday villages around Efteling are a popular destination for the locals with the summer holidays, as there’re lots of things to do and see, especially for kids.

Holiday villages near Efteling

Holiday villages are the perfect solution for families with kids as there is a lot of entertainment on site during high season.

Holiday park Duinhoeve

TopParken – Résidence de Leuvert

Holiday homes near Efteling

Do you want to stay in a castle or in a cabin in the woods? Check out here my selection of holiday homes near Efteling.

Het Witte Kasteel

De Oude Kazerne Torenkamer

CRASH’NSTAY – The Silo Bungalow