Hajé Restaurant de Aalscholver vs Similar Hotels

Mixed: waterlodges and rooms with balconies praised, good mattresses noted, but recurring issues include missing shower walls (privacy), very compact rooms/kitchenettes with empty cabinets, lack of fridges in some rooms, and mattresses that slide or feel too soft.

Weird that there is only one main light in the room.

Overall positive feedback, though some report issues with beds or noise.

Very comfortable rooms with good size, but lighting issues reported.

Several reviews explicitly praise cleanliness: 'Zeer schoon, netjes, onderhoiden.' Overall rooms and facilities noted as clean and well maintained, despite isolated issues with missing shower walls impacting privacy.

Fint och rent annars.

Many reviews mention clean rooms, but a few indicate issues with room details.

Blood drops on the carpet and general concerns about cleanliness.

Strong positive sentiment: outstanding waterside location and views, quiet waterlodges, direct access to nature (Oostvaardersplassen), easy parking and proximity to A6. Some safety concerns at night around non-waterlodge rooms and closed facility after 22:00.

Wasn’t clear to me that it was at the service ms on the other carriage way.

Some reviews note that the location is quiet and favorable but a bit distant from town.

Hotel well-insulated from street noise despite being on a busy street.

Mixed reports: some guests call staff 'zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam', while others report unfriendly behaviour ('staffs were not so friendly', 'de jonge meiden...kijken je niet aan') and slow/late handling of incidents (fire alarm resolved only when manager came from home).

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Multiple mentions of warm and friendly service.

Pleasant email from guest relations manager; however, restaurant service was chaotic.

Generally acceptable food and reasonable prices; however some guests found service in the restaurant rushed (meals served very quickly) and inconsistent timing/experience during dinner and breakfast.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Consistently high praise for breakfast quality and options.

Limited food options and chaotic restaurant service.

Several amenity shortcomings: very poor Wi‑Fi reported, absence of fridges and kettle/coffee corners in some rooms, empty kitchenette cabinets. Positives include air conditioning and dog‑friendly facilities.

Dusche hervorragend.

The amenities offered are positively reviewed with no complaints noted.

Wellness area is good, and great parking options available.

Mixed impressions: restaurant prices considered reasonable and some find it good value for a weekend, but at least one guest felt the room (e.g. small room #14) was not worth the cited nightly rate.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Many reviews suggest good value, although some mention higher prices compared to other options.

Hotel is considered expensive for local standards with mixed service experience.