WestCord Hotel de Wadden

Oost-Vlieland 53.29581400, 5.06955200 , Dorpsstraat 61 (Show on Map)
7.9
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Summary of reviewsWestCord Hotel de Wadden, located centrally on the picturesque island of Vlieland, consistently garners positive reviews, especially for its prime location. Positioned on Dorpstraat, the heart of the village, the hotel offers easy access to main amenities and the ferry to Harlingen, all while providing a tranquil retreat with stunning views of the Wadden Sea. The venue's peaceful setting, combined with the charm of a quiet village atmosphere and modern conveniences, adds to the overall appeal.

The hotel rooms are widely praised for their spaciousness, cleanliness and comfort. Many guests find the rooms generous in size and appreciate the modern bathrooms equipped with both a bath and a separate shower. Several rooms boast balconies with beautiful sea views, enhancing the guest experience. Despite a few comments about the need for updates in certain areas and occasional warmth or noise, the overall remarks underscore a cozy and restful stay, further bolstered by good quality beds.

The breakfast at WestCord Hotel de Wadden is a frequent highlight. Guests commend its quality, variety and deliciousness with fresh bread and traditional suikerbrood being particular favorites. The buffet format is well-liked for its organization and broad selection, catering to diverse palates. Friendly, helpful staff add to the pleasant breakfast atmosphere, making it a delightful start to the day.

The hotel's dining options receive mixed reviews. While some guests praise the high-quality and delicious food, others have reported issues such as unavailable menu items and tough meat. Service is sometimes critiqued for not accommodating special requests well. However, the village offers various other dining alternatives, ensuring guests have access to good meals even if dining at the hotel doesn't meet expectations.

Staff at WestCord Hotel de Wadden consistently receive high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness. Guests frequently highlight the accommodating and welcoming nature of the staff with specific mentions of early check-ins and a warm reception. Despite occasional comments about staff shortages or inexperience, the overall sentiment remains positive, contributing significantly to the hotel’s amiable atmosphere.

Cleanliness feedback is somewhat mixed. While many guests find their rooms very clean and well-maintained, some point out areas needing improvement, especially concerning bathroom cleanliness and maintenance. Inconsistent towel replacement and dusty areas have been mentioned, though the general perception remains positive.

In conclusion, WestCord Hotel de Wadden with its prime location, comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast and friendly staff, offers a generally pleasant and satisfying stay. Despite some areas needing improvement, the hotel remains a favored choice for many visitors to the beautiful island of Vlieland.
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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
WestCord Hotel de Wadden is an eco-certified hotel participating in the Green Key program. This program measures the property's impact on the environment, community, cultural heritage, and local economy. They use eco-friendly toiletries in the bathrooms. As part of WestCord Hotels, they utilize an ecological amenity line, focus on waste separation, reducing mono-packaging, and offer organic, vegetarian, and vegan options.

Family Friendly Hotel

3-Star Hotel

Room Types
Superior Double Room with Village View This room is located on the ground floor or first floor.

Superior Double Room with Seaside View Located on the 1st floor

Standard Double Room The spacious double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The double room features a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Double Room with Balcony A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are offered in this spacious double room. The unit has 1 bed.

Superior Double Room with Garden View The spacious double room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

Family Room with Sea View Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The family room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit has 3 beds.

Guest Reviews
7.9
Good
Location
WestCord Hotel de Wadden boasts a prime location that consistently earns praise from guests. Situated centrally on the picturesque island of Vlieland, the hotel finds itself in the heart of the village, right on Dorpstraat. This setting not only provides convenient access to the island’s main amenities but also offers a tranquil retreat with stunning views of the Wadden Sea.

Guests appreciate the hotel's proximity to the ferry to Harlingen, making it an ideal base for exploring the island. The beautifully situated property combines the charm of a quiet village atmosphere with the functionality of a central location. Visitors have noted the convenience of nearby horeca options, including three different restaurants within the hotel, which adds to the overall appeal of the stay.

The rooms are described as spacious, comfortable and some even boast terraces with sea views, ensuring a pleasant and restful experience. The hotel’s combination of courteous service, delightful breakfast and excellent facilities further enhances the guest experience. The peaceful setting, combined with the beautiful island scenery, makes WestCord Hotel de Wadden an appealing choice for those looking to enjoy a cozy and enjoyable stay on Vlieland.

Breakfast
The breakfast at WestCord Hotel de Wadden earns high praise for its quality and variety. Many guests describe it as very good, delicious and extensive, often highlighting specific favorites like fresh bread and traditional suikerbrood. The buffet format is frequently appreciated for its organization and broad selection, providing something for every palate. Friendly and helpful staff contribute positively to the overall experience, enhancing the enjoyment of the meal.

Guests commonly mention the extensive array of options, noting that the breakfast is particularly good for a hotel in its category. There are numerous mentions of the breakfast being superb, great and top-notch with special nods to its deliciousness and the fresh offerings.

Despite the overwhelmingly positive feedback, a few reviews point out areas for improvement. Some guests feel the variety of breads could be wider and a few have noted that certain items need more frequent replenishment. There are occasional comments about the breakfast being meager or not diverse enough and a couple of reviews mention concerns about the hygiene and organization of the buffet.

Overall, the breakfast at WestCord Hotel de Wadden generally delights guests, boasting a broad and delicious selection that is well complemented by friendly service and a pleasant atmosphere.

Dinner
The WestCord Hotel de Wadden features an array of dining options that provide a mixed experience for guests. While some have praised the hotel's restaurant for its high-quality and delicious food, highlighting the excellent breakfast and the enjoyable experience of dinner by candlelight, others have encountered disappointments. Issues such as unavailable menu items, tough meat and disappointing spare ribs have been noted. The service has also been critiqued with some guests finding the staff difficult to accommodate special requests, such as seating preferences. Despite these drawbacks, the hotel's affiliated restaurants, including the nearby de Zeavaart, also offer varied dining experiences. Overall, while the dining experience at WestCord Hotel de Wadden has its highs and lows, the village itself offers several good alternatives for a satisfying meal.

Rooms
The 'WestCord Hotel de Wadden' in the heart of the village boasts spacious, clean rooms that many guests found satisfying. Numerous reviews praised the generously sized rooms, often highlighting their cleanliness and comfort with some guests enjoying beautiful views of the Wadden Sea from their balconies. The presence of modern, large bathrooms equipped with both a bath and a separate shower added to the comfort.

Guests frequently mentioned the good quality of the beds, contributing to a restful stay. The hotel offers quiet and centrally located rooms, further enhancing its appeal for a tranquil retreat. Despite these positive aspects, some rooms did face criticism for being outdated with particular notes on a need for renovations in certain areas, such as the bathrooms. A few guests felt their rooms were excessively warm and, at times, noisy, which may slightly detract from the overall experience.

However, the overall impression remains positive with many visitors finding the hotel's central location within the village convenient. The cozy and welcoming atmosphere of the hotel makes it a preferred choice for repeat visits, especially for families looking for a comfortable stay. The combination of spacious, airy rooms and a beautiful island setting ensures guests have an enjoyable stay at the 'WestCord Hotel de Wadden.'

Beds
WestCord Hotel de Wadden seems to have garnered generally positive feedback regarding its beds from guests. Phrases like good beds, comfortable beds and fantastic bed are mentioned recurrently, indicating that most guests found their sleeping arrangements to be pleasant. The spacious rooms also complement the comfort of the beds with some guests specifically noting the availability of multiple pillows and the cleanliness of the bedding.

The breakfast and helpfulness of the staff have been highlighted alongside good beds, suggesting an overall satisfying stay experience. Guests often emphasized the comfort with mentions of wonderfully comfortable beds and enormously comfortable large bed adding to the positive portrayal.

However, some guests expressed dissatisfaction, citing that the beds were too soft, the mattress sagged or was sloping and pillows were not firm enough. A few found the duvets to be too warm and one described the otherwise beautiful bed as incredibly hard.

In summary, while there are a few criticisms about specific aspects of the bedding, most guests seem to have enjoyed a good night's sleep on WestCord Hotel de Wadden's beds.

Cleanliness
WestCord Hotel de Wadden receives mixed reviews regarding cleanliness. Positive feedback highlights that many guests found their rooms to be very clean, quiet and neatly maintained. The overall impression of room cleanliness generally appears positive with clean beds and rooms noted by multiple reviewers. Some guests were pleased with the overall neat and clean appearance of their accommodations.

However, several guests noted significant areas for improvement, particularly in the bathrooms. Issues such as dirty shower cabins, long hairs, dirty leakage spots on the ceiling and unpleasant odors were reported. The maintenance of rooms beyond the initial cleaning also drew criticism with multiple mentions of inadequate cleaning, dust accumulation and neglected baseboards. The underperformance extended to inconsistent towel replacement and poorly maintained room facilities. In summary, while many guests were satisfied with the cleanliness of their rooms, there were notable inconsistencies that should be addressed to improve the overall guest experience.

Staff
The staff at WestCord Hotel de Wadden consistently receive high praise from guests for their friendliness and helpfulness. Visitors frequently mention the very friendly and accommodating nature of the staff, highlighting notable instances of a welcoming reception and the ability to make early check-ins possible. The hospitality and friendliness of the employees create a positive atmosphere throughout the hotel, making guests feel well-looked-after during their stays.

Despite some comments about staff shortages or inexperience, the overall sentiment leans heavily towards a super friendly and flexible service. The helpfulness and kindness of the staff are appreciated, contributing to a great overall atmosphere. Additionally, guests note the positive impact of interactions with nice staff and interns, who add to the appealing environment of the hotel. Overall, the team's dedication to providing excellent service ensures a pleasant experience for guests, underscoring the hotel's reputation for great staff and a nice atmosphere.


No, WestCord Hotel de Wadden doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at WestCord Hotel de Wadden.

No, WestCord Hotel de Wadden doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at WestCord Hotel de Wadden.

No, WestCord Hotel de Wadden doesn't have a gym.

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