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FLORA BATAVA - HOTEL ON RIVER THE VECHT
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info@florabatava.com or 0294-224040.
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RESERVATIONS & PRICES
You can reserve a room using the BOOK button in the top right corner of this website. You can also contact reception at 0294-224040.
You can cancel or change your reservation free of charge up to 48 hours before arrival via info@florabatava.com.
You can find great deals on the packages page.
There’s always a 5% discount on the room rate for direct bookings. This discount is visible via the BOOK button on this website.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for €30 per hour until 3:00 PM, upon request and subject to availability. If you would like a late check-out, please inquire at reception about the options via info@florabatava.com or by calling 0294-224040.
Pets are welcome at Hotel Flora Batava. There is a €25 surcharge per night per pet. Please let us know in advance that you’re bringing your pet so we can properly prepare your stay. Pets are welcome on the terrace and in our dedicated pet room, but not in the restaurant.
Hotel Flora Batava welcomes you day and night with a 24/7 reception.
To make a reservation, we recommend booking online or contacting us by phone or email between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM.
ROOMS & FACILITIES
There are 7 room types available: Cozy Room, Comfort Double Room, Comfort Twin Room, Superior Room, Junior Suite, Junior Suite Split Level, and Suite. For more information about the rooms, see www.florabatava.com/rooms.
All rooms have air conditioning and a minibar. Some rooms have a French balcony or a private mini-terrace.
All rooms have free WIFI,
Some rooms offer views of the Vecht River and the garden. If you would like a room with a view of the Vecht or the garden, please contact reception at info@florabatava.com or 0294-224040.
Hotel Flora Batava offers a room for guests with disabilities. This room features an adapted bathroom and is suitable for wheelchair users. The restaurant, tea room, and Herolt meeting room are also accessible for guests with disabilities. The Merian and Withoos meeting rooms are not wheelchair accessible.
Hotel Flora Batava offers split-level junior suites. These can accommodate 4 guests (2 of whom sleep on a sofa bed). The hotel does not have adjoining rooms.
EATING & DRINKING
Yes, Hotel Flora Batava has a restaurant called Restaurant Bloei. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch, high tea, drinks, and dinner there. The restaurant is located in the hotel’s historic villa. You can find more information about it at www.florabatava.com/en/eat-drink.
Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Lunch: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (last orders 3:00 PM)
High Tea: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
You can find more information about the restaurant at www.florabatava.com/en/eat-drink.
The menu includes several vegetarian options. If you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies, we are happy to accommodate them. Please let the chef know when making your reservation so they can be taken into account. The menu can be found at www.florabatava.com/eat-drink.
There is a small hotel bar in the historic villa (open until midnight) and there is a bar at the tea house on the Vecht (open until 7 pm from April to September).
ACCESSIBILITY & PARKING
Hotel Flora Batava offers parking for hotel and restaurant guests. Reservations are not required. Electric charging stations are also available.
Hotel Flora Batava is easily accessible by public transport. The nearest train station is Breukelen. From Breukelen station, take bus 120 towards Nieuwersluis and get off at the “Over-Holland” stop. From this bus stop, it’s just a short walk to the hotel.
Yes, there is a bicycle shed. Please ask at reception.
You can moor a sloop up to 8 meters at our passing jetty. Unfortunately, you cannot reserve a berth. Mooring is at your own risk and subject to availability.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
Hotel Flora Batava has three meeting rooms and a teahouse on the Vecht River. More information about meetings can be found at www.florabatava.com/en/meetings-events
Hotel Flora Batava is happy to host your wedding. For more information, please visit www.florabatava.com/meetings-events/bruiloften/
Hotel Flora Batava rents electric bikes for €29.00 per day. You can rent electric bikes at the hotel reception, info@florabatava.com.
Hotel Flora Batava rents out various sloops. You can read all about it on this page: www.florabatava.com/meetings/varen-op-de-vecht
Hotel Flora Batava does not have a swimming pool. You can swim nearby at the indoor pool www.kikkerfort.nl. You can also swim in open water: www.zwembaddemeent.nl, www.zwemlust.nl, or De Strook.
The hotel has a luggage storage facility. You can leave your luggage there. Please ask at reception.
Cots are available at Hotel Flora Batava. The cost is €15 per night. You can request a cot at reception by emailing info@florabatava.com or calling 0294-224040.
Hotel Flora Batava has extra beds available. You can request an extra bed, depending on the room type and availability. The cost for an extra bed is €25 per bed per night, excluding tourist tax. Please inquire at reception: info@florabatava.com or 0294-224040.
SURROUNDINGS & ACTIVITIES
Cycling, hiking, boating, golfing, and shopping.
You can find more information on our discovery pages: www.florabatava.com/discover/activities
– De Haar Castle in Haarzuilens: the largest and most fairytale-like castle in the Netherlands.
– Zuylen Castle in Zuilen: known as the home of Belle van Zuylen.
– Sypesteyn Castle and Muiderslot: both beautiful castles with interesting histories and activities.
– The historic villages of Loenen aan de Vecht, Breukelen, and Maarssen: charming villages with beautiful old buildings and charming streets.
– The Vecht: along this river, you will find several beautiful country estates.
– The Loosdrechtse Plassen: a stunning nature reserve, ideal for water sports and recreation.
– Maximapark in Leidsche Rijn: a large park with a beautiful garden (Vlinderhof) designed by Piet Oudolf.
– Windmills of the Westbroek and Buitenweg polders in Maarssen.
– Thermen Maarssen: sauna and wellness.
– Various forts such as Fort Nieuwersluis, Fort near Abcoude, Fort near Nigtevecht, Fort Maarsseveen, Fort aan de Klop, and Fort de Gagel.
Also visit www.florabatava.com/discover
Swimming:
– ‘t Kikkerfort Swimming Pool
– Zwemlust Swimming Pool
– De Meent Swimming Pool
– De Strook Swimming Beach
– Maarsseveenseplassen Beach
Indoor Activities:
– Monkey Town Maarssen
– Bison Bowling Maarssen
– Kartfabrique
– Spelekids
– Adventure Factory
– Bounce Valley Hilversum
– ‘t Schuurtje Beekeeping
– Museum of Sound and Vision Hilversum
– Nemo Science Museum Amsterdam
Playgrounds:
– Various playgrounds in Breukelen, such as at Henk van der Griftpark and on Schepersweg.
Petting Zoos:
– De Vechtse Hoeve Petting Zoo
– Otterspoor Petting Zoo
Castles:
– De Haar Castle
– Zuylen Castle
– Sypesteyn Castle Museum
There are several nice shops in the village of Breukelen. Maarssen also has several shops. If you prefer shopping in a city, choose Utrecht or Amsterdam. Also check out www.florabatava.com/en/discover/activities/
– Singer Laren, Art Museum and theater in Laren.
– Vechtstreek Museum Maarssen, Regional museum about the Vecht region.
– Healey Museum Vreeland, Museum about the Healey car brand.
– Museum Hoge Woerd De Meern, Archaeological museum and fort.
– Dom Under Utrecht, Discover the history beneath the Utrecht Cathedral.
– University Museum Utrecht, Science museum for all ages.
– Railway Museum Utrecht, Museum about the history of the railways, very suitable for children.
– Centraal Museum Utrecht, Art and culture from Utrecht.
– Rietveld Schröder House Utrecht, Unique architectural monument.
– Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, National art museum.
– Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam, Museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh.
– Anne Frank House Amsterdam, Historical museum about Anne Frank.
– Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Museum of modern and contemporary art.
– Hart Museum, Museum with various exhibitions.
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