Hotels, B&B's and more in Groningen

Twelve comfortable rooms have been created in one of the former soldier barracks and coach house in the centre of the Bourtange fortress. Imagine yourself three centuries back in time and relive the atmosphere and romance of those days. The magnificent Bourtange fortress and wonderful cycling and walking paths in the Westerwolde area guarantee a pleasant stay in this still undiscovered part of the Netherlands. There are opportunities for canoeing, fishing, and enjoying the wonderful natural surroundings, as well as various packages. The area provides ample opportunity for a day excursion.

Offering a barbecue and terrace, De Porrepoele is situated in Alteveer in the Groningen Province Region, 35 km from Groningen. There are beautiful views over the countryside. Free WiFi is provided  and free private parking is available on site. The apartment has a well equipped kitchen, a boxspringbed and dining area. The private bathroom has a shower, toilet and wash stand. Bed linen and towels are included. The room can be booked with or without breakfast and is convenient for the maximum of 2 persons. 

The Simplon Jongerenhotel is ideal for the experienced traveller: a good and inexpensive place to sleep. This hostel, located just outside the city centre, provides the opportunity to meet other guests from all over the world. There are luggage lockers and a laundry. Find your bed in one of the three dormitories or one of the rooms, and watch television, have a chat, or read in the special sitting area. Breakfast is included if you take a room, and is available for 4.- if you sleep in the dormitory. They also have a many, many tips concerning activities in the city, and public transport connections take you anywhere you want to go!

The Reiderhaven marina is located in Beerta, near the Blauwestad and at about a kilometre from the Blauwe Sluis that connects to the Winschoterdiep canal. The harbour borders the Oltambtmeer and is surrounded by greenery. The landing stages have water and electricity. In addition to the many facilities on the grounds, the In den Stallen hotel, the Smederij 1872, the Stoomgemaal (steam pumping station) and a swimming place at the Beersterplas are all within a radius of half a kilometre. In short: the Reiderhaven is more than just a harbour.  

Jachthaven het Dok Nieuwolda is a small harbour with space for about ten boats. There are more mooring places on the edges of the Termunterzijldiep. The harbour is located by the through waterway of Scheemda, Midwolda (Blauwestad), Termunten and the connection to Delfzijl and beyond. The Eetcafé de Brug pub that also serves food is located by the harbour, with an extensive menu and various snacks to go. The lavatories and showers are also located by the pub. The village of Nieuwolda has a supermarket and bicycle hire.

The Groningen city shipyard No Limit Yachts by the Finnish harbour has an extensive service package, which includes winter storage accommodation, summer and transient mooring places, diesel sale by the water and DIY accommodation hire. No Limit Yachts specialises in the new construction, maintenance, refitting and servicing yachts and ships. It has its own hoisting gear, yacht import and sale and purchase brokering. The city marina also has camper places.

Located near Vlagtwedde in the southeast of the province of Groningen between the province of Drenthe and Germany, Parc Emslandermeer has comfortable 6, 7 and 10 person bungalows at the water’s edge and in wooded areas. There is plenty for active tourists to do, with a subtropical swimming pool, tennis courts, two 9-hole golf courts, bicycle hire and miniature golf. Relax at our beauty salon or have a delicious meal in our restaurant or snack bar. The scenic beauty and unlimited opportunities for activities and relaxation ensure that this is the perfect place for cyclists, hikers, water sports enthusiasts, anglers, culture fans and those looking for some peace and quiet. The saying ‘There’s no place like Groningen’ is oh so true!

A warm welcome awaits you at the lovingly restored farm Boerderij De Diek’n.  This spacious hideaway seamlessly blends tranquility with affordable charm and understated luxury, in a family-friendly environment, just 20 minutes by car from the city of Groningen and has extensive views, magnificent sunsets and an impressive starry sky. Spend the night in a single, double or multiple-person guest room, family room, hiker’s hut or traditional Mongolian Yurt. In our Eten op ’t Land restaurant with outdoor café, we serve meals made from fresh regional products, homemade cake and wine. Free Wi-Fi. (Reclining) bike and canoe hire. Hiking and bicycle routes. Wellness spa 3 km away. Boerderij de Diek’n: Just perfect for business or leisure breaks.

Noord Bromo is superbly located at the foot of the Wadden Sea dyke near the magnificent Lauwersmeer lake area. Complete tranquillity in the countryside where land and sea come together, this is a truly unforgettable experience. Enjoy the extensive Westpolder with its wonderful panoramic views on one side and the sturdy seawall and the salt marshes behind it on the other, with the Wadden Sea and the island of Schiermonnikoog in the distance. Completely renovated and equipped with every facility, this house was once occupied by the caretaker of the sheep grazing on the dyke and salt marshes and the decoy-man of the duck decoy nearby.