Hotel Gaasterland, Rijs
Marderleane 21, Rijs, 8572 WG
About the hotel
Located in South-West Friesland, surrounded by lakes and forest areas. Excellent starting point for bicycle and walking tours. Within a range of 30 km you will find 7 of the famous 11 Frisian cities. By car it will only take one and a half hour from Amsterdam / Schiphol.
Gaasterland Do you want to get away from it all, to a place where you can enjoy forrest, water and clean air? Then you should consider visiting our beautiful Hotel Gaasterland. Our employees are ready to create the conditions for a time you will not easily forget. Hotel Gaasterland is situated on the edge of the centuries-old Rijsterbos, near the IJsselmeer. A fantastic location for a relaxed and convenient holiday. Hotel Gaasterland is a terriffic base of operation for bycicle and hiking tours. In the immediate vicinity you can enjoy clear water for swimming or fishing, large forrests, freshgreen meadows and characteristic towns like Stavoren, Hindeloopen and Workum.
The hotel is a fine base for excursions: the Jopie Huisman Museum in Workum pittoresque fishing villages, like Hindeloopen en Stavoren situated along Friesland's eleven cities (famous Elfstedentocht:skating), five of the eleven cities are in our region. the historical fortified city of Sloten various boat tours over the Frisian lakes
Hotel Gaasterland is also a perfect spot for organising a family reunion, staff day/night out or wedding party. Here it is possible to combine a nice and pleasant gathering with a well-cared-for festive meal and various activities. Hotel Gaasterland comprises various rooms for up to 350 guests.
Your stay in Gaasterland: active and interesting! Our staff is always pleased to advise you on the various possibilities that Gaasterland has to offer. To give you a foretaste: In the immediate surroundings of the hotel there are various marked hike- and bicycle - routes. At 2,5 km from the hotel you find the IJsselmeer; a good place to take a swim, or for fishing and sunbathing. The Frisian Lakes (Friese Meren) are perfect for sailing or cruising. At the hotel you can rent bycicles and covered wagons.
Hotel Facilities
General
- Restaurant,
- Bar,
- Parking ,
- Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests,
- Heating,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Elevator,
- Non-Smoking Rooms,
- Free Parking,
- Terrace,
- Pets Allowed.
Activities
- Hiking,
- Billiards,
- Cycling,
- Bowling,
- Fishing,
- Golf Course (within 3 km).
Services
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN,
- Internet Services,
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
- Bicycle Rental,
- Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:00 hours until 20:00 hours.
- You must check out by 10:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 30 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled up to 14 days before date of arrival, 15 percent of all nights will be charged. If cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, 35 percent of all nights will be charged. If cancelled up to 3 days before date of arrival, 60 percent of all nights will be charged. If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, 85 percent of the first night will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is included.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged EUR 10.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged EUR 40.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.
Cards accepted at the hotel
- Visa,
- Master Card.
Reserve online using
- Visa,
- Master Card,
- American Express.
Room information
The hotel comprises 50 spacious rooms, equipped with toilet, shower, TV and telephone. A few rooms are equipped with bath. A good night's rest is indispensable for a pleasant stay. That is why we attach much value to the comfort of our beds. For invalid guests there are also rooms at ground level. The first floor is accessible by means of an elevator.
All rooms are non-smoking
Double Room more info
Free coffee and tea facilities in the lobby.
Amenities:
- Cable TV,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV.
Special offer more info
This arrangement is inclusive: - breakfast - lunch - dinner buffet - coffee and tea all the day - bike rental and maps - morning newspaper - hour of bowling
Amenities:
- Cable TV,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV.
Single Room more info
Amenities:
- Cable TV,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV.
Winter Package - Double Room more info
Two night stay in a Double Room including: - Breakfast - Lunch (package) - Dinner-buffet - Free coffee and tea - Free newspaper - One hour bowling
Amenities:
- Cable TV,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV.
Restaurants and Bars
If you want to enjoy a good meal, our restaurant is the perfect place to go to. You can choose from various dishes that are served in the form of a buffet. In our cosy bar you can play a game of billiard, play cardgames, or simply linger at the table. For a sporty spending of your sparetime you can roll up your sleeves on our bowling alley.
The diner buffet (warm/cold) is served between 18.00 and 19.00 hours for EUR 20,50 per person
Directions
Hotel Gaasterland is situated in Friesland near the IJsselmeer and can be reached easily by car. Within 45 minutes you can reach Heereveen. Rijs is Frieslands oldest holiday destination, with a famous forest.
From the A7 (afsluitdijk) follow the direction of Sneek/Bolsward. At the exit
Bolsward you follow the signs Workum/Balk (N359) until you get exit Rijs to the right. When you enter the village Rijs, go to the left. Within 100 meters you will find the hotel on your left hand.
From A7 (Groningen/Joure), follow the A6 to Lemmer and take the first exit Sloten/Balk. In Balk, go to the left, within 5 minutes you will reach Rijs. When you enter the village Rijs, go to the left. Within 100 meters you will find the hotel on your left hand.
From A6 (Lemmer), take the exit (N354) to Balk. In Balk, go to the left, within 5 minutes you will reach Rijs. When you enter the village Rijs, go to the left. Within 100 meters you will find the hotel on your left hand.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation