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Best hotels in Castricum
A short shortlist of the best hotels in Castricum, comparing a 4-star forest-edge address with a 3-star village option. It is for couples, families and business guests who want free parking, food and drink on site and the coast within reach.
Staying in Castricum
Castricum is a North Holland village sitting between the dunes and the wider countryside, with the beach at Castricum aan Zee as its best-known draw. Visitors come here for quiet nights, cycling and walking country, and a base that keeps the bustle of the larger coastal towns at arm's length. It works best as a short-break or family destination rather than a big-city stop.
The two hotels here sit in different parts of the area. Zoomers aan het Bos is on Heereweg 84, on the wooded side of the village at the edge of the dunes, which suits guests who want greenery, a terrace and a garden with their stay. Hotel Fase Fier eten en drinken is on Van Oldenbarneveldweg 25, closer to the built-up village and its everyday amenities. Neither address is in a named district beyond these streets, so the choice is really between a green edge-of-village setting and a more central village one.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Zoomers aan het Bos
Heereweg 84
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Bar
Why stay hereA 4-star address on Heereweg in the green belt near the coast, Zoomers aan het Bos suits guests who want quiet evenings around a fireplace and dinner in the house restaurant. The terrace and garden add outdoor space in fine weather, and the beach is nearby for daytime trips. Bike rental makes it easy to explore the surrounding area without a car, and parking is free. With family rooms, pets allowed and a guest rating of 4.4, it works well for families and travellers driving into Amsterdam.
See Zoomers aan het BosHotel Fase Fier eten en drinken
Van Oldenbarneveldweg 25
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Bar
Why stay hereWith 630 reviews, Hotel Fase Fier eten en drinken has by far the most feedback of these 3-star hotels, earning a 4.2 guest rating. The restaurant and bar are central to the stay, matching the eten en drinken in its name, and the terrace adds space to eat and drink outdoors. Free parking and free Wi-Fi handle the essentials, and wheelchair accessibility is provided. Good for guests who want dining on site and a heavily reviewed address at Van Oldenbarneveldweg 25.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoomers aan het Bos | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 31 | Yes |
| Hotel Fase Fier eten en drinken | ★★★ | 4.2 | 630 | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Zoomers aan het Bos is the family pick: it is a 4-star hotel with family rooms and a garden, terrace and patio where children can move around, plus a restaurant and bar for meals without leaving. The beach nearby and bike rental make days out with children straightforward, and pets are allowed if the dog comes too.
For couples
Both addresses work for two. Zoomers aan het Bos has a fireplace along with its garden and terrace, and rates 4.4 out of 5 from 31 reviews. Hotel Fase Fier eten en drinken pairs a restaurant and bar with a terrace in the 3-star range and holds 4.2 out of 5 from 630 reviews, so there is plenty of guest feedback to read.
For food and drink on site
Eating in is easy at either hotel. Zoomers aan het Bos runs a restaurant and a bar alongside its terrace and garden. Hotel Fase Fier eten en drinken, as its name suggests, is built around eating and drinking, with a restaurant and bar of its own. Neither stay depends on finding a table in the village.
For accessible stays and parking
Free parking is offered by both hotels, which helps guests arriving by car. Zoomers aan het Bos and Hotel Fase Fier eten en drinken are each wheelchair accessible, and both provide free Wi-Fi. Zoomers aan het Bos adds air conditioning, a laundry service and a business centre on top.
Where to stay in Castricum
Heereweg
Zoomers aan het Bos stands on Heereweg 84, on the wooded side of Castricum toward the dunes. The 4-star hotel brings a restaurant, bar, terrace, garden, patio and fireplace, with the beach nearby, bike rental for dune rides, family rooms and a golf course nearby. It is the greener, quieter of the two addresses, and the higher rated at 4.4 out of 5.
Our picks here: Zoomers aan het Bos
Van Oldenbarneveldweg
Hotel Fase Fier eten en drinken sits on Van Oldenbarneveldweg 25, on the village side of Castricum. This 3-star hotel keeps things simple and sociable with its restaurant, bar and terrace, free parking and free Wi-Fi, and it is wheelchair accessible. With 630 reviews and a 4.2 out of 5 rating, it is the more reviewed and more village-focused of the two stays.
Our picks here: Hotel Fase Fier eten en drinken
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Questions, answered
Which hotel is closest to the centre of Castricum?
Hotel Fase Fier eten en drinken is on Van Oldenbarneveldweg 25, the more village-facing of the two addresses, while Zoomers aan het Bos is on Heereweg 84 toward the wooded, dune side. Neither hotel's data includes a distance to the centre, so judge by the street you prefer.
Which is the top-rated hotel in this shortlist?
Zoomers aan het Bos has the higher guest rating at 4.4 out of 5, from 31 reviews. Hotel Fase Fier eten en drinken follows at 4.2 out of 5, but from far more feedback, 630 reviews, so it offers a broader picture of what a stay is like.
Do these hotels have free parking?
Yes. Both Zoomers aan het Bos and Hotel Fase Fier eten en drinken list free parking among their facilities, which suits guests arriving by car to this part of North Holland.
Can I eat at the hotel?
Both do food and drink on site. Zoomers aan het Bos has a restaurant and a bar. Hotel Fase Fier eten en drinken, whose name covers eten en drinken, also has a restaurant and a bar, so dinner does not require going into the village.
Are the hotels suitable for families?
Zoomers aan het Bos is the family option, with family rooms, a garden, a terrace and a patio, plus the beach nearby and bike rental for days out. It is a 4-star hotel with a 4.4 out of 5 guest rating.
Are pets allowed in these hotels?
Only Zoomers aan het Bos lists pets allowed among its facilities. Hotel Fase Fier eten en drinken does not list pets, so travellers bringing a dog should book the Heereweg 84 address.
Are the hotels wheelchair accessible?
Both are. Zoomers aan het Bos and Hotel Fase Fier eten en drinken each list wheelchair accessible among their facilities, along with free Wi-Fi and free parking.
Is there a pool or spa at either hotel?
Neither hotel lists a pool or a spa. Zoomers aan het Bos offers a garden, terrace and patio with a fireplace, plus a golf course nearby and beach nearby, while Hotel Fase Fier eten en drinken keeps to a restaurant, bar and terrace.