View from the bedroom of De Zee suite
Located in the charming former fishing village of De Durgerdam on the shores of the Ijmeer lake lies our tranquil hideaway. A 17th century inn thoughtfully transformed into a 14-room boutique hotel with lowkey yet the place to be restaurant, De Mark. Navigate the slow lane from Amsterdam: just 15 minutes brins you to our sweet-spot refuge between meadows and shore. An oasis where you can enjoy soulful food from the heart, a swim in the lake, the sun-kissed jetty and fantastic views. Whatever the occasion may be, rest assured you will enjoy your city escape and leave well-fed, well-rested and inspired. Welcome to De Durgerdam.
Sit back, relax and take in the views of the lake in the lounge at De Durgerdam
With just 11 rooms and 3 suites, staying at De Durgerdam is an intimate experience. Set within the 17th century main building and the adjoining guesthouse, find bedrooms full of tactile comfort, thougtful details, practical solutions, a very comfortable reading chair and heritage design. Whether you are staying solo, with your significant other, friends, family or colleagues, a night at De Durgerdam is one to remember.
Styled in a serene glow of putty tones and sunshine ochre, our Classic Rooms are designed to offer comfortable luxury, a space to wind down and a fantastic night’s sleep. Perfectly cosy, it’s like waking up in the Dutch Golden Age.
Step from your room onto a luscious garden veranda to take in your peaceful and natural surroundings. With a beautiful floor-to-ceiling view over curated greenery, our Garden Rooms are designed to offer comfortable luxury, a space to wind down inside or outside and a fantastic night’s sleep.
Snug and intimate whether with a private garden or historic character, our Special Rooms are styled in a serene glow of sunshine ochre and lush green tiling and marble. Designed to be comfortably luxurious, Special Rooms offer a space to wind down and a fantastic night’s sleep.
Rooms that are designed to offer comfortable luxury, a space to wind down and a fantastic night’s sleep.
In the heart of the historical building lie our three cosy Suites, each with their own unique character. With pictureperfect views of either the pristine lake or the meadows dotted with cows, the Suites are the largest rooms at De Durgerdam and are designed to offer an exclusive heritage experience, comfortable luxury, a space to wind down and a fantastic night’s sleep.
You can trust us to take care of your every need like a Hypnos king size bed, a comfortable reading chair, temperature control, a rainfall shower and access to our natural 'pool' (the infinite IJmeer lake), but to make your stay extra special we have added sleep experience light and temperature control, local biscuits and treats, a radio to listen to your favourite station, a yoga mat and dumbells, a clothing steamer and a team at your disposal to help with anything you require. For those who like to venture out to explore Durgerdam and its surrounding the Dutch way, we have both regular and electrical Veloretti bikes available for rent.
Be enveloped by our lakeside restaurant De Mark’s welcoming social buzz, whether that’s by the fire in the dining room, in the wine snug or on waterside terrace. Cloaked in natural hues that reflect Durgerdam’s nature, De Mark is an unassuming yet decidedly en vogue dining hotspot, curated by Michelin-star chefs. De Mark invites you to savour nourishing, imaginative and soulful food. Within a homely yet stylish setting, anticipation grows for the tempting dishes that grace your table. Local, fresh and seasonal underpin the menu where old favourites are handled with a respectful, light touch, familiar classics are bold and unfussy and humble ingredients creates dishes that simply taste good. Pair with a bottle from the wine cellar which has a selection that will satisfy ambitious oenophiles.
Roasted coad, cream of burnt peas and vin jaune sauce
For those who prefer a more intimate setting, De Mark also offers private dining.
Behind the scenes of De Mark restaurant is a resolute team of culinary artists. Head Chef Koen Marees collaborates with Amsterdam’s gourmet heroes Richard van Oostenbrugge and Thomas Groot of Michelin-star restaurants 212 and Bistro de la Mer to forge a fresh, gastronomic voyage. With a food philosophy that sources from the sea, local cheese farmers and the fertile fields around De Durgerdam, the innovative, robust yet familiar menu is set to impress.
Marinated cherries, dark chocolate, cranberry curd and a vinaigrette of homemade vinegar and cherries
With space up to 58 guests, our terrace is unmistakably one of the best in the city for al fresco dining. Longing for a long table experience? We have got you covered and can provide one long table, seating up to 36 guests.
Our private collection of wine is reason enough to spend time in the Wine Snug, perusing our wide-ranging selection of world-class vintages. And for an intimate gathering, the Wine Snug is a special, cosy place for a dinner of up to six people. Surrounded by vintage labels and the uniquely restored walls of our cellar, enjoy a delectable meal perfectly matched with fine wine.
Where De Mark was designed to facilitate liveness and the rooms of De Durgerdam to provide respite and a place to retreat, the drawing room combines best of both worlds. Here guests can retreat to lowest part of the historical building to relax while hearing the buzz in the distance of what’s happening upstairs. “The eye has to travel” and travel it can with the carefully curated art and books that can be found in the lush drawing room of De Durgerdam. We encourage guests to make themselves at home and enjoy the ease of being able to take a nice glass of something or a bite from the honesty bar.
The panoramic views and peaceful location of De Durgerdam make it an ideal place for a meeting of minds, intimate culinary gatherings, or both! In our Boardroom Suite, that seats 6 to 8 guests, you’ll find the lake, bright décor and solid wood table the perfect accompaniment to creative thinking, brainstorming, private dining or simply downtime with the team.
How lucky are we to have the lovely Durgerdam church just across the street from us? Built in the 17th century, this protected national monument makes a lofty, atmospheric place for any event or gathering. The church can fit up to 120 seated guests, 150 standing guests and 80 sit-down dinner guests. Its flexible usage is based upon availability. It's a highly sought after venue, but we know the caretaker.
Boating is a great way to experience and discover both Amsterdam and Durgerdam from the water. A transfer from Amsterdam Central Station to De Durgerdam is a memorable one. Hop on board on our historic saloon boat De Eeuw (1905) and enjoy the ride. De Eeuw was used as a management ship of the Royal Dutch Steamboat Company (KNSM) for the daily management of crossings and special trips with guests. Restored to its former glory and modified with an electrical motor, De Eeuw offers modern comfort set within old charm and offers space up to 12 people.
Enjoy your own private residence at De Durgerdam, an idyllic hotel hideaway that provides a scenic lakeside setting, delicious gastronomic offerings and wholesome activities. With room for up to 28 guests, you will have exclusive use of the hotel, restaurant and terrace for a personalised stay in private surroundings.
Staying at De Durgerdam includes family-style breakfast feasts every morning, yoga on the deck, use of the hotel’s bicycles and paddle boards plus activities curated just for you. Let us take over the reins, allowing you to enjoy your memory-making occasion, surrounded by loved ones and the luxury of space and privacy, all in the most magical of settings.
Once the lively hub of the fishing village, its light had begun to fade. We’ve revived the building in which the De Durgerdam sits for a bright new future by taking bones from the past, creating an idyll for today, whilst safeguarding the building for over 250 years.
Achieving this is a process and requires several actions in all different stages from development to operations. Some are related to the building, some related to our people and the experience we offer, but all equally important.
We like to consider ourselves forerunners in sustainability. So that means doing better wherever we can. Lowering emissions is key, from the big, focal areas like heat pumps, solar panels, the reusage of 150.000 liters of water, a composting machine, and gas-free heat to the little details like our herb garden, insect hotel and the repurposed upholstery on the chair you sink into, wondering why it’s just so comfortable. And although we won’t ever sit back and relax when it comes to sustainability we may change and grow within this innovative field – because fluidity and flexibility are the core tools we will need to do better. We don’t see it as a choice; this is the only way forward. We hope you’ll join us on our journey.
The Fast Way 15 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station and De Zuidas by car/taxi We have our own private parking with space up to 18 cars.
Please note this is subject to availability.
The Dutch Way 30 minutes by bike (20 minutes by electric bike) from Amsterdam Central Station.
The Romantic Way 1-1.5 hours by private boat hire from the city center of Amsterdam. Durgerdam has its own yacht harbor for those who wish to come with their own boat.
