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You might not expect it, but you can also find hotels with outdoor pools in the Netherlands! Perfect for a summer with tropical temperatures, because believe me: when you lie on your pool lounger, you'll feel like you're abroad without having to travel far. Read on for eight Dutch hotels with a beautiful outdoor pool that you'll want to know about for your next weekend getaway. I've compiled a list of hotels I've visited (many times) and a few tips that are also on my bucket list!
Whether you're looking to book a romantic weekend getaway for two, a night away with the family in your own country, or treat yourself to a luxurious solo trip, this list offers tips perfect for all occasions. Some pools are even heated, so you can take a refreshing dip even on cooler days.
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Rain or shine, there's never a dull moment in Amsterdam. Pinky promise!
From the Museum Market to spring openings and some really great restaurant deals.
The only thing I wish for is some sun this weekend. The rest will be perfect with this packed list full of tips!
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Have fun, and come up and say HI if you see me at one of these events this weekend <3.
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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MOOD 👀, I woke up really early today and was just scrolling through my photos of Bangkok 🌴.
Then I thought: how nice would it be if we shared our booked and wishlist destinations for inspiration?
Here's a safari in Malawi & Zimbabwe 🐆 in the books with a stopover in Nairobi.
I'm also going to Paris for a few nights by train with Manuel. So excited! I'm going to visit all the Parisian clichés and more with him ✌🏼.
Also on the wishlist: China (May holiday), midweek Athens & coast (summer), London (always a good idea), Amalfi & Rome (Manuel's dream for the autumn holiday) & Japan (Christmas holiday including skiing, tips welcome☺️).
My intention for 2026 is also to plan more fun days/nights away in the Netherlands.
And I would love to go to Japan solo, but well... first I have to get back to work 😅😉.
Speaking off: happy new week!!
I'd love to daydream about your travel plans.
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
I have a nice garden and a nice summer day 🖤
March = the month in which my favourite Sunday markets start up again in full swing.
So my Sunday plans are quickly made: stroll along stalls, discover new food trucks and go home with a bag full of organic products or a good vintage find.
What I love about it? Every market has its own vibe.
• @feelgoodmarket for creativity and live music in Eindhoven
• Vintage heaven at @ijhallen
• @sundaymarket with creative makers and food trucks
• Curated vintage & design gems at @cabinetamsterdam
• @fairpricedvintage for scoring vintage clothing at many locations in the Netherlands
Have fun!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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If you only go to one terrace in Amsterdam this weekend, make it @caferestaurant.meyer! What a great addition to the Amstelveld 😍.
Open from 10am, a very nice lunch menu, a wine list with a bottle of rosé for €20, but also olive ice cream with caviar (incredibly delicious!).
I'll be back soon to try the evening menu as well.
Tip: you can make a reservation on the terrace!
And did I mention there's a playground next door?
Have a nice weekend 😘
🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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My fav spot for freddo cappuccino in Amsterdam that transports me back to Greece.
Add a slice of spanakopita and you have the best breakfast to enjoy along the Amstel river.
My motto for the coming spring is to take more walks, so expect a lot of recs for coffee and other drinks to go in this new series! ☀️
Where should I go next?
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𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟱, 𝟲, 𝟳 & 𝟴
The first weekend in Amsterdam that actually feels like spring? I can't wait to spend time on the terrace this weekend and just cycle around town and go to the market for some shopping in the sun :-) 🌞.
YES dears; I'm back from vacation and fully ready for Dutch spring, long lunches and spontaneous dates with my favorite city Amsterdam.
This weekend is packed with fun things to do! From an Italian market in West with @zicami_market, to the @tableware.amsterdam pop-up sale, treasure hunting at the @ijhallen and the @nocknock.art fair. There's something for every day!
And is it just me, or is the wave of new restaurant openings huge this year? In the full weekend guide I keep a weekly updated list of the new places to check out.
The following:
📍 @caferestaurant.meyer
📍 @bouillondamsterdam
📍 @weinlokalstern
📍 @voorwaarts
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Have fun making plans!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
Follow @yourlbb for the best Amsterdam hotspots, new restaurants, weekend tips and travel inspiration in The Netherlands and beyond. Only Amsterdam tips? Then check out @yourlbb.amsterdam.
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Note to self: always leave room in your suitcase for souvenirs. During my ski trip to Méribel, I popped into the local pharmacy just before leaving, and these are the beauty products I took home.
They've been tested extensively and are all more than YLBB-approved. Save them for your next trip to France (or your online beauty store).
Which souvenirs always make it back in your suitcase? I'm curious!
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PS: Follow @yourlbb for tons of tips on how to make the most of your free time — from travel tips to travel guides and more.
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Spring break = sun, rain, hail, and everything in between. But don't stress: I've got a super comprehensive guide ready for you with 30+ tips for fun things to do together in Amsterdam and throughout the Netherlands.
From creative workshops to children's films that you will also like, indoor playgrounds and rainproof museums.
After years of testing hotspots with my own son, I know one thing: good planning and fun things to do together every day makes your holiday so much more enjoyable.
Via my link in bio you will find the direct links to the complete guides on 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞.𝗺𝗲 with all the details + many more tips to make every holiday a party.
Have fun!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
Follow @yourlbb for tons of tips to make the most of your free time, from restaurants to travel guides, and regular updates on the best kid-friendly tips. And have you spotted @yourlbb.amsterdam yet? The dedicated account for my love of Amsterdam 🫶🏼.
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Looking for a stylish winter sports destination in France? Méribel is one of those places where everything is perfect: beautiful ski-in/ski-out hotels, excellent restaurants on and off the slopes, wonderful spas, and, if you're feeling energetic, après-ski.
I was there for a weekend without my little FAM, but I knew straight away: this is also perfect for the whole family thanks to the many green and blue slopes, so we will definitely go back!
Below are the Méribel tips you'll want to save 👇🏼
**Illegible**
⦁ @lecoucoumeribel 📷
⦁ @refugedelatraye
⦁ @lachaudannemeribel
⦁ @lekailameribel
𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚
⦁ @beefbar.meribel
⦁ @leblanchot.vt
⦁ @tipimeribel
⦁ @leclosbernard_
⦁ @maya_altitude
⦁ @le_monchu & their food truck
𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚
⦁ @fifi.meribel
⦁ Biancaneve in @lecoucoumeribel
⦁ L'Ekrin* in @lekailameribel
⦁ @la_fromagerie_meribel
⦁ @brasseriele80
⦁ @liliebistrotmeribel
𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗘̀𝗦 𝗦𝗞𝗜
A long lunch at La Fruitière and then dancing on the tables at @foliedoucemeribel. Just because we can.
'𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗥' 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚
⦁ No trip to France is complete without a stop at the local Pharmacy for the best beauty brands.
⦁ And have you even been to France if you don't take home some cheese and charcuterie as souvenirs ;-).
𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗟𝗟 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘
⦁ Spa day @lecoucoumeribel (can also be booked outside the season for non-hotel guests!).
⦁ Nuxe Spa @lekailameribel
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⦁ Take a walk through the Lac de Tuéda nature reserve and have lunch at @la_buvette_de_tueda.
⦁ A must: book the First Track and be the first on the slopes at sunrise (incl. breakfast).
𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘
Taking the train to your ski holiday? I say go for it! Door-to-door via Paris (Eurostar + TGV + bus) to Méribel in just over 10 hours. I found it very relaxing!
And of course it would be even more fun to add a night in Paris to it next time.
Save these tips if you're a winter sports lover like me 🫶🏼.
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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#presstrip #invited by @meribel3vallees
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While I'm currently hopping from hotel to hotel and neighborhood to neighborhood in Bangkok (all in the name of “research” and new food hotspots for the new LITTLE BLACK BOOK 😉). Back home, Amsterdam is serving peak weekend vibes.
Think: Dim Sum Sunday in Noord, vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations across the city and a Vietnamese Tết feast at @yen.diningbar. Add market gems like the @le.temps.perdu.brocante pop-up in Oud-West and @themakermarket at De Hallen, and your weekend basically plans itself.
And yes, make time for ARTIS: there are now two elephant calves and they're too cute. 🐘🐘 Instant serotonin incoming, I promise!
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 to get the full Weekend Guide with 71 things to do in Amsterdam in your DMs.
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
PS: Follow @yourlbb for the best food hotspots, travel inspiration and things to do in The Netherlands and beyond. And for all Amsterdam tips, don't forget @yourlbb.amsterdam.
Happy Lunar New Year from Bangkok!
🥹 yellow lion in the third frame 🫶🏼❤️
#liondance #lunarnewyear #centralworld #bangkok #chinesenewyear lion dance performance at central world bangkok for lunar new year 2026
My small tiny Thai wedding 🥰
Krabi 27-12-23 / Amsterdam 14-12-24
Still so glad we had a rather spontaneous elopement wedding in Thailand with just the three of us during the Christmas holidays instead of staying engaged forever ❤️. I would do it again in a heartbeat!
Happy V-day 😘
These are the 8 hotels in the Netherlands with an outdoor swimming pool that you want to know about
The Red Copper
This hotel has been on my bucket list for a long time, and a few years ago, I booked it to celebrate our anniversary. If there's one hotel on this list that's perfect for a romantic weekend getaway, it's this one! The Red Copper is a super-luxury hotel in the Veluwe region, nestled in the woods. The stately country house is beautifully decorated, in my opinion! Classic, but with a modern touch. In the autumn, you can relax by the fireplace, and in the summer, you can lounge by the beautiful heated outdoor pool. You'll truly feel like you're abroad with the pretty striped cushions on the loungers. Enjoy a meal on the terrace in between, and in the evening, tuck into a lavish dinner in the restaurant. A glass of champagne by the pool? It's all possible here! View the rates >>
© The Red Copper
Family-friendly hotel in the Netherlands with outdoor pool
Country house Hotel de Hilksenberg
Looking for a hotel with an outdoor pool that's fun for kids, but also for couples? Landhuis Hotel de Hilksenberg is a small-scale accommodation in Broekhuizen with a beautiful natural swimming pond. The pond is naturally filtered and open year-round, but is truly at its best in summer. After all, nature determines the water temperature ;-). Why is this accommodation also great for families? Besides the natural swimming pond, you'll find various animals on the estate that you can feed and a large garden. Every evening, a campfire is lit for the ultimate outdoor experience. Good to know: there's no real restaurant, but you can help yourself to drinks or prepare something to eat in the kitchen. If you're relaxing by the pool later, you can enjoy a luxurious drinks platter or other tasty snacks. Can you picture yourself there?
© Country House Hotel de Hilksenberg
adults-only hotel in the Netherlands with outdoor pool
Soho House Amsterdam Hotel
Not a Soho House member but eager to experience the thrill of wandering through the stunning art deco building with its rooftop pool? Treat yourself to a luxurious stay and settle in by the heated pool in the morning. This lifestyle hotel also boasts a gym and sauna, a beautiful spa where you can book treatments, and, in addition to the rooftop restaurant, a branch of the renowned Italian restaurant Cecconi's. This is by far one of the most exclusive outdoor pools you'll find this summer.
© Soho House Amsterdam Hotel
best hotel in South Holland with outdoor pool
Badhotel Rockanje
During the May holidays, I toured upstate New York and stayed at various lodges. So cozy! You don't have to fly for a similar experience! Badhotel Rockanje is a hotel in that North American lodge style, but nestled in South Holland among the pine trees and just a stone's throw from the beach. Un-Dutch, that's how I would describe it! So, if you want to enjoy peace and quiet and nature, Badhotel Rockanje is the hotel with an outdoor pool where you'll want to check in this summer. Unwind while lounging on your lounger by the outdoor pool and finally read that book. Enjoy lunch on the terrace or in the cozy brasserie. Good to know: the outdoor pool is not heated and open from May to September. View the rates >>
© Badhotel Rockanje
Wellness hotel in the Netherlands with outdoor swimming pool
Lauswolt estate
Fancy a luxurious overnight stay in the Netherlands at a beautiful spa hotel? One of the best hotels in the Netherlands with an outdoor pool and spa is without a doubt Lauswolt estateThis five-star hotel in Friesland features a luxurious spa and wellness center with a sauna, Turkish steam bath, a large indoor pool, and a smaller outdoor pool. So even if the weather isn't great, you can still enjoy a refreshing swim indoors. This hotel is perfect for a night away for two or a spa weekend with a friend. Unwind during the day, enjoy afternoon tea in the late afternoon, and dine in one of the restaurants in the evening. Restaurant "De Heeren Van Harinxma" has even been awarded a Michelin star! View the rates >>
© Lauswolt Estate
boutique hotel in the Netherlands with an outdoor natural swimming pool
The Durgerdam
About a fifteen minute drive and just over half an hour by bike from the center of Amsterdam you will find The DurgerdamBy far one of the most beautiful boutique hotels in North Holland. This beautifully decorated hotel doesn't have a swimming pool, but it does have a lake. The largest outdoor pool on this list ;-)! In good weather, you can take a refreshing dip from the private jetty in the morning or at the end of the day. The panoramic view is also enjoyable year-round. Something else that makes a night at De Durgerdam perfect? Restaurant De Mark is a fantastic restaurant with a seasonal menu. In summer, they have a lovely terrace on the waterfront. If you're looking for a romantic getaway, you've come to the right place. View the rates >>
© The Durgerdam
Family-friendly hotel in Rotterdam with outdoor pool
SS Rotterdam
An original night away with the family at a hotel with an outdoor pool? At the historic ship the SS Rotterdam You've come to the right place. The ship features a restaurant and two bars, and even has its own escape room. Fun activities are also regularly organized for children. At check-in, for example, kids receive their own message in a bottle. The rooms are decorated in a classic style that will make you feel like you're in the 1950s. During the day, do something fun with the kids in the city, and in the late afternoon, relax on the deck of the ship on the terrace with an outdoor pool. So special: swimming and enjoying the skyline. View the rates >>
© SS Rotterdam
small-scale hotel in the Netherlands with outdoor swimming pool
The Lordship of Noordwelle (adults only)
A B&B with a pool surrounded by palm trees? Doesn't sound very Dutch, does it? But this gem of a hotel with an outdoor pool can also be found in the Netherlands. On the island of Schouwen-Duiveland in Zeeland, you can stay at The Glory of NoordwelleThey only have five rooms, so booking early is essential. I've stayed there before for a couple's getaway, and in good weather, the heated outdoor pool is just what you need for a summer night out. Bring a good book and enjoy the peace and quiet from your lounger. Spend an afternoon exploring beautiful Zierikzee, enjoy delicious fresh fish in Bruinisse, stroll around Westenschouwen, or enjoy food and drinks at Strandclub Zee on the Brouwersdam. View the rates >>
© Your Little Black Book – B&B De Heerlijkheid van Noordwelle
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