Oesterdam Resort

We stayed in Villa 181 at Oesterdam Resort with four couples. Unfortunately, our stay was very disappointing.

The first issue was that, upon arrival, we were given only one key for eight people. This was highly impractical, as everyone had to rely on each other to get into the villa or even access their own bedroom.

The biggest problem, however, was the bathroom. There is no door separating the bathroom from the bedroom. As a result, you can hear, smell, and even see everything when your partner or roommate is using the toilet. It offers absolutely no privacy and is, especially for a luxury villa, completely unacceptable.

For the price we paid, we expected far more comfort and privacy. We would definitely not recommend this villa. Save yourself the disappointment and book a different accommodation instead.

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We stayed one night at the Oesterdam Resort to celebrate our first wedding anniversary and my husband’s birthday.

When we arrived on Sunday afternoon, we wanted to enjoy a quiet drink in the restaurant. Unfortunately, it was quite noisy there because of children playing. So we moved to the terrace, but it wasn’t really quiet there either, due to children constantly coming and going and a door that kept slamming shut. That’s a shame, especially when you’re there for a special occasion.

We also found it disappointing that the hotel didn’t provide a small gesture of hospitality, even though we had mentioned our special occasion in advance.

The two massages we booked as add-ons were a definite highlight. They were performed in the room, which created a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. The room itself was very neat and well-maintained. We stayed in a standard room, but even that felt exceptionally luxurious. The bathroom, in particular, was impressive. One small detail we missed was a soap or bath foam dispenser by the tub.

For dinner, we chose the culinary menu. By Sunday evening, the restaurant was much quieter, which made the experience much more pleasant. We shared all the dishes, as suggested by the staff. They also took excellent care to accommodate our request to avoid fish. The dishes were original, flavorful, and sometimes surprising thanks to unique flavor combinations you might not easily recreate at home.

We enjoyed a peaceful night’s sleep and a delicious breakfast with generous serving hours. The selection was good, though personally we would have liked the choice to be a bit more extensive.

After checking out, we were able to use the wellness center. To our surprise, we had it all to ourselves—what a wonderful way to end our stay. Not all features of the adventure pool were working perfectly, but that didn’t dampen our enjoyment. The view from the wellness center over the park and the little harbor made the picture complete.

In short: a very pleasant stay with beautiful facilities, an excellent wellness experience, and delicious food. A few minor issues kept us from giving it a full five stars, but we certainly enjoyed our stay.

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