Hotel De Zeevaartschool is a special place in Vlissingen where history and comfort meet. This four-star hotel, opening in June 2025, is housed in a former maritime training institute. The character of the national monument has been carefully preserved, with authentic elements such as high ceilings and large windows, combined with modern comfort.

Located on the boulevard, with the beach right across the street, this is an ideal base for a seaside stay.

Rooms & Overnight Stays

The rooms at Hotel De Zeevaartschool are each unique. Choose from comfortable double rooms with sea views, rooms on the city side, or the characteristic Sailor's Rooms, a nod to the building's maritime past.

All rooms are modernly furnished and equipped with:

• comfortable beds
• modern bathrooms
• Fast Wi-Fi
• peaceful, atmospheric decor

Whether you're coming for a weekend getaway, a holiday, or a business stay: here you'll stay in a special setting with all the comforts.

Restaurant & Bar

Even without an overnight stay, Hotel De Zeevaartschool is worth a visit. The restaurant operates on a casual fine dining concept: refined dishes in an accessible and relaxed atmosphere. The kitchen uses fresh, seasonal, and local products. You can come here for:

• breakfast (à la carte)
• Lunch
• diner (à la carte or multi-course menu)

After dinner, the bar is a great spot for a drink or cocktail, with matching bites. On nice days, the terrace with sea views is recommended.

👉 View menu and reservations: Hotel De Zeevaartschool website

Location & surroundings

The hotel is located directly on the boulevard of Vlissingen, with views of the Western Scheldt and passing ships. Within a few minutes you can walk to:

• the beach
• the center of Vlissingen
• the statue of Michiel de Ruyter
• The Maritime Museum Zeeland

The surroundings are also perfectly suited for cycling and hiking routes along the coast and through the Zeeland nature.

Facilities & Service

Hotel De Zeevaartschool offers everything for a comfortable stay:

• Parking options (on-site and nearby)
• Bike rental
• Restaurant and bar
• luggage storage
• pet-friendly rooms
• Business facilities and rates

The hotel is accessible and welcoming: you are welcome for a cup of coffee, lunch, dinner, or a longer stay.

Business stay

For business guests, the hotel offers a pleasant and practical base, close to Vlissingen-Oost and the port area. With fast Wi-Fi, flexible check-in, and quiet rooms, everything is designed for comfort and convenience during work stays.

Beach wedding

Hotel De Zeevaartschool is also a unique wedding location. You can say "I do" to each other in an intimate setting in the building's characteristic turret. Afterwards, there are options for lunch, dinner, drinks, and an overnight stay.

👉 More information about getting married: Hotel De Zeevaartschool website

Awarded hotel

Hotel De Zeevaartschool's quality has been recognized with multiple awards in a short period, including the European Hotel Award for Best Heritage Design Hotel and the Entree Award for Best New Casual Hotel. Additionally, the hotel has been nominated for Best Independent Hotel at the Independent Hotel Show in Amsterdam, and owner Joost has a chance to win the title of Best Hotelier. This is a wonderful recognition for this special place and for Vlissingen.

Do you want to cast your vote and contribute to this title? You can do so until April 21, 2026. The win depends, among other things, on the number of votes a nominee collects.

More information Independent Hotel Show

You can vote here for the hotel: Independent Hotel of the Year

Voices can be heard here for the hotelier: Independent Hotelier of the Year

Hotel De Zeevaartschool is emphatically a place for everyone. Whether you pop in for a cup of coffee, come to enjoy dinner, or stay as a guest: the doors are open. That accessible and informal atmosphere makes it a vibrant meeting place in the city.

👉 For more information, see Hotel The Seafaring School here.

A stay at the Zeeland coast you won't soon forget.