De Waag

Hotels
7.3 (32 reviews)
Markt 13 , Makkum , nl

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Packed lunches
Table tennis
Darts
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent breakfast
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Limited parking
Expensive breakfast
No spa services

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
7.8
Service was generally appreciated, although a few guests had complaints about wait times.
Location
8.4
The hotel is located in close proximity to many key landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, although some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.2
The amenities provided were satisfactory, with some guests highlighting the gym and pool, while others mentioned the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
6.9
Some guests felt that the price was a bit high for the services offered, while others thought it was reasonable given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast and restaurant services were generally well-received, although a few guests thought there could be more variety.
Overall Experience
7.9
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-28 03:52

Property Description

Intimate Hotel near IJsselmeer
Located in Makkum near the picturesque IJsselmeer, just a short drive from Sneek, De Waag offers a cozy retreat for travelers.

Comfortable Rooms and Delicious Dining
Each room at De Waag is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV and work desk. Guests can start their day with a delicious buffet breakfast and savor international cuisine at the Dutch pancake house, using fresh local ingredients.

Entertainment and Nearby Attractions
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a terrace, and a bar with darts and billiards during your stay. Explore nearby Leeuwaarden with attractions like Aqua Zoo Friesland and National Park De Alde Feanen within easy reach.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at De Waag? Book your stay now!

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 32 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 7.8
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 7.9
V
Van young couple za
5
Passable
Pros:

Quitness

Cons:

We were the only people in the hotel

2025-05-23 via Nuitee
C
Catherine young couple ie
7
Value for money, but could do with a few improvements.
Pros:

We didn't have breakfast

Cons:

Improvement on beds but ok for the rest.

2025-05-16 via Nuitee
G
Gerrit review category business travellers nl
8
Much better then expected
Pros:

The owners, very sweet, the location, right in the hart of town, its super clean, and having a big room, its very spacious.

Cons:

Since price is really good, I dont want to complain about the mattress, what definitely had its time.

2025-04-26 via Nuitee
A
Arn family with young children hr
7
Good
Pros:

Very good location and excellent breakfast.

Cons:

The beds were small as were the covers and the room had not been heated so it was very cold.

2025-01-21 via Nuitee
P
Piersma solo traveller ie
8
Very good
2024-11-27 via Nuitee
M
Mielku solo traveller pl
8
Very good
2024-10-17 via Nuitee
G
Greice young couple nl
2
Very poor
Pros:

Location was ok in the center of cute Makkum.
The lady at the reception and the sir who came to replace the fan. Kind people.

Cons:

Very small room, no ventilation , window facing a wall and roof of another house, very claustraphobic ... there was a fan which was broken and was super warm... there is no reception but we managed to contact someone who came really quickly and replaced the fan but was a terrible night of sleep on a very small room. It is summer and still they had very heavy blankets but the room was so small there was no place even to put the blanket aside. I am glad to have stay there only one night. Nothing extra in the room like a frigobar or anything, very simple. There was a kettler and two small nescafes

2024-09-04 via Nuitee
R
Rob review category business travellers nl
10
Exceptional
2024-09-02 via Nuitee
S
Shara young couple nl
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Easy to locate, good breakfast and friendly staff.

2024-08-05 via Nuitee
J
Joram young couple nl
6
Kind staff, excellent location, extremely noisy rooms.
Pros:

The manager of the hotel is very friendly, open and welcoming. The location of the hotel could hardly be better, and the parking behind the hotel was safe. The bistro on the ground floor was modern and the coffee was good.

Cons:

The rooms are a bit dated. There is no air conditioning in the room, which means you have to keep the window open, even with high temperatures. There are children playing on the adjacent rooftops, which will wake you up early. The walls seem to be paper-thin, so expect to hear everybody else on your hallway: this led to me having basically no sleep. The carpet smells odd, but that could be the cleaning agent used.

2024-07-16 via Nuitee
K
Ko group nl
8
Very good
Pros:

Alles was prima in orde

2024-07-15 via Nuitee
S
Scothern young couple gb
8
Very handy place for exploring this really quaint town of Makkum- a must see place.
Pros:

Lovely airy room with views over the market square. Had Pizza from restaurant next door. Host was very willing to get us extra pillows and coffee sachets, and provided a safe place for our bikes.

Cons:

Breakfast a bit expensive so we brought our own.

2024-06-17 via Nuitee
H
Hedley young couple gb
5
Just about ok
Pros:

In a CV great position

Cons:

The room was very small and no catering facilities v other than breakfast

2024-06-05 via Nuitee
C
Ciprian solo traveller de
7
Perfectly located
Pros:

Centrally located and very helpful and friendly staff.

Cons:

There's nothing actually wrong with the hotel, it just needs a bit of an update. It's kinda stuck in the 80's

2024-05-20 via Nuitee
E
Edward with friends nl
5
Fair
Pros:

Location in Centre of Makkum

Cons:

Noisy, warm, basic

2024-05-15 via Nuitee
B
Beaumont family with young children nl
9
Superb
2023-11-11 via Nuitee
B
Badr with friends nl
10
Superb and Amazing staff.
Pros:

What can I say! Just wooow….The food, the location, the terrace and the staff were superb! Really a 5 star treatment… thank you so much for your hospitality and your kindness. We will come back!

Cons:

Was a short stay! Next time we have to stay longer to enjoy more this fantastic place!

2023-09-14 via Nuitee
L
Lance young couple us
9
Superb
2023-09-03 via Nuitee
M
Maciej review category business travellers pl
10
Exceptional
2023-08-19 via Nuitee
T
Tineke group nl
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Breakfast, people

Cons:

Room

2023-07-22 via Nuitee