Boat Hotel De Barge

Hotels
7.8 (2367 reviews)
Bargeweg 15 , Bruges , be

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Car hire
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Unique accommodation experience
Cons:
Disappointing breakfast
Limited parking
High price relative to experience

Categories

Cleanliness
7.35
While the room was mentioned as clean and comfortable, dissent about general cleanliness, especially in the breakfast area, suggests room for improvement.
Service
7.82
The staff appeared indifferent during breakfast service, which contributed to a negative experience.
Location
8.85
Several reviews highlighted the perfect location near the city center and views over the water.
Room Quality
8.11
Rooms were described as nice and comfortable, although some facing issues with views from lower floors.
Amenities
7.84
Limited amenities were noted, particularly regarding breakfast options and lack of parking.
Value for Money
7.3
Concerns were raised about the price relative to the offered experience, indicating a need for better value.
Food and Beverage
6.85
The breakfast received significant criticism for quality and variety, marking it as a major downside.
Overall Experience
8.31
Many aspects such as unique accommodation and location contributed to a mostly positive experience despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 16:07

Property Description

Unique Floating Hotel Experience
Boat Hotel De Barge offers a one-of-a-kind stay in Bruges, floating on the picturesque Bruges-Ghent Canal, just a short distance from the railway station.

Fine Dining Onboard
Indulge in exquisite dining at the Captains Table restaurant, enjoying regional delicacies like Flemish beef stew and lobster 'De Barge'. Wake up to a delicious breakfast spread with fresh breads and fruits.

Nautical-themed Cabins with Free WiFi
Experience cozy cabins adorned with boat decorations and calming blue hues, providing a tranquil atmosphere. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi and unwind in the inviting lounge area.

Embark on a memorable stay at Boat Hotel De Barge - book now to secure your floating retreat in Bruges.

Important information:

Please note that the full amount has to be paid when children stay in existing beds.

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
- Cancelation between 7 en 0 Day(s) before arrival: 100.00 % will be charged
- Cancelation between 21 en 8 Day(s) before arrival: 50.00 % will be charged
- Cancelation 3 weeks before arrival: 25.00 euros will be charged

Parking is located 492 ft from the hotel and costs EUR 5.50 per 24 hours.

Tea and coffee are available in the room for an additional fee of EUR 5.

Small and medium-sized dogs are allowed upon request for an additional fee of 15 euros per dog per night.

The restaurant only serves dinner and is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for € 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children from 2 years old to 5 years old stay for € 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 6 years old and over stay for € 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 2367 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.35
Service: 7.82
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 8.11
Amenities: 7.84
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 6.85
Overall Experience: 8.31
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Marlous • family_with_children • nl
1
Nooit meer.
Pros:

De locatie. Al ligt het verder weg dan ze aangeven. Het is beloopbaar.

Cons:

Heel heel smerig. En zeer verouderd.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Isis • couple • nl
7
Leuk verblijf en op loopafstand van het centrum.
Pros:

Leuke locatie om te overnachten!

Cons:

De ruimte is wat klein vooral de badkamer, dat moet je maar net fijn vinden.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Danny • solo_traveller • be
9
Prachtig authentiek
Pros:

Prachtig authentiek verblijf, super ontbijt. Let op parking en ontbijt niet in de prijs inbegrepen

Cons:

Niks

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Andreia • couple • pt
6
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Isabelle • couple • de
10
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Nhat Quynh Anh • family_with_children • be
6
Le séjour n'est pas mauvais mais on est quand-même déçu. Pas certains d'y revenir à ce prix.
Pros:

Le calme du quartier et l'aspect authentique de l'hôtel

Cons:

Il faisait chaud et très lourd dans les chambres même avec un ventilateur, cela ne suffit pas. De plus, il n'y a pas de moustiquaire aux fenêtres.
Il n'y a pas de bouilloire dans les chambres basiques.
Les prises ne sont pas solides.
Nous n'avons pas mangé sur place mais les boissons sont plutôt chers.
En général, le prix me semble cher pour ce que l'hôtel peut offrir.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Good location, close to train station and Bruges center. Great view of the lake, clean and good sized rooms.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • es
9
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Peggy • family_with_children • ch
10
Hôtel atypique et charmant très bien situé pour visiter Brugges.
Pros:

La localisation, l'environnement, le charme de la barge, la décoration qui rend le séjour inoubliable, le petit-déjeuner, le kit d'accueil pour le chien

Cons:

La musique trop forte de la barge voisine tout l'après-midi du dimanche, heureusement ça s'est arrêté avant le coucher.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Denis • couple • gb
9
Loved the three night stay. Well placed for access to Brugge historic city
Pros:

Excellent location, lovely views of the canal, barges and wildlife especially young family of moorhens.
Very helpful staff, comfy bed, quirky cabin accommodation

Cons:

Bar shut at 6pm

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Hilary • couple • gb
9
Lovely quirky place to stay, short distance from the centre of Brugge
Pros:

Lovely quirky place on the canal. Location was great, about a fifteen minute walk into the centre, but there is a free shuttle bus a five minute walk away at the station if wanted. Rooms nautical themed, nice view over the canal. Staff friendly. We chose not to have breakfast .

Cons:

Bar/reception opening hours a little erratic.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Alison • family_with_children • sg
8
Quirky fun place to stay with easy walk into town.
Pros:

It was very cool to stay on a boat for the first time. My kids loved watching the boats coming and going on the river. It was a super easy gentle walk into town. Staff on the desk were very helpful.

Cons:

It was a little older and more tired looking than in the profile photos. Because the desk was only manned in the day time it also felt quite deserted in the evenings. The breakfast was expensive so we didn't eat there.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jaco • family_with_children • nl
8
Loop afstand van het centrum en rustig
Pros:

Prima ontbijt, veel keuze en goede kwaliteit

Cons:

Op een van de kamers liep het water van de douche niet goed weg, andere kamer werd de föhn bijelkaar gehouden met pleisters en viel uit elkaar en de vloeren waren niet helemaal schoon. Ook was het jammer dat het parkeren niet bij het hotel kan tenzij je 15 euro per dag betaald

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Roalt • couple • nl
7
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MARIA LAURA • solo_traveller • ar
10
Excelente y Confortable
Pros:

Me encantó la experiencia. El lugar es confortable. La gente amable. Todo según. Lo esperado. Solo agregaría algo de refrigeración ( ventilador o similar ) ya que por las noches no me gustaba dormir con la ventana abierta y no hay otra ventilación.

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • couple • de
8
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Anastasia • couple • de
5
Cute boat hotel
Pros:

It was a pretty good location, not extremely central but we knew that and a 15 min walk to the centre wasn’t a problem for us. It’s a quiet area and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful

Cons:

On our last morning I woke up with some itchy cluster bites on my arm, however I didn’t really pay attention and we had to check out so we were occupied with that. Now, it’s been two weeks and I still have the bites and they’re red and itchy. After looking into reviews and doing some research I suspect it’s a bed bug bite. Of course I can’t say for sure, because I didn’t see nor paid attention to it in the first place while being in the room, but it’s a not very pleasant idea, that we might have brought some bed bugs home and contaminated all of our belongings. Considering the price we paid, it didn’t occur to me, that this could have been an issue in the first place.

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • nl
8
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Marie-Cécile • couple • fr
8
Bon rapport qualité prix et un environnement dépaysant, à 15 minutes à pied du centre de Bruges
Pros:

Le décor était dépaysant, le petit déjeuner très bon et varié

Cons:

On entendait un peu les occupants des chambres voisines, et il fallait se garer à 20 minutes à pied

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Quinten • couple • be
7
Originele overnachting
Pros:

Originele overnachting in thema, rustig en vlakbij centrum

Cons:

Duidelijk gedateerd, maar wel in orde

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee