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blooming

📍 Duinweg 5, 1861 GL Bergen, Netherlands · Show on map

Very good2,962 reviews8.2

Photos: Booking.com

  • Internet
  • Parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

About the property

This hotel is peacefully situated on the edge of forest and dunes, 6 km from the North Sea beach. blooming has several terraces, free Wi-Fi and boasts an indoor pool, sauna and spa bath.

Flat-screen cable TV and a modern private bathroom are provided as standard in the rooms at blooming. An extensive buffet breakfast is served each morning in the breakfast room.

The centre of Bergen is 2 km from blooming. Alkmaar, which is famous for its cheese market, is a 15-minute drive away. Guests can rent bicycles at the hotel to explore the local area.

The hotel benefits from a reading room and lounge. Guests can enjoy a meal in blooming's restaurant Zandhoeve and for a drink they can go to the hotel's bar.

Type
Hotels ★★★★4-star rating
Location
BergenNoord-Holland
Guest rating
8.2 / 10Very good · 2,962 reviews
Check-in
from 15:00
Check-out
by 11:00
Pets
Not allowed
Languages spoken
German, English, Dutch

Breakfast

Style Buffet, Breakfast to go

Cuisine Continental, Full English/Irish, American

Dietary options Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher

  • Bread
  • Pastries
  • Pancakes
  • Butter
  • Cheese
  • Cold meat
  • Eggs
  • Yogurt
  • Fruit
  • Local specialities
  • Cooked/warm meals
  • Jam
  • Cereal

Accepted payment methods

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Maestro
  • ATM card

Good to know

  • Guests who are travelling to the accommodation by car and want to use GPS navigation are advised to use Schoorl instead of Bergen.
  • Please note that when booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements apply: If the reservation is cancelled or modified, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
    In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged. The total price of the reservation may be charged anytime after booking.

Prices and availability

Pick your check-in then check-out date and we work out the price of your stay. Price per night for 2 adults, from Booking.com.

Prices are checked in euros and converted at the 11 Nov 2026 exchange rate, as a guide only: Booking.com shows the exact amount. Exchange rates: European Central Bank, Rates By Exchange Rate API

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Rooms and units

Rooms and photos from the property’s Booking.com page.

Facilities and services

  • Internetfree
  • Parkingfree
  • Swimming poolfree
  • Spafree
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Lift
  • 24-hour front desk

Wellness

  • Beauty services
  • Facial treatments
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Indoor swimming pool free
  • Massage extra charge
  • Private hot tub free
  • Sauna free
  • Spa & wellness centre free
  • Spa facilities
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Yoga classes

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room amenities

  • Clothes rack
  • Socket near the bed

Bedroom

  • Linen

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)

Media & Technology

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Telephone

Internet

  • Internet services free

Parking

  • Parking free

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits free
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals extra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Wine/champagne extra charge

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

View

  • View

Entertainment & family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Indoor play area
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Wake-up service

Reception services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out free
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage free
  • Private check-in/check-out

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping free

General accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Activities

  • Bicycle rental extra charge
  • Bike tours extra charge
  • Children's playground
  • Cycling nearby
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km) extra charge
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Table tennis free
  • Temporary art galleries free
  • Walking tours extra charge

Business facilities

  • Business centre extra charge
  • Fax/photocopying extra charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities extra charge

Safety & security

  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box free
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms

From the property’s Booking.com page. “Extra charge”: a fee may be payable on site.

Guest ratings

8.2 Very good2,962 reviews

Highlights

  • Location

Could be better

  • Wi-Fi
  • Value for money
  • Staff 8.9
  • Facilities 8.4
  • Cleanliness 8.5−0.2
  • Comfort 8.4−0.2
  • Value for money 7.6−0.6
  • Location 9.2−0.2
  • Wi-Fi 8.1−0.7

Average in Bergen · 86 rated properties

Ratings from Booking.com guests who stayed at the property.

Guest reviews

8.8 Very goodAverage of these 10 reviews

  • AngelaUnited Kingdom · 5 Feb 2026 10Exceptional

    Wonderful, clean, tranquil, beautiful setting

    Liked : Fabulous hotel, beautiful room in lovely surroundings.
    Loved the pool & saunas. Yhe bar and bar restaurant were fabulous & really enjoyed the good from the bar.
    The main restaurant menu was style over substance and lacking in vegetarian offers.
    I ordered i think the only veggie starter, the oddest combination Porobelli mushroom with hollandaise. I was do hungry I ate it but it was odd and felt really sickly afterwards. These 2 ingredients do not go together!
    Staff were, without exception lovely.
    I would have liked to be able to download an Englush menu using a QR code. Same with the offerings of the beauty / massage - no knfo avail. not on reception desk or in rooms so didn't bother.
    There is a lack of info in rooms/ dedicated TV channel or at reception, which is a shame as local transport, things to see etc, even details about the hotel etc would have been nice - even to be able to book a table at the hotel restaurant from your room would be useful.

    Disliked : No drinking water fountain/ cups in pool/ sauna area.
    Lack of info / QR codes to download info and menus in Englush
    Inability to book treatments / tables online
    Lack of local info.
    We all have smart phones, but it is nice to sit and read curated info. I wanted a break from my phone.

    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
  • CharlotteNetherlands · 2 Feb 2026 10Exceptional

    Liked : Nice village Bergen aan zee. Swimming pool, Nice rooms and atmosphere overall

    • Basic Double Room
  • CarolynSwitzerland · 19 Jan 2026 9Exceptional

    An expensive treat!

    Liked : Staff are fantastic - always ready to please. Breakfast is excellent with lots of choice and nice seating areas. Bar food is also great (and needs to be as the restaurant is always full!!). VERY quiet in general. Indoor pool is lovely to have but FAR too many kids using it - would be nice to have an age restriction. Far too noisy to use during out stay.

    Disliked : An age restriction in the pool/sauna area. Way too many kids, screaming and shouting in what should be a restful area. But it was during the Christmas holidays, so probably not such a problem at quieter times of the year. It's VERY overpriced for the area as it's not really walkable to the village, so you're restricted to the hotel's facilities unless you want to drive everywhere. Our room was quite cramped and there was no mini-bar fridge to use (and no balcony to put our drinks on!)

    • Basic Double Room
  • Ebe-manyeNetherlands · 18 Dec 2025 8Very good

    Liked : Restaurants, swimming pool, nearby attractions (dunes and forest walk)

    Disliked : Rooms were clean, but the bathroom tiles felt a bit old. Would stay again nevertheless

    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
  • ValeriiaNetherlands · 7 Dec 2025 8Very good

    Pleasant

    Liked : Breakfast was amazing. Dinner was good enough. Facilities for kids are great. Spa zone is fabulous.

    Disliked : No bathrobe and slippers :(

    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
  • KraaijNetherlands · 2 Nov 2025 9Exceptional

    Serene get away.

    Liked : The hotel is located in a gorgeous forest close to the beach. It is fantastic. The breakfast was very nice and the atmosphere is serene and peaceful.

    Disliked : There was no robe in the room. The hotel is expensive, so the bare minimum should be a robe and slippers in the room. You can rent one, but I would suggest including them in the price of the room.

    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
  • LizaNetherlands · 8 Oct 2025 8Very good

    Liked : Great location, very nice restaurant. Very good for a get away.

    Disliked : For this price category some things would be expected: hangers for the hand towels in the bathroom. A mini fridge. A quieter climate system. More comfortable (slightly softer) bed. Or at least a top layer that connects the two mattresses.

    • Double Room with Spa Bath
  • KathyNetherlands · 13 Aug 2025 9Exceptional

    Comfortable, calm and happy.

    Liked : Lovely location with nice facilities , nice breakfast and spacious room with comfortable bed. Missed a mini bar for a hotel room in this price category. Liked the art both inside and outside.

    Disliked : The bathroom was missing a shower cap and the choice of tv channels was very poor. Plus the sauna was really tiny - suggest you join it with the room next door.

    • Group of friends
    • Standard Double Room
  • MichaelaCzechia · 31 Jul 2025 9Exceptional

    Very nice and family friendly hotel in a beautiful location.

    Liked : Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location. Great food, awesome breakfast with huge variety. Decent wellness area, very clean.

    Disliked : Bathroom lights go automatically on, and I didn’t find a way how to dim/turn off. Not very convenient in the night.

    Staff was kind and nice, but sometimes a bit slow and unresponsive (in almost empty restaurant).

    Water in the jacuzzi and swimming pool was slightly too cold.

    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
  • AgataNetherlands · 19 Jun 2025 8Very good

    Liked : Perfect location in the dunes. Neat room with all you need

    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room

Reviews published on Booking.com by guests who stayed at the property.

Location

Duinweg 5, 1861 GL Bergen, Netherlands

Directions

Things to see nearby

  • Schoorlse Duinen 2.1 km5 min drive
  • De Grebmolen 2.6 km5 min drive
  • Kleimeermolentje 3.3 km13 min drive
  • Speeltuin Vereniging de Jeugdhoek 3.8 km15 min drive
  • De Veldwachter 4.0 km13 min drive
  • De Sluismolen 4.1 km7 min drive

Restaurants and cafés

  • Restaurant Zandhoeve on site
  • Bergen Binnen 610 m9 min walk
  • Zonnetij 1.1 km18 min walk
  • 't Oude Raethuys 1.5 km23 min walk
  • Kardeis 1.8 km28 min walk
  • Zilte Zoen 2.1 km5 min drive

Getting around

  • Alkmaar Station 5.8 km9 min drive
  • Alkmaar Noord Station 6.3 km11 min drive
  • Schiphol Airport 35 km32 min drive

Places and distances from Booking.com (straight-line distances, times are approximate). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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