In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 55 guest reviews of Châteauhotel De Havixhorst. Guests in the sample highlight Location, Service & staff and Food & restaurants. The most common complaints: Rooms can get very warm. Breakfast is expensive.
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Situated at a 5-minute drive from the town Meppel in the natural reserve Het Reestdal, Havixhorst Estate features a Chateauhotel and restaurant. Each suite has an individual style.
The suites come in different colour decoration and have high ceilings and exposed wooden beams. It offers a seating area, minibar, desk, and free WiFi. The bathroom is fitted with a shower.
During nice weather, the terrace and castle gardens provide a relaxing setting for a drink. Guests can have a high tea in this setting or walk around in the sculpture garden.
Havixhorst is located at the border of the provinces Drenthe and Overijssel. The historic centre of Zwolle can be reached within 15 minutes by car, while Apeldoorn is 40 minutes driving.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Châteauhotel De Havixhorst is for travellers who want a few quiet days in the countryside with a good table close at hand. The historic house stands in the Het Reestdal nature reserve, surrounded by castle gardens, a terrace and a sculpture garden, and its suites each have their own style with high ceilings and wooden beams. Guests speak most warmly about the staff, who are described as attentive and personal, and about the restaurant and breakfast, which many see as reasons to return. The rural setting is also the main trade-off. Meppel is a short drive away and Zwolle about 15 minutes by car, but without a car the options are limited, though bikes can be rented. The old building lets some sound through between floors, and a few guests struggled with a warm room or a noisy air-conditioning unit. Couples and food lovers looking for calm will feel well looked after; those who want city life on the doorstep should look elsewhere.
- The estate lies in the Het Reestdal nature reserve, and guests describe the setting as serene and picturesque. Many name the location and the surroundings as the highlight of their stay.
- The team is the most praised part of a stay. Guests describe hands-on staff who are always available for a chat, go out of their way to make them comfortable and treat them with unusual attention at the front desk.
- The estate is in open countryside: Meppel is a five-minute drive and Zwolle about 15 minutes by car. Guests who want to explore, for example to Giethoorn, rely on a car or the bikes that can be rented.
- The historic structure has a downside: one guest could clearly hear the housekeeping in the room above. Expect the character of an old house rather than modern soundproofing.
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Should you book it?
Châteauhotel De Havixhorst is worth booking for couples looking for a romantic countryside break — but pick somewhere else if you travel without a car and want to walk to shops and restaurants.
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- Couples looking for a romantic countryside break
- Food lovers who want an excellent dinner and breakfast in the house
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- You travel without a car and want to walk to shops and restaurants
- You need the soundproofing of a modern hotel
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 55 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +A fine-dining restaurant on site that many guests rate highly
- +An excellent, generous breakfast of high quality
- –Some dinner dishes disappoint, with flavour combinations that don't quite work
- –Breakfast is served to order, so the wait can be long
”Enjoying amazing food and wine in the restaurant for dinner. The breakfast shouldn't be missed either.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Friendly, attentive staff who go out of their way for you
- +A warm, personal welcome
- +Knowledgeable staff, always available for a chat
”Excellent hands-on staff, always available for a chat or for service.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Very spacious, luxurious rooms, classic with a modern twist
- +Large bathrooms and comfortable beds
- +Romantic, tastefully furnished rooms
- –Rooms can get very warm
- –Some bathrooms are a little dated
- –Mattresses and pillows are not to everyone's liking
”Rooms are very spacious, classic with a modern twist.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Very well cared for and maintained
- +Clean rooms
- –Some bathrooms show mould and limescale
”A beautiful place, very well cared for and maintained.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A historic manor house set in beautiful gardens, including a sculpture garden
- +Peaceful countryside surroundings among the woods
- +Within easy reach of Giethoorn, with bikes for hire at the hotel
- –Quite remote, so you need to drive to reach the nearest town
”The location and restaurant are excellent! And it's not far from Giethoorn if you wish to visit it one day.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A peaceful setting, far from the bustle of the city
- –The old building is poorly soundproofed, so footsteps from above carry
- –Humming from air conditioning or ventilation in some rooms
- –Weddings on the estate can be noisy
”It's such an old building with thin walls that the noise is really disturbing.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +A high level of luxury at a fair price
- –Breakfast is expensive
- –Rooms and dinner feel pricey to some
”Level of luxury for a very good price.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
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Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate Châteauhotel De Havixhorst?
On Booking.com it scores 9.2/10 from 199 guest reviews.
How many stars does Châteauhotel De Havixhorst have?
Châteauhotel De Havixhorst is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Châteauhotel De Havixhorst offer?
Châteauhotel De Havixhorst offers free Wifi, free Parking, restaurant, bar, room Service and airport Shuttle.
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Right now: 11°
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