Reviews of Hotel B&B d'Olde Smidse 3 stars
157 Beulakerweg, 8355 AG Giethoorn, Netherlands
#1 of 8 hotels in Giethoorn
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 246 hotel reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
8.6
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
8.8
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Free WiFi
8.9
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Pei
Taiwan93 reviews8 helpful votes8.0“A good experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A little noise from the neighbor room due to the poor sound proof, yet it is not often the case and is not a big problem to us.
The room with a great view which is cosy and clean. The staff helped to carry our luggage up to the room is really friendly and helpful. Thank you very much again!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Barbara
United States11 reviews1 helpful vote10“Enjoyed our stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location. Great staff and wonderful breakfast. Comfortable.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Jing
Taiwan2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast is great.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Ashish
United States6 reviews9.0“Giethoorne is amazing. This hotel was a perfect base!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Staff is amazing very helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Adeel
United Arab Emirates3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Super helpful staff
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Vu
Vietnam10 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A bit far from the village center, and at Giethoorn it seems to be far to catch or book a taxi or Bolt/uber. However, the bus stop is very near from the hotel.
Nice hotel and staff.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Robert
United States43 reviews4 helpful votes10“Nice place to stay if you are to visit Geithoorn.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great staff, good location. Helpful staff
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 29 July 2025
Naihsin
Taiwan9 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Super clean, comfortable and very friendly!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 23 July 2025
J
Canada10 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room is very clean and very close to Bus #70 & #270. About a few minutes to the village and supermarket.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Andreea
Romania1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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We had a great stay at this hotel! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful – they gave us excellent recommendations on what to do and what to visit in the area, which made our trip even more enjoyable. The rooms were spacious, very clean, and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious, with a nice variety of fresh options to choose from. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to others!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Arpit
Denmark8 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good service, amazing breakfast. The breads were fresh and warm.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Katherine
United States27 reviews4 helpful votes10“The best staff and fantastic location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No complaints at all.
We loved the location and the high quality service at both the restaurant and the hotel. Staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. It was such a fun place to spend a night. Their bar and restaurant was great!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 4 July 2025
Mohammad
Sweden8 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff were really nice and helpfull. it was clean and good location, as well really good pizza with Halal option
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Stephen
United Kingdom78 reviews13 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean comfortable room, very good breakfast, excellent value for money. Highly recommended.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Rosina
Australia17 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bedroom very dated
Breakfast was lovely and plentiful and the hosts were very friendly and helpful
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Ravi
India4 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was good
Very well located. Next to bus stand. Clean rooms. Cooperative staff.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Sudeep
Sweden16 reviews1 helpful vote10“A perfect B&B at a perfect location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very friendly and helpful staff. The owner was kind enough to even change our reservation dates at the last minute. The property is clean and walking distance from the boating rentals.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Song
Germany14 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The location of the hotel is perfect for us, walking distance to interest spots, not crowded or noisy, but still very convenient. The room is spotless clean. The owner is super friendly. We had dinner and breakfast there, everything exceed our expectations.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Pamela
Taiwan11 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The location and breakfast are amazing
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 10 June 2025
Christine
Croatia80 reviews9 helpful votes10“A very comfortable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was a little bit expensive. It was called the old forge where they made things from iron in the past . but there was nothing in the hotel to do with the an old forge or iron making which would have give it more character .
Very welcoming and helpful staff. Very comfortable clean & spacious room . Good parking . Very good breakfast. Just a short distance to the waterways and Giethoorn village with is beautiful picturesque houses and landscape.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 10 June 2025
Daniel
Brazil30 reviews11 helpful votes10“Wonderful family weekend!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing to report.
From the moment we arrived, the hotel staff was absolutely fantastic. We were warmly welcomed and immediately given a detailed explanation about the city, including important guidelines regarding restricted traffic areas, boat rentals, suggested routes, and the main attractions to visit. Their guidance made a huge difference in how smoothly our trip went. Breakfast was another highlight—everything was fresh and delicious, especially the homemade bread, which was simply outstanding. One particularly thoughtful gesture was that the hotel kindly allowed us to leave our car parked there (even after the check-out) while we explored the area, which made everything so much easier and stress-free. The Wi-Fi connection was fast and reliable. Overall, it was a truly memorable experience, and I would gladly return!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 14 May 2025
Pratana
Thailand34 reviews9.0“Good location,view and breakfast. Overall comfy stay:)”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great location to explore the town by foot or boat. Lovely staff. Good breakfast with wide selection of food. Good view from the room. And there's also a fridge for your use(shared with other rooms)
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 10 May 2025
Hüseyin
Turkey28 reviews10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We have traveled a lot and stayed in many hotels so far, but this hotel truly offers a whole different level of service. With its friendly staff, excellent breakfast, and close proximity to the city center, I definitely recommend it. When it comes to cleanliness, it’s flawless.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 26 April 2025
Munro
South Africa76 reviews3 helpful votes10“Best hotel in Giethoorn”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
WE LIKED EVERYTHING!!
EVERYTHING!!! THE MOST FRIENDLY PEOPLE IN GIETHOORN!!The hotel was more than what we expected!
Stayed in April 2025
