Rooms on Water

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms on Water in Rotterdam offers comfortable bedrooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and city or river views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, minibar, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, outdoor seating area, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, bicycle parking, and express check-in and check-out services. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, à la carte, and vegetarian. Fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice enhance the morning experience. Prime Location: Located 6 km from Rotterdam The Hague Airport, the property is near attractions such as Diergaarde Blijdorp (3 km) and Erasmus University (4 km). An ice-skating rink and boating are available in the surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Rotterdam, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jennifer
Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
“Monique was a great host. They offered a very nice breakfast. The common area in the boat was very comfortable and nice. We highly recommend staying at ROW.”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, 5-10 mins walk away from some really cool areas. It also felt very safe and quiet so was perfectly located. Rooms were very clean and comfortable and you don't notice being on water. Moniek was a wondeful host and made me feel...”
Shirley
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great place. Clean comfy, good beds, good breakfast, very friendly owner.”
Laiyk
Singapore Singapore
“Moniek was so friendly and made me feel at home immediately. Very hospitable and professional! Offered great suggestions on where to go and what to see. Her boat is great! Comfortable, gave me a feeling of peace and tranquillity Loved the whole...”
Forbes10
Romania Romania
“I have to admit that this accommodation exceeded my expectations. A generous and extremely bright common space ensures a pleasant atmosphere for socializing or serving. Although it is not visible from the outside, the cabins transformed into...”
Michèle
Switzerland Switzerland
“The host is a very welcoming person. She has the patience, the generosity to answer all questions and even beyond, as she simply enjoys what she does. The boat experience is unique. The breakfast is delicious. It is easy to get to meet other...”
John
Ireland Ireland
“Moniek was an excellent host and very knowledgeable and informative. It's a much more personal experience than staying in a hotel and the location is really cool as has a great view as well as being very central.”
Sabine
Belgium Belgium
“Prachtig verblijf. Moniek is een heel goede gastvrouw met veel tips .”
Frans
Netherlands Netherlands
“De gastvrouw was erg gastvrij. De accomodatie was schoon de bedden prettig ontbijt goed!”
Piet
Netherlands Netherlands
“Bijzondere en leuke B & B in hartje Rotterdam. Bijzonder want zoals de naam 't al zegt: kamers in een sfeervol omgebouwd vrachtschip. Locatie is perfect, in hartje Rotterdam in een van de oude havens. Op loopafstand van veel bezienswaardigheden...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Eigenaresse Moniek van der Werff

9.9
Host review score
Eigenaresse Moniek van der Werff
Welcome aboard at Rooms on Water. Rooms on Water is the new b & b on board of my recently renovated ship in Rotterdam center. In the 40-meter-long former cargo ship, the former ship's hold was converted into luxury b & b and group accommodation in 2017. There are 6 bedrooms for 2 persons with an extra fold-out bed for a third person (child). The rooms have air conditioning, underfloor heating and an open window (porthole). There is a cozy living room with coffee / tea facilities, board and card games, tourist information and some books about the area and traditional ships. Here too there is underfloor heating, but also a pellet stove for extra warmth and atmosphere. The atmosphere on board is informal and relaxed anyway. On deck is a roof terrace with a view over the Leuvehaven. The ship is located next to the Maritime Museum in the museum harbor. I live in the former skipper's house at the aft deck and can tell a lot about Rotterdam. Actually superfluous, but of course this is a gayfriendly accommodation.
I have been living on board this ship since 2008, which has been a shop / workshop for traditional ships in recent years. In 2017 I converted it into luxury group accommodation and b & b. For years we had a traditional sailing ship, with which we sailed with groups on the IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea. In the winter we rented the space as a b & b in Rotterdam. I sold that ship and I have rebuilt this ship. I also sailed as a skipper on the water taxi here in Rotterdam, but unfortunately I can not combine that activity with the running of the b & b and group accommodation. I would like to welcome you on board my ship and in Rotterdam!
Rooms on Water is situated in a unique location next to the sculpture of Zadkine on Plein 1940, in the Leuvehaven. A few minutes walk from the metro / train, tram and water taxi stops, the Market Hall and the market, the Oude Haven, the Witte de With and the Koopgoot. So many hotspots are very close! Free parking is possible at P + R Kralingse Zoom (maximum of 24 hours free and you have to pay, and you have to travel by public transportation (7 minutes by subway). Park on the streets is expensive, in the parking garages it is much cheaper. Parking garage Markthal has relatively fine rates (you have to book in advance).
Languages spoken: German,English,Dutch

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House rules

Rooms on Water takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 8 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

8+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 23
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this accommodation is less suitable for children up the age of 8 years of age

Please inform Rooms on Water in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.