Best of the Best Award 2026
GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel
GuestHouse Hotel Kaatsheuvel was honored with TripAdvisor’s prestigious Best of the Best Award 2026, placing it among the top 1% of accommodations worldwide according to visitors. This is a truly remarkable achievement granted to only a handful of accommodations worldwide.
This recognition confirms what guests already know: this hotel offers a stay that truly makes a difference.
Just a few minutes’ walk from Efteling , you can stay here in complete comfort, while nature, cities, and shopping districts are all within easy reach. The hotel offers various room types: from cozy double rooms to spacious family rooms or group accommodations. With the cozy FoodBar, the extensive breakfast buffet, and the lovely rooftop garden with a play area, this is a place where relaxation and experience come together.
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"Activities & Experiences" Category
De Smulhoeve
In the green heart of Brabant, close to De Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park and the Efteling, lies De Smulhoeve: a charming place where you can experience farm life in all sorts of ways.
Thanks to its unique combination of activities and hospitality, De Smulhoeve won the 2026 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award in the Activities and Experiences category. And for good reason: with an impressive score of 10 and no fewer than 372 reviews—all of which received five stars— De Smulhoeve ranks among the very best. Visitors particularly appreciate the personal attention, the relaxed atmosphere, and the unique experience.
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The Schoenenkwartier
Right in the heart of Waalwijk, you’ll find Het Schoenenkwartier: an inspiring museum where you can experience the story of the leather and shoe industry in a surprising way. A visit to Het Schoenenkwartier is anything but a standard museum experience: it’s a place where history, design, and innovation come together.
This unique experience hasn’t gone unnoticed, as Het Schoenenkwartier was honored with TripAdvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Award in the Activities and Experiences category. With an impressive score of 9.9, visitors from home and abroad confirm that this is an absolute must-see. It’s a place you simply must see and experience during your visit to De Langstraat.
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"Accommodations" Category
Efteling Bosrijk
Efteling Bosrijk is the ideal spot for anyone who wants to combine a visit to Efteling with peace and nature. You’ll stay in the heart of nature, in spacious vacation homes, family rooms, or charming village houses, surrounded by woods and water. Thanks to the short walking trail, you’ll be at the park in no time, and afterward, you can completely unwind in your accommodations.
This unique experience was honored with TripAdvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Award in the Accommodations category, placing it among the top 10% of favorite accommodations worldwide according to visitors.
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Efteling Wonderhotel
The Efteling Wonder Hotel was also honored with TripAdvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Award in the Accommodations category. This is a special testament to how beloved this hotel is among guests from all over the world.
At this enchanting themed retreat, you’ll literally step into a fairy tale and be surrounded by the warm, familiar Efteling atmosphere. Thanks to its location within walking distance of the park, you can effortlessly combine a day full of attractions with a comfortable and unique stay.
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Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel - Enjoy!
Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel – Het Genieten was also honored with the 2026 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award in the Accommodations category, placing Marvilla among the top 10% of favorite accommodations worldwide, according to visitors.
Surrounded by nature, on the edge of De Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park, you can enjoy peace, nature, and comfort here. Whether you choose a family vacation, a weekend getaway, or a relaxing midweek break: here, it’s all about truly unwinding and enjoying yourself. A place you’ll love to return to.
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