When you go away for a weekend this close to home, it has to give you something you don’t have at home. For me, that’s a sea view. Whenever I look for a stay in the Netherlands, I want one of two things: the sea or the forest. And at Boulevard 5 Zandvoort, you get the sea from your kitchen, from the sofa and from your bed. These sea view apartments sit right on one of the prettiest stretches of the Zandvoort boulevard, with a huge balcony, a breakfast picnic bag delivered to your door and, rare in Zandvoort, a private parking spot. We’re in Zandvoort every single week, and after three nights here I can honestly say: this is where I’d send you for a slow travel weekend by the sea.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Let’s go – on the move and spend the weekend in Zandvoort
At a glance
Boulevard 5 Zandvoort
| Stay | Style | Sleeps | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard 5 | Sea view apartments on the boulevard, dog friendly | 2–4 | A slow weekend by the sea, autumn or summer |
Private parking on site. Rates vary by season — check availability for current prices.
Boulevard 5 Zandvoort: What This Place Actually Is
Boulevard 5 isn’t a big hotel. It’s a small collection of apartments on Boulevard Paulus Loot, the boulevard that runs along the southern part of Zandvoort, with the beach right across the road. You get your own front door, your own kitchen and your own piece of sea view, plus the little luxuries that make it feel like a hotel: a warm welcome at check-in, breakfast brought to your door, and a private parking spot.
And the location. This is one of the most beautiful stretches of the Zandvoort boulevard. You’re a short walk from the village, the beach clubs and the train station.
The people at check-in were so friendly, and that set the tone for the whole stay.
The Apartments at Boulevard 5: Sea View From Every Room
This is the part where I fell completely in love. A sea view from the kitchen. From the sofa. From the bedroom. Those are the things I really, really fall for, and Boulevard 5 has all three.
We stayed in the apartment with the biggest balcony, and it’s fantastic. Sitting out there, with nothing but beach and sea in front of you, is exactly why you come here. The beds were fantastic too, the kind you don’t want to get out of, which is a bit of a problem when the sea is calling.
The apartments range from studios to larger apartments with separate bedrooms, and sleep two to four people. If you can, book one with a balcony and a full sea view. That view is the whole point.
Breakfast as a Picnic Bag (and good Cappuccino)
Breakfast at Boulevard 5 comes to you, in a picnic bag. Fresh orange juice, real cappuccino (not that instant stuff), lovely little jams and cute jars full of good things. There’s a lovely breakfast spot too, but we had it in our apartment both mornings, with the sea in view. Honestly? Unbeatable.
The Kite Shower
One detail I didn’t expect: there’s a kite shower. My partner kitesurfs, so he could head out right in front of the apartment, rinse off when he came back, and I could watch him from the balcony. For kitesurfers, that’s pure gold. For the rest of us, it’s a very nice place to have a coffee while someone else gets cold.
The Setting: Zandvoort and What’s on Your Doorstep
We’re in Zandvoort every week, and it still surprises me how quickly it feels like a holiday. Zandvoort is the only beach town with a direct train from Amsterdam: in about 30 minutes you go from Amsterdam Centraal to the station, and from there the beach is less than 200 metres away. So yes, you can absolutely do this weekend without a car.
On both sides of town you have dunes as far as you can see. North of Zandvoort is National Park Zuid-Kennemerland, with dunes, forest and small lakes, perfect for a long walk or a bike ride.
Autumn: Wind in Your Hair and a Beach to Yourself
This would be the perfect autumn stay. Long beach walks with the wind in your hair, cosy beach clubs that stay open, and then back to your apartment with that view. The sea is never the same twice, and in autumn it’s at its most dramatic.
Summer: The Beach Is Your Front Garden
In summer, you just cross the road and you’re on the beach. Swimming, kitesurfing, sunset drinks. With the balcony and the beach this close, you barely need a plan.
Haarlem: The Perfect Day Trip
Haarlem is right next door, and it’s one of my favourite cities in the Netherlands. Combine a few days by the sea with a day of hofjes, boutiques and good food in town.
Where to Eat and Drink Near Boulevard 5
With an apartment this close to the beach, you don’t need to go far for dinner. The boulevard and the beach are full of good places, and these were our favourites.
Piatti — for pizza. An Italian spot on the beach on Boulevard Barnaart, with a proper pizza oven. Exactly what you want after a long beach walk. They have a very good Primitivo and amazing Italian desserts.
Hippie Fish — for drinks & food. A few minutes’ walk down the boulevard from Boulevard 5, right on the beach. This is where we always end up, and it never disappoints. I always opt for the thai beef salad & they serve a mean martini here as well!
Buddy Approved: A Dog Friendly Stay in Zandvoort
Buddy came along, of course. Boulevard 5 is pet friendly, and with the beach right across the road, this is about as easy as a weekend with a dog gets. Out the door, across the boulevard, and you’re on the sand.
Insider tip: mention your dog when you book, as a dog fee applies, and check the seasonal beach rules for dogs in Zandvoort before you go. There were even treats waiting for Buddy in the room.
Who Is Boulevard 5 For?
This is the question I always try to answer honestly, because the right stay depends entirely on the trip you’re planning.
Boulevard 5 is perfect if you want: a sea view from your bed, your own apartment with space to spread out, breakfast without having to get dressed, and a weekend by the sea close to home. It’s a dream for couples, for kitesurfers (that kite shower!), and for anyone travelling with a dog. And it works in every season: cosy and dramatic in autumn, pure beach life in summer.
It might not be your match if: you’re looking for a full-service hotel with a spa and restaurant under one roof. For that kind of stay, see my autumn stays in the Netherlands guide.
Would I recommend it? Wholeheartedly. We stayed three nights, and it was wonderful.
Practical Information: Boulevard 5 Zandvoort
- Location: Boulevard Paulus Loot 5, 2042 AD Zandvoort, with the beach right across the road
- Apartments: studios and apartments for 2 to 4 people, many with sea view
- The apartment we stayed in: the one with the biggest balcony and a full sea view
- Breakfast: a picnic bag delivered to your apartment, or at the breakfast spot
- Extras: kite shower
- Parking: private parking behind the building — worth its weight in gold in Zandvoort
- Pet friendly: yes, a dog fee applies
- Getting there: by train, about 30 minutes from Amsterdam Centraal to Zandvoort aan Zee; by car, about half an hour from Schiphol
- Check-in / check-out: check-in from 3pm, check-out by 11am
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boulevard 5 Zandvoort
Yes. The apartments look out over the beach and the North Sea, and ours had a sea view from the kitchen, the sofa and the bedroom, plus a big balcony.
Yes, there’s private parking behind the building, which is a real luxury in Zandvoort.
Yes, dogs are welcome (a dog fee applies), and the beach is right across the road.
Take the direct train from Amsterdam Centraal: it takes about 30 minutes, and the beach is less than 200 metres from the station.
More from My Netherlands Series
The Dutch coast is our backyard, and these are the places I’d point you to next:
- Read more about Haarlem and our top things to do
- Autumn stays in the Netherlands
- The Netherlands travel guide
- Slow travel: our philosophy
Have you stayed at Boulevard 5, or are you planning a weekend in Zandvoort? We’d love to hear from you — drop us a comment or tag us @dutchbloggeronthemove on Instagram.
Lisa ♥
Hi, I’m Lisa, the Dutch blogger behind Dutchbloggeronthemove — a luxury slow travel platform built on the belief that the best journeys happen at a pace that lets you actually remember them.
She has lived in Mallorca for over three years, visited Lake Garda 35+ times since childhood, and spent years exploring South Africa’s wine regions until she knew them the way locals do. She travels with her partner and her Labrador Buddy, and she still returns to her favourite destinations four or more times a year — because one visit is never enough to write about a place honestly.
Everything published here starts from personal experience. That’s the only kind worth reading. ♥
