Hampshire Golfhotel - Waterland
Purmerend
Situated only 20 minutes from the centre of Amsterdam and just 30 minutes from Schipol, the fantastic four-star Hampshire Golfhotel Waterland offers excellent accommodation amidst beautiful surroundings. The hotel boasts a number of standard and deluxe rooms. Some of the rooms have been recently renovated and all are spacious, comfortable and are equipped with all the amenities needed for a relaxing stay. The hotel is located in close proximity to the on-site golf courses, allowing golfers to literally roll straight out of bed and onto the course. Hampshire Golfhotel Waterland’s restaurant has an entry in the Michelin Guide and serves a wide variety of cuisine, including French, Japanese, Indonesian and Dutch. The restaurant also offers a daily changing Menu Marché and an extensive wine list. Extra services within the hotel include free parking, free Wi-Fi in public areas and free use of the fitness area.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
39km
England’s best golf tour operator 2026 winner
Time Zone:
GMT+1
Currency:
€ (Euro)
Temperature:
1°C - 27°C
Cost of a Beer:
£5.50
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£35
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About The Area
Purmerend is a handy Dutch golf base just north of Amsterdam, offering easy access to countryside golf, historic towns and classic North Holland scenery. It sits within Laag Holland, an area known for polders, waterways, traditional villages and wide-open landscapes immediately above the capital. Laag Holland tourism describes the region as “real Holland” just north of Amsterdam, with villages such as Edam, Volendam, Marken and Purmerend surrounded by lowland countryside and water.
The key golf venue is Golfpark De Purmer / BurgGolf Purmerend, located on the edge of the town. The course is set in the open North Holland polder landscape and offers a 27-hole championship course plus a 9-hole par-3 course, with water features, bunkers, wide fairways and practice facilities. It is a very useful setup for golf groups because the different 9-hole loops can be combined into varied 18-hole rounds, while the short course works well for beginners, warm-ups or a lighter arrival-day round.
Golf here is generally parkland/polder-style rather than links: open views, water hazards and relatively flat walking conditions. The best time to visit is April to October, with May to September giving the most comfortable weather and longer daylight.
Off the course, Purmerend is well placed for proper Dutch day trips. Amsterdam is close enough for evenings out, museums and canal-side dining, while Edam, Volendam, Marken and the Beemster polder give you windmills, cheese, fishing villages and classic countryside scenery without long transfers. Purmerend itself has a relaxed local feel, with town-centre cafés, restaurants and historic market-square atmosphere.
For golfers seeking easy Amsterdam access, flexible golf facilities and a quieter North Holland base, Purmerend is a practical and enjoyable Dutch golf escape.
