Beaches and dunes

Van der Valk Hotel The Hague - Wassenaar is located close to the coast, offering a choice of several nearby beaches. The beaches and dunes are a delight in every season! In the summer, you can cool off in the sea and then enjoy the sun with your feet in the sand and a drink in hand. In the winter, you can enjoy a refreshing walk and then have a cup of hot chocolate. In short, Van der Valk Hotel The Hague - Wassenaar is your ideal base for a stay at the Dutch coast.

All beaches also offer plenty of choice from luxury beach clubs, where you can enjoy drinks on the terrace. There's also plenty of space for kids to play and build sandcastles. Dogs are allowed in most areas, but there are more restrictions in the summer period, so check before you leave.

Scheveningen
📍 The Hague 🚗 12 min 🚲 31 min
At the beach of Scheveningen you will find the famous Boulevard, Promenade, and Pier. Various attractions can be found around the beach, such as the museum Beelden aan Zee, Sea Life, and you can even go bungee jumping! The nightlife at the Zwarte Pad is also vibrant, and there is a Holland Casino and the AFAS Circus Theatre.

Wassenaarse Slag
📍 Wassenaar 🚗 14 min 🚲 35 min
The Meijendel nature reserve surrounding the beach is an experience in itself: through a road in the beautiful dunes, you reach the secluded beach entrance of the Wassenaarse Slag. A number of beach clubs can be found at the expansive beach.

Katwijk
📍 Katwijk 🚗 16 min 🚲 44 min
The beach of Katwijk is clean and easily accessible. From March to October, many beach pavilions can be found.

Kijkduin
📍 The Hague 🚗 16 min 🚲 43 min
Beach Kijkduin is the smaller version of Scheveningen. In the dunes of Kijkduin, you will find the 'Hemels Gewelf' by James Turrell, an artificial grass crater designed for lying in and looking at the sky.

Noordwijk
📍 Noordwijk 🚗 20 min 🚲 72 min
In Noordwijk, there is a shopping street with nice boutiques. On the beach itself, you can find cozy, trendy beach clubs in the summer, where you can also rent a bed.