B&B Vita Nova offers boat cabins in a characteristic former freighter, 650 metres from Amersfoort’s historic centre. It comes with free Wi-Fi and a cozy lounge with a bar and a waterfront terrace. Every morning, B&B Vita Nova serves an extensive fresh breakfast. The nearby Amersfoort centre has a wide range of restaurants and bars. The ship is situated in the city harbour, next to the guild quarter. Shops, restaurants, a cinema and theatre are all within walking distance from this property.

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

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Amersfoort
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  • Jacob
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We absolutely loved our stay on this well-decorated and cozy boat, perfectly located. The host, Elène, made sure we felt at home and served us some fantastic locally roasted coffee.
  • Michi
    Ireland Ireland
    It felt much more adventurous to stay on a boat than in a hotel! The barge is very tastefully designed and the rooms are well equipped. It was lovely to light the stoves as the weather was still quite chilly. The steps into the boat are steep, so...
  • J
    Jose
    Spain Spain
    I stayed at Vita Nova for two nights and it was an amazing experience. The boat is beautifully renovated and spotlessly clean. The rooms are small but comfortable, and the beds are very cozy. The best part of the stay was the breakfast. Elene is a...
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 Elène Geertsema-Beukers

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score

Elène Geertsema-Beukers
Staying overnight on the swell of the water? Come aboard and spend the night in one of the modern ship huts. At B&B Vita Nova you do not enter a hotel, but you get aboard of an experience. Here you experience the city of Amersfoort in a special way.
I am Elène and I welcome you aboard my ship Vita Nova. With pride and pleasure I run a B&B in this sturdy cargo ship from 1940. Discover the charm of this ship at this unique location in Amersfoort.
Our home port is Amersfoort: centrally located, easily accessible and close to the historic city center. The ship is located in the middle of 'De Nieuwe Stad', the creative area of Amersfoort. Here you will find small businesses, workshops and restaurants. Where once stood little cottages , is now the Eemplein. A place that includes a supermarket and cinema. Via the modern Eemplein and the beautiful Koppelpoort you can easily walk to the city center.
Languages spoken: English,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of B&B Vita Nova
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 12.50 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules

B&B Vita Nova takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 23:30

Check-out

From 07:00 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted ATM card B&B Vita Nova accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that if guests have dietary wishes, breakfast can be adjusted. Please inform the owner.

Please inform B&B Vita Nova 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about B&B Vita Nova

  • B&B Vita Nova is 850 yards from the centre of Amersfoort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • B&B Vita Nova offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing

  • Guests staying at B&B Vita Nova can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at B&B Vita Nova is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at B&B Vita Nova may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at B&B Vita Nova include:

    • Double
    • Studio