Where to stay in Waalwijk: which kind of stay suits you?

In the municipality of Waalwijk you can stay in a hotel, a B&B or on a small campsite, as the municipality itself lists them. If you count the whole De Langstraat region, you can add holiday parks, glamping sites, group accommodation, campsites, motorhome pitches and marinas. The Efteling theme park and the Loonse en Drunense Duinen are both close to the town.

Het bakstenen oude raadhuis van Waalwijk met trapgevel en gemeentewapen aan het besneeuwde Raadhuisplein
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In short, the town has hotels, B&Bs and a small campsite, and the region adds parks and campsites.

What kinds of accommodation are there in Waalwijk itself?

Within its boundaries, the municipality of Waalwijk names three types of accommodation, namely a small campsite, B&Bs and hotels. They are spread across Waalwijk, Sprang-Capelle and Waspik1. For the current range, the municipality refers you to Bezoek de Langstraat, the region's tourist organisation.

What suits you? A hotel is handy if you want flexible check-in and check-out and want to sleep close to the centre. A B&B often gives more personal contact and its own breakfast. You would choose a small campsite if you are looking for peace and space and do not mind being a little further from the shops. These are general considerations; compare what each address actually offers.

What can you find in the rest of De Langstraat?

The De Langstraat region consists of the municipalities of Geertruidenberg, Heusden, Loon op Zand and Waalwijk4. Within that region the choice is wider. Bezoek de Langstraat mentions comfortable hotels, cosy B&Bs, child-friendly family accommodation, holiday parks, glamping in nature and accommodation for groups2. For motorhomes and campers there are campsites, small campsites and motorhome pitches2.

For families, the Efteling in Kaatsheuvel stands out. Bezoek de Langstraat points to the Efteling Hotel and the Efteling's own holiday parks2. Waalwijk's town centre management regularly sees park visitors who come to eat in the centre of Waalwijk after a day of roller coasters5. If you sleep in Waalwijk, you can therefore easily combine a day at the park with an evening in town.

Can you stay overnight by boat or motorhome near Waalwijk?

Yes, in the region. De Langstraat lies on the Bergsche Maas, and Bezoek de Langstraat mentions marinas in Geertruidenberg, Raamsdonksveer, Sprang-Capelle, Waspik and Heusden Vesting34. Two of them, Sprang-Capelle and Waspik, belong to the municipality of Waalwijk.

For motorhomes there are pitches in the region, including in Heusden2. No source was found for a motorhome pitch within the municipality of Waalwijk itself; see below.

When is it better to book early?

Around big events it is wise to book early. That is advice, not a measured occupancy figure. Two moments stand out.

  1. Kennedymars van De Langstraat, on 11 and 12 September 20276.
  2. Waalwijk IJsparadijs, from 12 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, the period around Christmas and New Year7.

If you are coming during the school holidays, also look at what is on offer in the rest of De Langstraat; that is where the holiday parks and campsites mentioned by Bezoek de Langstraat are.

Why do people choose Waalwijk as a base?

Location plays the leading role. Waalwijk lies between Tilburg, 's-Hertogenbosch and Breda, right on the A595. That puts you within easy reach of three cities, while you sleep in a compact town centre.

Nature is around the corner. On the edge of town, the Het Hoefsven recreation area borders the Loonse en Drunense Duinen8, a national park with 270 hectares of drifting sand9. The Westelijke Langstraat, a Natura 2000 site between Waalwijk and Waspik, is also quickly reached from town. There is more about this on the page about walking and cycling.

You can pick up tourist information at the Schoenenkwartier, which also serves as a Tourist Information Point4.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of accommodation does Waalwijk have?

According to the municipality of Waalwijk, you can stay in hotels, B&Bs and a small campsite in the municipality, spread across Waalwijk, Sprang-Capelle and Waspik. In the wider De Langstraat region you can add holiday parks, glamping sites, group accommodation, campsites, motorhome pitches and marinas. The current overview is available from Bezoek de Langstraat, the region's tourist organisation.

Is Waalwijk a good base for the Efteling?

Waalwijk is close to the Efteling in Kaatsheuvel, which, like Waalwijk, belongs to De Langstraat. The town centre management regularly sees park visitors who go out to eat in Waalwijk's centre after a day at the park. If you would rather sleep on the park grounds themselves, there is the Efteling Hotel and there are the Efteling's holiday parks.

Can you moor a boat near Waalwijk?

Yes. The region lies on the Bergsche Maas, and within the municipality of Waalwijk there are marinas in Sprang-Capelle and Waspik. You can also moor in Geertruidenberg, Raamsdonksveer and Heusden Vesting, Bezoek de Langstraat reports. The conditions for staying on board overnight differ from marina to marina, so check them in advance.

Sources

  1. Gemeente Waalwijk, Voorzieningen (amenities) (accessed 16 October 2026), www.waalwijk.nl/voorzieningen
  2. Bezoek de Langstraat, Overnachten (where to stay) (secondary), www.bezoekdelangstraat.nl/plan-je-bezoek/overnachten
  3. Bezoek de Langstraat, Bereikbaarheid en parkeren (access and parking) (secondary), www.bezoekdelangstraat.nl/praktische-info/bereikbaarheid-parkeren
  4. Bezoek de Langstraat, Gemeenten (municipalities) (secondary), www.bezoekdelangstraat.nl/ontdekken/gemeenten
  5. Welkom in Wolluk, Omgeving (surroundings), welkominwolluk.nl/omgeving
  6. Stichting Kennedymars van De Langstraat, kennedymarsvandelangstraat.nl
  7. Waalwijk IJsparadijs, www.waalwijk-ijsparadijs.nl
  8. Gemeente Waalwijk, Natuur (nature), www.waalwijk.nl/recreatienatuur
  9. Natuurmonumenten, Loonse en Drunense Duinen, www.natuurmonumenten.nl/natuurgebieden/loonse-en-drunense-duinen

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