Hotel Gastronomique de Echoput
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Hotel Gastronomique de Echoput is worth booking if you want a quiet five-star base in the woods outside Apeldoorn, with a spa, pool and restaurant on site. Skip it if you want to walk into town or to the main sights, because everything listed nearby is close to an hour away on foot.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Apeldoorn. It carries an official five-star rating and a guest score of 8.9 out of 10 from 495 reviews, the highest score of the three hotels we compared in the city.
It suits couples and walkers who want calm surroundings, a spa day and a good dinner without leaving the property. Guests repeatedly mention the forest setting and the walking trails close to the Veluwe.
Skip it if you plan to explore Apeldoorn on foot, if you do not drive, or if a firm mattress matters a lot to you. Some guests found the mattresses uncomfortable, and some received two single beds instead of one large bed.
Location and getting around
The address is Amersfoortseweg 86, outside the town centre. The location score from guests is 9.1, which reflects the peaceful woodland setting more than easy access to sights.
Our distance figures are straight-line estimates. Apenheul Primate Park is about 3.9 km away (around 49 minutes on foot), Sportpark Berg & Bos about 4.4 km (around 55 minutes) and Het Loo Palace about 4.6 km (around 58 minutes). All three are far for walking, so plan on public transport, a taxi or your own car.
Free parking is listed by the property, which helps if you arrive by car.
What guests say
Staff get the most praise. Reviews describe a friendly, helpful and professional team that gives a warm welcome and attentive service.
The setting comes next. Guests describe it as beautiful and tranquil, surrounded by forest and walking trails near the Veluwe.
The main complaint is the beds. Rooms are described as large and spacious, but some guests found the mattresses uncomfortable or were given two singles. If you need one double bed, ask for it in writing when you book.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price was €188.47 per night. That is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
For comparison, our Budget pick, Bilderberg Hotel De Keizerskroon, came in at €144.38 a night with a score of 8.6, and our Best Value pick, Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn - de Cantharel, at €160.88 with a score of 8.7. The median in our sample was €160.88.
So you pay roughly €28 more per night than the Best Value option. In return you get the five-star rating, the highest guest score in the group, and a facility list that includes a gym, spa, pool, restaurant, garden, terrace, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is a buffet, but whether it is included in your rate has not been checked.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 3 eligible hotels in Apeldoorn. For the Luxury slot we give priority to five-star hotels, and this was the five-star option with the strongest guest feedback.
Its 8.9 score sits at the top of the sample, and its price is only modestly above the median.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the rate conditions closely.
Confirm the bed type, since some guests received two singles. Check the opening times and any fees for the spa and pool, and book a restaurant table if dinner is part of your plan.
If you will not have a car, work out how you will reach town and the sights before you commit.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Gastronomique de Echoput within walking distance of Het Loo Palace?
Not really. It is about 4.6 km away in a straight line, close to an hour on foot. Plan on a car, taxi or public transport.
Does Hotel Gastronomique de Echoput have a spa and pool?
The property lists a spa and wellness centre, a pool and a gym. Opening times and any fees are not confirmed, so check them for your dates.
How much does a night cost?
We saw €188.47 per night as a reference price for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Prices change, so check today's rate.
Is parking free?
Free parking is listed by the property. Availability for your dates is not confirmed, so ask when you book.
Are the beds comfortable?
Most guests describe the rooms as large and spacious. Some found the mattresses uncomfortable or got two single beds, so request your preferred bed type.