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Reviews of Golden Zaan Hotel, Zaandam-Amsterdam

87 Zuiddijk, 1501 CC Zaandam, Netherlands

#22 of 22 hotels in Zaandam

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 252 hotel reviews

6.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.2

  • Comfort

    6.3

  • Location

    7.5

  • Facilities

    5.9

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    6.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    6.0
    Fair stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom cramped and more effort could have been put to cleaning it. Stayed 3nights and room wasn't cleaned once. For the price, furniture could be more appealing.

    Good location in Zaandam. Walking distance to shops and station. Note: IAmsterdam City Card does not cover transport to Zaandam

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of cigerette butts on the pavements of zandam.

    Near to the cafés and station. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    5.0
    Decent considering the price compared to anywhere else.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was pretty small. Also our room wasn’t exactly clean, to the point that we asked for new sheets even to change them ourselves if they couldn’t clean it or move us to a new room. We never got the clean sheets. There were also crumbs & other things in the floor that were in the room when we got there.

    The location is great! The staff mostly speaks English which was helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was very small, location of the toilet next to the shower made it quite difficult to shower and not wet the toilet etc Rooms could have been abut more spacious and the bedding wasn't on the bed entirely neatly

    Well located in Zaandam, very close to a supermarket, coffee and also some restaurant bars and the station Price was really good

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower literally fell on my daughter, the rooms need serious repairs done. The tiles were lose . There was no remote for the t.v . Very small windows . Steep stairs but thats everywhere. There was an empty beer can qnd tissues left in the room.

    The staff was very nice. The beds were comfortable. There is a great breakfast at the supermarket right behind the hotel for 2.5 euro per person and we were full. It's about 10 min walk from shops and Central Station.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel need maintainaince.

    Location is very nice. Staff were also very nice.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2022

    7.0
    Location is very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small rooms, pretty dirty room,, missing soap in bathroom. Hairs on the pillow and the floor feels like it has holes and sinking spots

    Perfect location, very nice staff, quiet rooms and comfortable bed. Great airco.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2022

    6.0
    Feedback
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room Size, Washroom, cleanliness

    Staff,

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    7.0
    Lovely place to spend time with friends without spending much
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room and hallways were not good, a little bit dirty but mostly it was little details like broken thing and lights

    The staff was AMAZING, they did anything we asked for with a big smile. Zaandam was a very lovely place to visit and the position is very strategic

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    bed is good for sex.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2022

    7.0
    adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    overpriced could be cleaner

    good location

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2022

    7.0
    No thrills hotel conveniently located to centre of Zaandam
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel was to expectation

    Was told at reception about breakfast at supermarket at rear of hotel for €2.50…. Excellent value

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    7.0
    It´s okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms are quite small but if you are staying only for few days, it is okay if you are just sleeping over.

    The vicinity of the supermarktet is great, and people working there are friendly. It is not the closest thing to Amsterdam, it is actually in Zaandam, which is a neighbouring city to Amsterdam.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2022

    5.0
    Super friendly and helpful hosts, perfect location but cleanliness may be improved.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room did not smell pleasant, the walls were thin, it was not well equipped, the fridge did not work and the bed was not clean.

    The hosts were super helpful and friendly, and the location was perfect!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2022

    6.0
    it’s okay but wouldn’t recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom (Bunk beds only, No Window)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the bathroom was dirty, the room smelled bad. room doesn’t even come with a coffee machine, it just feels like you are in a box for the price you pay you’d expect more! the door handle for the bathroom was broken from the inside, the toilet seat is sideways

    the property is a short walk from the center and there is a supermarket nearby where you can purchase breakfast at the cafe for 2,50 the staff were nice

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2022

    7.0
    Its ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was not clean especially the carpeted floor and the hand towel was dirty and one of the big towel was new and not washed so my body was full of cotton after taking a shower. The window is too high so even if we were in the 3rd floor it feels like we were staying in the basement and its dirty as well

    The staff is fantastic and accomodating. The location is great, near the centruum and very near the grocery store where you can take a mouthful/soulful breakfast and lunch in a very reasonable price (cheap and tasty)

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2022

    7.0
    We had a wonderful stay there!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we stayed at was not big, specially the bathroom.

    The staff is very friendly and helpful. They even borrowed two bicycles for us! The location is amazing because it's central but calm at the same time. Very close to a supermarket.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2022

    6.0
    budget friendly option located a short train ride north of Amsterdam
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Depending on your luck, you may have soap in the room, because the soap/shampoo dispenser was manifestly dismantled (stolen?) and so far replaced by shampoo bottles. More importantly perhaps, the room could certainly benefit, first from more thorough cleaning, and then from some lil basic stuff such as hooks or rails to hang jackets/coats/towels. Crucially, I wish there was a thermostat in the bathroom, since it wasnt easy to set the right temperature (and bumping the handle to literally burning showers is not much pleasant).

    LOCATION: The hotel is located a bit away from hypercentre, however its not much of a problem thanks to Amsterdam efficient transport system. Instead of the 30+ (minimum) bus commute (with fair amount of walking before and after the bus ride), a better alternative option (but somehow not suggested by several apps) is the frequent, more flexible, 13min train ride from Centraal to Zaandam stn, and 15min walk from station to hotel. The hotel sits in a quiet and residental neighbourhood of Zaandam, pleasant to walk around (and recommended), with few options to eat out/takeaway right next door. ROOM : the ensuite room is simply furnished with just a small fridge and TV, towels provided. STAFF: staff members I came across were smily, helpful and provided useful advice, so kudos to them. Bikes are freely available from the hotel. Overall, the hotel made for a fair experience, maybe not ideally located but easily accessible enough if you use the train (and not the bus option suggested by googlemaps) and accept a bit of walking. I personally spend most of my day exploring and only come to a hotel to rest overnight so I did not mind the hotel being away from centre. For me, it was a good value for money due to late checkin time, and also it was half the price of the overwhelming majority of other options in the centre on that weekend I travelled. If you are an individual or a couple, sticking to a budget, more keen on exploring than partying, on a short travelling journey, then this option will get you satisfied.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2022

    7.0
    calm and quiet place!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Tv is just a collection object, not useable. The bikes where locked and we couldn’t use them.

    The location is very calm and quiet, the room was perfect for two people.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2022

    5.0
    This was a budget stay while we visited Amsterdam- probably would pay a little more next time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In our booking, we were told we’d get a washer and we didn’t. Our room was stuffy and not very well maintained- the walls were dirty and there was a hole in the bathroom door. The carpet had sticky stains on it.

    Thankful for air conditioning and our own bathroom! The wifi worked!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pretty inconvenient to get into and back from Amsterdam, especially at night.

    Cheap

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    A minus point - The wifi is not so great :(

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price, dust on top of the shelves and small shower.

    Fast service, clean toilet.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bad smell: There is an odd smell in the hotel, rooms and on the bedding. Toilet is in the shower. No kettle or coffee and tea facilities

    Good location: in quiet street but close to restaurants and attractions. Good tips for breakfast and supper Nice towels Free parking in the street Relatively good value for money

    Stayed in March 2022

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