Group accommodation

On board is:
– Bed linen (complete)
– Towel set per person
– Hand soap, shampoo and shower gel
– 2 rolls of toilet paper/bathroom
– Kitchen linen (towel, tea towel and dish towel)
– Washing-up liquid and dishwasher tablets
– Dishwashing brush, 1 dishcloth, sponge
– 3 rubbish bags
– Coffee filters for normal filter coffee
– Dolce Gusto machine (bring your own cups)
– Toaster

Nearby:
There are several supermarkets with long opening hours nearby (Jumbo 200mtr, Albert Heijn 350mtr)
For those who do not want to serve breakfast themselves: There are more and more breakfast shops in the neighbourhood.
Car parking:
– Park in parking garage De Markthal. Book via parkereninmarkthal.nl.
– Parkbee Wijnstraat 100 (closest), Wijnstraat 78. Book in advance via internet (Parkbee.nl, use discount code PARK10).
– First 24h free at P+R Kralingse Zoom, with OV-chip and metro in 10 minutes on board

Note: The navigation programme Map (from iPhone) will not take you to the Wolfshoek, Google Maps and Waze do indicate it correctly.

Check-in and check-out:
Check-in time is: From 3pm
Check-out time is: No later than 11am
Please indicate your expected arrival time in advance.
I live on board, but am not always present.

I would like to invite you aboard my group accommodation Rooms on Water.
I assume that you treat my inventory and accommodation with respect. If something breaks, please let me know.
I live in the stern myself.

Rooms on Water is not a party boat!
If you want to organize a bachelor party, you must first contact the owner before booking;
– The minimum age for groups of friends is 28 years;
– You may not cause a nuisance to the environment and owner;
– It must be quiet on deck from 10 pm. If there is a lot of noise inside: close the door/windows;
– Inside you are not allowed to stone grill / gourmet / fry, etc.;
– BBQ on deck is allowed, provided there is no damage to Rooms on Water;
– It is forbidden to smoke/ vape in the entire accommodation. It is allowed on the roof terrace;
– Narcotics and nitrous oxide are prohibited;
– Thumbtacks, tape and other materials that can cause damage to the accommodation are prohibited;
– You are not allowed to receive extra guests, unless you have permission from the owner;
– Do not take towels, chairs or other inventory outside;
– Separate waste into paper, glass, plastic bottles and residual waste. You can put this waste on deck at the end of the rental period or take it with you;
– Close the gate and the front door properly;
– The total rent, including deposit, tourist tax and cleaning costs must be paid by bank before the start of the rental period;
– On departure, the rooms are broom clean, there is no more waste and the dishes are done. If this does not happen, €100 will be deducted from the deposit.
– On departure, all windows are open, so that the rooms are well ventilated.
– It is appreciated if the beds have been collected.

At the end of the rental period, we walk through the accommodation to check whether everything has been agreed and nothing has been forgotten.
If there is no damage, the deposit will be refunded within a week.

When you book you also agree to these rules. The extended version can be found in the General Terms and Conditions on the “Important Information” page.

As I mentioned earlier, the group accommodation is located in the heart of Rotterdam. So there are also lots of options nearby to make your stay even more fun, sociable or exciting. Many highlights are just around the corner from Rooms on Water, but sometimes it is also fun to look a little further afield. Here, I give you an overview of some of the activities and entertainment options. This list is far from complete, but is hopefully helpful in organising your stay.
The most important tip is: Book in time!
You are with a large group, so book that restaurant as soon as you have made your choice, but time slots for museums are also increasingly common.

Cruising on the Meuse, in the inner harbours or on the Schie
You will stay on a boat and sleep on the water, so we will start with boating tips:
– Water taxi: The water taxi has its boarding point directly behind the group accommodation. On the one hand, the ferry service, which goes every half hour via Willemskade to Hotel New York (on south); On the other hand, the taxi service, which you can book (also do so well in advance) via watertaxirotterdam.nl. A canal cruise is also possible, max 12 people can fit on a water taxi. I recommend a 45-minute cruise, which is enough to see a lot of Rotterdam.
– Sloops: Rent one or more sloops with or without skipper from Delfshaven and sail on the Schie. iKapitein offers great packages.
– Hottug: Right next to Rooms on Water is a unique concept: the Hottugs. These are like bathtubs filled with hot water and propelled by an electric motor, in which you can sail through the inner harbours by yourself and your friends while taking a bath (and possibly a drink).
– Rib Experience: Sail on a rib on the river and in the harbours. Quick sightseeing and an experience. The ribs also depart nearby.
– Spido: 75minute harbour tour on a large ship. Spido departs at regular times on all days.
– Waterbus: The waterbus has a regular schedule and departs from Willemsplein, next to Spido. a 10-minute walk from Rooms on Water. You can take the waterbus to, for example, Kinderdijk (any bicycles are allowed on board) or Dordrecht. A fascinating trip on the rivers and busy waterways.

Cycling in Rotterdam and surroundings
Rotterdam has good cycle paths, even for people who are not used to the city. Renting a bike, with or without a bike tour, is definitely recommended, as your radius of action will immediately increase.
– Bike tours and rent a bike: Inside Rotterdam offers very nice and surprising tours with an enthusiastic guide. Definitely worth checking out.
– Rent a bike: This is possible for the whole group at seeRotterdam.

Walking in Rotterdam
If you join a city tour or pick one yourself from the internet, you will always end up near Rooms on Water. That’s how centrally located the ship is in the city. There are lots of tours on the internet, sometimes downloadable with an app. Because the group accommodation is so close to a number of highlights, which you can easily walk past on your own (Market Hall, Cube Houses, Old Harbour (all three a few minutes’ walk), Het Depot, Central Station), I recommend doing a sponsored tour or one a bit further away.
– Walking tour: Inside Rotterdam offers a variety of walking tours, from rooftop tour to wild west tour or food tour. With enthusiastic guides.

Beach
Yes, you read it right. The North Sea beach is easily accessible from the group accommodation, even though the ship is located in the middle of the city. This is because Rooms on Water is close to metro stop Beurs. From this metro station you can use a day ticket to go to Hoek van Holland Strand.

The Kuip
You come to Rotterdam, the city with 3 professional football clubs. If you are a football player or football fan, a tour of De Kuip might be just the thing for you. Also available in English. On De Kuip’s website you can see the possibilities.

Going out with an activity
– Jeu de Boule and/or karaoke at Mooie Bouls in Rotterdam Noord. A cosy space has been created in an old shed, where you can play jeu de boule or karaoke in addition to enjoying a snack and drink. There are even board games.
– Escape room. There re several escape rooms in the neghbourhood. I think this one is the best. It’s also possible to enjoy a gin/ whiskey/ etc tasting.

Restaurants
Within walking distance of Rooms on Water you will find lots of restaurants. For example at the Wijnhaven, around the Oude Haven and in the Witte de Withstraat incl. side streets.
Bazar is a fine restaurant to go to with a group. Good food, pleasant atmosphere, fast service. The food is North African/Mediterranean and very tasty.
Gusto is an Italian restaurant on a side street of Witte de Withstraat. A restaurant with delicious pure flavours and pleasant service.
Both restaurants are nicely priced.
I also recommend looking for yourself, e.g. via google maps, because for me it is difficult to give restaurant tips. I don’t know my guests’ tastes and budgets.

Events in Rotterdam
Besides the many fun activities there are always in Rotterdam and its surroundings, there are many events organised in Rotterdam. For example: World Port Days, the Summer Carnival, a food truck festival, the Marie Marché Katendrecht or North Sea round town.
Here is the events calendar so you can see if anything is organised in the city during your stay.

• What time are the check-in and check-out times? Check-in time is 3pm, check-out time is 11am. In consultation with Moniek, you can check in later.
• Would you like to bring luggage earlier? Then please contact Moniek.
  Is a late check-out possible? A late check-out time, 7 pm at the latest, is sometimes possible at an additional cost of €250. Ask Moniek about the possibilities.
• Where can I find the availability? Click here to go to the booking page, where you can type in the desired days.
• Do I get a discount if I book via this Rooms on Water website? Yes, you get a discount because you book directly with the owner. This discount becomes visible when you click through on the booking page.
• What does a weekend on this ship with 10 persons cost? You rent the entire group accommodation, so the price is the same for the number of persons (max 12). You can see the exact price on the booking page, fill in the desired days and the number of persons and click through.
• What does a weekend cost if there are more than 12 of us? If so, please contact Moniek, as the number of extra people is limited. Basically, using a fold-out bed costs €50/night.
• What can we do with a group in the vicinity of Rooms on Water? For this, please refer to the tips on this page.
• Is there a supermarket nearby? Yes, there are several supermarkets near the group accommodation. The Jumbo on Wijnhaven is the closest. The Albert Heijn, under the Market Hall is bigger and you immediately have a hotspot in the pocket 🙂 .