Come with us to Europe for our latest hotel tour!

We recently found ourselves in Europe, hitting up some popular theme parks, and we made a stop at Efteling Park in the Netherlands! During our visit, we stayed at the Efteling Wonder Hotel, which opened in the summer of 2025. Check it out!

The Efteling Wonder Hotel (formerly the Efteling Hotel) offers fairytale-themed and family-focused rooms just outside the park — about a 5-minute walk. Offering a “castle in the sky”/steampunk theme, this hotel is ideal for families looking for a little extra magic in their stay.

We stayed in the standard room… and WOW! This room is incredibly themed!

Our room size was fairly standard with a white and blue theme (along with white and dark blue curtains with a galactic sparkle), but it’s the finer details that really stood out.

There is a small seating area with a bench and some pillows, but the theming really gets going with a crown-inspired stool that doubles as a game!

There are a ton of fun quirks like this in the room, like the trash cans shaped like golden boots!

Lighting is where hotels can get really creative, and this one features light stands shaped like regal cats!

There are even fun Easter eggs, like a mouse hole (with a mouse) that’s often featured in fairytales!

You’ll even notice that the room’s mirror gets in on the fun with a winged design.

Let’s talk beds. This specific room includes 1 double bed, 1 bunk bed, and 1 single pull-out bed. 

The beds are accompanied by small side tables.

You’ll also find outlets scattered around the room (keep in mind that adapters will be required if you’re traveling from the U.S.).

The bathroom is pretty standard, but themed, nevertheless. From writing on the wall to a neat, stylized compass on the floor, the bathroom doesn’t break the immersion.

The bathroom includes a small toilet, a walk-in shower, and a small sink.

You’ll also find standard amenities like towels, hand soap, shampoo, and body wash.

Back in the bedroom area, there are also some standard offerings, like a closet and safe.

There’s even a little hanger to hang your belongings and “Do Not Disturb” sign.

And, of course, the room comes with a TV! Ultimately, you get a lot of expected amenities here — just with a fantastical flair!

A stay also includes unlimited entry to the Efteling, half-hour early entry to the park, access to an extensive breakfast buffet, access to the swimming pool (Het Badhuys in Efteling Bosrijk), and free parking at the nearby car park.

Would you consider staying here? Let us know and continue to follow us here at DFB for more updates from our adventures around the world!

“It Was So Weird and Wonderful.” We Visited Europe’s Fantasy Theme Park