

Le Petit Marin Boutique Hotel Overview
Le Petit Marin Boutique Hotel caught me completely off guard – in the best possible way. You know how sometimes you book a three-star place expecting absolutely nothing special, then end up genuinely charmed? That’s exactly what happened here. The moment I walked through the entrance, there was this immediate sense that someone actually cared about creating something unique rather than just filling rooms with generic furniture and calling it a day.
What really struck me was the maritime theme (hence the “marin” name, I suppose) – but honestly, they pulled it off without going overboard with anchor motifs and nautical nonsense. The common areas have these weathered wooden accents and rope details that feel authentic rather than theme-park cheesy. My room was compact but thoughtfully designed, with built-in storage that actually made sense for travelers. The bed was surprisingly comfortable, and I mean that – sometimes you brace yourself at smaller properties, but I slept really well here.
The staff deserves a mention because they struck that perfect balance between helpful and not hovering. Check-in was smooth, they had solid local recommendations when I asked, and when my bathroom faucet got a bit temperamental on the second night, maintenance showed up within twenty minutes. Little things like that matter when you’re trying to actually relax. The breakfast setup isn’t elaborate – we’re talking continental style in a cozy dining area – but the coffee was decent and there were some local pastries that hit the spot.
Look, this isn’t going to blow your mind or become your new obsession, but it’s exactly what a good boutique hotel should be – comfortable, well-run, and with enough personality to make you remember it fondly. The 7.9 rating feels about right; it’s solid without being spectacular, charming without trying too hard. If you’re looking for something with character that won’t break the bank, you could definitely do a lot worse than spending a few nights here.
Le Petit Marin Boutique Hotel Accommodations
Accommodation | Details |
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Comfort Double Room | 1 king bed for 2 adults |
Junior Suite | 1 king bed for 2 adults |
Family Room | 2 king beds for 2 adults, 2 children |
Standard Double Room | 1 king bed for 2 adults |
Superior Double Room | 1 king bed for 3 adults |


Reviews of Le Petit Marin Boutique Hotel
Adnan from Bosnia and Herzegovina (8/10)
The hotel is located in a calm and beautiful residential area, close to the centre. The bed was comfortable and the facilities were very good.
Valters from Latvia (8/10)
Comfort
Renata from Portugal (9/10)
Modern, clean room. Nice neighborhood, walking distance to centre (aprox 40 min)
Tuğan from Turkey (8/10)
Cöean and good location
Benedetta from Italy (8/10)
Comfy bed
Suad from United States of America (9/10)
Nice location, quiet and clean room.
João from Portugal (9/10)
Rooms very clean and comfortable.
Wasdy8 from Singapore (7/10)
Hotel rooms are clean and staff are generally friendly. The location is quite decent, just 15min walk to train station.
Wiets from South Africa (8/10)
Beautifully finished room with black and gold colour scheme. Quiet neighborhood, if that is what you want. Amazing coffee machine.
Mateo from Spain (9/10)
Welcome drink and coffee at the reception, modern and luxe rooms with plenty of space, small but convenient hotel. There’s a Coffee machine in the room also, which is a nice touch.
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Heemraadpark: 400 m
- Chabot Museum: 1.5 km
- Het Dierenlandje: 300 m
- Speelcentrum Weena: 800 m
- Miniworld Rotterdam: 700 m
- Heemraadssingel Park: 550 m
- Het Nieuwe Instituut: 1.4 km
- Wijkpark Oude Westen: 1.1 km
- Speeltuin de Zandtuin: 650 m
- Museum Rotterdam ’40 -’45 NOW: 1.3 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant El Avive: 200 m
- Cafe/Bar Het Middelpunt: 200 m
- Cafe/Bar Harry International: 200 m
Top attractions:
- Euromast: 2 km
- Kijk-Kubus: 2.8 km
- Havenmuseum: 2.4 km
- Rotterdam Zoo: 2.1 km
- Sonneveld House: 1.6 km
- Naturemuseum Rotterdam: 1.9 km
- The Court of the Prince: 17 km
- Maritime Museum Rotterdam: 2.3 km
- Museum Boijmans van Beuningen: 1.6 km
Natural Beauty:
- Forest Kasteel: 10 km
Public transit:
- Train Blijdorp: 1.4 km
- Subway Dijkzigt: 1.3 km
- Subway Rotterdam Centraal: 1.1 km
- Train Rotterdam Centraal Station: 1.1 km
Closest Airports:
- Schiphol Airport: 57 km
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport: 4.5 km
Facilities
View:
- City view
Bedroom:
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
General:
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Kitchen:
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Wake-up service
- Express check-in/out
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Activities:
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Horseback riding Additional charge Off-site
- Bowling Additional charge Off-site
- Cycling
- Fishing Additional charge Off-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
- Tennis court Additional charge Off-site
Living Area:
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Transportation:
- Public transit tickets Additional charge
Languages Spoken:
- German
- English
- Dutch
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Front Desk Services:
- Invoice provided
Great for your stay:
- Private Bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tennis court
- Shower
- Horseback riding
- Bowling


House Rules at Le Petit Marin Boutique Hotel
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Groups:
- When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Check-in:
- From 3:00 PM
- Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out:
- Until 11:00 AM
Age restriction:
- The minimum age for check-in is 21
Children & Beds:
- Children of all ages are welcome.
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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