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Villa Augustus

Oranjelaan 7
Rated 8.8 in 1185 reviews

Villa Augustus is a charming hotel situated in a beautifully renovated former water tower, blending history with modern comforts. Set in a serene environment surrounded by lush gardens, this hotel offers a unique and tranquil getaway. The careful restoration of the building retains its distinctive architectural features while providing guests with stylish accommodations that embody both warmth and functionality.

Guests at Villa Augustus can enjoy thoughtfully designed rooms that prioritize comfort and aesthetic appeal. Each room is adorned with a mix of contemporary decor and vintage accents, creating a cozy atmosphere. Many rooms also offer splendid views of the surrounding gardens, enhancing the overall experience of relaxation and calm.

The hotel's on-site restaurant is particularly noteworthy, serving fresh, seasonal dishes that emphasize local ingredients. The restaurant's inviting ambiance encourages guests to savor their meals while overlooking the beautifully landscaped grounds. Additionally, the hotel features a delightful market area, where visitors can purchase artisanal products and local specialties.

With its emphasis on a harmonious blend of history and modern living, Villa Augustus provides an ideal base for exploring the picturesque city of Dordrecht and its surroundings. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or a culinary adventure, Villa Augustus offers a unique and memorable experience for all who visit.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 10
Rain free days
February
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 12
Rain free days
March
 10°
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 12
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April
 14°
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 15
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May
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 18
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June
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 18
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Dordrecht and near Villa Augustus

Dordrechts Museum
Dordrechts Museum
Art museum in Dordrecht, Netherlands
0.9km / 0.59mi
Grote Kerk, Dordrecht
Grote Kerk, Dordrecht
Church in Dordrecht, the Netherlands
1.7km / 1.1mi
Huis Van Gijn
Huis Van Gijn
Museum in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.5km / 0.95mi
Groothoofdspoort
Groothoofdspoort
City gate in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.2km / 0.73mi
Binnenvaartmuseum (Dordrecht)
Binnenvaartmuseum (Dordrecht)
Maritime museum in Dordrecht, Netherlands
230m / 250yd
Hof
Hof
Former state house of the County of Holland; since 2015 a museum in Dordrecht, the Netherlands
1.1km / 0.67mi
Museum 1940-1945
Museum 1940-1945
Museum in the Netherlands
1.5km / 0.94mi
Catharijnepoort
Catharijnepoort
City gate in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.8km / 1.1mi
City Hall, Dordrecht
City Hall, Dordrecht
1.5km / 0.92mi
De Witt Brothers
De Witt Brothers
Statue in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.4km / 0.89mi
Wantijpark
Wantijpark
Park in Dordrecht, Netherlands
380m / 420yd
Augustijnenkerk, Dordrecht
Augustijnenkerk, Dordrecht
Church of the Augustines in Dordrecht
1.1km / 0.68mi
Park Merwestein
Park Merwestein
Park in Dordrecht, the Netherlands
0.5km / 0.32mi
Standbeeld Ary Scheffer (Dordrecht)
Standbeeld Ary Scheffer (Dordrecht)
Statue in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.3km / 0.8mi
Nieuwkerk
Nieuwkerk
Church in Dordrecht, Netherlands
0.9km / 0.57mi
Wilhelminakerk, Dordrecht
Wilhelminakerk, Dordrecht
Church building in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.1km / 0.69mi
Sint-Antoniuskerk
Sint-Antoniuskerk
Church building in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.3km / 0.79mi
Eben - Haëzer
Eben - Haëzer
Church building in Papendrecht, Netherlands
1km / 0.65mi
H. Maria Maior
H. Maria Maior
Church in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1km / 0.65mi
Julianakerk, Dordrecht
Julianakerk, Dordrecht
Church building in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.9km / 1.2mi
Giraf
Giraf
1.7km / 1mi
Schroevendok Straatman
Schroevendok Straatman
1.4km / 0.88mi
Stokholm
Stokholm
Building in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.4km / 0.89mi
Levensboom
Levensboom
War memorial in Dordrecht, the Netherlands
0.7km / 0.44mi
Dit is in de Bevereburgh
Dit is in de Bevereburgh
House in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.3km / 0.78mi
Dirk IV Graaf van Holland
Statue in Dordrecht, the Netherlands
1.4km / 0.85mi
De Holland
De Holland
Building in Dordrecht, the Netherlands
1.8km / 1.1mi
Schietbaan
Schietbaan
0.7km / 0.45mi
Wantijplantsoen
Wantijplantsoen
230m / 250yd
De Ertepeller, Papendrecht
De Ertepeller, Papendrecht
Statue in Papendrecht, the Netherlands
1.1km / 0.67mi
Heilig Hart van Jezuskerk
Heilig Hart van Jezuskerk
Church building in Zwijndrecht, Netherlands
2.5km / 1.6mi
Alblasserbos
Alblasserbos
Nature area in Papendrecht and Oud-Alblas, the Netherlands
3.4km / 2.1mi
Lindtse kerk
Lindtse kerk
Church building in Zwijndrecht, Netherlands
4.3km / 2.7mi
Nationaal Baggermuseum
Nationaal Baggermuseum
Museum in Sliedrecht, the Netherlands
5km / 3.1mi
Museum Johannes Postschool
Museum Johannes Postschool
Museum in Rijsoord
7.4km / 4.6mi
De Lelie
De Lelie
Windmill in Puttershoek, Netherlands
7.7km / 4.8mi
Gereformeerde kerk
Gereformeerde kerk
Church building in 's-Gravendeel, Netherlands
6km / 3.7mi
Van Zessen House
Van Zessen House
House and museum in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands
7.3km / 4.6mi
Beth-El Church (Sliedrecht)
Beth-El Church (Sliedrecht)
Church building in Sliedrecht, Netherlands
6.1km / 3.8mi
Gereformeerde Ontmoetingskerk
Church building in Binnenmaas, Netherlands
6.4km / 4mi
Reformed Church
Reformed Church
Church in Puttershoek, Netherlands
7.6km / 4.7mi
Huis te Kinderdijk
Huis te Kinderdijk
House in Alblasserdam, Netherlands
6.6km / 4.1mi
De Gorzen
De Gorzen
Park in Ridderkerk, the Netherlands
6.8km / 4.2mi
Vredesmonument
Vredesmonument
8km / 5mi
Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
Group of windmills in Kinderdijk, Netherlands
7.3km / 4.5mi

What to do in Dordrecht and near Villa Augustus

Dordrechts Museum
Dordrechts Museum
Art museum in Dordrecht, Netherlands
0.9km / 0.59mi
Grote Kerk, Dordrecht
Grote Kerk, Dordrecht
Church in Dordrecht, the Netherlands
1.7km / 1.1mi
Huis Van Gijn
Huis Van Gijn
Museum in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.5km / 0.95mi
Groothoofdspoort
Groothoofdspoort
City gate in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.2km / 0.73mi
Binnenvaartmuseum (Dordrecht)
Binnenvaartmuseum (Dordrecht)
Maritime museum in Dordrecht, Netherlands
230m / 250yd
Hof
Hof
Former state house of the County of Holland; since 2015 a museum in Dordrecht, the Netherlands
1.1km / 0.67mi
Museum 1940-1945
Museum 1940-1945
Museum in the Netherlands
1.5km / 0.94mi
Catharijnepoort
Catharijnepoort
City gate in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.8km / 1.1mi
City Hall, Dordrecht
City Hall, Dordrecht
1.5km / 0.92mi
De Witt Brothers
De Witt Brothers
Statue in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.4km / 0.89mi
Wantijpark
Wantijpark
Park in Dordrecht, Netherlands
380m / 420yd
Augustijnenkerk, Dordrecht
Augustijnenkerk, Dordrecht
Church of the Augustines in Dordrecht
1.1km / 0.68mi
Park Merwestein
Park Merwestein
Park in Dordrecht, the Netherlands
0.5km / 0.32mi
Standbeeld Ary Scheffer (Dordrecht)
Standbeeld Ary Scheffer (Dordrecht)
Statue in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.3km / 0.8mi
Nieuwkerk
Nieuwkerk
Church in Dordrecht, Netherlands
0.9km / 0.57mi
Wilhelminakerk, Dordrecht
Wilhelminakerk, Dordrecht
Church building in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.1km / 0.69mi
Sint-Antoniuskerk
Sint-Antoniuskerk
Church building in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.3km / 0.79mi
Eben - Haëzer
Eben - Haëzer
Church building in Papendrecht, Netherlands
1km / 0.65mi
H. Maria Maior
H. Maria Maior
Church in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1km / 0.65mi
Julianakerk, Dordrecht
Julianakerk, Dordrecht
Church building in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.9km / 1.2mi
Giraf
Giraf
1.7km / 1mi
Schroevendok Straatman
Schroevendok Straatman
1.4km / 0.88mi
Stokholm
Stokholm
Building in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.4km / 0.89mi
Levensboom
Levensboom
War memorial in Dordrecht, the Netherlands
0.7km / 0.44mi
Dit is in de Bevereburgh
Dit is in de Bevereburgh
House in Dordrecht, Netherlands
1.3km / 0.78mi
Dirk IV Graaf van Holland
Statue in Dordrecht, the Netherlands
1.4km / 0.85mi
De Holland
De Holland
Building in Dordrecht, the Netherlands
1.8km / 1.1mi
Schietbaan
Schietbaan
0.7km / 0.45mi
Wantijplantsoen
Wantijplantsoen
230m / 250yd
De Ertepeller, Papendrecht
De Ertepeller, Papendrecht
Statue in Papendrecht, the Netherlands
1.1km / 0.67mi

About Dordrecht

Dordrecht, a charming city in the Netherlands, offers a range of activities and sights that reflect its rich history and culture. One of the highlights of the city is the historic center, which features well-preserved buildings dating back to the Middle Ages. Strolling through the cobblestone streets allows visitors to appreciate the architecture and the picturesque canals that define the area.

Another significant attraction is the Dordrechts Museum, known for its impressive collection of Dutch paintings, particularly those from the 17th century. The museum frequently hosts exhibitions that provide insight into the local art scene and history. Nearby, the Museum 1940-1945 offers a poignant exploration of the impact of World War II on the city and its residents.

For those interested in nature, the Dordrecht nature reserves provide opportunities for walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The surrounding wetlands and parks are ideal for experiencing the local flora and fauna. The Boven Merwede River also presents options for boating and enjoying the scenic views of the waterways.

Food enthusiasts will appreciate the city's culinary scene, which offers a mix of traditional Dutch cuisine and modern dining experiences. Local markets, such as the weekly market held in the historic square, provide a chance to sample local produce and delicacies.

Finally, visiting during one of the city's festivals or events can enhance the experience, as Dordrecht hosts various cultural activities throughout the year. These gatherings often showcase local music, art, and traditions, allowing visitors to engage more deeply with the community. Overall, Dordrecht presents a blend of history, culture, and nature that appeals to a wide range of interests.




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