Beneath the hotel lies the enchanting Pool & Spa — a perfect mix of splash-and-play and calm. Little ones can enjoy the baby pool (5 cm) and toddler pool (25 cm) while older guests swim in the 130 cm pool that features a mysterious marble ornament and playful water jets. When relaxation calls, unwind in the whirlpool, steam room or infrared sauna then freshen up with a brisk cold shower; family-friendly changing rooms, free lockers, towels and baby-care facilities make visits easy. Swimwear is required in the spa.

Throughout the hotel you’ll find magical touches and live surprises: a sometimes-acrobatic bellboy, daily entertainment and visits from Princess Anura or Princess Adinda — check the Efteling app or your hotel TV to see when they’ll be appearing. Shopping is a delight too, with two side-by-side stores: Arcadeau, open during park hours and stocked with costumes and park favourites, and the 24/7 Hotel Boutique Sens, exclusive to hotel guests and filled with luxury gifts, the hotel’s signature scent and Grand Hotel homeware.

Dining at the Efteling Grand Hotel is a magical experience in itself.

Brasserie 7 – the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with a menu of seven classic dishes given a playful twist with magical ingredients. The lively restaurant also features a terrace overlooking Aquanura.

Restaurant-Bar Mystique – an enchanting evening-long dining experience, where guests enjoy a surprise menu inspired by the seasons, plus signature cocktails and bar bites in a stylish lounge setting with views over the Island of the Five Senses.

Café Biscuit – serving the finest barista-crafted coffee alongside the hotel’s signature Grand Hotel biscuit, made from a secret recipe. Open from both the lobby and via a takeaway counter, it’s perfect for a sweet treat or a pick-me-up.

Little princes and princesses will find their stay just as magical as the park itself. With special suitcases waiting in their rooms, dedicated baby and toddler pools, daily entertainment, and the chance to meet Fairytale Forest princesses Anura and Adinda, there are endless opportunities to create treasured family memories.