Château St. Gerlach

Spent couple nights at this castle and really enjoyed the surrounding, the hotel and the restaurants. Castle is located around 10 km off Maastricht. It is a great place to spend a relaxing weekend. Rooms have been recently remodeled . Food was wonderful.

Château St. Gerlach is a grand historic estate set amid serene parklands on the edge of the Ingendael Nature Reserve, just moments from the charming town of Valkenburg in the Netherlands. This five‑star superior hotel, a distinguished member of the Relais & Châteaux collection, is privately owned and operated by the Oostwegel family, offering refined luxury with a warm and personal touch. The hotel features 59 accommodations in total, including rooms, suites, and residences spread across the historic château, the manor farmstead, and the estate’s charming outbuildings. For my stay, I was assigned a Junior Suite located in one of the tower sections of the annexes in front of the main hotel building, accessible directly from the outside and offering a generous space of about 40 square metres. The Junior Suites include a king‑size bed, a wardrobe, a flat‑screen TV, a small seating area with two chairs, and a large desk, and are equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine, tea‑making facilities, and a minibar. Housekeeping is provided once daily; while there is no turndown service, complimentary bottles of water are replenished each day, and a box of sweet treats was waiting in the suite upon arrival as a welcome gesture. The bathrooms feature a double vanity, a rain shower, an integrated toilet, and a heated towel rail, and are stocked with toiletries by Sothys, a renowned French skincare brand. Breakfast is served each morning in a dedicated breakfast area. The estate offers two dining venues—the fine‑dining restaurant Les Salons and the more tavern‑style Burgemeester Quicx—along with an additional bar inside the hotel. In addition to a small but refined buffet with an exquisite selection of cold dishes and juices, the breakfast offering includes a complimentary and extensive range of freshly prepared à‑la‑carte options, with consistently friendly and highly attentive service. Les Salons, located in the historic château building, provides a refined fine‑dining experience with modern French cuisine inspired by regional Limburg ingredients and seasonal produce. Beautifully designed with a blend of classic château elegance and modern touches, the restaurant impressed me with a tasting menu in which every dish was crafted with finesse and remarkable flavour. The service was exceptionally attentive and courteous, and the wine selection was equally outstanding—exactly what one would expect from a Relais & Châteaux restaurant. Burgemeester Quicx, located at the edge of the estate near the main entrance and the hotel’s conference centre, serves a more down‑to‑earth menu with hearty regional dishes and comforting classics. Here too, every course was delicious and excellently prepared, and the service was warm and professional. The hotel’s Lobby Bar, with its intimate atmosphere and inviting château‑style charm, is an ideal place to enjoy a drink before or after dinner. The estate’s pool is located inside the former stables, offering a generous swimming area and plenty of loungers for guests to relax throughout the day. A small sauna and steam room are also available, though the pool and spa facilities are housed in a separate building, meaning you have to walk outside to reach them in any season or weather. Unfortunately, the estate does not offer a gym. The historic chapel, built in 1664 by the noble De Villers family, adds a distinctive sense of heritage to the grounds and reflects the long cultural history of the château. The chapel is historically linked to the nearby grave of St. Gerlach, a 12th‑century hermit from Houthem who devoted himself to penance and service; his burial site became a place of pilgrimage and inspired the monastic community that shaped the estate’s early history. The beautifully landscaped gardens, dotted with contemporary and classical artworks, invite guests to wander, pause, and enjoy the harmonious blend of nature and art that gives the estate its distinctive charm. Château St. Gerlach offers a beautifully balanced experience of heritage, comfort, and refined hospitality, with its well‑maintained estate, excellent dining, and warm service, and can genuinely be recommended for a relaxing and memorable stay.

Château Restaurant St. Gerlach is not only a wonderful recommendation for passionate food lovers, but also an ideal destination for a short getaway or a relaxing weekend retreat. Set in a truly beautiful and historic atmosphere, the estate regularly hosts cultural and musical evenings, especially in the historic St. Gerlach Church, adding a unique and enriching dimension to the stay. While guests enjoy themselves or unwind, master chef Otto Nijenhuis prepares classic dishes featuring scallops, Iberico pork, or veal sweetbreads, all executed with great finesse. These refined creations are then served either in the elegant restaurant or in the more relaxed Bistro de Liege, both set within the stunning baroque walls of the château. A place where gastronomy, culture, and relaxation come together perfectly — highly recommended for those who appreciate tradition, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance.

Truly loved our stay here. The staff were so kind and friendly and the rooms and grounds were so beautiful. The spa was also so relaxing and had all you needed. The church attached to the property is the most beautiful i've ever seen and really hope to visit again in the spring/summer to see everything in bloom! Definitely a must visit if you are in the Maastricht area!

We went here as a present for our wedding and it was absolutely amazing. They upgraded us from a standard room to a suite (probably because they knew why we came) which was so lovely of them. Upon entering the suite there was a small bottle of champagne waiting for us from the house.The pool and spa was super relaxing and before we went to dinner in the restaurant we had amazing cocktails at the bar. Dinner at the restaurant was one of the best date nights we ever had together. We will definitely come back to discover more of the nature surrounding this beautiful chateau.

We have just arrived for my fiancée's birthday and I have to admit that we are very disappointed. First of all, the beautiful Chateau that you see advertised is NOT where you'll actually stay. Instead, you'll be cordoned off to a barn house style servant's quarters and the actual Chateau remains in your imagination. In addition, I have stayed at many 5 star hotels around the world (I've visited over 100 countries) and I've never encountered a less inviting room. Zero character and absolutely no standard bathroom amenities - even cheap travelers hotels have these but at 5 star hotels I'm accustomed to amenity kits in the room. We arrived on my fiancée's birthday, which I mentioned multiple times, and not once was a simple 'happy birthday' offered - and often a complimentary toast if offered at luxury hotels but even a well wish was not offered. Check in was smooth and friendly but again no birthday greeting despite again mentioning this. If you are not accustomed to 5 star resorts, then this is an ok place to rest your head for a night. If you have experience in luxury travel, you will be disappointed and feel misled by the photos and descriptions.

For an in-depth video review, visit my YouTube channel Truly Excellent Hotels & More, & don’t forget to subscribe! (Link available in profile). Château St. Gerlach is a grand historic estate set amid serene parklands on the edge of the Ingendael Nature Reserve, just moments from the charming town of Valkenburg in the Netherlands. This five‑star superior hotel, part of the Relais & Châteaux collection, is privately owned by the Oostwegel family and offers refined luxury with a warm, personal touch. The hotel features 59 accommodations, including rooms, suites, and residences spread across the château, the manor farmstead, and several outbuildings. During my stay, I was assigned a Junior Suite in one of the tower annexes in front of the main building, accessible directly from outside and offering about 40 square metres of space. The suite includes a king‑size bed, wardrobe, flat‑screen TV, a small seating area, and a large desk, along with a Nespresso machine, tea‑making facilities, and a minibar. Housekeeping is provided daily; while there is no turndown service, complimentary water is replenished each day, and a box of sweet treats awaited me on arrival. The bathroom features a double vanity, rain shower, integrated toilet, and heated towel rail, stocked with toiletries by Sothys, the French skincare brand. Breakfast is served in a dedicated area and includes a small but high‑quality buffet of cold dishes and juices, complemented by an extensive range of freshly prepared à‑la‑carte options, all delivered with consistently friendly service. The estate offers two dining venues—the fine‑dining restaurant Les Salons and the more casual Burgemeester Quicx—plus a bar inside the hotel. Les Salons, located in the historic château, offers modern French cuisine inspired by regional Limburg ingredients. The beautifully designed restaurant impressed me with a tasting menu where every dish showed finesse and remarkable flavour. Service and wine selection were outstanding, exactly as expected from a Relais & Châteaux property. Burgemeester Quicx, near the estate’s entrance and conference centre, serves hearty regional dishes and comforting classics, all excellently prepared with warm, professional service. The Lobby Bar, with its intimate château‑style charm, is ideal for a drink before or after dinner. The estate’s pool is located in the former stables, offering a generous swimming area and plenty of loungers. A small sauna and steam room are also available, though the spa facilities are in a separate building, requiring a short walk outside in any weather. There is no gym on the estate. The historic chapel, built in 1664 by the De Villers family, adds a strong sense of heritage and is linked to the nearby grave of St. Gerlach, a 12th‑century hermit whose burial site became a place of pilgrimage and shaped the estate’s early monastic history. The beautifully landscaped gardens, dotted with classical and contemporary artworks, invite guests to wander and enjoy the harmonious blend of nature and art. Château St. Gerlach offers a balanced experience of heritage, comfort, and refined hospitality, with its well‑maintained estate, excellent dining, and warm service, and can be genuinely recommended for a relaxing and memorable stay.

Our experience at Les Salons in Château St. Gerlach was shockingly unacceptable — especially for a Michelin-star restaurant. Despite clearly stating multiple times that we are strict vegetarians, the restaurant served us the non-vegetarian tasting menu, including fish. We unknowingly ate it until we pushed for ingredient details, and only then did they admit the mistake. For lifelong vegetarians, this isn’t a small oversight — it’s a serious breach of trust and respect. What made it worse was the response. Instead of apologising, the staff initially tried to downplay the issue and make it seem like we misunderstood. The sous-chef even came out to justify the mistake rather than take accountability. This attitude is the opposite of what one expects from a Michelin-star kitchen. Our anniversary dinner was completely ruined. We had to walk out mid-meal and find food elsewhere late at night with our 2-year-old child. The carelessness and dismissiveness we experienced were unbelievable for a place that claims such high standards.

Chateau St. Gerlach located just outside of Valkenburg in the Netherlands is absolutely amazing. The grounds are breathtaking beautiful. The have several style rooms within the compound. From 2 story apartments to rooms that make you feel like your in a castle back in the 1400's. The pool at the spa here is very nice and relaxing. They have a running trail that takes you thru a field and Into the woods. Very beautiful and when your deep in the woods on the running trail you will find a bar that looks like Robin Hood and his merry men built. Lol. I could go on and on about this place. Put it on your bucket list cause this place is awesome!!!

I absolutely Château St. Gerlach! Whenever I need a break from life and simply want to destress, this is my favorite place to be. The staff here treats me like a VIP. The Château, as well as its surroundings are mesmerizing. I honestly think I would live here year round if I could afford it!!! Wonderful bistro, as well as a bar and chique restaurant are just a few steps away from the spacious, romantic, quiet, beautiful rooms. The swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms are definitely my favorite hangout spots besides the bistro. I recommend you book your massages or facials before you arrive, since they are popular "activities" over here. I can spend three nights in a row here without ever leaving the property and be as happy as.... a princess! Pro tip: Breakfast buffet with a view on the palace gardens. Worth every penny!!