Oesterdam

What Oesterdam does

Oesterdam is a privately-held luxury waterfront resort located in Tholen, Zeeland, Netherlands, on a private island at the border of Zeeland, Brabant, and Belgium, with direct access to the Zoommeer. Founded in 2001 by Mike Verweij and developed on the site of the original Oesterdam from the Deltawerken project, the resort operates as an integrated destination combining 34 hotel suites inside the Marina Beachclub (opened 2019), Piet Boon-designed vacation villas for up to 16 persons, a 150+ berth marina with full boat service, 30+ paid adventure and water activities, a daily restaurant and lounge operation, and dedicated wedding and corporate event venues.

The company's revenue is generated across five streams: accommodation (nightly and weekly stays in suites and villas), dining and lounge covers at the Marina Beachclub and Cabanabeach, marina berth subscriptions and transient passanten tariffs, activity and equipment rentals (Jet Boat Experience, Paintball, E-Chopper, boat and canoe rentals, archery tag, escape room), and bespoke event services for weddings and corporate groups of 10 to 200 persons. Pricing ranges from €15-€34.50 for canoe rentals to €149 per person for the Christmas Special, with corporate and wedding packages quoted on request and marina berths sold on annual or 7-month seasonal contracts (15% discount on seasonal).

Oesterdam operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market through its website (oesterdam.nl), the Oesterdam Park-App, and the i-Marina app for transient marina bookings. Corporate, wedding, and group events are handled by dedicated event managers (Jaco Pekelsma, Javan Verweij). The resort has no disclosed AI/ML technology stack and no proprietary software platform; its "technology" layer consists of booking apps, online reservation modules, and a wedding configurator. Ownership remains with founder Mike Verweij, with no institutional investors, parent company, or funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Oesterdam

Legal name

Oesterdam

Website

https://oesterdam.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Oesterdam is a privately-held luxury waterfront resort in Zeeland, Netherlands, offering 34 hotel suites, Piet Boon-designed vacation villas, a 150-berth marina, 30+ activities, restaurant dining, and event venues serving leisure tourists, corporate groups, wedding couples, and boat owners across the Netherlands and Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waterfront Resort & Hospitality

NAICS

Marinas (71393), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK), Luxury Beachfront & Waterfront Villas (THAMAEAE)

Keywords

• Waterfront resort hospitality
• Vacation villa rentals
• Adventure activity packages
• Marina berth services
• Corporate event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Tholen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Revenue from 34 luxury hotel suites and vacation villas ranging from 2 to 16 persons, with nightly and weekly rates. Villa and suite bookings through waterrijkoesterdam.nl.
2. Dining & Lounge: Marina Beachclub restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, fine dining dinners. Revenue from covers, food and beverage sales. Open daily 08:00-22:00. Also includes special events like Paella Party and Mussel Sunday.
3. Marina Services: 150+ berths for boats 7-20m. Revenue from annual berth contracts, seasonal (7-month) contracts with 15% discount, and transient/passanten rates. Includes electricity (€0.42/kWh), fuel station services, winter storage.
4. Activities & Rentals: Revenue from over 30 adventure activities including Jet Boat (€39.50+), Paintball, E-Chopper, boat rentals, kayaking, SUP, cycling. Arrangements combine multiple activities with pricing from €19.50 to €105 per person.
5. Events & Weddings: Corporate events, team building, weddings, bachelor parties, Christmas events. Wedding configurator allows custom packages. Christmas Special at €149 p.p. Event managers handle bespoke event planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Oesterdam operates a luxury waterfront resort in Tholen, Netherlands, providing short-stay accommodation (34 hotel suites and vacation villas for up to 16 persons), a restaurant and lounge complex (Marina Beachclub), more than 30 land- and water-based adventure activities, and a 150-berth marina with full boat services. It also serves as a venue for corporate events, weddings, and seasonal dining specials, supported by online booking and dedicated mobile apps.

Product overview

Oesterdam is a luxury waterfront resort in Zeeland, Netherlands, situated on a private island between the Zoommeer and Oosterschelde at the border of Zeeland, Brabant, and Belgium. The resort operates a unified platform combining four core pillars: (1) Accommodation — 34 modern hotel suites in the Marina Beachclub and luxury vacation villas (up to 16 persons) designed by Piet Boon; (2) Dining & Lounge — the Marina Beachclub restaurant with multiple unique settings (Loungebar, Restaurant, Fireplace lounge, Private Dining, Terras, Cabanabeach) serving breakfast through fine dining; (3) Activities — the Outback activity terrain offering water activities (Jet Boat Experience, canoes, SUP, water bikes, boats, sailing) and land activities (paintball, escape room, archery tag, e-choppers, shooting, team-building programs) plus curated packages (Go Active, Jackass, Expeditie Oesterdam, Boot & E-Chopper); and (4) Marina — a modern marina with ~150 berths, boat services, storage, and a fuel station. The resort also serves as a venue for weddings (including Winter Wedding and a custom wedding configurator), corporate events (teambuilding, Christmas parties, Oesterdam's Christmas Special), and special dining events (Paella Party, Mussel Sunday). Digital guest services are delivered via the Oesterdam Park-App (iOS/Android) and i-Marina App (iOS/Android). The resort was developed from 2001 onward, with the Marina Beachclub opening in 2019, and the first vacation villas built in 2011 with Piet Boon design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Waterrijk Oesterdam: Sub-brand for vacation villas and hotel suite accommodations at Oesterdam Resort.
• Marina Beachclub
• De Outback
• Cabanabeach

Products and services

• Vakantievilla's (Vacation Villas) Luxury vacation villas ranging from cozy two-person units to group accommodations for up to 16 persons, designed by Dutch designer Piet Boon and located on a private island between the Zoommeer and Oosterschelde. Sold as nightly or weekly stays through waterrijkoesterdam.nl.
• Hotelsuites 34 modern hotel suites within the Marina Beachclub building offering panoramic views over the Zoommeer, including deluxe suites and bridal suites for wedding guests. Bookable through waterrijkoesterdam.nl.
• Marina Beachclub (Restaurant & Lounge) The central restaurant and lounge of the resort, open daily from 08:00 to 22:00, serving breakfast, lunch, and fine dining with a stylish beach-club interior, lounge bar, fireplace lounge, private dining space, and a sunny terrace overlooking the Zoommeer.
• Cabanabeach A luxury cabana beach on the freshwater Zoommeer with rental cabanas (EUR 40/day for two persons) and sun loungers (EUR 30/day), featuring QR-code ordering for drinks and bites. No outside food permitted.
• Jet Boat Experience High-speed Jet Boat ride delivering over 440 HP of adrenaline, unique in the Benelux, accommodating up to 12 persons per 15-minute ride. From EUR 39.50 per person with a minimum of 6 persons.
• Paintball Paintball gameplay on two themed playing fields, with equipment rental, 90-minute sessions, and packages including Basic (100 paintballs, EUR 32.50 p.p.) and Adventure (200 paintballs, EUR 36.50 p.p.). For groups of 8-60.
• E-Chopper Silent, 100% electric chopper bike rentals for tours through Zeeland and Brabant, from EUR 34.50 per person for a 3-hour rental. Groups of 2-30 persons, with a moped license (bromfietscertificaat) required.
• Escape Room 'Into the Deep' An underwater-themed escape room based on the submerged city of Reimerswaal, challenging teams of 2-8 to solve puzzles and escape within 60 minutes. From EUR 120.
• Archery Tag A dynamic activity combining archery precision with paintball and dodgeball elements, played on specially designed themed fields with foam-tipped arrows. EUR 24.50 per person for 90-minute sessions, 8-20 persons.
• Expeditie Oesterdam A multi-activity team expedition spanning 4 hours with challenges including Outback Challenge, Team Battle, brainteasers, and raft building, designed for 10-120 persons.
• 8-Persoons Boot (8-Person Boat Rental) Rental of an 8-person motorboat on the Zoommeer with no boating license required. Half-day slots: 09:00-12:00 EUR 175, 13:00-17:00 EUR 195, 17:30-20:00 EUR 150. Includes life jackets and swim ladder.
• 12-Persoons Boot (12-Person Boat Rental) Rental of a 12-person motorboat on the Zoommeer with no boating license required, with optional music box. From EUR 145.
• TeamSUP Team stand-up paddleboarding where up to 8 persons ride a single oversized SUP board together; 4 boards are available for simultaneous group use.
• Kano varen (Canoe & Kayak Rental) Canoe and kayak rentals on the Zoommeer, including 1-person, 2-person, and Canadian canoe options, priced EUR 15-34.50 for 2-4 hours depending on group size.
• Suppen (Stand-Up Paddleboard Rental) Stand-up paddleboard (SUP) rentals on the Zoommeer for individuals and groups, with short instructional sessions provided.
• Waterfietsen (Water Bike Rental) Two-person water bike rentals with space for up to 4 riders, offered in 2-hour, 4-hour, and full-day rental options on the Zoommeer.
• Fietsen (Bicycle & E-Bike Rental) Bicycle and e-bike rentals including standard, electric, children's, and cargo bikes for full-day exploration of the Zeeland region.
• Go Active An adrenaline activity package combining paintball (100 paintballs) with the Jet Boat Experience on the water, presented as the most active arrangement in Zeeland.
• Jackass (Bachelor Party Package) A bachelor party activity package featuring five thrilling activities: paintball, gladiator arena, outback challenge, jackass wall, and crate stacking, with an optional Jet Boat Extreme upgrade.
• Oesterdam Marina A modern marina with approximately 150 berths for boats 7-20 m, plastic decking, finger piers, electricity up to 22 AWP, fuel station on water and land, heated indoor and outdoor boat storage, boat lift up to 50 tonnes, and trailer slipway. Year berths and 7-month seasonal contracts (with 15% discount) are offered.
• Bootservice & Onderhoud (Boat Service & Maintenance) Comprehensive boat maintenance and winter storage services including motor servicing, electrical systems, polishing, and launching, performed by certified personnel, with boat lift to 50 tonnes and trailer ramp.
• Bruiloft & Trouwlocatie (Wedding Venue & Service) Wedding ceremonies and reception services at unique waterfront locations including a private island, rooftop, Marina Beachclub, and event room with rooftop, accommodating various group sizes. Configurable through the online wedding configurator.
• Winter Wedding A winter-season wedding offering with all ceremonies and events held indoors, lower revenue guarantees, and an intimate cozy atmosphere.
• Kerstborrel (Corporate Christmas Party) Corporate Christmas party events at the waterfront resort, accommodating 10-200 persons with custom event management, culinary arrangements, and optional overnight stays.
• Oesterdam's Christmas Special An exclusive five-evening Christmas event (December 15-19) featuring welcome cocktail, fine dining, Gluhwein bar, live entertainment, DJ and quizmaster, and a photo booth, priced at EUR 149 per person.
• Paella Party A seasonal Spanish-themed dining event with authentic paella cooked live over open fire, three-course dinner, and live music on the waterfront terrace. EUR 39.50 excl. drinks (July/August Wednesdays).
• Mussel Sunday A Sunday dining special featuring fresh Zeeland mussels served classically with fries, curry mayonnaise, and cocktail sauce on the Marina Beachclub terrace. EUR 27.50 p.p. (July/August Sundays from 14:00).
• Oesterdam Park-App A dedicated resort mobile app (iOS and Android) providing booking management, activity information, E-chopper reservations, and resort updates for guests.
• i-Marina App A dedicated marina booking and management mobile app (iOS and Android) for reserving guest berths at Oesterdam Marina.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8.4/10 employee satisfaction rating
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SailForceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSailForce provides experienced skippers for the Zeil Experience on the Oosterschelde. This partnership enables Oesterdam to offer sailing introductions (max 10 persons, 2 hours, €145 p.p.) with professional in-water guidance. The arrangement combines Oesterdam's resort facilities with SailForce's sailing expertise.
• Piet Boon (designer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch designer Piet Boon (known internationally) designed the first vacation villas at Oesterdam starting 2011. His signature used durable materials (sustainable wood, zinc, stucco) that naturally age into the landscape. The Piet Boon design aesthetic contributed to the resort's luxury positioning and distinctive architectural identity.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Landal GreenParks: Large Dutch/Belgian network of vacation parks with multiple water-side locations; broader incumbent competing for family weekend and group bookings in the same Zeeland/Belgian cross-border catchment.
• EuroParcs: Dutch vacation parks group operating multiple park locations across the country; overlaps with Oesterdam's weekend and short-break leisure segment at broader scale.
• DroomParken: Dutch vacation parks chain with several locations including water-side parks; broader incumbent in family and group leisure overnight stays across the Netherlands.
• Center Parcs: Major European family vacation park operator (Pierre & Vacances group); competes broadly for the Dutch/Belgian family short-break demand that Oesterdam targets, including a Belgian catchment that overlaps Oesterdam's Brabant/Flanders trade area.
• Molecaten: Dutch operator of vacation parks and camping sites across the Netherlands with several water-side parks; broader portfolio player overlapping Oesterdam's leisure and marina-adjacent weekend segment.
• Summio Parcs: Dutch vacation-park operator with multiple sites across the Netherlands and Belgium, including water-adjacent parks; broader portfolio competitor for family and group overnight stays.

Direct peers

• Marina Résidence Leukermeer: Dutch waterfront resort combining marina berths, holiday villas and on-site amenities on Leukermeer lake — comparable combined marina + lodging model with multi-stream revenue at a single lake-side site.
• Port Zélande (Center Parcs): Center Parcs-operated family resort in Zuid-Holland with marina, water sports, lodging and on-site activities — operating model closely mirrors Oesterdam's integrated waterfront resort concept combining accommodation, marina and activities on a single site.
• Recreatiepark Ter Spegelt: Dutch leisure resort with villa-style accommodations, indoor/outdoor activities and event facilities targeting families and corporate groups in Noord-Brabant — similar multi-product positioning.
• Roompot Beach Resort Kamperland: Major Zeeland holiday park located on the Veerse Meer with extensive waterfront lodging, activities and event facilities; direct Zeeland competitor for leisure and group demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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