Boutique Hotels in Holland, MI

Along the shores of Lake Macatawa rests one of Michigan’s most striking cities, Holland. The city’s iconic Dutch roots attract visitors from near and far, like the Big Red Lighthouse connecting Macatawa to Lake Michigan as well as the nearby beachfront Holland State Park, which shelters deer and migratory birds. Plan your trip accordingly, and you can enjoy the sights of the town’s tulips in bloom during May’s Tulip Time Festival, an eight-day experience with over six million tulips blooming throughout the city. Other noteworthy sights to see while staying at the top boutique hotels in Holland include Holland’s stunning Lake Michigan beaches, the Windmill Island Gardens, boast-worthy breweries, boutique shops, and much more.

To start your trip off, opt for a memorable boat trip on the Macatawa Lake and Lake Michigan for unbelievable sights and animal spotting. Cruise past the Big Red Lighthouse while munching on snacks, lunch, or dinner, depending on which cruise you choose. Zoom past picturesque lake homes, historic landmarks, and the surrounding nature. And if you come with a larger party in tow, you can even book private party charters to share with friends and family all afternoon or well into the evening before heading back to the best boutique hotels in Holland.

One visit you can’t miss while staying at a boutique hotel in Holland is to the Holland Museum, a local history museum located in a landmark, neo-classical former post office building next to Centennial Park. Also operating two other historic house museums, the Cappon House and the Settlers House museums, the Holland Museum will provide you and your loved ones with an entire afternoon of exploring. On its main floor, the main museum hosts permanent exhibits on Holland's history "From Settlement to City," showcasing Holland's rich history and multi-ethnic population. Then head to the Wichers Gallery for all temporary and traveling exhibits or the Dutch Galleries, which take up the entire second floor, and feature over 600 years of Dutch art and culture, including fine furniture, delftware, 17th- to 19th-century paintings, silver, and original Dutch costumes.

When leaving the best Holland boutique hotels, head out for a nice morning or afternoon in the sun to Holland’s Centennial Park, an open green space complete with trails, a fountain, a gazebo, as well as tulip and tropical plant displays. You’ll feel the quaint whisper of times past in this original marketplace while walking along its Victorian-era brick pathways, flowerbeds, a traditional Dutch fountain, and a fish pond. To this day, many of the town’s popular events take place here.

And for a little fun with the family, head to Kollen Park for a relaxing day in this serene waterfront park that offers everything from a playground to picnic areas, boat launch ramps, a bandshell, a boardwalk, fountains, fishing, and much more.

Bring a good pair of walking shoes and get excited about this Dutch getaway by the lake. Don’t forget to check out our top boutique hotels nearby in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Atlanta.