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Top European theme park that mums say is better than Disneyland shows off new Wes Anderson-style hotel

A TOP European theme park is welcoming a new premium hotel that looks like it’s out of Wes Anderson’s world.

Dutch theme park Efteling will be opening a new hotel this summer called the Efteling Grand Hotel.

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Dutch theme park Efteling will be opening a new hotel this summer[/caption]
Hotel room with green accents.
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It will follow the fairytale-theme of the park[/caption]
Hotel Efteling in the Netherlands.
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In total, it will have 140 rooms and suites complete with themed decor[/caption]

The theme park is already well known for its fairytale theme, with one TikToker – The Travel Mum – dubbing it “better and cheaper than Disneyland”.

The new addition to the attraction will be the first hotel located within the theme park itself and will open on August 1.

The hotel will be themed around a traditional grand dame hotel with stories woven into the design throughout, appearing like a Wes Anderson story.

There will be digital check-in, valet parking and luggage handling, upon arrival.

A bellhop and Efteling’s two princesses will guests in the lobby, where the air will also be infused with the hotel’s signature fragrance.

The hotel will be spread across seven floors offering 140 rooms and suites, with a total of 644 beds.

The biggest room will be able to host six people.

The hotel rooms will also overlook the park with different views of the Aquanura water show the House of the Dive Senses entrance, the Fairytale Forest or the Pardoes Promenade Lane.

All of the rooms include breakfast at Brasserie 7 and half an hour of early access to the park before it opens to the public.

Other features of the rooms include each one having an Efteling Grand Hotel fairytale book.

The lower ground floor of the hotel will have a swimming pool – availabel only to hotel guests – with spa facilities including a steam room, sauna and massage room.

There will also be a multifunctional serenity room where guests can unwind, pray or meditate.

The hotel will have two restaurants with Brasserie 7 located on the ground floor and Restaurant-Bar Mystique on the first floor.

While Brasserie 7 will serve up a range of classic dishes – which include seven ‘magical’ ingredients such as princess tears and snow from Mother Holle – Restaurant-Bar Mystique will offer a more premium dining experience.

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There will also be two restaurants at the site and one cafe[/caption]
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There will also be a swimming pool at the hotel, and spa facilities[/caption]

Each table will be decorated with edible decorations and the restaurant will be open to the public, as well as park and hotel guests.

Café Biscuit will also be a part of the hotel, where baristas will serve coffee and the signature Grand Hotel biscuit.

Plans have also been revealed for incredible new 240-room hotel with huge swimming lake, golf and spa near to iconic racetrack.

Plus, a huge new Premier Inn will open near major airport and will be the largest of its kind in the north of UK.

Hotel Efteling with golden-domed towers.
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The hotel is expected to open on August 1[/caption]

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Who is Ben Holbrough and when is the model joining Love Island 2025?

BEN Holbrough not only loves to show off his six pack on social media, he says he’s prepared to go all the way in the famous villa.

He has even worked out a plan of action for if and when he gets some action on the show — here’s everything we know about him.

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Ben Holbrough is a new Love Island star[/caption]
Man with tattoos in a swimming pool.
He admitted he’s not afraid of having a cheeky romp in the villa
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Ben has even worked out a nifty trick to hide his bedroom antics[/caption]

Who is Ben Holbrough

Ben Holbrough is a private hire taxi driver and model from Gloucester.

He’s already admitted he’s not afraid of having a cheeky romp on Love Island 2025.

The 23-year-old is one of the latest batch of singletons looking for love on the ITV2 dating show.

Not only is he up for getting down and dirty on Love Island, Ben has even worked out a cheeky way to hide his bedroom antics.

He said: “I can never say never, you know, you gotta take every day as it comes.

“Who knows if there’s a girl and I’m sharing a bed with her and she’s sexy… it could get carried away.”

The 6ft 2in model added: “The hideaway is there for the taking as well, so we’ll wait and see.

“I’ve already told my family that I will try and keep it as PG as possible, because I have my niece watching, so I do need to make an effort to keep it PG. 

“But then again, there’s nothing wrong with just putting a quick cover over, so I could just do that and people will think we’re just having a quick cuddle, and that that is all it was.”

But he would also go to great lengths to avoid cheating:

“If I’ve got loyalty to a girl, I would do my absolute best to go and sleep outside on my own.

“But if we’re kind of 50/50, and there’s five new girls coming in, it’s going to be hard not to just, you know. 

“Basically, I’ve got to go and say hello, we’ve got to get to know each other, so at least we’ll see when we’re there I guess.”

Ben regularly shows off his six pack on social media in mirror selfies.

Who knows if there’s a girl and I’m sharing a bed with her and she’s sexy… it could get carried away

Ben Holbrough

His Instagram already boasts over 14k followers as of June 9, 2025 — a number that is expected to skyrocket during his time on the show.

In a video on his Star Now modelling page, Ben said: “My main line of work is modelling, which I’ve been doing for about five or six years now.

“But when I’m not doing that, my hobbies are either going to the gym or playing football.”

Ben already has a connection to the world of reality TV — he’s followed on Instagram by Married At First Sight star Lacey Martin.

When is Ben Holbrough joining Love Island 2025?

Ben is in the starting lineup for the show’s 12th season, which kicks off at 9pm on Monday, June 9, 2025.

He’s one of the main batch of contestants entering the Love Island villa at the very start of the series, instead of joining the cast as a bombshell later on.

Love Island 2025 full lineup

  • Harry Cooksley: A 29-year-old footballer with charm to spare.
  • Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident.
  • Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads.
  • Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa.
  • Megan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish.
  • Alima Gagigo: International business graduate with brains and ambition.
  • Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart.
  • Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern.
  • Ben Hullbra: A model ready to make waves.
  • Megan Clarke: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins.
  • Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father’s footsteps.
  • Aaron Buckett: A towering 6’5” personal trainer.
  • Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro
  • Antonia Laites: Love Island’s first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress.
  • Rose Selway: Beauty salon owner from Devon who runs 12 aesthetics clinics, boasting a famous clientele including former Love Islanders 

Departures:

  • Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.

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Leonardo Dicaprio’s Latest Connection With P Diddy Trial Does Not Mean He Is Guilty

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What You Need to Know About Player 456 Ahead of ‘Squid Game’ Season 3

When Squid Game first showed up on Netflix, no one saw the madness coming. One day, it was just another Korean show, and the next, that creepy “Red Light, Green Light” chant was stuck in everyone’s head. What started off as childhood games turned deadly, and had the whole world glued to the screen. Season […]

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