Set in a luxuriously renovated fortress, the Resort Beemster features a modern spa and eco-friendly facilities. It offers a restaurant serving organic food, and is 2.5 mi from central Purmerend. Wi-Fi is free. Rooms at the Fort Resort Beemster mix contemporary design with antique vaulted ceilings. They have a private entrance opening onto the old moat, and include a flat-screen TV, a tablet device, and an private bathroom. The restaurant serves a mix of Dutch and International dishes, using locally sourced products. A bar serving drinks and snacks is also available. The wellness center is complete with panoramic sauna, razul treatments, and a Hammam. Other services include hot-stone massage and facial treatments. Bike rental is also available. The Beemster is located 8.1 mi from Vollendam, on the coast of the IJsselmeer lake. Amsterdam is 18 mi away, while the beaches and dunes of Castricum aan Zee are 23 mi away.