Small-scale & homely
On the edge of Amsterdam, in Zaandam. A dream holiday for your cat — with room to play, climb and rest.
Cat hotel · Zaandam · Near Amsterdam
A dream holiday
for your cat
Love and attention in our homely cat hotel. Play, climb, sleep and enjoy good food — always free, never in a cage. Since 1994.
- Since 199430+ years of experience
- 3 departmentsPlayful · Calm · Indoor
- 24/7On-site supervision
- Cage freeNever in a cage
Welcome
Betty's Kattenhotel
Small-scale cat hotel near Amsterdam
On the edge of Amsterdam, in Zaandam. A dream holiday for your cat(s): all day indoors or in the outdoor run — walking, climbing, playing, sleeping and eating well.
Personal & professional care
We carefully watch each cat’s wellbeing. With years of professional experience, you can board with peace of mind.
Love and attention
We are true cat lovers. We live at our hotel, so there is supervision at night too. Personal attention.
Unique at Betty's Kattenhotel
Three departments — the right setting for every cat
Because every cat is different, we offer three types of stay: playful, calm, or fully private indoors.
Department 1
Young & playful cats
Outdoor run for younger and playful cats
Heated indoor area and a spacious outdoor run — ideal for well-socialised, younger and playful cats. Plenty of room to run and play, and quiet spots to rest and sleep at night.
View photos of the playful area
Department 2
Nice and quiet
For older and shyer cats
Heated indoor area and outdoor run for older, calm and shyer cats. Cats leave each other alone here: sleep, walk, climb and enjoy the peace.
View photos of the quiet area
Department 3
Cosy indoors
Spacious, snug indoor rooms
A limited number of cosy indoor rooms with a cat bed, scratching post and basket. Spacious and connectable for several cats from one household. Ideal for a strict diet or very shy cats.
View photos of indoor roomsWhy Betty's Kattenhotel
Everything for a happy cat holiday
Holiday for cats
Your cat is spoiled with cushions, blankets and soft toys, and treated to delicious food. A trusted holiday spot for many guests since 1994.
Personal & small-scale
We care for your cat as personally as possible. That is why we keep the hotel small — even in high season we take a limited number of guests.
Lots of attention
Demi is taking over Betty's Kattenhotel. She grew up here and has extensive knowledge and experience — together with a fixed team of cat lovers.
Great food
Always excellent dry food: 10 flavours of Royal Canin, ProPlan and Hill's. Alternatives such as Gourmet Gold and wet food.
Never in a cage
Freedom: always free to walk, play and rest in snug beds, in the outdoor run or in the heated indoor area. No cages.
Playtime
Tree trunks, steps, toys, walkways, scratching posts, shelves at different levels and hideaway baskets to rest in comfort.
Cosy, soft, snug
As if they are staying with family
Cushions and blankets keep your cat soft and comfortable. Soft toys make the hotel feel like home. And yes — many cats also love old cardboard boxes to play with.
Photos of toys and extrasExpert supervision
At Aeres Training Centre, Demi completed the course Competent keeper of dogs and cats: the legally recognised certificate (Besluit houders van dieren) for professionals in cat hotels and similar facilities. She learned about welfare, housing, health and responsible care. Growing up at Betty's Kattenhotel, Demi combines that expertise with years of practical experience. She loves cats, respects their nature and natural behaviour.
Atmosphere
Cat hotel photos
A glimpse of play space, rest areas and cosy corners.
Experiences
What guests say
Regular guests and new owners about their experience with Betty's Kattenhotel.
Since 1994 · regular guests and returning cats
★★★★★
“Our Miep was a bit shy at first, but came home happy and relaxed. Great that there is a quiet department.”
★★★★★
“Finally a hotel without cages. Our two males could stay together and had plenty of play space.”
★★★★★
“Our older cat has special food. In the indoor room that was perfectly arranged.”
★★★★★
“Small-scale and homely — exactly what we wanted near Amsterdam. When we picked her up, Loeki was completely relaxed.”
★★★★★
“Clear communication and you can tell they love cats. Our kitten went home playful and healthy.”
★★★★★
“Loyal for more than ten years. There is night supervision, the place is cosy and cats are not treated as numbers.”
Book
Reserve a place for your cat
Via our booking system you can request a reservation, book as an existing customer, or change an existing booking. For more details, see our FAQ.
Important on arrival
- Valid vaccination against cat flu and feline enteritis (at least 2 weeks before arrival)
- Cat flu: valid 1 year · Feline enteritis: valid 3 years
- Indoor cats not vaccinated for > 1 year: booster needed (not for outdoor cats)
- Male cats from 7 months: neutered
- Flea- and worm-treated; bring the cat passport
- Payment at drop-off — Maestro / V-Pay free; credit card +2.5%
“We live at our hotel, so there is supervision at night too.”
— Betty's Kattenhotel, Zaandam
Ready for a carefree holiday?
Let your cat enjoy play space, rest and personal attention — near Amsterdam.