Holland Shipyards Group has been awarded an inspiring project by Good Hotels to construct their latest floating hotel, Flotilla. This unique project perfectly embodies the innovative spirit and sustainable focus of both our organizations.
The Flotilla, a modular floating hotel, will consist of a 108.25m x 18.00m barge (base) and a 99.00m x 15.00m x 15.00m topside, housing 243 rooms. The scope of work includes the construction of both the base and the topside, delivering a fully integrated floating hotel. The modular design, developed by Good Hotels, allows for minimal on-site construction and reduced environmental impact, as the structure will be entirely built at our shipyard and then towed to its final destination.
The Flotilla project is a testament to the commitment of both Holland Shipyards Group and Good Hotels to creating vessels that lead the way in sustainability. This floating hotel will operate entirely without fossil fuels, relying solely on green electricity. Its roof will serve as a sustainable energy plant, equipped with highly efficient solar panels strategically positioned for optimal energy capture.
The Flotilla is designed to be passively immune to extreme weather conditions, featuring high-insulation walls, roof, and heat-resistant glazing. Its energy consumption is minimized through A++ equipment and smart controls that adjust based on occupancy. The air conditioning system is engineered to heat water while cooling rooms, further enhancing energy efficiency. With a water-sourced heat pump system that seamlessly combines heating and cooling, the Flotilla exemplifies the future of sustainable maritime hospitality.
This project is a strong example of our versatility and complements our ongoing work in green construction, including our experience with electric and hydrogen-powered vessels.
"Who else but Holland Shipyards would we have come to for such an innovative and game changing project? We share the same drive to do things in a future proof way, not least socially and environmentally” – Marten Dresen, Founder and CEO Good Hotels
We’re pleased that Good Hotels has chosen Holland Shipyards Group for this unique project, which underscores our shared commitment to sustainability and quality craftsmanship.
In addition to Holland Shipyards Group's work, we are proud to collaborate with esteemed partners on this project: Ninetynine, responsible for architecture and interior design; Royal HaskoningDHV, leading the design of the floating concrete barge and structural design of the top structure; and DWA, our sustainability and MEP consultant.
Good Hotel was founded by Marten Dresen in 2013.
A social impact business, Good Hotel, offers travellers the means to make a positive impact in the world. As an impact-driven business, Good Hotel puts its time, energy and profit towards educating children in Guatemala and retraining locals affected by unemployment in the UK, to give them careers in hospitality. So every time you stay at a Good Hotel, you help others in the community reach their full potential. Profits from Good Hotel’s three hotels (Antigua, Guatemala City and London) are reinvested into its impact projects rather than shareholders. It does this through distributing funds to projects that provide education for children in Guatemala and retrain locals affected by unemployment in the UK so they can enter the hospitality sector - and go on to work at the Good Hotel or with one of their carefully chosen partner hotels.
The Good Hotel ethos is very simple: with Good Hotel you can Sleep Good and Do Good.
