Carelshaven
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality, Restaurant |
| Founded | 1772 |
| Fate | Ceased operations shortly after Christmas 2013; reopened August 2014 under new ownership |
| Headquarters | Delden , Netherlands |
| Products | Hotel services, French cuisine restaurant |
Carelshaven was a distinguished restaurant and hotel located in Delden, Netherlands, specializing in French culinary arts. It was awarded a Michelin star in 1973, a distinction it upheld until 1986.
Originally constructed in 1772 as a lodging house for travelers navigating the Twickelervaart canal, the property was established under the commission of Earl Carel George van Wassenaer Obdam, the Lord of Twickel. The hotel remained operational for 237 years before ceasing operations shortly after Christmas 2013. Throughout six generations, ownership remained within the Kluver family. Subsequently, the venue resumed business on 1 August 2014 under new proprietors and management.
Carelshaven played an instrumental role as one of the founding members of the Alliance Gastronomique Neerlandaise. In 1967, J.E. Kluvers was recorded as the proprietor.