
Daft Boutique & Music Hotel

- Route de Waimes 19B, 4960 Malmedy, Belgium
- Certificate of Excellence 2025
9.9/10
Looking for the perfect location for a meeting in the Ardennes?
Daft Hotel is a place for artists and tourists, for influencers and Buddhists.
Contemporary and quirky. Contemporary design, hidden in the Ardennes forests.
Grab yourself a craft beer from our bar (you do that at home, right?), discover the home cinema after a busy meeting day or take a dip in the indoor pool with underwater music. Gather around our fire pit for an aperitif and enjoy our delicious, local catering, lovingly prepared by our house chef!
Are you tired of classic hotels that lack inspiration and have no real soul?
Then choose Daft Hotel, with creative spaces, lots of greenery and, above all, a very personal approach by our team.
Your team + Daft Hotel = A unique story
For groups of 10 guests or more, it becomes interesting to rent the entire hotel.
Welcome home, far away from home!
And what else?
You can best understand the vibe of the place if you also know our story.
Next to the hotel you will find Daft Music Studios , one of Europe's largest music recording studios.
Day in day out, international artists record their albums in the impressive studios (e.g. Sigala, Henri PFR, Goose, Bazart, Stephen Malkmus & the Jigs, Universal France, Daan, Jef Neve, De Mens, Blanche, Hooverphonic, …). To achieve the best recordings, the context has to be right.
Good vibes, good food and inspiring spaces... we take that very seriously! Also for your event or seminar.
And... step into the footsteps of legends and organize your own meeting or special event in Daft Studios, it's possible!
In short: Daft Music & Boutique hotel, a new kind of hospitality!
What do we offer?
- 14 rooms with ensuite bathroom
- possibility to expand with 4 rooms in the Artist Penthouse above the Daft Studios
- from May to September expansion with a pop-up glamping for another 24 people (= camping with a golden edge!)
- creative & inspiring meeting rooms
- home cinema, which can also serve as a breakout
- wellness with heated indoor pool and sauna & a wood-fired open-air Dutch tub
- for larger groups or special events: expansion possible to the 200m2 recording hall in the Daft Studios
Combine both with a 'workation' stay ➡️ according to a recent article by 'De Morgen', more and more workers are showing interest in this way of working.
So what's a workation actually? You work from a remote, vacation-like location instead of a traditional office... a place to find inspiration and focus 👉 a place just like Daft! 🌲
37 reviews on Daft Boutique & Music Hotel - 9.9/10
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Great place for team focus days
We came to Daft Hotel with a team of 12 employees for the annual team focus days. The meeting room with its bar was ideal for our presentations and discussions, and the lounge was a cozy spot for brainstorming and team-building activities. Combined with the beautiful surroundings for walks, sauna/swimming pool, and delicious, home-style catering, this was an ideal place for substantive work and social interaction.
Feedback from Daft Boutique & Music Hotel on this review:
Hi Giovanni ! Thank you for your words. It was a pleasure hosting your annual focus days! We’re so glad the meeting room bar and our home-style catering made your team feel right at home 😍Hearing that our spaces helped spark your creativity and social connection is exactly what we strive for. See you again soon!

OTHER WORKSHOPS
We came to the Daft Hotel for 2 days of teamwork.
The Daft Team is attentive and responded quickly to our last-minute requests. The studio tour was very, very much appreciated. The accommodation is excellent, and the catering is varied and delicious.
Feedback from Daft Boutique & Music Hotel on this review:
Hello Camille, thank you for this positive feedback!
Thank you for your trust and your good energy 🎶 see you soon for another stay at Daft 🍀
Barbara

HR OSGM - Oleon
I loved the atmosphere of the hotel, especially the surrounding nature and the sense of freedom that makes us feel at home. The entire team was very welcoming and warm.
Feedback from Daft Boutique & Music Hotel on this review:
Hi Natana! Thank you so much for your lovely words! We’re so happy to hear you felt the Daft atmosphere and that the surrounding nature gave you that sense of freedom we love so much ourselves. We hope to see you again soon for another feel-at-home work-stay! 💛 Barbara

Oleon global HR team seminar 2025
We've gathered with our 30+ team in Daft premises for our seminar, combing hard work and teambuilding activities.
Meetings in the recording studio were inspiring, catering was innovative, we enjoyed the beautiful surroundings of Belgian Ardennes during several outdoor activities.
And it felt like home having the entire place for us. The great service we don't get at home ;-)
Feedback from Daft Boutique & Music Hotel on this review:
Hi Tom, thanks for your great feedback! Indeed, Daft has everything to make you feel at home, with high level services on top. Great to see you enjoyed it to the fullest. Have a lovely day and hope to meet again soon. Tine

Staff evening
A huge thank you to the entire DAFT team for organizing our staff evening. Everything was absolutely perfect! We received a lot of positive feedback: impeccable service, delicious food and spaces that delighted everyone.
Feedback from Daft Boutique & Music Hotel on this review:
Thank you Elodie for this great feedback! It was great to see you again for the 2nd time, thank you for the trust and see you soon? Tine

Amazing welcome
Very nice place, welcoming, warm! Delicious meal and impeccable service.
I highly recommend.
Feedback from Daft Boutique & Music Hotel on this review:
Thank you Gaëlle for this great feedback, it really makes us happy! See you next time and always "Welcome Home" at Daft!❤Tine

Super fun incentive on Daft
We were commissioned by a Dutch agency to organize an incentive in the Ardennes. We stayed at Glamping & Music Hotel Daft. A great experience. Unfortunately the weather was not great, but that did not spoil the fun and atmosphere. Beautiful glamping tents, atmospheric tent, cozy lounge, cool performance, nice bar to party in the evening. We had a great meal (live bbq) and slept wonderfully. We will definitely organize more great events here!
Feedback from Daft Boutique & Music Hotel on this review:
Thank you Kim and Aymerick for the kind words and always welcome to let another team enjoy our beautiful Ardennes and the exceptional setting of Daft Hotel.

Excellent Team Building - Team Song
Thank you for your wonderful welcome during our team building. The whole team had an exceptional time at your place and thanks to you. The recording of our song was the highlight of the 'show'. Thank you
Feedback from Daft Boutique & Music Hotel on this review:
Thank you Béa for your kind words! We hope that the teamsong activity will help to strengthen the bonds after the merger of your two companies. Creating a song together is a very consolidating and solidifying activity between colleagues. Long live the team!

offsite teambuilding @ DAFT
We absolutely had the best time at DAFT. The venue is beautiful and clean, a lot of space to chill and enjoy some downtime, a lot of activities in the neighbourhood where Tine also helped us to book shuttles for our group. The food was simply delicious and not to mention the wellness part. We have a lot of colleagues from outside the EU and it was really nice to show them this part of Belgium, and DAFT hotel made the experience even better. Truly recommend this place!
Feedback from Daft Boutique & Music Hotel on this review:
Hi Eve, It was cool to have the Board of Innovation international team coming over. The program we developed together was quiet full, with the private showcase around the campfire, the morning yoga & tai chi, the High Fens hike, Daft Studios visit, gravel rides, vespa tours and icebath exercise... not to forget the wellness and party :) Thanks for staying with us and always Welcome home!

Top experience - Great Service!?
Super organization, kindness and gourmet BBQ as desired
Feedback from Daft Boutique & Music Hotel on this review:
Thank you Hélène for this nice feedback. Great that you took advantage of our places and our services. See you next time! Tina

Very pleasant stay
Inspiring location, beautiful garden and very friendly team that takes good care of their guests.
Feedback from Daft Boutique & Music Hotel on this review:
Hi Eva, thanks for this nice review, nice to see that the group of entrepreneurs you brought to us were inspired by our concept and were able to enjoy the garden and the good care :) Welcome Home also for the next Camp! Greetings Tine

VRT Multimedia Production Lab
We were guests with about 30 VRT colleagues at Daft Boutique & Music Hotel for a two-day brainstorming session. And this is the second time, because it is really worth it. The care of just about everything is top notch. Very tasty food, and healthy too! Fantastic rooms, super clean and original. Very friendly guidance. Lovely garden, swimming pool, sauna, surroundings,... In short: the atmosphere and service are excellent. Would recommend!
Feedback from Daft Boutique & Music Hotel on this review:
Hi Octavia, the pleasure is ours! Always nice to see you arrive here with us. Very nice gang! Thank you for the great review, our team is very pleased. And until the next one, always "Welcome Home" :)

Wonderful relaxation
In December 2023 I organized a workation at Daft Hotel for the second time. Together with 7 entrepreneurs I was able to relax and work on my business in peace. Daft Hotel has everything to make this happen: nice meeting room, cozy lounge, ideal location in the green, soft beds, a refreshing dip in the pool, good food,... and a super nice vibe. Highly recommended!
Feedback from Daft Boutique & Music Hotel on this review:
Hi Sara, always nice to have you and your guests here. The inspiration you give them and the peace you feel when you walk around our hotel while you work and enjoy here is wonderful :) A nice match indeed, nice to feel! All the best for Red Zezel and we would love to see you again in the future! Greetings, Tine and co

An original place to have a good time as a team
Our team met in this young, friendly and musical place to hold a mini seminar and celebrate Christmas a little early.
The organization, infrastructure and above all the Daft team lived up to our expectations.
I highly recommend having a daft experience.
Feedback from Daft Boutique & Music Hotel on this review:
Hello Bernard, great to have had you with us. The heated dutchtub in the garden, after an inspiring day of work and a visit to the Studios, must have felt good, especially in a wetsuit with the snow outside. It was tempting in any case! Thank you for stopping by and always welcome to Daft! And happy holidays from now on! Tina
Characteristics Daft Boutique & Music Hotel
- Wi-Fi
free
- Number of people
1 - 300
- Accessibility
car
public transport
parking - free
- Surroundings
green space (e.g. a forest)
near motorway
city (centre)
water
- Catering venue
bring your own caterer
in-house catering
selected caterer(s)
- Facilities
sound system
projection
Activities Daft Boutique & Music Hotel
- Activities:
- Event Venues Rental in Malmedy | Event Venues Rental
Ever wondered what it feels like to step inside a world-class music studio?
Get a private behind-the-scenes tour of Daft Music Studios with your team during your seminar and discover from the inside the place that inspired artists like Selah Sue, Zwangere Guy, Epica, Michel Legrand (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg), Novastar, Roméo Elvis and more.
A seminar is the moment to sharpen focus, strengthen team spirit, and drive real results. Discover a place in the heart of nature built with that very spirit in mind, where every square meter is a breakout room.
Daft started as a recording studio for international artists. The idea was simple: combine a high-level workspace with hospitality and nature all around, ...
Last Saturday, more than 400 people responded to our invitation to discover our new Dome. A timeless moment, where music, light, and encounters mingled under a single structure.
The dome is now permanently installed in our garden, in the middle of the Ardennes. And the good news is that it is now available for rental:
➡️ Thanks to its fixed installation, it ...
When E&C planned their annual seminar, they looked for something more than a typical retreat. As they were inviting team members from all over the world, they wanted an experience that would inspire creativity, strengthen team bonds and hit them with a 'wow-effect'. So, DAFT seminars team took them back in time to the late '60s, transforming the entire Daft ...
Looking for a ready-made concept for your next event? Read on.
After the success in 2021, Daft organizes for the 2nd year in a row "Super Sauvage": a boutique festival in the middle of nature. And you can rent the site!




An unforgettable teambuilding experience at Daft Hotel
Our stay at Daft Hotel was simply wonderful. From the moment we arrived, we felt that this was a place where creativity, relaxation, and team spirit truly come together. The hotel’s atmosphere—casual, warm, and still professional—helped us grow closer as a team. We returned home noticeably stronger and more connected.
During the Light-Repair teambuilding activity, we shared memorable moments that brought out collaboration, fun, and reflection. Everyone felt involved from start to finish. The food and drinks were excellent and generously provided, making the entire experience even more enjoyable.
The final visit to the music studio was a real highlight. It was incredibly interesting and offered a unique behind-the-scenes look at music production—one that makes you listen to music differently afterward. A surprising and inspiring ending we won’t soon forget.
In short: Daft Hotel is highly recommended for teams wanting to grow, connect, and enjoy themselves in a unique setting. We will definitely be back!
Feedback from Daft Boutique & Music Hotel on this review:
Wow, thank you Bart ! We’re thrilled that the mix of creativity and relaxation worked its magic on your team. It was a pleasure sharing the behind-the-scenes world of our music studio with you and we’re already looking forward to your next visit!
- Team Daft