In 1860, Arjen Klazes van der Meulen built ’Inn Meerzigt' on the location where previously a pub and two houses were located. It appears that in these old days people were familiar with 'part-time jobs' as several chronicles tell us he was the owner and captain of a merchant sailing ship as well. In those days the inn was mainly used by travellers looking for a place to stay for one night. Facilities focused on a short but comfortable stay. On the ground floor the guest was entertained with a bite and a beer in the tap-room and on the first floor the hotel rooms and the festive room were located. In this (for those times) spacious room the people of the village Eastermar gathered for weddings, festivals and public sales affairs. Since travelling was primarily done by coach it was as much important that next to a good accommodation for the guests also the horses would have a nice stable to spend the night in. Thus, the inn was accommodated with a ‘Trochreed’, which literally translated out of Frisian means 'Drive through'. During cold and rainy weather, the guests could drive into the inn, so a quite comfortable way of getting into the hotel! Therefore, it seems that even 150 years ago, parking garages were as normal as we are used to these days! Horses were unharnessed in the Trochreed and ejoyed their oat and water, presuming the guests were enjoying life in the taproom as well....

In the past 150 years, the inn was used by several owners as a pub, an inn, a restaurant and a hotel and as such has always been a good place to stay for regular guests and people just getting by. The name Meerzigt over the years has been changed into the new spelling 'Meerzicht' and much later in 'Hotel Oostermeer'. Since 2006 the name is back where it once started: 'Meerzigt'. The present Hotel Meerzigt still breaths the atmosphere of the old inn. The Trochreed is still there; however, the stables are replaced by a more comfortable meeting place. In short, when you are staying in Meerzigt, you feel the atmosphere of a 19th century inn, but with the comfort of the 21st century!