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Van der Valk Hotel ARA

4.0 star property
Relax amidst nature’s serenity or reinvigorate your senses through outdoor adventures.

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Panoramic Suite | In-room safe, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Honeymoon Suite | In-room safe, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, River View

In-room safe, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 38 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Junior Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | In-room safe, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Executive Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

In-room safe, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Suite | In-room safe, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Panoramic Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 65 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Sauna | In-room safe, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Executive Suite, Sauna

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Sauna
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 98 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

In-room safe, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, River View

In-room safe, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Veerweg 10, Zwijndrecht, 3336 LM

What's nearby

  • Zuidplein Shopping Centre - 15 min drive
  • Ahoy Rotterdam - 16 min drive
  • Erasmus Bridge - 18 min drive
  • Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout - 18 min drive
  • Euromast - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Zwijndrecht Station - 7 min drive
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaria de Patrijs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant De Beren Zwijndrecht - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Develpaviljoen Restaurant Het - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kwalitaria - Zwijndrecht - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪City Corner Chinees Afhaalcentrum - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Van der Valk Hotel ARA

Upscale eco-certified hotel located in Achter-Lindt
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Van der Valk Hotel ARA. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Hotel ARA, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like hiking/biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and multilingual staff
  • Meeting rooms, an elevator, and a ballroom
Room features
All 80 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 80-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Cribs/infant beds, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Hotel ARA

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (3660 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 80-cm flat-screen TV
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 30 2024 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Ara
Hotel Ara Van der Valk
Hotel Van der Valk Ara
Van Ara
Van der Valk Ara
Van der Valk Ara Zwijndrecht
Van der Valk Hotel Ara
Van der Valk Hotel Ara Zwijndrecht
Van Der Valk Zwijndrecht
Van Der Valk Hotel ARA Zwijndrecht
Van der Valk Hotel ARA Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Van der Valk Hotel ARA have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Van der Valk Hotel ARA pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Van der Valk Hotel ARA located?

Located in Achter-Lindt, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout and Rhine. Grote Kerk and National Museum of Education are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Van der Valk Hotel ARA Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 192 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jo greenwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect hotel for location we needed to be in. Clean, modern building and friendly helpful staff .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIRK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks
We loved the location, right on the water with great walking paths!!! A super place for a quiet get a way!!! Thanks plus breakfast at vanderValk is always excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Hotel was clean, quiet, and comfortable. The WiFi was fast and air conditioning worked decently well. There is plenty of free parking in front of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best hotels we have visited. Great room, great area. Great food. Only negative is that we stayed for one night. Next time we will for sure stay longer :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good leisure facilities, great bar and restaurant area too. Room spacious and comfortable. Worth getting the view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel
My wife and I found this hotel to be spectacular and a very good price. We did not sign up for the breakfast, so cannot comment on that. Would definitely stay there again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very large and comfortable room, with an extra child bed. The hotel was very clean, the staff helpful, and the breakfast was very good. We would reserve again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A must when visiting Netherlands
Always return to the same hotel when staying in Netherlands. Such a beautiful location away from noise. Hotel is clean and staff are always attentive and friendly! A room with a balcony is beautiful, especially in warm weather. Hotels pool is clean and open until late which is great! See you soon 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good standard twin rooms, but would like to have a gap between the two beds, Shared room with work associate
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful hotel and it was .y second time that i booked this property as i liked it very much last time. This time, my checkin was with difficulties as they didn't give me the room that i had originally booked. They eventually gave us an extra bed and expedia agent tried to help. Overall it went well
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay for a work trip
The reception team were very friendly and helpful. The bedroom was nice and the bed was comfortable. There was no water in the bedroom or biscuits on the tea and coffee selection tray. I stayed for two nights and nothing was replenished on the tea tray. I’m sure if I had asked I could’ve had extra things. The size of the bedroom and bathroom was huge and the bath was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Maanusa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Roomservice QR did not work. It was too loud noise
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karugh

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ali

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Altijd weer prettig daar te verblijven. Vaste stek. Alles werkelijk perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

N

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Op zich een prima hotel. We hadden misschien wat pech met de kamer. Tapijt wat oprolde waardoor je er in de nacht over valt, in bed lig je in een kuil, afvoer verstopt l, douches die lekken en thermostaatkraan die niet echt werkt en tv uit het jaar 0. Verder waren we prima tevreden. Personeel heel vriendelijk. Ontbijt meer dan redelijk. Zwembad heeft onze zoon enorm van genoten en was netjes en schoon.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Melania

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Henk Jan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rust, heerlijk eten, lekker fietsen
Wij vonden het een hartstikke leuke lokatie en met het zicht op de oude maas, gezeten op het balkon zijn wij helemaal tot rust gekomen. Het enige wat ons tegenviel was de airco. De 18graden die hij aangaf is het nooit geweest naar ons gevoel. Het was ons te warm. Dat heeft ons verblijf in de ruime kamer echter niet ontsiert. Heerlijk toeven daar!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

LES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meriem

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hyun Koo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023