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Van der Valk Hotel ARA

4.5 star property

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Junior Suite | In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Panoramic Suite | In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Veerweg 10, Zwijndrecht, 3336 LM
  • Place, Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ahoy Rotterdam
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Efteling Theme Park
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotterdam (RTM-Rotterdam The Hague)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, River View

In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Suite | In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Panoramic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Executive Suite

  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Sauna | In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Executive Suite, Sauna

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 98 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 38 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Van der Valk Hotel ARA

Riverwalk hotel with fitness centre and sauna
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
Van der Valk Hotel ARA offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. 80-cm flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries. This Zwijndrecht hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Van der Valk Hotel ARA, you're just a quick walk from Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and hiking/biking trails
  • Steps from Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout and 4 minutes on foot from Rhine
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Van der Valk Hotel ARA offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 3660 square feet (340 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Van der Valk Hotel ARA. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Zwijndrecht hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
On-site venue – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,660 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area
  • Pool 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
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2002
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 80-cm flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 4 star Superior, and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

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