Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp

4.5 star property

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Bar (on property)
Executive Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Exterior
Meeting facility
Property amenity

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Energieweg 2, Rotterdam, 3041 JC
  • Place, Blijdorp Zoo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sparta Stadium
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ceramic Museum Pablo Rueda Lara
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Quadruple Room

  • Park view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a business centre and dry cleaning.
Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp offers 189 accommodations with a safe and designer toiletries. 55-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Blijdorp Zoo. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include newspapers, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Steps from Blijdorp Zoo and a 3-minute drive from Sparta Stadium
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the luxury Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4.5-star Rotterdam hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7 AM to 11 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 4 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 11 AM on weekends; EUR 21.50 for adults and EUR 11.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 6.50 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 21.5 for adults and from EUR 11.50 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 4 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. 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

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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.

Property is also known as

Hotel Rotterdam-Blijdorp
Hotel Van der Valk Rotterdam-Blijdorp
Rotterdam-Blijdorp Van der Valk
Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam-Blijdorp
Van der Valk Rotterdam-Blijdorp
Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam Blijdorp
Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp Hotel
Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp Rotterdam
Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp Hotel Rotterdam

Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 830 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 830 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 830 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 830 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 830 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and lovely hotel and great food
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Everything was top notch, room, restaurant, dinner, breakfast,staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was able to rent an electric bike at the hotel to get around town, which enhanced my experience. The room was clean and comfortable, staff were friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smart hotel

Lovely hotel and great food excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The family room was nice and spacious.The breakfast was good. The staff was helpful and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quiet property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Bra r
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant overnight stay, nice comfortable room and varied menu for dinner and breakfast. Staff pleasant and excellent also for transport links. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin Davis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and hotel hope to be back next year
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Nice comfortable rooms Breakfast was good but very expensive
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, friendly, clean, easy to reach, good you can use the parking of the zoo next door... looking forward to go there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Francisca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean practical room, open character of the lobby, friendly personnel, good restaurant for breakfast and dinner
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was top notch
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed our stay here

Hotel was lovely. Restaurant and bars were very nice and had a good vibe. Rooms were nice and clean. Dog was allowed everywhere so could sit in restaurant at dinner etc. would return if staying in Rotterdam. Bus stop very close to hotel, so good transport links to the centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value for money

- Friendly personnel - Spacious room - (very) Dog friendly - Excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely short stay

Short stay with no complaints. Rooms were clean and bed was comfy. Food in restaurant was 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice however breakfast option was way overpriced!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the town centre and main train station. Spacious, quiet. Friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hussein

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room is good. Cleaning always good. Nothing in minibar not even 1 water bottle. Bad service from reception. They woke me up to ask me to pay for 1 hour late check out, and they brought the machine up to the room with them. Never seen that before. Bad customerservice and treatment but room is good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, Simple and Smart hotel

Clean, simple and smart hotel. They were understaffed as is everyone these days, but the staff were friendly and helpful. I'd revisit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Latif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, but I think a towel for 2 guests is very sad!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Everything was really great, only thing is that the room is a little bit in a need of a reservation. Other than that - top!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel, stayed multiple times, mixed overall, as service can be so so and sometimes room is run down. This time everything was a good standard although front desk staff are still not the friendliest, but helpful if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024