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Van der Valk Hotel ARA

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Veerweg 10, Zwijndrecht, 3336 LM
  • Place, Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ahoy Rotterdam
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Scheveningen Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotterdam (RTM-Rotterdam The Hague)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Twin Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Junior Suite

  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Panoramic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive Suite

  • 904 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive Suite, Sauna

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1054 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, Accessible

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • River view
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Zwijndrecht

Van der Valk Hotel ARA places you next to Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout and Rhine. This 80-room, 4.5-star hotel has an indoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ahoy Rotterdam - 21 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • SS Rotterdam - 28 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Westfield Mall of the Netherlands - 47 min drive - 35.0 miles
  • Scheveningen Beach - 59 min drive - 39.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zwijndrecht Station - 7 min drive
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Eethuis De Griek - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant de Waal - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪De Beren - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪City Corner - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Van der Valk Hotel ARA

Guests staying at Van der Valk Hotel ARA enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and a sauna. Free parking is included with your stay. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 80-cm flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, laptop-compatible safes, and phones.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children 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.

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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

  • 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

  • Crib (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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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 movies

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 20 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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

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

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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 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
Van der Valk Hotel ARA Zwijndrecht
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?

Van der Valk Hotel ARA provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Van der Valk Hotel ARA?

This hotel in Zwijndrecht is within a 10-minute walk of Rhine and Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout. Stichting Museum Johannes Postschool is also within a driving distance of 4.3 mi.

Will I be able to park at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Are there luxury amenities available at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as an indoor pool, a garden-view restaurant, and a bar/lounge at this hotel.

Does Van der Valk Hotel ARA feature a casino on the premises?

No, Van der Valk Hotel ARA doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Van der Valk Hotel ARA?

This waterfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as an al fresco restaurant and an indoor pool with some guestrooms featuring a sauna.

Does Van der Valk Hotel ARA have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Van der Valk Hotel ARA have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Van der Valk Hotel ARA serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Van der Valk Hotel ARA allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Van der Valk Hotel ARA for a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per stay.

Does Van der Valk Hotel ARA have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Van der Valk Hotel ARA?

The closest major airport to Van der Valk Hotel ARA is Rotterdam (RTM-Rotterdam The Hague), which is 18.9 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy river and garden views.

Does Van der Valk Hotel ARA have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Van der Valk Hotel ARA.

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

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Erg netjes hotel en kamer. Kamer was schoon en ruim.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Toilet spoelt lastig door, kamer 206. Verder prima.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paar prima dagen gehad in dit rustig gelegen hotel. Prima kamers en vriendelijk personeel. Uitstekende ontbijt en genoten van een heerlijk diner. Lekker kunnen fietsen en een dagje met de bus naar het ABNAmro tennistoernooi. Kortweg dit doen we vast nog een keer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sugeevan

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

Super

Dejlig hotel rent stort værelser. Gratis parkering på overnatningssted. Dejlig morgenmad fantastisk oplevelse.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hotel. Chambre spacieuse. La piscine et le sauna sont bien. Je recommande
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Auke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooie plek, helaas geen tijd gehad om rond te wandelen, echter jammer dat het zwembad tijdelijk dicht was ivb met storing, zeker met kleinzoon van 10, voor de rest prima plek,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Konstantinos

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms Quite place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Excellent hotel set in the Dutch countryside

Modern clean friendly hotel with great facilities like a decent sized pool, gym and sauna. Excellent restaurant and bar too. Hotel is set in quiet and peaceful countryside, overlooking a large river.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Long wkd stay

Nice large room with view of the river, and best part was the sauna in the room. Room service and food was great! Look forward to my next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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kamer was netjes, wel wat gedateerd, lift werkte niet en bediening in restaurant traag.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

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