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Bitter en Zoet

3.5 star property
Hotel in Veenhuizen with free breakfast and a sauna

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Hospitaallaan 16, Veenhuizen, 9341AH
  • Place, National Prison Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Drents Museum
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, TT Circuit Assen
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Groningen (GRQ-Eelde)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (2 persons)

  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (4 persons)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Veenhuizen

Located within a leisurely stroll of National Prison Museum, Bitter en Zoet is within a 15-minute drive of National Park Drents-Friese Wold. This 3.5-star hotel has 21 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • National Prison Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Park Drents-Friese Wold - 16 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Drents Museum - 22 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • TT Circuit Assen - 22 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Grote Markt - 41 min drive - 22.0 miles

Getting around

  • Assen Station - 24 min drive
  • Groningen (GRQ-Eelde) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪trambaan 8 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Eetcafé Het Bruin Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Drink En Spijslokaal "Stationsplein 2 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pand1880 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Maallust - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Bitter en Zoet

Hotel in Veenhuizen with free breakfast and a sauna
Guests of Bitter en Zoet enjoy a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a terrace, a banquet hall, and a picnic area.
Guests can enjoy LCD TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Desks and free toiletries are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

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

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Bitter en Zoet

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric bike charging
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 12.50 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 45.0 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.75 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: EUR 12.50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 45.0 per day

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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.
  • 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.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Bitter Zoet
Bitter Zoet Hotel
Bitter Zoet Hotel Veenhuizen
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Bitter en Zoet Hotel Veenhuizen
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Bitter en Zoet?

Bitter en Zoet provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Bitter en Zoet?

As of Oct 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bitter en Zoet on Oct 19, 2025 start from $134.11, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to Bitter en Zoet?

This hotel is located in Veenhuizen within a short 4-minute walk of National Prison Museum. You'll also find Drentsche Golf nearby.

Will I be able to park at Bitter en Zoet?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking, electric car charging, and electric bike charging are also available.

Does Bitter en Zoet include a casino?

No, Bitter en Zoet doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bitter en Zoet?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Bitter en Zoet?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and a nature reserve.

Does Bitter en Zoet have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Bitter en Zoet feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Bitter en Zoet serves free continental breakfast at Restaurant Bitter en Zoet each morning.

Will Bitter en Zoet allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Bitter en Zoet for a fee of EUR 12.50 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Bitter en Zoet?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Bitter en Zoet?

The closest major airport to Bitter en Zoet is Groningen (GRQ-Eelde), which is 15.9 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Bitter en Zoet?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Bitter en Zoet.

Reviews

Bitter en Zoet Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gary, west hollywood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is my new favorite hotel in the Netherlands. The staff is very warm and welcoming, my room was ENORMOUS, the setting is a rural village and the hotel is a 19th century hospital conversion. High ceilings and classic architecture. Biggest bonus was a forest walking trail behind the hotel. This place was ideal for me and my dog! Will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Milos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Our first visit to assen

Our stay was amazing. Would totally recommend this hotel. We will be back to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

Peaceful and green

Super peaceful, rural location. Looks great for biking and hiking, though for us was just an overnight stop. Unusual conversion of a hospital into hotel. Interesting architecture, amazing LARGE windows. Very friendly and helpful service. No restaurants particularly nearby but nice to eat at the hotel and great breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ronen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is so special and unique. Beautiful area and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kai Egil

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

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

Diamond in the rough

A diamond in the rough, out in the middle of no where. Superb service and food. We found what we needed. The little town has a history of having several prisons, dating way back. Incredible history to be found. Unfortunately non of it in English, only dutch. You have to read up about it on line. Super accommodating staff. Helpful and friendly. We enjoyed long bicycle rides, exploring the country country sid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paul van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vriendelijk personeel net hotel bijzonder goed restaurant en een mooie omgeving
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rudolf

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fijn hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hartelijk welkom in een prachtige omgeving

Hotel in een historische omgeving (Unesco erfgoed): prachtig! Hotelkamer in een gerenoveerde dienstwoning. Een heel hartelijk welkom. Eigenlijk niet gericht op zakelijke gasten (ontbijt normaal pas om 8 uur bijvoorbeeld), maar er was veel mogelijk. Het ontbijt bijvoorbeeld werd op verzoek vervroegd naar 7.15 uur. Heel fijn (verstelbaar) bed, ruime kamer, goede douche, goede spiegels en verlichting, voldoende stopcontacten en voldoende comfort terwijl de historische kenmerken onaangetast blijven. Bureau op de kamer dat groot genoeg is om aan te werken. Geen koelkast op de kamer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilde

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice environment and easy to visit if you like quiet. The Kolonie van weldadigheid, is an interesting part of history. Besides this not much to see. Breakfast is basic, but okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fijn hotel!

Heel fijn hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berendina

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

Fijn hotel!

Fijne kamer, fantastisch restaurant. Fijne verrassing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trea

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tjitske

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vriendelijk en behulpzame medewerkers. En het restaurant was prima!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ineke

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appartement, in rustige omgeving, prima
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Boris

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rosalie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hans

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

Hier voel, beleef je de innerlijke rust

Een culturele sportief verblijf voor enkele dagen! Fantastisch wandelgebied met veel routes en fietsroutes van verschillende afstanden. Je maakt letterlijk onderdeel uit van de geschiedenis waar het hotel ook haar plaats in had als dokters woning. De keuken met eerlijke gerechten ui de Tuinen van Weldadigheid zijn heerlijk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Johan van

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in een rustige, landelijke omgeving, uitstekend ontbijt, prima parkeergelegenheid, vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel, en een zeer goed restaurant. De trap naar onze kamer was erg steil met smalle treden. Geen koelkast is een minnetje.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022