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Van der Valk Hotel ARA

4.5 star property
Riverwalk hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Junior Suite
Terrace/patio
Junior Suite
Panoramic Suite
Indoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Twin Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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)

Highlights

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

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Panoramic Suite

Panoramic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Executive Suite, Sauna

Executive Suite, Sauna

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Sauna
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Veerweg 10, Zwijndrecht, 3336 LM

What's nearby

  • Feijenoord Stadium - 13 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Ahoy Rotterdam - 15 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Erasmus Bridge - 18 min drive - 19.9 km
  • SS Rotterdam - 19 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout - 22 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Zwijndrecht Station - 7 min drive
  • Schiphol Airport (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

Luxury 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 such as 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 sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a ballroom
  • A lift, laundry services and a computer station
Room features
All 80 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • 80-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Cots/infant beds, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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.

Languages

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

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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

Restaurants on site

  • Hotel ARA

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

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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

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 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
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Van der Valk Hotel Ara Zwijndrecht
Van Der Valk Zwijndrecht
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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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Van der Valk Hotel ARA located?

Located in Achter-Lindt, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout and Rhine. Grote Kerk and Museum Simon van Gijn are also within 6 miles (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

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Vers

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

10/10 Excellent

Phéline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023