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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
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Junior Suite
Panoramic Suite

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
  • Ahoy Rotterdam
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Erasmus Bridge
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • 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)

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 Twin 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 Twin 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
Hairdryer
  • 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
Hairdryer
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Hairdryer
  • 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 Twin 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

Zwijndrecht

A luxury stay in Zwijndrecht awaits you at Van der Valk Hotel ARA. Within steps you'll find Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout and Rhine within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Hotel ARA, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, sauna and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Achter-Lindt hotel include Ahoy Rotterdam and Erasmus Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Ahoy Rotterdam - 15 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Erasmus Bridge - 18 min drive - 19.9 km
  • SS Rotterdam - 19 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Euromast - 20 min drive - 22.5 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

  • ‪Sushi Zhu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant de Waal - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pannenkoekenhuis De Oude Maas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Verhage - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Van der Valk Hotel ARA

Riverwalk hotel with fitness centre and sauna
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.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 3660 sq ft of conference space
  • 340 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2002
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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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: 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?

Van der Valk Hotel ARA offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?

Yep, Van der Valk Hotel ARA has a free self car park.

Does Van der Valk Hotel ARA have a pool?

Van der Valk Hotel ARA has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Van der Valk Hotel ARA a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Van der Valk Hotel ARA.

Is Van der Valk Hotel ARA family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Van der Valk Hotel ARA is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Van der Valk Hotel ARA serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is on offer daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?

No, Van der Valk Hotel ARA does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.