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Van der Valk Hotel ARA Zwijndrecht

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

8.8
  • River view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Quietly located on the banks of the Oude Maas River, this hotel is also within easy reach of Rotterdam. There is free parking and a restaurant with river views. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Hotel Ara offers various facilities to relax after a busy day: a heated indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness area. Extra fees apply for the solarium and the renting of bikes. The bright rooms are spacious, have a seating area, coffee and tea facilities and have free WIFI internet access. The hotel has a café and a restaurant with large glass windows. These create a light and warm atmosphere while having a snack, lunch or dinner. Vegetarian meals are available. Hotel Ara is a short drive away from the A16 motorway, providing quick access to the centre of Rotterdam. A 5-minute walk brings you to a foot ferry that goes to Puttershoek, an old village with a 16th century harbor. The town of Dordrecht can also be reached by water taxi from the ferry terminal in Zwijndrecht.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Fitness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Van der Valk Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Brian
Germany Germany
“Very friendly people, lovely food, lovely breakfast. Fantastic scenery everwhere around the hotel, a real shame the hotel is closing as we would love to come back again.”
Jozef
Belgium Belgium
“The hotel is in a nice and quiet location. The staff is very nice and gives you a warm welcome. I was amazed by the size of my room, it was very spatious. The restaurant is good but the beers are quite expensive. There was a very divers buffet...”
Tom
Netherlands Netherlands
“One of the best hotels we have ever been to. Breakfast was the best. Big rooms/bathroom & very clean. Everything was well thought over.”
Adriana
France France
“Our stay was short, so we were not able to enjoy most of the facilities that this hotel offers. However, our room was big and very comfortable. We were able to enjoy our stay with our dog, we appreciate the opportunity, since most of the hotels...”
Andrea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable stay. Reception staff very helpful, especially Alice.”
Antony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful hotel in lovely surroundings, ideal for our dog. Great food in an attractive restaurant. We were visiting family in Rotterdam so the hotel at Zwijndrecht was well placed to go in to the city by train or car.”
Hendrik
Netherlands Netherlands
“the room was large and clean. Bed was good, I slept well.”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast, with wide variety. Friendly and helpful staff”
Zahra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I love the location, the ease of check in and out. The swimming pool and politeness of staff!”
Hayley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean spacious rooms. Free parking. Excellent restaurant. Helpful staff.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Van der Valk Hotel ARA Zwijndrecht takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking 9 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.