Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
SS Rotterdam - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
Euromast - 20 min drive - 21.7 km
Getting around
Rotterdam (RTM-Rotterdam The Hague) - 31 min drive
Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 63 min drive
Zwijndrecht Station - 7 min drive
Dordrecht South Station - 10 min drive
Rotterdam Lombardijen Station - 13 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
Enjoy your visit to Zwijndrecht with a stay at Van der Valk Hotel ARA. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Hotel ARA, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This eco-friendly hotel also features a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a sauna.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
80 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Hiking/biking trails
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (3660 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2002
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Piano
Fitness centre
An indoor pool
Sauna
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Lift
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Low-height worktop and sink
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
80-cm flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Alarm clock
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Hotel ARA – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 10 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 30 March 2024 to 28 February 2026 (dates subject to change).
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.
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
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Van der Valk Hotel ARA Hotel Zwijndrecht
Frequently asked questions
Is Van der Valk Hotel ARA currently open?
This property is closed from 30 March 2024 to 28 February 2026 (dates subject to change).
Does Van der Valk Hotel ARA offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Van der Valk Hotel ARA does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at Van der Valk Hotel ARA?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Holland Casino Rotterdam (19-min drive) and Jack's Casino (19-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Van der Valk Hotel ARA and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a fitness centre. Van der Valk Hotel ARA also has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Van der Valk Hotel ARA?
Yes, Hotel ARA offers al fresco dining and garden views.
Does Van der Valk Hotel ARA have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Van der Valk Hotel ARA like?
Van der Valk Hotel ARA is located on the waterfront in Achter-Lindt, a short 4-minute walk from Rhine.
Van der Valk Hotel ARA Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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 Exceptional
22 March 2024
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
DIRK
DIRK, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 December 2023
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 😊
Zahra
Zahra, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
16 September 2023
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
Ali
Ali, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2023
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
Erler
Erler, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2023
LES
LES, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2023
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 May 2023
Grzegorz
Grzegorz, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 April 2023
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 January 2023
Good standard twin rooms, but would like to have a gap between the two beds,
Shared room with work associate
PAUL
PAUL, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 January 2023
Perfect hotel for location we needed to be in.
Clean, modern building and friendly helpful staff .
jo greenwood
jo greenwood, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 December 2022
Very good leisure facilities, great bar and restaurant area too. Room spacious and comfortable. Worth getting the view of the river.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 November 2022
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.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 August 2022
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 July 2022
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.
Kate
Kate, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2022
Ali
Ali, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 April 2022
Clean rooms
Quite place
Konstantinos
Konstantinos, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 April 2022
Mladen
Mladen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 February 2022
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.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 January 2022
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!
Peter
Peter, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 October 2021
Always stay here and made to feel part of the family.
LES
LES, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
15 October 2021
Nice hotel and bedrooms.
But toxic food !
Bruno
Bruno, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 June 2021
Great stay away
Really clean and nice hotel located in a quiet area near the river and a great walking path. We were there during COVID so the restarurant was only doing pick up but it was very well organized, the food was great and the staff were super helpful and courteous. We love this chain!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
8 January 2020
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2019
Everything was very good to excellent. River view is worth it.