Van der Valk Hotel ARA

4.5 star property
Riverwalk hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
In-room safe, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
In-room safe, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Van der Valk Hotel ARA offers a peaceful escape with a garden and sauna. Enjoy meals at the restaurant, dine outdoors, or explore hiking and biking trails. The hotel features in-room WiFi, a welcoming bar, and an indoor pool for relaxation.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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 drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

Panoramic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Executive Suite

Highlights

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

Executive Suite, Sauna

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Sauna
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 98 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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 drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Achter-Lindt, a neighborhood in Zwijndrecht, Van der Valk Hotel ARA is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rhoon Golfcenter and Golf Club Merwelanden Crayestein are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Zuidplein Shopping Centre and Fenix Food Factory. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ahoy Rotterdam or Feijenoord Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
Map
Veerweg 10, Zwijndrecht, 3336 LM

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
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwalitaria Zwijndrecht Oudeland - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Netanya - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪City Corner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Verhage Kort Ambachtlaan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Develpaviljoen - ‬6 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 like 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 along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and laundry services
Room features
All 80 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 80-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Cribs/infant beds, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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

  • 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

  • Crib (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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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 movies

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 March 30 2024 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

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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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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 mi (10 km).

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