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Bitter en Zoet

3.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and a sauna

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Property grounds
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
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Centrally located Bitter en Zoet welcomes visitors with continental breakfast in its charming garden. The on-site restaurant offers praised international cuisine. After exploring, relax in the sauna or enjoy a drink at the bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is P7,836
P8,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Comfort Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room dining

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (2 persons)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (4 persons)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Veenhuizen is home to Bitter en Zoet. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kampsheide and National Park Drents-Friese Wold, while National Prison Museum and Drents Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at TT Circuit Assen or Euroborg. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Hospitaallaan 16, Veenhuizen, 9341AH

What's nearby

  • National Prison Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Park Drents-Friese Wold - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Drents Museum - 22 min drive - 20.8 km
  • TT Circuit Assen - 22 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Grote Markt - 41 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • Assen Station - 24 min drive
  • Groningen (GRQ-Eelde) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪trambaan 8 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Eetcafé Het Bruin Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Drink En Spijslokaal "Stationsplein 2 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pand1880 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Maallust - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Bitter en Zoet

Eco-certified hotel
Consider a stay at Bitter en Zoet and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurant Bitter en Zoet, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an electric car charging station, and 4 meeting rooms
  • An electric bike charging station, an elevator, and a vegetable garden
Room features
All guestrooms at Bitter en Zoet include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Bitter en Zoet

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric bike charging
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 12.50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 45.0 per day
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.75 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 12.50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 45.0 per day

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Bitter Zoet
Bitter Zoet Hotel
Bitter Zoet Hotel Veenhuizen
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Bitter en Zoet Hotel Veenhuizen
Bitter en Zoet Hotel
Bitter en Zoet Veenhuizen
Bitter en Zoet
Bitter en Zoet Hotel
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Bitter en Zoet Hotel Veenhuizen

Frequently asked questions

Is Bitter en Zoet pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 12.50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Bitter en Zoet?

As of Oct 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bitter en Zoet on Oct 16, 2025 start from P 7,836.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bitter en Zoet?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bitter en Zoet?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Bitter en Zoet?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bitter en Zoet located?

Situated in Veenhuizen, this eco-certified hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from National Prison Museum and within 12 mi (20 km) of National Park Drents-Friese Wold and Duinenzathe. Drents Museum and Familiepark Nienoord are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Bitter en Zoet Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vriendelijk personeel net hotel bijzonder goed restaurant en een mooie omgeving
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fijn hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our first visit to assen

Our stay was amazing. Would totally recommend this hotel. We will be back to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is my new favorite hotel in the Netherlands. The staff is very warm and welcoming, my room was ENORMOUS, the setting is a rural village and the hotel is a 19th century hospital conversion. High ceilings and classic architecture. Biggest bonus was a forest walking trail behind the hotel. This place was ideal for me and my dog! Will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tjitske

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vriendelijk en behulpzame medewerkers. En het restaurant was prima!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Milos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice environment and easy to visit if you like quiet. The Kolonie van weldadigheid, is an interesting part of history. Besides this not much to see. Breakfast is basic, but okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful and green

Super peaceful, rural location. Looks great for biking and hiking, though for us was just an overnight stop. Unusual conversion of a hospital into hotel. Interesting architecture, amazing LARGE windows. Very friendly and helpful service. No restaurants particularly nearby but nice to eat at the hotel and great breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Voortreffelijk!

Prachtige omgeving en gebouw met een interessante geschiedenis. Het eten in het restaurant was heerlijk. We kozen een vegetarisch verassingsmenu met wijnarrangement.Alles uit de streek en biologisch. De wijnkeuze bij de gerechten was erg goed. Ruime hotelkamer met grote badkamer en fijn beddegoed. Ook het ontbijt was erg lekker, wederom veel huisgemaakt en met lokale producten. Een aanrader!

10/10 Excellent

Ineke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appartement, in rustige omgeving, prima
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hartelijk welkom in een prachtige omgeving

Hotel in een historische omgeving (Unesco erfgoed): prachtig! Hotelkamer in een gerenoveerde dienstwoning. Een heel hartelijk welkom. Eigenlijk niet gericht op zakelijke gasten (ontbijt normaal pas om 8 uur bijvoorbeeld), maar er was veel mogelijk. Het ontbijt bijvoorbeeld werd op verzoek vervroegd naar 7.15 uur. Heel fijn (verstelbaar) bed, ruime kamer, goede douche, goede spiegels en verlichting, voldoende stopcontacten en voldoende comfort terwijl de historische kenmerken onaangetast blijven. Bureau op de kamer dat groot genoeg is om aan te werken. Geen koelkast op de kamer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilde

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fijn hotel!

Heel fijn hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berendina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fijn hotel!

Fijne kamer, fantastisch restaurant. Fijne verrassing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trea

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Boris

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rosalie

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

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hier voel, beleef je de innerlijke rust

Een culturele sportief verblijf voor enkele dagen! Fantastisch wandelgebied met veel routes en fietsroutes van verschillende afstanden. Je maakt letterlijk onderdeel uit van de geschiedenis waar het hotel ook haar plaats in had als dokters woning. De keuken met eerlijke gerechten ui de Tuinen van Weldadigheid zijn heerlijk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ronen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is so special and unique. Beautiful area and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Johan van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in een rustige, landelijke omgeving, uitstekend ontbijt, prima parkeergelegenheid, vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel, en een zeer goed restaurant. De trap naar onze kamer was erg steil met smalle treden. Geen koelkast is een minnetje.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ras
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022