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Van der Valk Hotel ARA Zwijndrecht
- 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.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fitness centre
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Brian
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“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“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“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“Very comfortable stay. Reception staff very helpful, especially Alice.” - Antony 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“the room was large and clean. Bed was good, I slept well.”
- Stephen United Kingdom“Comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast, with wide variety. Friendly and helpful staff”
- Zahra United Kingdom“I love the location, the ease of check in and out. The swimming pool and politeness of staff!”
- Hayley United Kingdom“Clean spacious rooms. Free parking. Excellent restaurant. Helpful staff.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
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.
