With a stay at Van der Valk Hotel ARA in Zwijndrecht (Achter-Lindt), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Grote Kerk and Museum Simon van Gijn. .This eco-certified hotel is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Ahoy Rotterdam and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Erasmus Bridge.
What's nearby
Ahoy Rotterdam - 16 min drive - 18.2 km
Erasmus Bridge - 18 min drive - 20.3 km
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
Zwijndrecht Station - 7 min drive
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 63 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
Eco-certified Zwijndrecht hotel in Achter-Lindt with free parking
Van der Valk Hotel ARA offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. 80-cm flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies.
Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. This Zwijndrecht hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and electric kettles.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite to eat at Hotel ARA, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Zwijndrecht? This hotel has 3660 square feet (340 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Hotel ARA - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 10 for children
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area
Restaurants on site
Hotel ARA
Things to do
Bike rentals
Fitness centre
Hiking/biking trails
Indoor pool
Sauna
Family friendly
Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe
Newspapers in reception
Vending machine
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Computer station
Conference space (3660 square feet)
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Pool sunloungers
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices available
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Lift
Grab bar near toilet
In-room accessibility
Low-height worktop and sink
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Towels
Entertainment
80-cm flat-screen TV
TV/satellite channels
Films for purchase
Food and drink
Electric kettle
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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
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
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
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 stars.
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Van der Valk Hotel ARA Reviews
Reviews
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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
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 😊
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!