Discover a haven of relaxation in Noord at Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp, where you can unwind on the garden grounds or enjoy shopping within the hotel. Connect with loved ones using free WiFi and indulge in a delicious meal at the restaurant.
When you stay at Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Ahoy Rotterdam. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
189 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 18
Children
Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Uncovered on-site self-parking (EUR 4 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–11 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Shopping mall on site
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Raised toilet seat
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Area rugs in room
Smooth flooring in room
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
55-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
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Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 6.50 percent will be charged
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20.5 for adults and EUR 10.50 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 25 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs EUR 4 per day
Policies
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
Also known as
Hotel Rotterdam-Blijdorp
Hotel Van der Valk Rotterdam-Blijdorp
Rotterdam-Blijdorp Van der Valk
Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam-Blijdorp
Van der Valk Rotterdam-Blijdorp
Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam Blijdorp
Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp Hotel
Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp Rotterdam
Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp Hotel Rotterdam
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Frequently asked questions
Does Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 4 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 25 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Holland Casino Rotterdam (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp like?
Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp is in Noord, a short 1-minute walk from Blijdorp Zoo.
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Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was great, with a varied menu and excellent options. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
23 May 2024
Pleasant overnight stay, nice comfortable room and varied menu for dinner and breakfast.
Staff pleasant and excellent also for transport links.
Would stay again
STEPHEN
STEPHEN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 July 2024
Staff was top notch
Regan
Regan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 October 2023
Very nice hotel, friendly, clean, easy to reach, good you can use the parking of the zoo next door... looking forward to go there again
Tania
Tania, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2023
Excellent service and hotel hope to be back next year
Colin Davis
Colin Davis, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 August 2023
clean practical room, open character of the lobby, friendly personnel, good restaurant for breakfast and dinner
Francisca
Francisca, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 May 2024
Hotel was very nice however breakfast option was way overpriced!
Douglas
Douglas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 July 2022
Excellent value for money
- Friendly personnel
- Spacious room
- (very) Dog friendly
- Excellent value for money
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 April 2024
Everything was good, but I think a towel for 2 guests is very sad!
Latif
Latif, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 October 2023
Everything was really great, only thing is that the room is a little bit in a need of a reservation. Other than that - top!
Jessica
Jessica, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 March 2023
Ok value for money, nice staff, but a bit rundown
Easy check in and out, staff helpful and friendly. Place is not as clean as it was when I visited 6 months ago and the room I had was a bit run down. Breakfast is not a bad selection, but overpriced as it’s quite poor quality. Overall the hotel is quite good value for money though and well located near the airport. Not well located if you need to be near the centre, but the local bus service is not bad.
David
David, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
14 March 2024
My room overlooked the hotel entrance and people ie smokers would congregate outside at 2.00am and talk loudly. Really annoying and this would happen again at 6.00am
Edward
Edward, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
13 November 2023
Let down by poor room
Staff were nice enough and ok hotel. But the room was not good; a so called double bed was two twins together and it only ever wanted to seperate in the middle. The aircon made a very subtle noise all night, making it hard to sleep, the room we had did not black out either, with the windows (which you couldn’t open to get air in) looking down into the foyer, so constant light all night. All of which made it hard to sleep.
David
David, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
30 September 2023
Extremely disappointing stay
Stale hotel - comfortable beds and good blackout curtains but light comes in through a large gap in the bedroom door. Kettle and hairdryer in room didn’t work, they had no room available for me at check-in time, common parts on my floor (4) were filthy. Battery was low on my door lock so awkward to get into the room. Staff were indifferent to issues. Room is really badly appointed with big sections unlit. It’s not even handy for Rotterdam. I would absolutely not recommend.
Anne Marie
Anne Marie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 May 2025
Jørgen Steen
Jørgen Steen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 May 2025
Ulrik
Ulrik, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
22 April 2025
Needs updating! Carpet in room looked like it hadn't been changed or cleaned in eons. Rainfall shower dripped even when not in use. Either burn marks or something was stuck on multiple pieces of furniture.
Sandy
Sandy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 April 2025
Mathieu
Mathieu, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 March 2025
Marcel
Marcel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 March 2025
Goede locatie en parking
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 March 2025
Rigtig dejligt hotel
Super dejligt hotel og rigtig lækkert værelse. Stort og rummelig. Restauranten og maden var virkelig god👌
Sebrina
Sebrina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 March 2025
Karsten
Karsten, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 March 2025
Wiebo
Wiebo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 February 2025
Mathieu
Mathieu, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 February 2025
In eerste instantie kregen we een kamer die ons wat tegen viel omdat we voor minder geld beter gewend waren bij Van der Valk. Maar het personeel heeft het meer dan goed gemaakt met een andere kamer die uitstekend was! Dit hotel ligt op een goede locatie. Het ontbijt is fantastisch, uitgebreider dan we bij andere hotels hebben gezien. Als je vervoer goed plant, rij spitsvrij bijvoorbeeld dan is het op deze plek in een drukke verkeerslocatie best te doen. Gewoon bij Diergaarde Blijdorp op het parkeerterrein parkeren in de buurt van de ingang van het hotel en soms heb je geluk en staan de bomen open om uit te rijden. Anders kost een uitrijkaart je vier euro bij de receptie van het hotel. Dat is een koopje vergeleken bij de prijs voor diezelfde uitrijkaart aan de kassa van Diergaarde Blijdorp voor een dag parkeren. Dan kost het je €12,50 voor een dag. Kortom eij vinden dit hotel een aanrader. Zeker voor mensen met een hond!