Van der Valk Hotel ARA in Zwijndrecht is a hidden treasure at the river Oude Maas. It truly is a surprising location situated ... in a peaceful, spacious and beautiful green environment and only 10 minutes drive from Rotterdam and Dordrecht. With all its diversity, Hotel ARA offers you the perfect corporate or social venue. FACILITIES Hotel ARA offers 76 spacious guest rooms and 5 luxurious suites, all designed with your comfort in mind. 29 rooms have a magnificent view overlooking the river Oude Maas. To unwind you can utilise our large indoor swimming pool, sauna, solarium and/or fitness centre. MEETINGS Hotel ARA is ideal for meetings, training sessions, corporate events, weddings and other festivities. Whatever the purpose of your event, you can arrange it in one of our 7 meeting rooms which vary in size from 40 M² up to 340 M² or in our new outdoor location, a stretch tent of 150 M². Especially suitable for receptions and barbecues. CULINARY The menu offers a large variety of dishes and changes 3 times a year. In the preparation of our dishes we try to use as many organic, fair trade and seasonal ingredients, some of which are even home grown in our own herb garden. The restaurant also offers a large terrace and its a pure joy on those sunny days with a fantastic view of the river. For groups up to 35 guests, the hotel offers a 3-course menu with a choice of meat, fish or vegetarian. LOCATION & ACCESS Hotel ARA is centrally located in the heart of nature and only 7 minutes from the highway A16. Easy access from Rotterdam (14 km), Rotterdam Airport (28 km) Dordrecht (9 km) and Breda (33 km). Hotel ARA has a large parking with 240 free parking spaces. read more