Reviews of Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam - Blijdorp 4 stars
Energieweg 2, Noord, 3041 JC Rotterdam, Netherlands
#50 of 79 hotels in Rotterdam
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 286 hotel reviews
7.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.0
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Comfort
7.9
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Location
7.9
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Facilities
7.9
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Staff
8.3
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Value for money
7.3
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Free WiFi
7.8
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Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Mzticia
Netherlands7 reviews8.0“Great value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There isn't nothing to mention
Good place to stay, parking isn't expensive and we were pleased with rhe facilities.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Neo
South Africa9 reviews3 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There were delays with housekeeping, limited television options, i.e., no options for Netflix, YouTube etc
The bar service and staff were very friendly helpful and knowledgeable.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 18 June 2025
Ralph
Netherlands13 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Passing through for work”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Wifi quality was very poor, even affecting the TV channels (pixelated)
Good hotel, fit for purpose
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Corneleius
Sierra Leone9 reviews9.0“My stay was excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing. I loved everything
Everything went well as expected. Room was spacious and neat. Breakfast was very good. Lots of varieties to choose from. Facility was good with close proximity to places of interest. Overall all, it was good. Did not have much time to explore as my plane schedule changed
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 3 June 2025
Who
Canada6 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Suited our needs perfectly
None
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Sanja
United Kingdom12 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Woken up at 6am by what appeared to be diy or cleaning noise which was denied when reported to staff. The noise was almost constant 6-9am ( sanding down, hoovering or plastering noise)
Breakfast was brilliant
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 4 May 2025
Peter
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Overall very good car park could be better explained”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Car park
Car park could be explained better when booking
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 4 May 2025
Marina
Israel4 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Pleasure to stay there.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
far from cafes and shops, as it is located in an industrial area
Quite and clean, convenient for a walk to the zoo
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 1 April 2025
Matthew
United States60 reviews7 helpful votes9.0“Quiet, parking was included and across the quiet street it’s on.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not a thing. It as great.
Quiet, no hustle and bustle of city noise. Right next to the zoo. Nice rooms and nice facilities. You can walk to Rotterdam shopping but it’s not a short walk.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 18 March 2025
Paulina
Poland2 reviews7.0“In total was quiet and good for sleep.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was long time earlier cleaned i believe, because the desk was with dust and shower was not clean, the smell was not fresh in the room.
The most I liked the restaurant, silence in the room and the area around really green calm and close to the centrum.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 10 March 2025
Chinedu
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0“Mostly great”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Cleanliness of the room. The bed was 2 single beds pushed together. 2 single thin mattresses that kept sliding to the sides. I fell in the middle once. I kept having to adjust the matress and myself. It was not comfortable.
Lovely hotel. Wonderful and friendly front desk and restaurant staff. Breakfast was 10/10, with lots of options. Everything was well prepared and organised.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 25 February 2025
Karen
United Kingdom10 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Really comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location
The staff so friendly and helpful and very clean and comfortable
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 2 September 2024
S
Curaçao1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom needs a little updating
The location of the hotel was very close to my weekend trip destination and accessible.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Samantha
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0“Great for a short stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We borrowed an iron and ironing board. The iron was very badly scorched and left marks on our clothes. The breakfast was good but no trays to help you get food to the table and nowhere to put your cup if you wanted to put milk in the drink or add items to your plate. Not thought out for ease of use. The food menu was only written in Dutch.
It was easy to find, the room was comfortable.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 14 August 2024
Puneet
Germany6 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“For sure can stay again. :)”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
I had the extra bed in my room. I think was Ok . But the Money I have paid for extra bed, it could have been much better. Still it was Good.
The Location and the Property. Breakfast was the highlight and Value for money. Parking was direkt at the hotel, but it is paid. (But very less) I have paid 4 euro for two days. Which is really good.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Barbara
United States26 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Nice room, rather remote location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing nearby - no restaurants, bars, things to see
Nice room, good value for money
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 27 July 2024
Nathan
United Kingdom12 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Fair. Could have been excellent apart from night time reception”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Carpet in lobby tired. Night receptionist rude. All other staff Excellent
Breakfast good. Pricey but ok.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 23 July 2024
Tumisang
South Africa9 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Beautiful hotel, fantastic restuarant and friendly staff!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful hotel, great staff and fantastic restaurant (great range for both breakfast and dinner). Location is also good.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 14 July 2024
Lee
United Kingdom31 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Great location, reasonable value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Hotel was great, a few more tea and coffee options in the room with some spoons would have made it perfect
Great location, car parking, friendly staff, reasonable value for money
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 30 June 2024
Petros
United Kingdom77 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Although not connected with the hotel, getting a taxi from the hotel was very difficult. I think it's a taxi problem, not the hotel's problem, but we were delayed to our meetings
Room was ok, Bed was ok
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 29 June 2024
John
United Kingdom54 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Worked well for an overnight stay
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 21 June 2024
Cara
United Kingdom11 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The parking upon arrival to the hotel was confusing and not explained well prior to arriving- ended up having to pay for the more expensive parking ticket at the zoo. Our waiter in the restaurant was preoccupied most of the night, very hard to ask for things and was uninterested- ended up having to go to the bar for drinks and the bill instead of being served at the table despite sitting in the restaurant section.
Very clean, very helpful members of staff at reception, great food.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Joe
United States22 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Excellent - No issues!”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast could have had more selection
Comfortable, clean, wifi worked well, good shower and amenities. Thank you,
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Mihai
Romania15 reviews7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not a good value for money. For these prices you could get better amenities
Comfortable bed
Stayed in June 2024
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