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Bitter en Zoet

3.5 star property
Hotel in Veenhuizen with free breakfast and sauna

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Centrally located Bitter en Zoet welcomes visitors with continental breakfast in its charming garden. The on-site restaurant offers praised international cuisine. After exploring, relax in the sauna or enjoy a drink at the bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Room options

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Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Cots/infant beds
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Cots/infant beds
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Wardrobe
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room dining

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (2 persons)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (4 persons)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (4 persons)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Hospitaallaan 16, Veenhuizen, 9341AH

What's nearby

  • National Prison Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Park Drents-Friese Wold - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Drents Museum - 22 min drive - 20.8 km
  • TT Circuit Assen - 22 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Grote Markt - 41 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • Assen Station - 24 min drive
  • Groningen (GRQ-Eelde) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪trambaan 8 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Eetcafé Het Bruin Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pand1880 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Snackpoint "De Hoek - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Drink En Spijslokaal "Stationsplein 2 - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Bitter en Zoet

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Bitter en Zoet and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurant Bitter en Zoet, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, an electric car charging station and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a lift and a vegetable garden
Room features
All guest rooms at Bitter en Zoet include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Bitter en Zoet

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric bike charging
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 12.50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 45.0 per day.
Cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.75 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 12.50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 45.0 per day

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 3 star Superior, and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Bitter Zoet
Bitter Zoet Hotel
Bitter Zoet Hotel Veenhuizen
Bitter Zoet Veenhuizen
Bitter en Zoet Hotel Veenhuizen
Bitter en Zoet Hotel
Bitter en Zoet Veenhuizen
Bitter en Zoet
Bitter en Zoet Hotel
Bitter en Zoet Veenhuizen
Bitter en Zoet Hotel Veenhuizen

Frequently asked questions

Is Bitter en Zoet pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 12.50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Bitter en Zoet?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bitter en Zoet on 6 Nov 2025 start from NZ$252.32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bitter en Zoet?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bitter en Zoet?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Bitter en Zoet?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bitter en Zoet located?

Situated in Veenhuizen, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from National Prison Museum and within 12 miles (20 km) of National Park Drents-Friese Wold and Duinenzathe. Drents Museum and Familiepark Nienoord are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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