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Bitter en Zoet

3.5 star property

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Meeting facility
Lunch and dinner served
In-room dining
Lunch and dinner served
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Hospitaallaan 16, Veenhuizen, 9341AH
  • Place, National Prison Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, TT Circuit Assen
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Grote Markt
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Groningen (GRQ-Eelde)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room dining

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (2 persons)

  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Bitter en Zoet

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a sauna. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite.
Bitter en Zoet offers 21 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Bitter en Zoet, you're just a quick walk from National Prison Museum. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Restaurant Bitter en Zoet
  • Amenities include 4 meeting rooms, a car charging station, and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna and bike rentals
  • Just a 4-minute walk from National Prison Museum and 15 minutes by car from National Park Drents-Friese Wold
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 4 meeting rooms available. A sauna, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Bitter en Zoet. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Veenhuizen hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Restaurant Bitter en Zoet - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric bike charging
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renewable energy used
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 12.50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 45.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Bitter en Zoet Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ronen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is so special and unique. Beautiful area and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our first visit to assen

Our stay was amazing. Would totally recommend this hotel. We will be back to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is my new favorite hotel in the Netherlands. The staff is very warm and welcoming, my room was ENORMOUS, the setting is a rural village and the hotel is a 19th century hospital conversion. High ceilings and classic architecture. Biggest bonus was a forest walking trail behind the hotel. This place was ideal for me and my dog! Will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice environment and easy to visit if you like quiet. The Kolonie van weldadigheid, is an interesting part of history. Besides this not much to see. Breakfast is basic, but okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful and green

Super peaceful, rural location. Looks great for biking and hiking, though for us was just an overnight stop. Unusual conversion of a hospital into hotel. Interesting architecture, amazing LARGE windows. Very friendly and helpful service. No restaurants particularly nearby but nice to eat at the hotel and great breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ineke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appartement, in rustige omgeving, prima
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Milos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vriendelijk personeel net hotel bijzonder goed restaurant en een mooie omgeving
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fijn hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hartelijk welkom in een prachtige omgeving

Hotel in een historische omgeving (Unesco erfgoed): prachtig! Hotelkamer in een gerenoveerde dienstwoning. Een heel hartelijk welkom. Eigenlijk niet gericht op zakelijke gasten (ontbijt normaal pas om 8 uur bijvoorbeeld), maar er was veel mogelijk. Het ontbijt bijvoorbeeld werd op verzoek vervroegd naar 7.15 uur. Heel fijn (verstelbaar) bed, ruime kamer, goede douche, goede spiegels en verlichting, voldoende stopcontacten en voldoende comfort terwijl de historische kenmerken onaangetast blijven. Bureau op de kamer dat groot genoeg is om aan te werken. Geen koelkast op de kamer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fijn hotel!

Heel fijn hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Berendina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fijn hotel!

Fijne kamer, fantastisch restaurant. Fijne verrassing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tjitske

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vriendelijk en behulpzame medewerkers. En het restaurant was prima!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hier voel, beleef je de innerlijke rust

Een culturele sportief verblijf voor enkele dagen! Fantastisch wandelgebied met veel routes en fietsroutes van verschillende afstanden. Je maakt letterlijk onderdeel uit van de geschiedenis waar het hotel ook haar plaats in had als dokters woning. De keuken met eerlijke gerechten ui de Tuinen van Weldadigheid zijn heerlijk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Johan van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in een rustige, landelijke omgeving, uitstekend ontbijt, prima parkeergelegenheid, vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel, en een zeer goed restaurant. De trap naar onze kamer was erg steil met smalle treden. Geen koelkast is een minnetje.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ras
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Restaurant erg goed, hotel gedateerd/niet schoon!

Hotel is wat gedateerd en onze kamer was niet erg schoon, veel (dode)vliegen en rukte erg muf, leek erop of er de kamer langere tijd niet gebruikt was. Moest zelf dode vliegen uit het raam blazen. Restaurant deel niet hip maar eten erg goed!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

N H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

supergroot appartement

Supergroot appartement met vide (80m2) Keuken, keukentafel en zithoek Leuke originele verwijzingen naar de hospitaal oorsprong
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeroen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ruim appartement, eens wat anders, De keuze in de keuken was wat beperkt, maar gezien de huidige situatie begrijpelijk. Vond de hele omgeving wel rustgevend maar ook wat creepy. Zeker ook gezien de geschiedenis van deze omgeving.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vriendelijk & erg behulpzaam

Wij verbleven in Bitter &zoet omdat ik een operatie had in de naast gelegen hernia kliniek. Het personeel was super vriendelijk en erg behulpzaam. Ze waren op de hoogte van mijn operatie en hielpen met alles goed mee. Het eten was heerlijk!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
heerlijk rustig en het eten erg goed Mooie omgeving.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

interessantes Ambiente

außergewöhnlicher Umbau eines ehemaligen Krankenhauses
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better than my expectation

We stayed only one night and continued with our next destination the following day. We could easily have stayed another day at this place. It’s far away from noise and busy traffic. The room we had was spacious, well planned and very clean. Much better in reality compared to pictures on the internet. I would suggest that while you are there, try to eat at the restaurant. We had dinner when we arrived late. The personal are very accomodating and helpful. Dinner and dessert was very good. I could easily come back here for a weekend trip or recommend this place to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

August

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Een beschamende vertoning.

Ondanks dat we met onze twee kinderen in het hotel verbleven, waren we in het restaurant niet welkom. Weggesnauwd worden door het onwillge en ongastvrije team van obers is wellicht passend in een gevangenenkamp zoals voordien in dit complex. Dit bezoek aan Restaurant Bitter en Zoet in Veenhuizen is ons zuur vergaan en had bijna ons weekend verknoeid. Gelukkig zijn in de regio ook uitstekende restaurants met wel een gastvriendelijke ontvangst en willige bediening.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018