Bitter en Zoet

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel with free breakfast

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (4 persons) | Living area | LCD TV
Comfort Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View | Desk, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Hospitaallaan 16, Veenhuizen, 9341AH
  • National Prison Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • National Park Drents-Friese Wold
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • TT Circuit Assen
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Groningen (GRQ-Eelde)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (4 persons)

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (2 persons)

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Veenhuizen

In Veenhuizen .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of National Prison Museum and 9 miles (15 km) of Holthuizen Golf. National Park Drents-Friese Wold and Duinenzathe are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • National Prison Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Park Drents-Friese Wold - 16 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • TT Circuit Assen - 22 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Groninger Museum - 38 min drive - 21.4 miles
  • Grote Markt - 41 min drive - 22.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Veste Het Goudmeer Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Baander - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Natuurplaats Noordsche Veld - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bospaviljoen de Norgerberg - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Herberg van Es - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Bitter en Zoet

3-star eco-certified hotel with free breakfast
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 eco-certified Bitter en Zoet. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Veenhuizen hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

Dutch, English, German

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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: 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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, 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 stars.

Property is also known as

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Bitter Zoet Hotel Veenhuizen
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bitter en Zoet to the airport?

Bitter en Zoet is 15.9 mi (27-min drive) away from the Groningen (GRQ-Eelde) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bitter en Zoet on Jun 1, 2025 start from $145.34, excluding 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.

Does Bitter en Zoet have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bitter en Zoet.

Does Bitter en Zoet offer free breakfast?

Bitter en Zoet offers free continental breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Bitter en Zoet?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Bitter en Zoet?

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

Is there free parking at Bitter en Zoet?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Bitter en Zoet have a pool?

Bitter en Zoet does not have a pool.

Does Bitter en Zoet have a restaurant?

Bitter en Zoet is home to Restaurant Bitter en Zoet, which features international cuisine.

Does Bitter en Zoet have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bitter en Zoet to downtown Veenhuizen?

Bitter en Zoet is 0.7 mi away from Veenhuizen.

Bitter en Zoet Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

ronen

Traveled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Kai Egil

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

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

Diamond in the rough

A diamond in the rough, out in the middle of no where. Superb service and food. We found what we needed. The little town has a history of having several prisons, dating way back. Incredible history to be found. Unfortunately non of it in English, only dutch. You have to read up about it on line. Super accommodating staff. Helpful and friendly. We enjoyed long bicycle rides, exploring the country country sid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

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

8/10 Good

Rudolf

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Hilde

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

frank

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fijn hotel!

Heel fijn hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berendina

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

Fijn hotel!

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

10/10 Excellent

Trea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tjitske

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

10/10 Excellent

Ineke

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

8/10 Good

Boris

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rosalie

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Johan van

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

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

10/10 Excellent

ALBERTO

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022