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Bitter en Zoet

3.5 star property
This peaceful retreat offers local flavors and well-deserved downtime, balancing convenience with tranquility.

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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

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is ฿4,338
฿5,378 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Room options

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Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View | Desk, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View | Desk, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

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
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
Desk
  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room dining

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (2 persons)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (4 persons) | Desk, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (4 persons)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Veenhuizen is home to Bitter en Zoet. The area's natural beauty can be seen at National Park Drents-Friese Wold and Drentsche AA, while National Prison Museum and Drents Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at TT Circuit Assen or Euroborg. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Veenhuizen travel guide
Map
Hospitaallaan 16, Veenhuizen, 9341AH

What's nearby

  • The Cathedral of Speed
    TT Circuit Assen
    23 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Diamond wheels and tower!
    Grote Markt
    42 min drive - 35.9 km
  • National Prison Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thialf Ice Stadium
    38 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Wildlands Adventure Zoo Emmen
    48 min drive - 73.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • trambaan 8
    12 min drive
  • Vishandel Arjan Vos
    13 min drive
  • De Bakkers van Verloop
    12 min drive
  • Drink En Spijslokaal "Stationsplein 2
    12 min drive
  • Natuurplaats Noordsche Veld
    16 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 a nature reserve
  • 4 meeting rooms, a vegetable garden and a lift
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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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
  • 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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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 19 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bitter en Zoet on 2 Mar 2026 start from ฿4,338.46, 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.

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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Reviews

Bitter en Zoet Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Milos

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

8/10 Good

Rosalie

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

10/10 Excellent

Ineke

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marith, Shanghai

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Frank, Brandenburg

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

interessantes Ambiente

außergewöhnlicher Umbau eines ehemaligen Krankenhauses
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

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

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