Welcome to the Tourist Information in Dordrecht

Hotel ARA has 74 luxurious hotel rooms, 6 suites, 7 meeting rooms, a café and a large restaurant with an exceptional view of the river. Come to the café and restaurant for a bite to eat, something to drink, lunch or dinner. Hotel ARA’s contemporary look and feel creates a subtle and stylish ambience. Whether you plan to stay for business or pleasure, Hotel ARA offers a range of options.

During your stay, you can enjoy amenities including a swimming pool, sauna and fitness room, free of charge. We also have tanning beds and bicycles available for hire.

In 2006 the site of Dordrecht's former drinking water company has been transformed into 1.5 hectares of (kitchen) gardens. The former pumping station (1942) now is a restaurant and the monumental water tower (1882) has become a hotel.

The restaurant is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner in which predominantly organic products are used; right from the garden onto your plate! There is a bakery as well where sourdough bread, cakes and biscuits are made.

The informal atmosphere of the hotel makes you feel completely at home; as if you are staying with friends!

Hotel de Watertoren and Poldercafe De Waterjuffer
Spending the night in a water tower constitutes a special experience. Even more so when you stay in one of our five attractive, spacious hotel rooms. Whether on holiday or on a business trip, you will certainly feel comfortable here. A break from the bustle of everyday life.
All rooms have comfortable beds to enjoy a good night's rest, some easy chairs and a luxurious bathroom with bath and shower. All rooms have a fantastic view of the polder. And for those who cannot do without: a flat panel TV and Wi-Fi.
You may brew your own cup of tea, or go downstairs to have a good cappuccino in our polder café De Waterjuffer (the dragonfly). Here you are also welcome to enjoy a good meal. Perhaps even outside, on our terrace.
In De Waterjuffer we also serve breakfast. The view of a beautiful farm and pastures where sheep and cows leisurely graze makes a fine start of the day!