Reviews of Van der Valk Hotel Spa 4 stars
Place Royale 39, 4900 Spa, Belgium
#12 of 19 hotels in Spa
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 407 hotel reviews
8.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.6
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Comfort
8.7
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
8.3
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Value for money
7.6
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Free WiFi
8.4
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Eric
Belgium17 reviews7.0“Comfortable and happy”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Cleanliness specially around elevators and parking
Breakfast and service
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Dumitruioan88
Belgium11 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We received only one badge key for our room, which was inconvenient. The badge is required to operate the elevators and also to activate the lights in the room. This made it difficult when one person needed to go downstairs while the other stayed in the room. Additionally, several extra charges felt excessive: parking costs €20 per day, an extra bed for children is €25, and bringing a dog also costs €25.
The hotel was clean and modern, with nice elevators and a comfortable atmosphere. We appreciated the complimentary coffee, water and tea in the room, and the room itself was well-equipped with everything we needed: a safe, hairdryer, ironing facilities, TV, air conditioning, phone, and a bathroom hood. The breakfast was very rich and offered a wide variety of options, which we really enjoyed. However, the dinner options were a bit limited.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025
David
Netherlands5 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“A nice stay for a short break in the ardennes”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Pitty there was no pool. There should be better catering for vegan people at the menu for dinner
It is clean and comfortable. Central located
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Paul
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A great location and beautiful hotel for a great overnight stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A little disappointed that for the price of the room we were still charged 20E for parking
Location was stunning and hotel was immaculate. Would definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Rowana
Belgium5 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Stylish and Tranquil!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was difficult to get hold of room service and the front desk from the room. However this is a minor remark!
Great breakfast selection, lovely staff and close to both the train station and many restaurants. I loved the private funicular to Les Thermes! The interior decor is also gorgeous.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Anton
Belgium46 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Great breakfast and easy access with funicular”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no big differences between the rooms, therefore no need to pay high for superior
Access to Spa via Funicular is a big plus. Breakfast is just amazing
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Gil
Luxembourg28 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed quality, construction noise in the morning
Restaurant & Bar
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Gonczar
Belgium3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The resto is always full and staff is not very pleasant. Property withdraw the amount of the stay twice and even now did not get the guarantee back. Overall next time we will book somewhere else.
The property is well located close to the Thermes
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Suzana
Netherlands27 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Nice clean modern hotel,”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Parking was to expensive
Nice modern fresh.. nice fully equipped room
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 25 June 2025
John
United Kingdom12 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The price charged for charging my electric vehicle. At 0.82 euros it is compatible with fast chargers on the motorway. Not a 22kw charger. Far too much
The air of space in the whole hotel
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Tatiana
Luxembourg61 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“1 night stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite with Terrace
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Really nice, modern hotel located in the heart of Spa. Room (corner) was fantastic, comfy beds, good choice for breakfast, kind staff
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Kateryna
Spain5 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“I enjoyed the stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Very convenient and fast to get to thermes. Selection during the breakfast was good. Room was nice, with good view
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 31 May 2025
Chris
United Kingdom86 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“A very nice hotel now its been taken over and been revamped”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Since it has changed to the Van Der Valk it is much better than when it was a Raddisson. Better layout , better facilities , better restaurant and more staff on hand to help.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 26 April 2025
Matthias
Belgium34 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff, great breakfast
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 24 April 2025
Lloyd
United Kingdom48 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great hotel in lovely town , good for track”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Was still being refurbished but looking good
Location and convenience to town
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 9 March 2025
Silvia
Netherlands10 reviews7.0“Good location very confortable particularly once the refurbishing work will be finished great breakf”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
There was ongoing work on the ground floor, incl. early on sat morning, I asked for a kettle and was told to use the coffe machine which din't work at all, the tea and herbal tea really tested of coffee, which was disappointing. the staff was quite eager to print (invoices etch..) and it would be best just to go digitally, and wifi was not working on the first day
Breakfast was excellent, the staff was really nice and friendly, The small sauna and terrace on the 4rth floor were nice, and the direct acces to the SPA is awesome
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 27 February 2025
Christoph
Belgium19 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Lovely mix of relaxation and hiking.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
For the price of the rooms, the breakfast could be included.
The hotel has a private, direct access to the spa facilities. Hard to beat!
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 20 February 2025
David
United Kingdom13 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was the most convenient (on the doorstep) location for the Thermes de Spa.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 4 February 2025
Daniele
United Kingdom9 reviews9.0“A relaxing week end!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Large and functional room. Excellent breakfast. The private funicular to "Les Thermes de Spa".
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 2 February 2025
Baiba
Latvia29 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The pillows are only for people who like to sleep in a sitting position.
Our stay was really great! The highlights were the welcoming staff, our room, which was spacious, quiet (despite being next to an elevator) and had a nice view to Spa centre, possibility to go to the Thermes in a bathrobe provided by the hotel, absolutely stunning breakfast.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 21 December 2024
Nabeel
Saudi Arabia53 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Great”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
View, location and next to the funicular
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 20 December 2024
Natalia
Belgium18 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Good location, unprofessional stuff”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Electric charges were out of order. Thats really frastrating that no one informs about that in advance. Our friend had a birthday, no one from stuff even said “ Happy Birthday”. I guess hotel management still lives with standards of 80s.
Location, breakfast
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 18 December 2024
Robin
United Kingdom6 reviews7.0“Amazing breakfast, central location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately Booking.com had made a mistake in the booking and the hotel were not ready for us
Great breakfast - comfy rooms
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 10 December 2024
Christoph
Belgium4 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Guest parking a bit pricey.
Lovely facilities and direct access to main spa.
Stayed in December 2024
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