Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn - de Cantharel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you are coming by car and want a green base near the Veluwe with a pool, gym and free parking. Skip it if you want to walk to Apeldoorn's main sights, which are all well over 30 minutes away on foot.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This four-star hotel suits drivers, families and people who come for walking and cycling. Guests like its green, wooded setting near the Veluwe, and the property lists a pool, gym, garden, terrace, family rooms and free parking.
It is a poor match if you plan to get around on foot. Every sight in our data is between 46 and 84 minutes away walking. Diners who want a long menu and quick service at the in-house restaurant may also be let down.
Location and getting around
The address is Van Golsteinlaan 20. The location score is 9.2 out of 10, which reflects the leafy setting more than closeness to sights.
Sportpark Berg & Bos is about 3.7 km away, around 46 minutes on foot. Apenheul Primate Park is 4.1 km, about 51 minutes. Het Loo Palace is 6.7 km, about 84 minutes. All three are far by foot, so plan on a car, public transport or a taxi. Times are straight-line estimates.
Guests mention walking and cycling paths nearby. Bike hire is not confirmed in our data, so ask the hotel if you want to ride.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.7 out of 10 from 692 reviews, second of the 3 eligible hotels we compared.
Praise focuses on the setting among trees close to the Veluwe and on the staff, described as friendly, helpful and welcoming at reception.
The restaurant draws mixed comments. Guests like the taste of the food and the atmosphere, but say service is slow and the menu is limited. If you plan to eat in every night, that matters.
Price and how it compares with our other Apeldoorn picks
The reference price was €160.88 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. It is not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Bilderberg Hotel De Keizerskroon, was €144.38 per night with an 8.6 score. Our Luxury pick, Hotel Gastronomique de Echoput, a five-star hotel, was €188.47 per night with an 8.9 score. The three picks are close in price, within about €45 a night of each other.
For about €16 more than the Budget pick, this hotel lists a pool, gym, restaurant, air conditioning and free parking. The data also tags a spa, but it is not in the main facilities list, so confirm it. Breakfast is listed as continental and buffet; inclusion is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 3 eligible hotels in Apeldoorn. This one is our Best Value choice because it balances guest score, review count and reference price. It is not the cheapest.
The facility list is long for the price, and the 8.7 score is slightly above our Budget pick. For travellers who want a full hotel in a green setting, it is a sound middle option.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on your rate.
Ask about pool and gym opening times and any fees for your dates. If you plan to dine in, consider booking a table and allowing extra time.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Can you walk from de Cantharel to Het Loo Palace?
Het Loo Palace is 6.7 km away, about 84 minutes on foot. That is far, so use a car, public transport or a taxi.
Does the hotel have free parking?
Yes, free parking is listed by the property. Confirm availability for your dates if you arrive late.
Is there a pool?
A pool and a gym are listed. Opening times and any fees are not confirmed, so check with the hotel.
Is the restaurant good?
Guests like the food and atmosphere, but several mention slow service and a limited menu.
How much is a night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €160.88 per night. Check today's price for your dates.