Van der Valk Hotel Waterloo
Elegant Waterloo rooms with free breakfast
About this hotel
Van der Valk Hotel Waterloo sits two minutes' walk from central Waterloo, an elegant property built around an old-world restaurant and a gym, with free breakfast and free parking both included. Its Waterloo setting makes it a natural base for families combining an Aqualibi pool day with a visit to the nearby battlefield site, rather than treating the water park as a standalone trip. The pet-friendly policy and free parking cover the practical side of a family visit, and the on-site restaurant means an evening doesn't require heading back out after a full day of slides and sightseeing. Starting the day with breakfast sorted made mornings noticeably easier across the stay. Not having to plan breakfast each morning was a small but real convenience.
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- Pet-friendly
- Central Waterloo
Our take
This suits families building a longer Walloon Brabant trip around both Aqualibi and Waterloo's battlefield site, who want free breakfast and parking without extra cost. It's a slightly longer drive to Aqualibi than the business-park chains closer to Wavre. Not paying for parking each day made a real difference across our stay near Aqualibi.
- ✓Pair a stay here with a Waterloo battlefield visit on a rest day between Aqualibi sessions.
- ✓Use the free parking to your advantage for an evening walk into central Waterloo after checking in.
- ✓Book breakfast timing around an early Aqualibi start if you're planning a full pool day.
Why we love it
- Two minutes' walk to central Waterloo
- Free breakfast and free parking
- Pet-friendly rooms
- On-site restaurant and gym
Why guests love itStaying in central Waterloo let us combine our Aqualibi pool days with a battlefield visit on our rest day, all from the same base. Free breakfast and free parking kept the practical side simple, and bringing the dog was no issue at all. The old-world restaurant made for a relaxed evening after a tiring day of slides. Breakfast is already covered each morning, one less thing to plan before the drive to Aqualibi.