A trip to Disneyland Paris is something to look forward to. But the ride there is quite long for many families, especially with children in the back of the car.

You may leave early in the morning to avoid traffic jams. Perhaps you just want to travel more leisurely without having to do everything at once. Or maybe you are looking for comfort along the way: an easily accessible hotel, spacious rooms, easy parking, and a place where you can truly relax before continuing on to Disney.

That is exactly why many Dutch families choose a stopover in Ghent.

Van der Valk Hotel Gent is ideally located along the E17 and E40, forming a logical stop on the way to Disneyland Paris. No detours, no busy city center, and no hassle after a long drive because Hotel Gent is right next to the highway. You can easily drive to the hotel, park easily, and immediately enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.

The drive to Disneyland Paris from the Netherlands quickly takes five to seven hours. Especially with children, such a long car journey can be quite intense.

That’s why more and more families are choosing to split their trip with a comfortable overnight stay along the way. You travel more peacefully, arrive more rested, and make the ride to Disney a more enjoyable part of the vacation.

A stopover offers many advantages:

• relaxed travel with children

• arrive rested in Disneyland Paris

• avoid traffic jams around Paris

• comfortable recharge for EV drivers

• no stress with early arrival times

• enjoy the journey itself more

Ghent is therefore in a particularly logical location between the Netherlands and Disneyland Paris.

Van der Valk Hotel Gent is located near the E17 and E40, making it easily accessible for travelers from, among others:

• Rotterdam

• Breda

• Utrecht

• Eindhoven

• Zeeland

• Antwerp

For many families, Ghent feels like a natural first stage towards Disney:

• approximately 2h30 to 4h drive from the Netherlands

• about 3 more hours drive to Disneyland Paris

• easily accessible without busy city traffic

• no major detour on the way to France

This way, you leave the next morning relaxed and rested for the last part of the journey.

When traveling with children, small things make a big difference. Being able to arrive comfortably, eat something calmly, and sleep well makes for a more pleasant travel experience.

At Van der Valk Hotel Gent you will find everything for a comfortable stopover:

• spacious (family) rooms

• comfortable beds

• 3 restaurants in the hotel

• extensive breakfast

• ample parking

• charging points for electric cars

• fast check-in and check-out, 24/24 possible

• easy accessibility along the highway

This way, you don’t have to think about anything after arrival, and the vacation can really begin.

Many families choose to stay overnight the night before their Disney visit.

This makes the trip immediately much more pleasant:

• children can rest better

• you avoid fatigue on the road

• you arrive earlier in Disneyland Paris

• the chance of stress or traffic jams is reduced

• the vacation starts immediately more relaxed

A comfortable stopover ensures the journey not only goes more smoothly but also feels more pleasant from the first moment.

After several days at Disney, many families are tired from the hustle and bustle and long days. Even then, an extra overnight stay along the way can make a big difference.

A stop in Ghent ensures you do not have to do the entire return trip in one go and arrive home comfortably.

Especially families with young children therefore consciously choose a stopover on the way back.

Are you traveling electrically towards France or Disneyland Paris? Then a hotel with charging options along the way is extra convenient.

Van der Valk Hotel Gent has charging points so your car can recharge during the overnight stay while you enjoy a quiet evening and a comfortable night. There is also a Tesla Superchargeron the site next to the hotel, which you can use during your stay.

A trip to Disneyland Paris starts with good planning. By dividing your route with a comfortable stopover in Ghent, you travel more peacefully, safely, and pleasantly.

Van der Valk Hotel Gent offers you the ideal combination of location, comfort, and accessibility along the E17/E40.

Plan your stopover today and start your Disney trip relaxed.