Duinrell Holiday Park Review: Theme Park Resort, the Netherlands

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If you’re looking for a fun family getaway in the Netherlands – this holiday park review is all about the fabulous Duinrell Theme Park Resort in Wassenaar, South Holland. I’ve included our experiences, photos, info on our accommodation (direct booking), what there is to do locally, details about the on-site theme park & waterpark, driving time from Calais, the closest airport and everything else that you need to know – it’s kid heaven!

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Holiday: August/September 2026

Holiday Park Review: Duinrell, the Netherlands

We’re back from another fabulous trip to the Duinrell Theme Park Resort in the Netherlands – this holiday park is such an easy one to review! We enjoyed a multi-stay holiday (our favourite kind) between TerSpegelt and Duinrell as the kids have been asking to go back since our last visit in 2023. Staying on resort includes unlimited access to the amusement park and a set number of trips to the amazing indoor Tikibad Waterpark (more info further down). For our last trip we stayed with Eurocamp but this time we booked directly through Duinrell. Here’s my full review with everything that you need to know about our stay at Duinrell Holiday Park in the Netherlands.

What is the Duinrell Resort?

Duinrell is a huge holiday park with an amusement park, an incredible indoor waterpark, an outdoor pool and loads to do. The rides are completely free (included with your stay) and they’re just a short wander from the accommodation. It was handy to be able to come and go as we pleased, and head back for lunch. There are tamer rides, like the water bumper cars and the toboggan run, as well as thrill-seeker rollercoasters and splash rides! There’s a real mix of attractions at Duinrell (with over 40 rides to choose from!) making it a great place to entertain little ones through to teens.

I’ve included some photos of what you can expect in the next part of the review but for a full breakdown you can check out my Duinrell Theme Park Guide which will hopefully answer all of your questions about this unique holiday park. There I’ve covered rides, waterpark rules, accommodation options, opening times, tips and all sorts.

What is the Duinrell Amusement Park like?

I’ve included some photos here from both visits (2026 and 2023) to give you a glimpse at what rides are on offer in the Duinrell theme park. The site offers a real mix of coasters, tamer rides for younger ones, funfair style rides and playgrounds – there really is something to suit kids of all ages. The Fun Factory building houses soft play too in case of bad weather.

For both of our visits, we found there to be very short queues and the kids were able to go on their favourite rides over and over again! It’s not on the scale of places like Disneyland Paris or Efteling, but it’s a good theme park with a range of rides to suit everyone. The play areas are fab for younger ones and our only niggle was that the rides closed at 4pm each day – though you could swim until late as the last waterpark slot was 8pm.

What is the Duinrell Tikibad Waterpark like?

The indoor Tikibad Waterpark is the main reason we booked a second holiday at Duinrell – the kids love it! Though there are smaller splash play areas and slides for younger ones, it’s absolutely fantastic for thrill-seeking older kids and teens. The photo below shows lots of the waterslides that can be accessed from the indoor waterpark. There’s also a pool, some slides and a splash play area outside for warmer weather.

The number of slots given depends on your accommodation type and the length of your stay – the table below shows the current policy. We booked a Monday-Friday stay (2026) for our last visit directly through Duinrell (in their O’hara comfort accommodation range) and this included 2 free waterpark visits. If you’re camping you’ll receive discounted slots instead – currently charged at €9.50 per person for the indoor Tiki Pool and €5.50 per person for the outdoor Tiki Pool.

You get a 2 hour swimming slot plus 30 minutes to change. Honestly, it’s the best indoor waterpark we’ve been to! The pool area is also lovely and warm (it was around 32°C when we visited) so you can wander around without getting cold. The queues have been very short (or non-existent) for both of our visits and, as well as the slides, there are several jacuzzis, swimming pools (one large one with waves) and a lazy river. Here’s a bit of a photo dump of our waterpark fun, as well as a map showing the waterslides and height restrictions…

What else is there to do on-site?

You can also hire bikes – I’ve added the 2026 prices below. And, the resort has multiple large arcades, a bar, lots of places to eat and a bowling alley. We didn’t have any evening entertainment but you can enjoy extras like: shows, sports, karaoke, quizzes, bingo and some late night ride openings over the summer holidays / on some weekends.

Things to do near Duinrell:

There’s plenty to keep you occupied at the Duinrell Holiday Park (so you might not want to leave!), but it’s also a great base for exploring the Netherlands if you’re staying for a week or longer. There are beaches and cities nearby whilst visiting places like Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans and Efteling are possible as longer family days out. Here’s a quick guide on what’s on offer near the Duinrell Resort:

Wassenaar – 5 minutes: The town of Wassenaar is right on Duinrell’s doorstep with shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants. You can easily walk or cycle there from the resort.
Wassenaar Beach – 10 minutes: The nearby Dutch coast is perfect for an easy beach day without travelling far. It’s near enough to cycle, if you’re visiting Duinrell without a car, and there are some nice beach clubs for snacks or a meal out.

The Hague – around 20 minutes: One of the easiest cities to visit from Duinrell, with plenty for families as well as shops, restaurants and sightseeing. It’s also home to Madurodam – the miniature Netherlands attraction.
Scheveningen – around 20–25 minutes: Combine The Hague with the coast or make a day of Scheveningen itself, with its huge sandy beach, pier and seafront attractions.
Keukenhof Gardens – around 30 minutes: If you’re visiting in the spring, a trip to Holland wouldn’t be complete without seeing the iconic tulips (mid March to May) at Keukenhof Gardens.

Westfield Shopping Centre – 20 minutes: We had time to kill before check-in (and the rain ruined our beach plans!) so we had a trip to the huge shopping centre. The food court was fabulous and a great option if you want to eat out as everyone can pick something different!
Leiden – around 20 minutes: A lovely smaller Dutch city with canals, traditional streets and plenty of places to eat. It’s a good option if you want the Dutch city experience without travelling all the way to Amsterdam.
Zaanse Schans – around 45 minutes: If you want to see the classic Dutch windmills, wooden houses and workshops, Zaanse Schans offers an interesting day out.

Rotterdam – around 40 minutes: Rotterdam is completely different to the traditional Dutch cities, with modern architecture, the huge harbour and plenty of family attractions.
Amsterdam – around 45 minutes by car: Amsterdam is easily doable as a full-day trip from Duinrell. I wouldn’t personally drive right into the centre – we drove and used the subway for the last part of the journey. Or you can hop on public transport which would take around 90 minutes to avoid the hassle of the drive and parking costs etc.

Vogelpark Avifauna – 30 minutes: Vogelpark Avifauna is a family-friendly bird park in Alphen aan den Rijn with birds from around the world, playgrounds and other animals. It’s a particularly good option with younger children.
Rotterdam Zoo – around 35-40 minutes: Rotterdam Zoo (Diergaarde Blijdorp) makes a great full family day out, with animals from around the world and large themed habitats. You could also combine it with some time exploring Rotterdam.
Efteling – around 1 hour 20 minutes: If your family loves theme parks, you could also add a day at Efteling. It’s a much bigger and more immersive theme park than Duinrell and easily fills a full day, so I’d only really add this if you’re staying for a week or longer. Check out my Efteling Guide for more info.

Was the accommodation good?

We booked a Duinrell O’hara Comfort Level Duingalow – it had a large decking, a large central living space with a TV, 3 bedrooms, an ensuite for the master bedroom, a shower room and a separate loo. Our holiday home slept up to 6 people and was very modern and comfortable – the blackout blinds were fab! You do pay extra for bedding at Duinrell but it’s compulsory and pretty inexpensive. The kitchen was well-equipped with a hob, microwave, kettle, decent size fridge/freezer, toaster etc – the only thing we missed was not having an oven. Here are some photos of our particular O’hara Duingalow:

There are lots of different types of Duingalows (some are huge and pretty posh!) and glamping options at the Duinrell Resort. You can also book accommodation through Eurocamp. It’s worth comparing prices to see which is best for your dates – for our first visit Eurocamp was cheaper and this time we saved money by booking direct. Duinrell have set arrival days and lengths of stay but if you need flexibility you can choose your dates/stay length via Eurocamp. Wherever you stay, it’s just a short walk to the attractions! For a quick comparison:

Click here to check out the different Duingalow accommodation options – they sleep up to 8-12 people and there’s something for every budget.
Click here to visit to see the Eurocamp holiday homes available – they have a few different ranges on offer at Duinrell. Size-wise I would say the O’hara Duingalow is similar to the Eurocamp Ultimate accommodation.
If you’re not sure who to book through, my Duinrell Direct vs Eurocamp Guide is a good place to start.

Here’s a photo of the little welcome pack in our accommodation – it contained bin bags, a tea towel, cloths, a sponge, a brush, washing up liquid, matches and dishwasher tablets.

Food at Duinrell:

The supermarket on-site was large, well-stocked and priced similarly to the local Jumbo. We did most of our shopping there for ease. Here are a few examples of prices from our 2026 trip: Baguette €1.99, spreadable butter €2, 10 box rocket lollies €1.89, cucumber €1.29, milk €1.65. There’s also a bakery section with pastries and easy lunches like pizza slices (€1.89). It was open 8am-8pm during our stay.

There are also several supermarkets near Duinrell in Wassenaar, including Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Aldi and Dirk. On one evening, we grabbed a rotisserie chicken from the butcher in town for an easy dinner with microwave rice, wraps and salad. When it comes to eating out, there are lots of places to eat at Duinrell – ranging from quick meals and snacks around the amusement park to restaurants and takeaways elsewhere on the resort. Mr Whippy’s were really cheap at €1.75. I’ve added an example of the takeaway menu so you can get an idea of the prices (2026) and a picture of the snack wall in the amusement park:

What else should I know?

When booking directly through Duinrell, check in is typically 3.30pm and checkout is 10.30am.
FRUGAL MUM TIP: You need ID cards at the site (though no-one ever actually asked for ours) so pre-print passport size photos for these as they’ll staple them to the passes, and it’ll save you paying to have the photos done on-site.

How to get to Duinrell Holiday Park from the UK

The Duinrell Resort is located in Wassenaar, South Holland, in the Netherlands. The address is: Duinrell 1, 2242 JP Wassenaar, Netherlands. There are several ways to get to Duinrell from the UK – it’s a great easy road trip but it also works fabulously without a car. If you’re opting for a road trip, use the Direct Ferries website to compare costs and routes. Here are your options:

Calais to Duinrell: The drive from Calais to Duinrell takes around 3.5-4 hours depending on traffic. The route is mostly toll-free – we hit one toll in Belgium costing around a fiver. Le Shuttle from Folkestone takes 30 minutes and the ferry from Dover takes around 90 minutes.
Dunkirk to Duinrell: The drive from Dunkirk to Duinrell takes around 3 hours 15 minutes in normal traffic. The ferry crossing from Dover to Dunkirk is about 2 hours.
Hook of Holland to Duinrell: The Hook of Holland to Duinrell route is considerably shorter, with the drive taking approximately 45 minutes once you reach the Netherlands. The day ferry takes 6.5-7 hours from Harwich.
Duinrell with Flights: Direct flights from the UK to the Netherlands typically take around 90 minutes. It’s then just 30 minutes from Amsterdam Airport or Rotterdam Airport to Duinrell via car or private transfer. Or hop on public transport, taking the train to Leiden Centraal, followed by a bus towards Wassenaar and Duinrell – though this will take longer.
Is it possible to visit Duinrell without a car? Yes! Once you’ve arrived, the amusement park, Tiki Pool, restaurants, supermarket and other main facilities are all grouped together on the resort. The town of Wassenaar is just a short walk away with shops and restaurants and you can hop on the bus to visit nearby cities or the beach. The resort also offers some Amsterdam excursions. Duinrell is actually a great option if you’re looking for a holiday without a car.

How much does a Duinrell holiday cost – was it good value for money?

Hopefully my review has been helpful, our 4 night Monday-Friday stay in the Netherlands at Duinrell Holiday Park cost around £600. This included our 3 bedroom O’hara Duingalow, 2 waterpark sessions and unlimited amusement park access. We stayed at the end of August 2026, going into September, and thought it was excellent value for money. The holiday home was spacious, comfortable and well-equipped, and the kids had such a great time in the theme park and the waterpark.

Duinrell has something for children of all ages and it’s so much fun – this resort is one of our favourites! Click here to check out the Duinrell website to get prices for your dates. Or, for even more info, my Duinrell Resort Guide will answer your FAQS. If you’re after a multi-stay holiday, check out my article on the 15 Best Holiday Parks in the Netherlands for Families. The Netherlands is such an under-rated holiday destination with brilliant resorts and loads to do! Happy holiday hunting! 😊