Eurocamp Review: Lake Resort Beekse Bergen, The Netherlands

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If you’re looking for a fun family holiday in The Netherlands, this Eurocamp Holiday Review is all about Lake Resort Beekse Bergen (in Hilvarenbeek, North Brabant). I’ve included our experiences, photos, details about the Eurocamp accommodation, what there is to do locally (including the nearby attractions like Beekse Bergen Safari Park and Speelland!), driving time from Calais, the closest airport and everything else that you need to know about this fabulous holiday – it was one of our favourites for sure! We always travel on a budget, so if you’re looking to explore the UK and Europe with the kids (in an affordable way!) then have a browse around my blog for loads of money saving tips and budget family holiday reviews. And if you have any recommendations, please let me know – you can follow our travels on Instagram too!

Holiday: September 2023 (Updated January 2026 – please note from 2026 the safari park is now payable.)

Lake Resort Beekse Bergen Review

In September 2023, we took our annual road trip – this time we stayed in Paris for a few days to visit Disneyland, then travelled to the Netherlands (booked through Eurocamp) to split the rest of the holiday between Lake Resort Beekse Bergen and the infamous Duinrell Theme Park Resort. We arrived home shattered after a very active holiday but we had such a great time – and the kids would have happily stayed at Lake Resort Beekse Bergen for ages! So, here’s my review and everything that you need to know about staying with Eurocamp at Lake Resort Beekse Bergen in the Netherlands.

What was Lake Resort Beekse Bergen like?

The Lake Resort Beekse Bergen site was enormous – it took us half an hour to walk from our mobile home to the resort entrance, though they run a handy (free!) land-train so you can time your adventures around that. (You can use the map to help you to navigate it all.) It goes all over the resort and to both Speelland Attraction Park and Beekse Bergen Safari Park. You can also hire bikes if you want to go exploring – it’s a gorgeous area. This was one of the nicest campsites that we’ve stayed at on our travels in Europe, we really couldn’t fault it.

As you can see from my photos, the lake with a beach area was stunning, and the restaurant and pool both over-look this gorgeous view. All of it is in-keeping with the safari theme, and with temperatures in the 30s for our whole trip, we actually didn’t feel like we were in the Netherlands at all! It felt somewhat tropical! There were children’s play areas throughout the site, and in the main centre, both indoor and out. Plus, it was all very clean, well maintained and of high quality.

What was the swimming pool like?

The indoor swimming pool at Lake Resort Beekse Bergen was also located in the main centre, which we used most days to cool down. The pool area was fantastic with a jacuzzi pool, a main swimming pool, a flume and a children’s play pool. There was a sort of seating area within the water, so I could sit and relax overlooking the view of the lake while the kids played, which was lovely. The swimming facilities were of a high standard, well managed and extremely clean.

Local Area: What is there to do near Lake Resort Beekse Bergen?

Lake Resort Beekse Bergen really is all about the location. The safari-themed site is stunning, and it’s right next door to the most incredible Safari Park, and Speelland Attraction Park, which are part of the resort. At the time of our visit, both attractions were included with the Eurocamp holiday – you could visit for free as many times as you liked if you stayed for three days or more at the resort. Unfortunately, from 2026, the safari park is now payable – though it’s definitely still worth visiting because it’s absolutely fabulous. You can, however, still get free entry into Speelland Attraction Park – making this holiday such good fun! They have tons of parking for Speelland and the Safari Zoo, but there is an additional cost for this. We walked from the resort or took the free land train to get there, which was super handy as the resort was huge and it was quite a walk! During peak times they also offer a boat service.

Beekse Bergen Safari Park

Beekse Bergen Safari Park is 100% without a doubt the biggest and best zoo that we’ve ever visited – the site is huge, and we spent more than 6 hours there and clocked up 5 miles of walking! We started with the driving safari – the best way to see a variety of African animals up close. For a closer look at some of the animals, the walking safari was fantastic – you can see pretty much every animal you can think of! They have the largest range of species we’ve ever seen at a zoo, and plenty of each animal too. The animals have huge open spaces, and it’s certainly the most natural style setting we’ve ever experienced at a zoo. Trenches or moats are used to accommodate the fences where possible, so you get a direct, uninterrupted view of the animals making them seem super close.

There are walk through areas where you can get up close and personal to animals like lemurs and penguins too. The water safari on the lake is totally magical – who doesn’t love a boat ride?! We were so excited to see a cheetah drinking at the water’s edge as we sailed past, and it really added to the African safari feeling. The boat runs to and from either end of the park – and it was definitely helpful to use it to get back to the entrance at the end of the day when our legs were tired! This was one of our favourite days out – check out my Beekse Bergen Safari Park Review for all the info you’ll need before your visit. We’re heading back there in 2026 and I can’t wait!

Speelland

Speelland translated is literally ‘Play Land’ and this attraction park has lots of different things on offer to keep the kids busy – Finn and Lola really enjoyed it and we visited twice during our stay, spending longer there the first time as it was a super quiet weekday. As well as the lake, with play equipment on the beach area, there were lots of children’s activities like ride ons, a spinning ride, bouncy pillows and crazy golf to keep everyone occupied. And, there were various water-based activities, including the water slides, pedalos and other water play equipment too. The flumes were super welcome as it was around 33 degrees when we visited during a September heatwave! Check out my Speelland Review for more information.

Efteling Theme Park

This Eurocamp is also really close to Efteling Theme Park which is located just a twenty minute drive from the Lake Resort Beekse Bergen campsite. The Netherland’s largest theme park, it’s dubbed to be their Disneyland. It has excellent reviews and great reputation, and being so close eliminates the need to book any other hotels / accommodation to facilitate the visit. We didn’t venture to Efteling having done Disneyland and also booked the Duinrell Resort (which is part of a theme park) but it may be something that you want to add to your list of days out with a stay at Beekse Bergen.

Duinrell Resort

If you like to move around like we do, the Duinrell Resort is around a 90 minute drive-away from the Lake Resort. Eurocamp accommodation is available there but you can also do a day visit to the Duinrell theme park. We stayed for a few days and the kids thought was brilliant – they had such a good time! There were tamer rides, like these water bumper cars and the toboggan run (which my two loved so much that they went on it continuously for hours!), as well as thrill-seeker rollercoaster rides. There’s a real mix of attractions at Duinrell, making it a great place for children and adults of all ages. Check out my Duinrell Theme Park Review for more info.

City adventures

From Lake Resort Beekse Bergen, you can also visit nearby Rotterdam. And, Amsterdam is an easy motorway drive – around 1 hour and 15 minutes away. We hired bikes to cycle around the city (everyone cycles in the Netherlands!) – though it’s not a massive place and there aren’t lots of particular sights to see, it has a nice vibe. Filled with bridges and canals it’s a pretty place, and home to Anne Frank’s hide-out house, which we were keen to visit. For more info, check out my article: How to spend a day in Amsterdam on a budget with kids.

There are also LOADS of other fabulous family-friendly days out, so find out which other places to visit during your stay here: The Netherlands family holiday itinerary – the 10 best things to do with kids!

Was the accommodation good?

We stayed with Eurocamp but there was also tons of room for camping, and the resort themselves have loads of lodges too. We booked an Azure holiday home (known as Comfort / Premium from 2024) and were upgraded to an Azure lounge – the only difference really being the comfy outside seating area. This holiday home seemed very new and it was all clean and lovely inside – it was one of our favourites yet.

It had a central living and kitchen area with seating and a dining table, 3 bedrooms, a shower room and a separate toilet. This one also came with an oven, which makes self-catering so much easier. The setting of the holiday home was brilliant too. We were directly across from a huge field with woodland behind and to the side of it. It was lovely to sit out on the deck for breakfast, or for dinner and a game of cards in the evenings. Visiting during a heatwave, the temperature was around 32 degrees most days so we made the most of the outdoors.

For more info on the accommodation options, and to find out what to pack / what’s included, read my post: Eurocamp Holidays: Which accommodation should I choose? What’s included?

What facilities are on site at Lake Resort Beekse Bergen?

The shop on-site was large and fairly well priced and well stocked – open until 6pm when we visited. They had freshly baked bits, essentials and also extras like beach bits / goggles. A fresh baguette was €2 – making it easy to have cheap lunches and picnics. We didn’t need much from the on-site shop – we did a full shop at Lidl, which was just a 5 minute drive away and priced similarly to our usual shopping back home.
We were able to park directly in front of the holiday home that we stayed in, making it easy to load and unload the car of luggage and food shopping.
Most Eurocamp accommodation doesn’t come with a TV – it’s only included with their higher ranges – so it’s handy to take a tablet or laptop with you with some movies for when you want a quiet evening if it’s not included with your holiday home type.
All of the Eurocamp reps we met on our trip were friendly, helpful and spoke (or were) English. The other staff on the site were also fluent in English and very cheerful and friendly. There was lots to do on site, and bikes and family carts could be hired. We didn’t eat in the restaurant but we did get chips from the take-away area.
Our only annoyance from our whole stay at Lake Resort Beekse Bergen was that it was boiling and we couldn’t swim in the lake due to an algae at the time we visited (which caused sickness) so we only paddled, but it would have been a gorgeous place for a swim and the water was a great temperature.

Getting to the Netherlands from the UK

Honestly, driving to The Netherlands has got to be the easiest road trip that we’ve done so far. Lake Resort Beekse Bergen is only a 3 hour drive from Calais, on a toll free route, so it couldn’t be more simple. And, if you get the ferry from Dover to Calais, it should only cost you around £100 for a return (booked through Eurocamp) which is likely to be a lot cheaper than the cost of flights for the whole family – so it’s a good option for a budget family holiday. You can also take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais – though it’s a bit pricier than the ferry it only takes 30 minutes. Or, if you live further up the country, you can also take a ferry from Harwich directly to the Hook of Holland port in the Netherlands. You might want to check out the Direct Ferries website to compare prices across routes and providers.

If you are opting for a road trip, check out my article: Family road trip essentials: 13 things to pack on a road trip with kids to make sure that you have everything you need for stress free travel before you set off. If you’re new to road trips, this article is a great place to start: How to road trip on a budget around Europe – the ultimate family guide!

But, if you’d prefer to fly, the nearest airport is Eindhoven airport which is just 20km away – making for a short and easy transfer from the airport via public transport. Use the Skyscanner website to find the cheapest flight prices – it’ll compare airlines, airports, dates and times for you without you having to do all of the leg work! If you’re looking for a holiday with lots to do, Lake Resort Beekse Bergen should certainly be a contender. And, with so much on your doorstep, this a definitely a holiday that you could enjoy without a car if need be. Check out the Sun Transfers website to see prices for airport transfers, or Expedia is a great place to start if you plan to hire a car.

How much does a Eurocamp holiday at Lake Resort Beekse Bergen cost – was it good value for money?

Hopefully my review of this fabulous Netherlands resort has been helpful – our 6 night stay at Lake Resort Beekse Bergen at the beginning of September in a Eurocamp Azure (now Comfort / Premium from 2024) holiday home was £350 – which we thought was brilliant value for money. Though we actually only paid £150 (as we had a £200 voucher from Eurocamp after a noise complaint last year) so it was extremely cheap for us, and I would highly recommend this holiday if you have kids. The resort was brilliant (even at full-price it would have been incredible value for money) and the brilliant Beekse Bergen Safari Park and Speelland attractions really were the icing on the cake.

Having so much to do on-site makes this one so much fun for the kids, and my two would have loved to stay longer. If you still need convincing, check out my article: 10 reasons why you should visit the Netherlands with kids – the Netherlands is the perfect family-friendly holiday destination – particularly as it’s so close to the UK. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Lake Resort Beekse Bergen on the Eurocamp website.

As we home-educate the kids, we are fortunate to be able travel term-time which is a great money saver, but if you’re restricted to school holiday dates then look for May half-term getaways – they’re always so much cheaper than the summer holidays! But, having said that, affordable school summer holiday travel is possible – I went hunting on the Eurocamp website and found 50 family holidays under £1k for August 2026 – with prices starting from less than £300! (There were more but I ran out of steam! 😂) For more fabulous holiday options in the Netherlands, check out my articles: The 12 best holiday parks in the Netherlands for family getaways and The 10 best places to stay near Efteling Theme Park with kids.