Eurocamp Holiday Review: Duinrell, Holland, The Netherlands

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If you’re looking for a fun family getaway in the Netherlands – this Eurocamp Holiday Review is all about the fabulous Duinrell Theme Park Resort in Wassenaar, South Holland. I’ve included our experiences, photos, info on the Eurocamp accommodation, 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: September 2023 (Updated April 2026)

Eurocamp Review: Duinrell Resort, the Netherlands

Our stay was part of our annual September road trip – this time we stopped off in Paris for a few days to visit Disneyland, then travelled to the Netherlands (booked through Eurocamp) to split the rest of the trip between Lake Resort Beekse Bergen and the infamous Duinrell Resort. It was a very active holiday, and we arrived home shattered, but the kids absolutely loved it! Updating this for 2026, we’re actually heading back again this year (yay!) so I’ll add in anything new afterwards. But, for now, here’s my full review with everything that you need to know about our stay with Eurocamp at the Duinrell Resort in the Netherlands.

What was the Duinrell Resort like?

The Duinrell Resort is a huge site with a theme park, an incredible indoor waterpark, an outdoor pool and loads to do. The rides are completely free (included with your stay) and it was just a short wander from our accommodation. It was handy to be able to come and go as we pleased, and head back for lunch. There were tamer rides, like these water bumper cars and the toboggan run (which my kids loved so much and went on continuously for hours!), as well as thrill-seeker rollercoaster 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. The Netherlands is a really child-friendly destination and a brilliant location for a family holiday. Photo dump here…

Visiting out of season, the Duinrell Resort wasn’t very busy so there were 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 or Efteling, but it’s a good theme park with a range of rides to suit everyone. The play area was brilliant, the log flume was fabulous on a sunny day and there are also fairground rides like Dodgems. Our only niggle was that the rides closed at 4-5pm each day and there didn’t seem to be any entertainment in the evenings. However, if you’re visiting over the summer holidays, you can enjoy extras like: shows, sports, karaoke, quizzes, bingo and some late night ride openings until 9pm.

What was the Duinrell Resort Tiki waterpark like?

The indoor Tiki waterpark at the Duinrell Resort was absolutely amazing – it had something crazy like 15 waterslides! There was also a slide area for younger children, a jacuzzi and a main swimming pool. (The big tube flumes in the picture above are from the indoor pool.) Being out of season, the pool area was practically empty when we visited which was fantastic! Unfortunately, the waterpark isn’t free with a Eurocamp stay but you’ll be given some discounted voucher codes – we paid €10pp. This was for a 2 hour slot, plus 30 mins changing time.

We thought the waterpark was great value for money so check it out at least once during your stay. Lola loved it so much and has been asking to go back ever since – hence our 2026 visit! Our only annoyance was having to leave the pool after two hours when it was practically empty (the kids could have happily stayed so much longer!) but I imagine this would be necessary to avoid overcrowding at peak times. The outside swimming area isn’t on the scale of the indoor waterpark but it has a pool, a play area and some waterslides – plus it was cheaper at €5pp for four hours. Swimming slots need to be booked in advance via the app and here are the updated pool details for 2026:

Local Area: What is there to do near the Duinrell Resort?

You can wander to Wassenaar for a meal, or a day in the sun on the golden sands, as the town is only a 10 minute walk from the resort. Duinrell works well for an easy Eurocamp holiday without a car – you can head out and about on foot and it’s just a short transfer from the airport (more on that below). But, if you’d like to venture further afield, there are some fabulous days out nearby – here’s a quick peek and my article on the 10 Best Things to Do in the Netherlands with Kids has even more fabulous ideas!

City adventures

From Duinrell you can visit the city of Rotterdam (around a 40 minute drive) and Amsterdam is an easy 45 minute motorway journey. Alternatively, you can hop on the bus to a nearby train station (Leiden, The Hague, or Voorschoten) then catch the train to Amsterdam Central Station. We hired bikes to cycle around the city (everyone cycles in the Netherlands!) – though you could also hop on a canal cruise to explore in a more leisurely way. The Anne Frank Museum might be worth a visit with older kids, or head to NEMO Science Museum with younger ones. For more info, check out my 1 Day in Amsterdam Family Itinerary.

Efteling Theme Park

If one theme park isn’t enough, Efteling is about an hour and 15 minutes away from the Duinrell Resort by car. The Netherland’s largest theme park, it’s dubbed to be their Disneyland. We didn’t venture to Efteling (having done Disneyland and the Duinrell Resort in one trip) but we’re planning a visit for our 2026 stay – friends of ours went there last year and absolutely loved it! If you’re looking for a multi-stay holiday to facilitate an Efteling adventure, take a look at my article on the 10 Best Places to Stay Near Efteling Theme Park with Kids.

Beekse Bergen Safari Park

Beekse Bergen Safari Park is about a 90 minute drive from Duinrell (you can stay next door at Lake Resort Beekse Bergen if you’re opting for a multi-stay holiday) but either way this one is totally worth the drive. It’s such an amazing safari park – the best we’ve ever been too – and we can’t wait to go there again this year! Beekse Bergen Zoo has a walking safari, a driving safari and a boat safari. There are absolutely loads of different species of animals, as well as play areas and walk-through spaces too. Speelland Attraction Park is also directly next door if the kids want to let off steam.

Beaches

We only had a few days at the Duinrell Resort, which we thought was the perfect amount of time for what was on offer at the theme park, however we missed on out visiting the nearby beaches. For our next visit, we’ll definitely be checking out the gorgeous beaches – there are plenty just a short drive away.

Keukenhof Gardens

If you’re visiting in the spring, a trip to Holland wouldn’t be complete without seeing the iconic displays of flowers at Keukenhof Gardens. The tulips flower from mid March to mid May when the fields are one of the most photographed sites in the world. It’s about a 30 minute drive from Duinrell.

Was the accommodation good?

We booked an Azure Lounge holiday home (now known as Premium) through Eurocamp but the resort has lots of their own lodges too. Our holiday home seemed new and it was lovely and clean – it was very quiet too considering we were at a theme park! The staff were really friendly and when we arrived at the site at 11.30am we were able to get in early. The opening times for the shop etc were stuck on the fridge which was very handy. Our accommodation had 3 bedrooms (sleeping 6 people in total), the beds were really comfy and the blackout blinds were brilliant – so much easier than putting bin bags up at the windows! 😂 Here are some photos of the inside:

Our only annoyance was that, although the kitchen had a dishwasher (bonus!), it didn’t have an oven. Instead, there was a microwave / combi oven but it was too small to cook a whole family meal. We got around this by using the hob instead, but it was a bit inconvenient given that we always self-cater to keep costs down. If you’re road tripping and you have an air-fryer it might be handy to bring it with you. Other than that, we really liked this holiday home – particularly the lounge decking which was so nice to relax on in the evenings. For more info on holiday home options, check out my Eurocamp Accommodation Guide.

What facilities are on site at the Duinrell Resort?

The shop on-site was large and well stocked but it was pretty expensive for most things – though the fresh baguettes were reasonably priced for a cheap lunch. Luckily, there was an Aldi just a 6 minute drive away from the site, so we avoided the on-site prices and did a full shop there which was 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.
All of the Eurocamp reps we met on our trip were friendly, helpful and spoke (or were) English. We didn’t eat in the restaurant, but we did get chips from the take-away area. We found the food huts in the theme park pretty reasonably priced and we were so impressed to get Mr Whippy ice creams for just €1.50!
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.

Getting to the Duinrell Resort from the UK

Driving to the Netherlands has got to be one of the easiest road trips from the UK. The Duinrell Resort is only 3.5 hour drive from Calais, on a toll free route, so it couldn’t be more simple. It can be really budget-friendly too as the ferry from Dover to Calais is typically only around £100 booked through Eurocamp. You can also take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais – it’s a bit pricier than the ferry but it only takes 30 minutes. If you live further up the country, you can take a ferry from Harwich directly to the Hook of Holland port in the Netherlands – for this route use the Direct Ferries website to compare prices across routes and providers. If you’re new to road trips check out my family guide on How to Road Trip on a Budget Around Europe.

If you’d prefer to fly, the nearest airport is Rotterdam airport which is just 22.5km away – making for a short and easy transfer from the airport via public transport. Or fly into Amsterdam Airport – the transfer is still only 30 minutes and there may be more flight options available. Use the Skyscanner website to find the cheapest flight prices – it’ll compare airlines, airports, dates and times for you. And, if you need airport transfers the Sun Transfers website is a great place to start.

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

Hopefully my review has been helpful – our 3 night stay in the Netherlands at the Duinrell Resort at the beginning of September in a Eurocamp Azure Lounge holiday home (now known as Premium) was just under £200. It was incredible value for money given what’s included – theme park visits can cost that much without any accommodation! This resort is so much fun, the kids really enjoyed it and it kept them well occupied. In hindsight, we could have done with a bit more time for days out, so we’re having a longer trip for our 2026 stay. (The kids can’t wait! 😍) Unfortunately, you’ll find the prices are higher now – even off peak – but the Duinrell Resort is so much fun you won’t be disappointed! Plus, the Netherlands is a fabulous place for a family holiday! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Duinrell Resort 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! 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! And, for even more fabulous holiday options, check out my article on the 15 Best Holiday Parks in the Netherlands for Families.