Eurocamp at Duinrell – Everything you need to know before you go

 Over May half term we took a family holiday in Holland with Eurocamp. We are huge fans of a Eurocamp holiday having visited several Eurocamps in France and also a couple in Italy. This time I was on the hunt for something different and came across Duinrell holiday park. A Eurocamp in Holland, Duinell holiday park promised to be something completely different to anything we had ever done before. Spoiler alert we had an amazing time at Duinrell Eurocamp and can really see why people return year after year to this wonderful Eurocamp in the Netherlands. 

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Where is Duinrell Eurocamp?

Duinrell is located in the Netherlands in the town of Wassenaar, South Holland. About 4km away from the coast and well-placed between Amsterdam and Rotterdam. It is unsurprisingly a popular holiday destination. Not just for Europeans but there were also a lot of British people and cars when we visited. Leading me to think we had stumbled upon a very well-kept secret in the Eurocamp Holland department.  As none of my friends or family has visited the much-loved holiday resort. After our week-long stay, I am wondering why!

How to get to Duinrell Eurocamp from the UK?

When we visited we caught the Eurotunnel from Folkstone to Calais. Then drove through France, into Belgium and then to Eurocamp in Duinrell. The drive should have taken about three and a half hours. However, we found that in both directions we ended up with delays in Belgium which meant that our travel time was much closer to four and a half. However, it is a simple driving route without any tolls to this Eurocamp in Holland. 

Alternatively, there are plenty of other transportation options to reach Eurocamp in the Netherlands. You can take the car ferry from the UK to the Hook of Holland and drive to the campsite. This drive takes around thirty minutes. When we travelled there were several ferry crossings. You could catch the Stena Line from Harwich in Essex. Or there is a DFDS Ferry which runs from Newcastle to Amsterdam. 

The closest airport to Eurocamp Duinrell is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. From there, you can take a train or a bus to Wassenaar and then a short taxi ride to Duinrell. Or book a private transfer. If you would like to travel by train this is also possible. Catch the  Eurostar into Brussels from London St Pancreas and then transfer to a train to Amsterdam.

Where to stop on the way to Duinrell Eurocamp

If you are planning on driving to Eurocamp in the Netherlands. Then you may consider breaking the journey up on route by stopping for a night or two. If this is the case you have several options in Belgium to break up the journey.

• Bruges – This charming medieval city is known for its picturesque canals, historic buildings, and delicious chocolate. We stayed for three nights on an alternative trip and really enjoyed our visit. There is also plenty for kids to do. You can find out what we got up to – Three Night Itinerary in Bruges with Kids.
• Ghent – Another historic city in Belgium which is is known for its stunning Gothic architecture and also has canals to explore. We have yet to visit although our driving route did take us straight past and is definitely somewhere we would consider in the future.
• Antwerp – This bustling port city is known for its beautiful architecture and world-class museums. If you are looking for somewhere more lively then this could be a consideration as again being a city there is a lot for kids to do.
• Brussels – Could be considered although it would be more of a detour on the route. However, we took the boys when they were quite small to Brussels and had a lovely trip. So it could be a way of extending your European adventure. Things to do in Brussels with Kids. 

Checking into Duinrell with Eurocamp

When you arrive at the campsite you will see a large car park on entry to your right. There is a signpost that says check-in. Park here and go to the main reception before entering the park and going to the Eurocamp reception. This is also very close to the entrance and you should be able to see the green sign opposite the roundabout just past security.

This is what you should do. Somehow we missed this and managed to drive straight in. If you do this then parking is tricky! If there is more than one adult then you may be able to stop right outside the Eurocamp reception. Failing that turn left at the roundabout and park in the small car park in the main plaza. I was travelling alone with the boys and wished I had not missed the main car park.

When you check in you will be given park information, discount codes for the swimming pool (see below) and a map of the camping site. You will also need to give details of your car registration and also have a camping Duinrell pass. This is like a small ID card which allows you entry to the campsite should you leave. 

Top Tip – Bring passport-sized photos of everyone in your party so that these can be attached to your ID cards. If not you can purchase photos on site but these cost 4€ per person. Any photo will do, we photocopied our passports. But cut-down holiday snaps are sufficient. 

Our Accomodation – Eurocamp Duinrell

We stayed in a new Azure Lounge mobile home which has three bedrooms. Having stayed with Eurocamp several times this is by far the best accomodation we have had to date. The outside lounge is a wonderful addition and really made a difference in how we spent our evenings. The new Azure Lounges are I think situated all together in the island area of the park. This is where many of the comfortable mobile homes are as well. It is easy walking distance to everything and a nice quiet location. 

​Inside our Azure Lounge – 3 bedroom

Bedrooms

There are two twin rooms and one with a very comfortable double room. Which comes with a queen size bed and premium mattress. The mattress is again probably the best I have ever slept on in this type of accomodation. There is a large shelf above the bed and a small hanging wardrobe. On one side the wardrobe also doubles as a bedside table. There is also plenty of space to move around the bed. 

The twin rooms are identical and set up in the same way with bedside lamps and a power socket. Each has its own electric heater. Since we stayed in May we did need these on a couple of the nights and I was impressed with how quickly they heated the bedrooms. 

Living Area

The main living area is an open-plan kitchen diner and has a table which seats four and a sofa along one side. Again a useful shelf for storing all the kid’s travel games and books. The kitchen consists of a fridge freezer, microwave and gas hob. There is no oven although the microwave was a combination one we did not use it during our stay. However, a dishwasher is a very welcome addition. There is very little storage for food so bear this in mind. An essentials pack includes a dishcloth, tea towel and black bin liner. But you will need to bring your washing-up liquid. There is plenty of crockery, glassware, utensils and pots and pans.

Bathroom

The bathroom is larger than the ones we have stayed in before. The shower is a good size. I think at a push I could have probably got both boys in there in one go if needed. There is also a separate toilet. As the Azure Lounge 3 bedroom will sleep up to 6 adults this is probably an essential. 

Outside our Azure Lounge – 3 bedroom

The decking runs the whole length of the mobile home and is covered all the way along. There is a locking gate which is useful when travelling with small children. At one end there is a table and four chairs. Plus two additional lounge chairs which means you could easily sit six outside to eat. Down one end there is a lounge area with a corner sofa which is where we spent most of our time. There is a small wooden table perfect for card games, travel games or a glass or two. It is the perfect addition to the outside space.

I was impressed to see an airer with pegs, as well as the usual gas BBQ. Parking is a little haphazard and a bit of a game of chance. From reading other comments I think this is partly the way the campsite is designed after all you can not help the trees! Eurocamp have done what they can and some looked to have plenty of parking opportunities. The one we stayed in EC022 has parking on the inside next to the mobile home. However, you did run the risk that your neighbours may inadvertently block you in. Since you could not drive past the front of your lodge like you could with others. Thankfully this did not happen during our visit and we were able to get in and out quite easily. 

Facilities at Duinrell Campsite

I was impressed with everything on offer. We chose it because of the theme park but there is so much more to do. And most importantly even though it’s deemed a large campsite it was also really peaceful and quiet when we visited. This could be because it’s off-season. But I also think it’s partly to do with the way that the campsite is arranged.

Essentials 

Onsite you will find a central area known as Duinrell Plaza. From our Duinrell Eurocamp accomodation, it was about a ten-minute walk. Upstairs there is a supermarket, a snack bar for Dutch fast food and a self-service sit-down restaurant. It is also possible to order take-out pizza from the restaurant. The supermarket has everything you need for self-catering although see my comments below about an alternative. Downstairs there is a bar area.

Wifi 

There are selected spots around the campsite where you can access free wifi such as the bar and restaurants. You can also purchase high speed wifi for use in your accommodation. However, we did not do this as I found 5G to be available throughout.

These days, I suppose you could bring satellite internet with you. This option is probably best if you’re going to be on the move. It reduces your reliance on intermittent network signals, as long as you’ve got access to the sky satellite internet, which is available around the clock

 

Things to do at Duinrell Campsite

There is so much to do at Duinrell holiday park outside of the theme park and water park. I have listed these below:

• Hire bikes or go-karts 
• Play mini bowling in the pub’s bowling alley. This costs 4€ per person per game and tokens can be purchased at the bar
• Enjoy a game of table tennis. Either at the Plaza or close to the sand dune. If you forget your paddles you and buy a set in the supermarket for 12.95€
• Free table football outside the Plaza
• Try out the trim trail which takes you through the woods and takes about an hour and a half
• Have a game of beach volleyball or climb the huge sand dune
• Enjoy the numerous adventure playgrounds. Although technically in the theme park, when staying onsite you can access the play area when the park is closed. With high metal slides and bouncing pillows, they were a big hit. The main play park has been segregated into two one side has play equipment suitable for young children. Whereas the other is better for older children. We found the best time to visit was early evening. It also helped to tire the kids out before bed.
• Enjoy the games area in the pub which includes pool tables, air hockey and various other arcades.

 

Bike & Go-kart Hire

You can hire bikes and go-karts direct from Duinrell holiday park if you do not bring your own. This can be done daily. When we visited they were offering a special offer where you could hire for seven days and pay for six. We hired bikes for one day which for three of us came to 30€ including a basket. The boys also had a go-kart for one day which cost 15€ each and was great fun. All come with their own locks so you do not need to bring anything in addition from home. Although we did bring helmets. It is worth noting that both bikes and go-karts are not allowed in the theme park area while it is open. 

If you have a day’s hire then you return your bike or go-kart the following day in a specific time slot. Hiring before 1 pm you need to return by 9.30 am the following morning. Hiring after this then you need to return the next day by 3 pm. We had a really good experience hiring bikes, the staff were really helpful and measured the boys to ensure they had the right bikes. 

Entertainment

It is the first Eurocamp we have stayed at where there is a full entertainment program each night. Although I would normally stay away from any sort of planned evening entertainment we did do a couple of events. The best thing about the entertainment at Duinrell holiday park is that it is very varied and aimed at different age groups. Details of the entertainment can be found on the web app or on a notice board which is in the main plaza. For the younger kids, there is a meet and greet session with Rick the Frog. Who is the Duinrell holiday park mascot? Along with a mini disco. These run every day. 

We also spotted raft building in the late afternoon as a family activity although this had to be booked in advance. Which can be done by the web app and would be great fun if you had older kids. We did do the magic show which was on at the weekends when we visited. This is held in the theatre next to the pub and I would definitely recommend it especially as it is free. We also did bingo, although I thought it was a little bit expensive at 10€ a book. Although Harry did win a prize so that went down well as you can probably imagine.  

On a Thursday night, three of the larger rides were open from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm for those staying at Duinrell holiday park only. Plus there was a silent disco and water fountain display.  

Duinrell Theme Park

Having a theme park with over 40 attractions as part of your campsite was amazing. Staying on-site meant that we had direct access every day. It is the first time we have ever stayed anywhere like this before and the boys absolutely loved it. I can see why they have families that return year after year. 

There is a whole selection of rides for younger children including some specifically for six year olds and under. Plus other activities such as a ball pit. However, the magic number is probably 120cm as there are a lot of rides at this height range. There are a handful at 140cm which include Mad Mill, Waterspin, Tobbogan and if you wanted to be the driver of the bumper cars. Although a passenger could be 120cm or above.

The boys were 125cm and 145cm when we visited. Harry could go on all three rollercoasters at this height as well as many of the other bigger rides. The rollercoasters were their favourite rides. With Falcon being the main attraction. Charlie wasn’t too keen on the 140cm rides and didn’t go on either the Mad Mill or Waterspin. Although he did go on the Tobbogan and the boys enjoyed the bumper cars together. 

We found that visiting when the park opened at 10 am and then later in the day worked well for us. As this is when it tended to be quieter and so we avoided the queues. Plus the school trips which there seemed to be a lot of when we visited. I have written more about Duinrell amusement park separately. The Complete Guide to Duinrell Theme Park. 

Top Tip – Make sure you download the web app as this gives the opening times of the theme park. We found that when we visited it shut earlier than we expected during the week at 4 pm. But was open later until 6 pm at the weekends. This could be because we visited in May and so out of season. 

See the rides in action on my Instagram Reel – 18 rides in 12 seconds.

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Tikibad Water Park

When choosing a Eurocamp campsite one of the biggest deciding factors for us is the swimming pool and water slides. Ideally, I look for something with a splash down as well. So I was a little dubious to see how our holiday at Duinrell with Eurocamp would go. On the basis that the Tiki pool is not just turn up and go in, instead, they operate a booking process where you select a time slot online. When you are staying with Eurocamp you also need to pay. Something again I wasn’t too sure about. However, now we have visited I completely understand why. It really is like a water theme park!

Consisting of both an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. There is a wave pool, lazy river, splashdown area, and many unique slides. There is something for the whole family. I have written more about Tikibad Water Park separately. The Complete Guide to Tikibad Water Park 

Eurocamp Duinrell Tikibad Vouchers

However, if you are staying at Duinrell with Eurocamp, you need to know a few things. When you check in you will be given some vouchers. The number of vouchers you get depends on how long you stay. For seven nights we were given four vouchers. You can book your whole party with one voucher. To do this you scan the QR code on the voucher and complete the steps on the screen including entering the voucher number and selecting a time and number of people. There are additional charges to access the pool. I think from reading other reviews that these have increased recently. 

When we visited the cost was 20€ per person but this was reduced to 10€ per person by using the voucher. However, you are limited on time slots, as in when and how long your session in the pool complex lasts if you do not want to pay full price. We could book for two hours between 10 am and 2 pm. They also allowed an extra half an hour for changing times. The outside pool was open and in theory, it was possible to book this separately and have a four-hour session. I am not sure if it was because it was the start of the season but when we visited they were both open together with no segregation between them. And it was not possible to select the outside pool at the time of booking. 

Top Tip – You can only book up to one day in advance. During the school holidays and summer seasons, slots can be fully booked. We booked first thing when we woke up. If you are staying in the Duinrell accommodation then you get free access to the pool area. As well as unlimited access even in the Summer holidays. Yet you still need to book. Like the rest of the theme park, it is possible for those not staying on the family campsite to visit on a day ticket.

Where to eat when staying at Duinrell with Eurocamp

There are three areas to eat while staying at Duinrell holiday park and we tried all three. In the theme park itself, in Duinrell Plaza and also in the local town of Waassaner. Not forgetting that your Eurocamp accommodation is self-catering. With both a gas hob, microwave and BBQ it is easy to eat in.

Restaurants in Durinell Theme Park

Please note that these restaurants are only open during theme park hours 

• Pannenkoekenrestaurant is probably our favourite. The pancake house is built around a carousel and so is perfect for a pit stop. They offer both sweet and savoury pancakes and although not cheap are perfect for a treat or to share.
• La Place is a self-service restaurant that offers a range of healthy and organic food options, including sandwiches, salads, and hot meals. It also has a bakery section that serves freshly baked bread, pastries, and cakes. We did not eat here but it is right next to the play area with lots of outside-covered seating. 
• Duinrell Snackbar which is also located in the main play area. Sells a range of fast food options, including hot dogs, burgers, and fries. It also has a selection of ice creams, milkshakes, and soft drinks. Including some self-service machines if the queues are too long. 
• Poffertjeskraam which is opposite the pancake house, is a traditional Dutch pancake stand that serves poffertjes. Which are small, fluffy pancakes made with buckwheat flour and served with butter and powdered sugar.
• There are also several places you can buy candy floss, toffee apples, chocolate-covered bananas (yes really) and fruit lollies. As well as Dunkin’ Doughnuts.

Restaurants in Durinell Holiday Park

These are for campsite guests only and are open outside the hours of the theme park as well as during the day. Eurocamp had put up a poster in our accommodation with details on when things were open. But again the best place to find this when out and about is via the web app.

• Snack Bar we ate in here once. You order through a screen just like Mcdonald’s. They have a range of Dutch fast food items including bitterballen, kroketten, frikandellen and also burgers and fries. We ordered a family portion of fries which is huge! Outside seating in the plaza next to the table tennis and football machines. It was pretty average and I think there are probably better places to eat while staying at Duinrell holiday park.
• Take away Pizza, however, we can rate. This is linked to the Pizzeria Restuarant. There is a small entrance and limited menu but cooked quickly and tasted delicious. Two pizzas easily fed the three of us with leftovers. 
• Pizzeria Restaurant is also part of the same complex. It is a large self-service restaurant serving mainly Italian food. There are several stations for you to choose from and plenty of seating in and out. We did not eat here during our stay.  

Restaurants in Wassenaar

We found the restaurants in the small town to be much better value for money. There is a huge variety and something for everyone including a Chinese and kebab shop. Not that we went to either of these, however, we did try out a few others. These were the ones we enjoyed. 

• La Casita a tapas restaurant close to the Jumbo serves a variety of Spanish dishes, including tapas, paella, and churros. There is a lovely outside eating area. We opted for a tapas surprise which was 15.50€ each and very tasty. You can see in the picture below this is for two people and it felt good value.
• Me Gusta! is another tapas restaurant which we visited. I would recommend booking online ahead of your visit. As when we went during the week it was very popular. There is some outside seating that catches the sun in the early evening. The food was very good. Order more than you think you need as the portion sizes were quite small compared to our local tapas.
• Bagel Alley, we absolutely loved it for a healthy lunch. They have so many different options to choose from even the fussiest eaters can have Nutella or butter on a plain bagel. Comfortable seating in the square is hard to miss with its purple signs.
• Luciano is the ice cream parlour which is recommended by Duinrell. It has lots of flavours to choose from, we got three 2-scoop ice creams for under 10€ which felt reasonably priced.  They offer classic flavours and some more unusual ones, we visited a couple of times during our stay. They also offer sorbets, frozen yoghurts, macaroons and cannoli

Jumbo Supermarket 

Although there is a supermarket at Duinrell holiday park. We found the Jumbo (grocery stores chain) in Wassanger better. Not only was it cheaper there was also a lot more choice. We picked up some unusual-looking meat products for the BBQ along with traditional sweet treats from the bakery. 

Things to do nearby Duinrell Holiday Park

There are a lot of opportunities for day trips in the local area if you can drag yourself away from the roller coasters. If you don’t have a car then there is no need to worry as there is a good public transport network in the town of Wassenaar. Which is only a short walk from the entrance of the campsite. And when I say short I mean about five minutes until you are in the main shopping and eating area. 

When we visited we had planned a couple of days off the campsite but the boys loved it so much we actually only managed one! We visited the town of Leiden which is a smaller and less busy version of Amsterdam. Plus it’s only a fifteen-minute drive away with plenty of parking. Read more – Things to do in Leiden. Of course, visiting the beautiful city of Amsterdam is also a popular choice including the house of Anne Frank. If you would like to visit then you do need to book well in advance. 

It is also the perfect location including Rotterdam, Delft and Den Haag Centraal. There are also several days trips specific for kids such as Madurodam, a chance to see the famous sights of the Netherlands in miniature. Or if you have a rainy day then Legoland Discovery Centre and Sea Life Centre in Scheveningen.  If you are looking for things to do during your visit then this may be useful – Things to do when you visit Duinrell Holiday Park. 

The local beach is only a twenty-minute cycle or slightly longer with little ones. Mainly car-free and relatively flat it’s a great half day to day activity. Read more about the dunes of Wassenaar – Wassenaar Slag Beach 

Eurocamp Duinrell Conclusions

I am sure this will not be our last visit to Duinrell Holiday Park. We had so much fun and were all very sad when the seven days were over. Not quite believing it was time to go home. We definitely recommend a visit and have already been speaking with friends about a return trip for another great Duinrell holiday.

Top Tip – if you are planning a visit then make sure you join the Duinrell Facebook group. As there are loads of information from people that are there or have been there. 

I hope you have found this blog post on staying at Duinrell with Eurocamp useful. Please do share these with your friends and family and anyone that you know who is visiting Duinrell. Have you visited Duinrell with Eurocamp? I would love to hear about your experiences in the comments below and if you are going I hope you have a great time.

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