Stay in a unique glamping accommodation at Resort de Parel
In the middle of the Holsterwold, where you'll find the largest deciduous forest in the Netherlands, lies Resort de Parel. There's plenty of adventure to experience in nature or on the water. Afterward, unwind completely in one of the luxury glamping accommodations. All of them come with a private terrace and a personal BBQ. Prefer not to cook yourself? Then choose from the delicious dishes served in the restaurant. All are prepared with fresh and local ingredients.
- By the water
- Water sports activities
- In the woods
- Luxury lodges & safari tents
- Supermarket at 5 minutes
- Horse and donkey on the resort
- Supboard rental
- Multiple catering establishments
- Bicycle rental
- Near winery
- Kamado BBQs
- Near golf course
- Sandy beach
- Wood fired hot tubs
- Near beautiful castles and cities
Facilities and activities at Resort de Parel
(Sports) activities
- Boat rental
- E-bike rental
- Bicycle rental
- Petanque court
- Canoe / kayak rental
- SUP board rental
- Sand beach
Activities in the area
- Theme park (<30 KM / 12.4 MILES)
- Cycling
- Golf course (<5 KM / 3.1 MILES)
- Canoeing
- Kitesurfing
- Museums (<20 KM / 9.3 MILES)
- Nature park (<5 KM / 3.1 MILES)
- Picturesque villages
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Walking
- Winery (<5 KM / 3.1 MILES)
- Tennis
Kids and teenagers
- Children's farm
- Playground (outdoor)
Location
- Near a forest
- By the water
Park facilities
- Reception
- Open all year
- Accessible by public transport
- Charging point for electric car
- WiFi in public area (free)
- Free parking nearby or at the park
Spoken language
- Dutch
- English
Wellness
- Hot tub
Food & Beverage
- Bar
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
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Surroundings



Enjoy On And By The Water
Whether you're a water sports enthusiast or simply looking to relax, there's water fun for everyone near Glamping de Parel. Learn to (kite)surf at Horst Beach or rent a boat at the marina. There are various beaches nearby where you can enjoy a day by the shore, or head to Telstar Beach where you can also lounge in the Beach Club.


Dive Into History
Explore the centuries-old Hanseatic city of Harderwijk, where the Hanseatic history can still be found in numerous monuments, beautiful facades, and ancient city walls. Take a stroll through the charming squares where you'll find cozy cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops. The history doesn't end there. Just outside Harderwijk lies De Essenburg Castle, which takes you back to the 17th century with its castle rooms and romantic English landscape garden. If you want to discover more, De Essenburg Castle is one of the stops on the "Culinary Castle Route." This 50-kilometer cycling tour takes you through three beautiful estates in the Veluwe region, where you can also indulge in culinary delights at a special location.
Taste Wine From Our Own Country
Curious about the taste of Dutch wine? On the former seabed of the reclaimed Zuiderzee, you'll find Wijngoed Wilgenhorst. The first harvest took place at this Dutch vineyard in 2014, and it now boasts over 4,000 vines. And, of course, that's something you have to taste.
Regular guided tours take place, where winemaker Geert Horlings takes you through the vineyard and gives you a glimpse into the wine cellar, all while enjoying a good glass of wine. Additionally, on Fridays and Saturdays, you're welcome to visit the wine shop or enjoy a glass of wine on the terrace. For more information, visit the reception of De Parel.
Immerse Yourself In Nature
Holsterwold is not only a beautiful nature reserve with plenty to experience, but it is also one of the largest deciduous forests in the Netherlands. There are stunning hiking trails, and you can enjoy a bike ride through the area. Perhaps you'll spot some of the magnificent animals that inhabit the forest, such as fallow deer, foxes, or wild horses. In the Zevensprong play forest, children can play, climb, and even build huts.
Practical information
- Check-in: 15:00, check-out: -10:00
- Opened from 1 January until 31 December
- wiFi in public area (free)
- Free parking nearby or at the park
- Charging point for electric car
- Cancellation conditions
Resort de Parel scored with a 9.2
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Summary created out of 612 reviews
Resort de Parel is nestled in the Horsterwold forest and offers a peaceful, nature-rich setting that guests appreciate for relaxation and privacy. The staff is frequently praised for their friendliness and hospitality, while the restaurant receives positive feedback on both atmosphere and food. Guests enjoy activities such as SUP boarding, kayaking, yoga, and wellness, and appreciate facilities like hot tubs and saunas. However, there are areas for improvement: cleaning sometimes falls short with hair, cobwebs, and stains reported, and furniture in the accommodations is regularly described as uncomfortable.
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03 Oct 2026
We're staying at the RV park.
And every time, we enjoy the peace, space, and nature!this is a translation, click here for the original
Wij staan op de camperplaats.
En het is elke keer weer genieten van de rust ruimte en natuur! -
01 Oct 2026
One bathroom is actually not enough for 12 people.
The kitchen and bathroom are actually in need of an update.
Otherwise, good location, swimming pool, and hot tub.this is a translation, click here for the original
Voor 12 peronen is een badkamer eigenlijk tekort .
Is eigenlijk aan een update vd keuken en badkamer toe .
Verder goede lokatie , zwembad en jakuzzi . -
26 Sep 2026
I stayed here with my dog and had a lovely time. The room was cozy, the bed was soft and I slept really well. It’s a great place for one or two people.
I enjoyed using the barbecue and the sauna and I especially liked that I could reserve the sauna. There was also an oven in the lounge, so I got to do some baking. The mountain bike was a … perfect fit for me.
I shared the few things I wasn’t happy with directly with the hosts during my stay. Overall, I was really happy with my visit. Thank you. 🥰 -
24 Sep 2026
We had a wonderful stay. The park is truly beautiful and has been designed with care and a focus on sustainability. It’s completely at one with nature, and hats off to the design of the gardens and landscaping.
The bungalows are lovely, too. We stayed in a house with a hot tub and a rooftop terrace. Sipping a bubbly in the private … wood-fired hot tub under the starry sky is a true treat. Dinner at the restaurant on our first night was also delicious, and Stefan was a true host.
We do have a few suggestions for improvement, though:
The bathrooms—especially the showers—need to be cleaned more thoroughly, and if you provide soap, it would be nice if the dispensers were full.
A small towel and a hook in the bathroom—otherwise, the sink and soap are pointless.
There aren’t enough wine glasses or tea glasses for 4 or 6 people. There aren’t any espresso cups or similar items either.
There are lids, but no matching pots, so we couldn’t cook.
There is no teapot.
The refrigerator was set to the freezer setting, so the food was frozen the next morning and unusable.
Three firelighters for the hot tub is a bit minimalistic. There’s a board on the terrace that’s raised because the post underneath is too high. We know you can really hurt your toe on that in the dark. Also, there’s no step leading into our hot tub.
The cushions for the outdoor chairs on the rooftop terrace are wet—perhaps, for durability, a storage box could be placed on the rooftop terrace to hold them.
There are no cushions for the patio next to the hot tub. There’s also no umbrella, but there is a stand.
The hooks in the kitchen are missing.
The living room couch is uncomfortable and covered in stains. There are no molton covers on the mattress topper, which is completely worn out.
Occasionally, a staff member makes a rounds check through the public wellness area. The hot tub is really, really dirty. So is the sauna. The same empty beer bottles, underwear, and hammam towels have been lying around for days.
Mike, the host, is a bit stiff and unfriendly. The owner couple, however, is super nice and hospitable.
But this is really meant as constructive criticism. We’d love to come back again to see how things have improved.this is a translation, click here for the original
We hebben een heerlijk verblijf gehad. Het park is echt prachtig en met liefde en duurzaam aangelegd. Helemaal 1 met de natuur en petje af voor de aanleg van de tuinen en beplanting.
Ook de bungalows zijn mooi. Wij verbleven in een huis met hottub en dakterras. En in de privé houtgestookte hottub onder de sterrenhemel een bubbel drinken is een waar cadeautje. Ook het diner in restaurant op de eerste avond was heerlijk en Stefan een echte gastheer.
Wel hebben we een paar verbeterpuntjes:
Sanitair met name de douches moeten beter worden schoongemaakt, en als jullie zeep aanbieden is het fijn als deze vol zijn.
Kleine handdoek en haak op wc anders heeft de wasbak en zeep er geen zin.
Er zijn geen wijnglazen/theeglazen voor 4 of 6. Ook geen espresso kopjes iets dergelijks.
Er zijn wel deksels maar geen bijbehorende pannen dus koken konden we niet.
Er is geen theepot
De koelkast stond op vriesstand dus de levensmiddelen waren bevroren de volgende ochtend en niet te gebruiken.
3 aanmaakkrullen voor de hottub is wat minimalistisch. Er is een plank op het terras die omhoogstaat door een te hoge paal eronder. Daar kun je je teen, weten we, in het donker erg aan bezeren. Ook is er geen instap bij onze hottub.
De kussen voor de buitenstoelen dakterras zijn nat - misschien voor de duurzaamheid een box op dakterras zetten waar ze in passen.
Kussens voor terras naast hottub zijn er niet. Er is ook geen parasol maar wel een standaard.
Haakjes in de keuken zijn eraf.
Bank woonkamer niet aangenaam en vol vlekken. Geen moltons op de topper die vollenden zit.
Af en toe een controlle rondje lopen door publieke wellness. De hottub is echt heel vies. De sauna s ook. Er liggen dagenlang dezelfde lege bierflesjes, onderbroeken en hamamdoeken.
Mike de gastheer is wat stug en onvriendelijk. Het eigenaarskoppel is wel superlief en gastvrij.
Maar dit is echt bedoeld als opbouwende kritiek. Wij komen heel graag nog eens om te kijken naar de ontwikkelingen. -
03 Sep 2026
A truly wonderful stay!
The house is super modern, stylishly furnished, and has everything you need. Especially cool: Upon arrival, everything was already there for a relaxing start—towels, paper towels, tea, two Nespresso capsules for the first one or two days, dishwasher tablets, and dish soap.
The property is exceptionally … well-maintained, very clean, and at the same time beautifully natural. It’s exactly the mix of modern and relaxed that we loved.
A quick note: There’s no TV—which was absolutely no problem for us.
We felt very comfortable and would love to come back!this is a translation, click here for the original
Wirklich schöner Aufenthalt!
Das Haus ist super modern, stilvoll eingerichtet und bietet alles, was man braucht. Besonders cool: Bei der Ankunft war schon alles für einen entspannten Start da – Handtücher, Küchentücher, Tee, zwei Nespresso-Kapseln für die ersten ein bis zwei Tage, Spülmaschinentabs und Spülmittel.
Die Anlage ist top gepflegt, sehr sauber und gleichzeitig schön naturbelassen. Genau die Mischung aus modern und entspannt, die uns gefallen hat.
Kleiner Hinweis: Einen Fernseher gibt es nicht – für uns absolut kein Problem.
Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und kommen gerne wieder! -
01 Sep 2026
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Frequently asked questions about Resort de Parel
How far is Glamping de Parel from the center of Zeewolde?
The center of Zeewolde is 3km away
How can I reach Glamping the Pearl?
Glamping the Pearl can be reached by car or public transportation.
What payment methods does Glamping the Pearl accept?
Glamping the Pearl accepts PIN and credit card payments.
Does Glamping the Pearl have a restaurant?
Glamping the Pearl has its own restaurant "the Pearl".
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a 5-minute drive away.
Is Glamping the Pearl child-friendly?
Yes, glamping the Pearl is child-friendly.
What activities are available at Glamping the Pearl?
At Glamping de Parel games are available at the reception. Hottubs are available at the Glamping. Also (electric) bikes and sup boards can be rented.
What activities to do near Glamping the Pearl?
There are plenty of water-based activities to do in the area. For example, you can surf, Suppen or boat. Nature reserve Holsterwold is perfect for hiking and cycling. Or visit the Hanseatic city of Harderwijk or one of the castles in the area.
Is there wifi at the glamping?
All accommodations at Glamping the Pearl have their own fiber optic connection for high-speed internet.
Does Glamping the Pearl have a swimming pool?
No. However, there are wood-fired hot tubs all over the property.
Is smoking allowed in the accommodation?
Smoking is not allowed in the accommodations.
Are event parties allowed at Glamping the Pearl?
No, no parties or events are allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times for Resort de Parel?
The check-in at Resort de Parel starts at 15:00. The checkout should be done before 10:00.Is Resort de Parel open all year round?
Yes, Resort de Parel is open all year round.Can I charge my electric car at Resort de Parel?
Yes, at Resort de Parel you'll find a charging point for electric car.Is there a bike rental facility at Resort de Parel?
Yes, at Resort de Parel you'll find an e-bike rental and a bicycle rental.