Stayokay Hostel Dordrecht - Nationaal Park de Biesbosch

I wasn't sure about stopping in a hostel but was pleasantly surprised. The approach to the hostel is very industrial and there is limited parking but you can park on the grass verge easily by the road. once inside the reception is at the bar and you can see the spacious garden with a river running past. Bar snacks are available if you do not fancy anything heavier .Breakfast and dinner are in the form of a buffet. The rooms are quite spacious but as its a hostel there is no TV or drink making facilities. Shower and toilet in the room are separate. There are plenty of walking/ cycling routes and a short walk takes you to the water bus and the Beaver wood visitor center .From the hostel you can hire Kayaks and a guide if you wish and go out to try and spot a beaver in the wild. ( we were lucky) but they offer no guarantees .Bike hire is available as is free internet. we found it very relaxed, with friendly helpful staff, descent food and a beer garden with a view. You do need your own transport to get here and there are lots of cyclists who set off very early who can make quite a lot of noise outside your window.

We stayed for two nights in one of the lodges. Great hostel with access to the canal, we paddle boarded and kayaked around the loop, you can hire kayaks on site. Easy to cycle into town for the shops and restaurants.

We tried to order some drink at the stayokay. The millenials behind the bar clearly aren't up for the task. The manager however stayed behind the computer and did not try to solve the millenials incompetent innocence. Eventually it took them half an hour to make 2 coffees and a lemonade