Hotel de Zeven Provinciën is the oldest hotel in Texel, where naval officers used to stay after long periods at sea. It features a large terrace at the foot of the Wadden Sea Dike. This children-friendly hotel features a beautiful garden with playground and a giant Sjoelbak shuffleboard – a typical Dutch board game. Also, a wide selection of board games is available. The cosy, non-smoking rooms offer comfortable beds, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can have pancakes, fish and meat dishes at the onsite restaurant. This historic hotel is named after the renowned flagship De Ruyter, who fought as commander of the Second English War. Ecomare Nature Reserve is only 15 minutes’ drive, while the boats that head to Den Helder can be reached in 7 minutes by car.