Waterbom Bali
Asia's #1 water park — 22 slides, lazy river and tropical gardens · Kuta, South Bali
About Waterbom Bali
Waterbom Bali is the island's most popular family attraction — a 3.8-hectare tropical water park in Tuban, Kuta with 22 thrilling slides, a lazy river, a kids' splash zone and beautifully landscaped gardens. Repeatedly named Asia's #1 water park by TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards, it's a must-do day for families and a fun half-day for couples and groups.
Opened in 1993 and continuously expanded, Waterbom Bali sits on a lush tropical site just 10 minutes from Kuta Beach and the airport. The park is laid out around a central lazy river with mature shade trees, frangipani gardens and over 22 water slides ranging from gentle family rides to hair-raising near-vertical drops.
Beyond the slides, Waterbom is built around a strong sustainability ethos — it's the first carbon-neutral certified water park in the world, with on-site water treatment, banned single-use plastics, and a commitment to keeping mature trees in place even when expanding the park footprint.
It's the rare Bali attraction that genuinely caters to every age: toddlers have the Funtastic kids' play zone with mini-slides and a giant tipping bucket; thrill-seekers have Climax (a near-vertical 16-metre drop), Smashdown 2.0 and Superbowl; and parents can park themselves on a rented daybed in the gardens with a cocktail and Wi-Fi.
Highlights
- Climax — Bali's most extreme slide. Step into a transparent capsule and freefall 16 metres at near-vertical angle through a looping translucent tube.
- Superbowl & Smashdown 2.0. Two of the park's signature thrill rides: Superbowl spins you around a giant funnel before dropping you into a splash pool.
- Lazy River. Drift on a tube along 250 metres of meandering river through tropical gardens — the perfect cool-down between slides and a great way to keep little kids happy.
- Funtastic Kids' Zone. A dedicated splash zone with mini-slides, fountains and a giant tipping bucket — designed for under-8s, with shallow water and parental seating right alongside.
- Reflexology Walk & Spa. A pebbled foot-reflexology path winds through the gardens, and the on-site spa offers massages and reflexology — pre-bookable to break up the day.
- Food & cabanas. Multiple food courts (pizza, Asian, healthy bowls), a poolside bar, and a range of rentable daybeds, gazebos and private cabanas if you want a base for the day.
Practical Information
- Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily (last entry 5:00 PM)
- Entrance fee: Adults from IDR 535,000 (~US$35); children (2–11) from IDR 385,000. Online booking saves ~10–15%
- Suggested duration: Most visitors spend 5–7 hours — easily a full day
- Best time to visit: Arrive at opening (9 AM) to ride the popular slides before the queues build
- Lockers IDR 50,000–100,000
- Towel rental ~IDR 50,000
- Cabana / daybed packages from ~IDR 600,000
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the park
Address: Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban, Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia — view on Google Maps
Visitor Tips
- Buy tickets online in advance — you'll save money and skip the ticket queue.
- Bring (or buy) reef-safe sunscreen — strong tropical sun and reflective water make burns easy.
- Wear board shorts or a one-piece — long zips and metal studs aren't allowed on most slides.
- Leave valuables at your hotel; if you must bring a phone or wallet, rent a locker on arrival.
- Children under 120 cm cannot ride the major slides but have plenty to do in the kids' zone.
- Combine with the airport — Waterbom is 10 minutes from DPS and is a great late-departure-day plan.
Getting There
- From Kuta or Legian: 5–10 minute walk or short Grab/Gojek ride.
- From Seminyak: 10–15 minutes by taxi (under IDR 100,000).
- From Nusa Dua or Jimbaran: 20–30 minutes by taxi.
- From Ubud: 75–90 minutes by private driver — best as part of an airport day.
- From Ngurah Rai (DPS) airport: 10 minutes — a popular last-day stop before evening flights.
Nearby Attractions
- Kuta Beach (1 km • 5 min walk) — Bali's most famous beach for sunset Bintangs and beginner surf lessons.
- Garuda Wisnu Kencana (20 km • 30 min drive) — 121-metre Garuda statue and the Kecak fire dance amphitheatre on the Bukit peninsula.
- Jimbaran Seafood Sunset (8 km • 20 min drive) — Bali's iconic candlelit beach seafood dinner — perfect after a Waterbom day.
- Sky Garden Kuta (In Kuta) — Kuta's legendary multi-level nightclub and rooftop.
- Bali Zoo Night Safari (Gianyar) — An after-dark safari walk and dinner among the animals.