Waterbom Bali In Kuta: The Southern Hemisphere's Best Waterpark!

A tropical paradise of fun! 

Yes, it’s worth adding Waterbom to your Bali itinerary. 

No, it’s not only crazy fun for the kids. It’s entirely possible we may have out-funned them just a little. 

Bali is on fire - and not just because of the vibes. Bali is HOT and humid most of the year, and Waterbom is a welcome oasis - a tropical escape when it feels like the heat is becoming too much. We visited during the shoulder season (mid-March), which is technically still rainy season, and, yes, extremely humid, but we were lucky to have escaped most of the rain. During our entire week-long escape to the island, we had only one hour of torrential downpour, in true Bali style, and that downpour happened during our visit to Waterbom. 

What happens when it rains at Waterbom? For everyone's safety, the staff locked down all slides and pools during the heavy rainstorm. We were kindly guided to the nearest cafe and offered free tea and coffee while we waited, which was about an hour, as I mentioned before. Believe it or not, but this minor 'hiccup' actually added to the experience and natural charm of the park. Of course, the staff were wonderful and we were back at the swim-up bar and cruising down slides in no time, like it never happened. 

Although Bali is spectacular year-round, there is a "right" and "wrong" time to visit, depending on the activities you plan to do while you're there. What we gathered from speaking to locals and conversations we had with our drivers, we chose the perfect time to visit Bali. Like many other attractions we’ve been to during our trip, Waterbom was not as notoriously busy as we anticipated. Expecting huge crowds, we made sure we arrived no later than 10 AM, and surprise surprise, check-in was a breeze, and we were able to secure our pool loungers without having to book a private cabana. The queues for the waterslides were also practically non-existent. Beginners luck? Good planning? Intuition? Divine intervention? Who knows! The fact remains, come rain or shine, Waterbom is an absolute treat for the whole family.

Helpful Information for Your Upcoming Waterbom Visit 🌴💦

We booked our family tickets directly through the Waterbom website. Tickets can be a bit pricy, especially for a large family like ours, but honestly, the memories made are priceless.

Cashless Convenience

In addition to the park tickets, we pre-purchased credit for food and drinks, which was loaded onto a wristband. Each family gets one wristband, and all payments inside the park are made using it. The entire park is cashless, so there’s no need to carry a wallet around (which is a huge plus).

Food & Snacks

There are plenty of cafes and kiosks offering everything from burgers, pizzas, and pastas to savoury Indonesian dishes, refreshing salads, popcorn, ice cream, and sweet treats - all available through the wristband system.

Towels, Lockers & Lounging

Towels and a locker were included in our ticket and provided upon arrival, which was super convenient. You can also book a private family cabana for an extra fee, but we found plenty of poolside loungers readily available and were more than happy to plonk ourselves down right there.

Pools, Bars & Chill Time

There are a couple of pools, each with swim-up bars and loungers. One of the pools even had a volleyball net stretched across it for anyone wanting a bit of action. I personally just kicked back with a coconut and soaked in the good vibes.

Pro Tip

It’s a big park, and during peak months, it can get very busy or so we've been warned. If you’re visiting with little kids, be mentally prepared for the physical demands and long queues. Just focus on the joy they’ll walk away with, and you’ll have an unforgettable day.

Bonus for Big Kid Families

Our kids are older now and could explore the park and do all the slides on their own, which gave Lesley and me plenty of downtime to stroll the grounds, enjoy some of the slides by ourselves, and sip a drink or two at the pool bar.

We planned to leave around 2 PM… but ended up closing the park! Literally! Time flew by so fast, what with all the fun, and we didn’t even think to check the clock (our phones) once. Beware: you may never want to leave.