Andamanda Water Park Phuket

Phuket’s Biggest Water Park with 25+ Rides and Wave Pool

Andamanda Water Park is the largest water park in Phuket, and since Blue Tree Lagoon closed in 2024, it’s now the undisputed best on the island. I’ve been here several times since it opened in 2022, and as someone who’s lived in Phuket since 1994, I can say it keeps getting better. The park is located in Kathu, about 20 minutes from Patong and just a few minutes before Phuket Town, not far from the Central Phuket shopping mall. The size is hard to miss: 100,000 square metres of slides, pools, wave machines, bars, and restaurants, all designed around Thai mythology themes. See our full guide to things to do in Phuket for more.

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There are more than 25 attractions spread across five themed zones, with something for every age. You’ll find gentle splash pools for toddlers, a 10,000 square metre wave pool, and some seriously steep drops that had me screaming the first time. The lazy river stretches 550 metres, the longest in Southeast Asia, and I still haven’t tried every ride after a full day here. The FlowRider artificial surfing wave is a favourite, and Dragon’s Drop remains the most intense slide in the park.

It gets very popular during high season (December to April), and if you come during Songkran in mid-April, expect crowds. It’s one of the top things to do for families when Phuket hits 38°C. Queues for popular slides like Eagle Flyer can reach 40-60 minutes on weekends. My tip: arrive before 10 am and head straight to Naga Jungle to hit the big slides first. Book online too, it’s cheaper than walk-in prices.

Andamanda Water Park is designed like a fantasy water world, with all five zones inspired by characters and stories from Thai legends. It adds a fun cultural touch to the whole experience, not just decoration, but full-on storytelling through architecture, colours, and names. Here’s how the park is laid out:

The Pearl Palace

This is the main entrance and the first stop for tickets, lockers, and anything you forgot to pack. The building is hard to miss: big, golden, and designed like a Thai palace. Inside there’s a large boutique with swimwear, hats, water shoes, and inflatables.

One thing I learned the hard way: check your bag the night before. I forgot my water shoes on one visit and ended up buying a pair from the boutique that lasted exactly one day on hot pavement. They’re functional, not great. Bring your own.

The changing rooms are clean and well maintained, and the locker system is straightforward. I always pick up a waterproof wristband here. It links to your account so you can pay for food and drinks without going back to your locker every time.

Coral World

This zone is built for younger kids, colourful, shallow, and designed more for fun than for thrills. There are water guns, gentle slides, splash zones, and small pools where kids can roam freely.

I brought a friend here with her two kids, aged four and six. We barely saw the bigger zones that day. The four-year-old parked herself at Wonder Waterland and refused to leave for three hours. The six-year-old was obsessed with the Rolling Ripples and kept dragging his mum back for one more go. As a non-parent just watching from a nearby bench with a cold drink, it was genuinely entertaining. The lifeguards are attentive and well-positioned, which I noticed throughout the whole park but especially here.

The Great Andaman Bay

This is where everything opens up: the wave pool, some of the more scenic rides, and probably the most iconic photo spot in the whole park: the replica of James Bond Island (Koh Tapu), standing tall in the middle of the pool. You can’t miss it.

The wave pool here is massive. It’s officially the largest in Thailand. It even has artificial surfing waves (more on that in the Emerald Forest section). It’s good fun to just float around or try catching the waves, especially in the afternoon when the sun’s high.

I tried a few of the more adventurous rides here too, like Eagle Flyer, which gives a great view of the entire park before sending you splashing down, and Rock’N’Raft, a shared tube ride that’s smooth but bouncy. Curving Caverns and Sliding Boats were also favourites, a bit less intense, but still fast enough to get a cheer out of me.

By mid-afternoon, I usually head to Wave Bar, right by the pool. It’s a great spot to cool off with a drink (they serve smoothies, Thai iced tea, and beer), and the bar itself looks like it’s floating. There’s music playing, but it’s not too loud, more like a poolside lounge than a beach club.

Naga Jungle

Naga Jungle is the zone I always head to first. The big slides here are the reason most adults buy a ticket. The names already hint at what’s coming: Dragon’s Drop, Garuda Soars, Racing Nagas, and Cobra Curls. Dragon’s Drop is the one everyone talks about on the way home. Six lanes, headfirst, with a mat and a countdown. I’ve done it five times across different visits and still get a jolt of adrenaline at the top. The first time I watched a group of teenagers ahead of me go completely silent at the platform and start bargaining with each other about who had to go first. That’s the right reaction.

Garuda Soars is a bit more twisty and high, with a big open funnel in the middle that feels like you’re flying. Artificial jungle trees and towering serpent sculptures shade the whole Naga Jungle area. It’s not just fun to ride; the visuals are pretty epic too.

Emerald Forest

This was one of the surprises, not as loud or dramatic as the other zones, but some of the most fun slides are here. Flight of the Kinnarees is the standout: a duelling tube slide where two people can race down side by side into a deep pool (3.1 metres!). It sounds scary, but it’s actually smooth and super fun.

Angel’s Slides is the longest slide in the park, and it is also designed for racing. The turns are tight and fast, and it takes a while to get to the bottom, which makes it worth queuing for. Right nearby is FlowRider, a constant artificial wave for surfing or bodyboarding. I tried it. I fell off immediately, got back on, fell off again, and spent the next ten minutes watching other people do exactly the same thing. Occasionally someone gets it right and the small crowd watching gives a cheer. It’s worth attempting once just for the experience, and genuinely entertaining to watch even if you decide your dignity isn’t worth the risk.

When I needed a break, I floated in the Emerald Pool, a quieter pool than the main bay, or chilled at the Sand Bar, which is a proper swim-up bar with stools in the water and see-through acrylic panels. A good spot to recharge without drying off.

The Village

Tucked between Coral World and the Great Andaman Bay, The Village is the main food court. It’s styled like a floating Thai market, stalls arranged around a small central pond. A bit touristy in design, but it works.

I’ve eaten here on every visit. My go-to is pad kra pao from one of the stalls on the left side of the market. It’s properly spiced, not toned down for tourists, which I appreciated. The food quality has improved noticeably since the park first opened. In 2022 it felt like a temporary setup. Now it’s a proper operation with a decent range of local and international options: fried rice, noodles, mango sticky rice, pizza, burgers, and ice cream.

Prices are higher than you’d pay on the street. That’s just how theme parks work. The wristband payment makes it easy to just tap and go, which is convenient but also means it’s easy to spend more than you planned. I set a mental budget before I walk in.

On busy days there are sometimes live performers or traditional Thai dance shows here. A good excuse to sit down, eat slowly, and let the kids recover before the next round of slides.

How It Started

I watched Andamanda being built from scratch. Living in Kathu, I drove past the construction site for months, watching it grow from a bare plot into what is now a 100,000 square metre water park. The scale of it was obvious even mid-construction. When it finally opened in mid-2022, I was there in the first week.

Back then, not everything was finished. Some zones were still being polished, a few food stalls weren’t open yet, and the queuing systems for the big slides were visibly being figured out on the fly. Staff were enthusiastic but overwhelmed on busy days. The park had the bones of something great, but it was rough around the edges.

What impressed me on return visits was how quickly they addressed those issues. Better signage, smoother queue management, more food options, and rides that clearly had adjustments made based on how guests were actually using them. Most parks open and stay roughly the same. Andamanda kept evolving. That’s the reason I keep recommending it.

My Take

Andamanda is the best water park in Phuket and the best I’ve seen in Thailand. After thirty years on this island and visits to parks across Southeast Asia, I don’t say that lightly.

The scale is right. The theming is thoughtful rather than just decorative. The range of rides covers toddlers through to adults who want something genuinely scary. Dragon’s Drop is still the one that gets a reaction out of first-timers, and I’ve watched enough people come off it laughing and shaking to know it delivers every time.

The honest caveat is timing. On a weekday in low season, Andamanda is a relaxed, spacious, brilliant day out. On a weekend in December or during Songkran, it’s crowded, the wave pool is packed shoulder to shoulder, and the big slides have queues that test your patience. The park hasn’t changed. The experience has.

Come on a Tuesday in October and you’ll think it’s one of the best days you had in Phuket. Come on a Saturday in January and you’ll spend a lot of time standing in the sun waiting. Plan around that and you won’t be disappointed.

Practical Info about Andamanda Water Park

Opening Hours: Daily from 10 am to 7 pm. I usually try to arrive before 11 to make the most of it and avoid some of the afternoon queues.

Tickets: Adult tickets are 1,800 Baht, and kids (91-121 cm) and seniors (60+) pay 1,200 Baht. Children under 90 cm enter free. They often have family or group packages online that are cheaper than walk-in rates. You can also rent a private cabana for the day if you want extra shade and space.

Lockers & Rentals: Lockers are 200 Baht, available near the entrance in different sizes depending on how much stuff you bring. Towel rental is 200 Baht, but I always bring my own. They also provide life vests for kids and for some rides.

Transport: It’s easy to reach from Patong, Kata, or Chalong. I usually drive, but they also have shuttle buses and parking on-site. It’s just off the Bypass Road near Central Festival.

Towels & Dress Code: Like most parks, they ask you to wear proper swimwear on the slides. No jeans, buttons, or zippers. Rash guards are allowed. Water shoes are helpful for walking on hot pavement.

Accessibility: The park has ramps and access points for wheelchairs, and some pools have gradual entry, but the bigger slides obviously have stairs.

Tips to Save Money

I’ve learned a few things after several visits to Andamanda. The biggest one: book your tickets online. Walk-in prices are 1,800 Baht for adults, but online booking sites often offer discounts. That saving adds up fast for families.

Bring your own towel. Rental costs 200 Baht, and it’s just a basic towel. Lockers are 200 Baht and worth it to keep your phone and wallet safe.

Arrive before 10 am and head straight to Naga Jungle. The big slides like Dragon’s Drop and Eagle Flyer get 40-60 minute queues by midday on weekends. If you’re here during high season or holidays, there’s now a Priority Access upgrade for 300 Baht that lets you skip the queue at Angel’s Slides and includes a Coke, popcorn, and phone bag.

Eat a big breakfast before you arrive. Outside food and water are strictly banned, and security checks bags thoroughly. Inside, expect to pay 250-350 Baht for fried rice or pad thai. The refillable drink cup at 399 Baht is a decent value if you’re staying all day, as it includes unlimited soft drink refills.

If you plan to visit often, the Nagon Pass costs 7,199 Baht for 365 days of unlimited entry. It also gives your friends and family (up to 15 people per month) a 15% discount on tickets.

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This story was first published on October 11, 2022

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