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Siam Park gets called the best water park in the world so often that it stops meaning much. So here is the useful version instead: what it costs, whether it’s worth it, and the handful of decisions that make the difference between a brilliant day and an expensive, queue-filled one. The single most valuable thing on this page is the honest truth about the Fast Pass, because it’s the thing most people get wrong.
It sits in Costa Adeje, it’s the largest water park in Europe, and it’s owned by the same group as Loro Parque. It genuinely is very good. It’s also busy, pricey, and easy to do badly if you turn up at eleven with no plan.
Contents
- Is Siam Park worth it?
- Tickets and prices
- Opening hours and the best time to go
- The Fast Pass, honestly
- The rides worth queuing for
- Siam Night
- Getting there
- Visiting with kids
- Practical tips
- Frequently asked questions
Is Siam Park worth it?
For most people, yes, and it earns its reputation. The theming is a cut above the usual water park, the big rides are genuinely thrilling, and there’s enough for young children and non-thrill-seekers that a mixed group all get a day out of it. It draws over a million visitors a year and holds its “best in the world” title for a reason.
The honest caveats are about time and money rather than quality. A family of four is looking at a serious outlay once you add tickets, food and a locker, and on a busy summer day the queues for the headline rides can swallow a chunk of your day. The trick is not to spend more to fix that, but to go early and plan the order you ride, which costs nothing. Do that and it’s one of the best days on the island. Turn up mid-morning in August with no plan and you’ll spend it in lines.
Tickets and prices
General admission is around €44 for an adult in winter, rising to roughly €48 in summer, with children aged 3 to 11 about €32 and under-3s free. Canary Islands residents pay roughly half with ID. Booking online in advance is worth it: you skip the ticket-desk queue, it’s sometimes cheaper than the gate, and it usually comes with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Beyond standard entry there are two upgrades worth knowing about. The all-inclusive ticket adds lunch, drinks and a towel, which takes the faff out of the day if you’d rather not queue for food or carry cash around a water park. And if you’re also thinking about the animal park, a combined ticket with Loro Parque works out cheaper than paying for both separately, and suits anyone spending a week on the island. We cover Loro Parque, including the honest side of its animal shows, in our best day trips from south Tenerife guide.
Opening hours and the best time to go
Siam Park opens every day of the year. In summer, from 1 May to 29 October, it runs 10:00 to 18:00, and in winter, from 30 October to 30 April, it’s 10:00 to 17:00.
The single best decision you’ll make is what time you arrive. Get there for opening, or a little before, and you can ride the headline attractions with barely a queue before the crowds build. By late morning in high season the waits on the big rides stretch to a serious length. If you have any choice in the matter, avoid the peak of summer and the weekends, and if you can only go in August, the early start matters even more. It’s an all-day place, so give it the full day rather than half of one.
The Fast Pass, honestly
This is the bit worth reading twice, because the Fast Pass is widely misunderstood and it’s where people waste money.
It costs around €38 per person on top of your entry, and here is the catch most guides skip: it gives you one priority entry per participating ride, not unlimited fast access all day. You also can’t buy it online in advance. It’s sold inside the park only, and it sells out fast, often within fifteen minutes of the gates opening, so if you want it you have to be there and queuing for it before opening.
Whether it’s worth it comes down to when you go. On a packed summer day, if you hate queuing, it can save real time. But the honest truth from regulars is that if you arrive early and do the biggest rides first thing in the normal queue, you often don’t need it at all. A good tactic if you do buy one is to save it for the afternoon, when the waits are at their worst, rather than using it first thing when the queues are short anyway. In short: try the early start first, and only reach for the Fast Pass if the park is heaving.
The rides worth queuing for
There are 21 attractions, but a few are the reason people come. The Tower of Power is the signature: a near-vertical drop that fires you down a slide and through a clear tunnel running through a shark and ray aquarium. It looks terrifying from the bottom and it mostly is. Singha is a long, fast water coaster that pushes you uphill as well as down, and it’s regularly rated one of the best water rides anywhere.
The Wave Palace generates the biggest artificial waves in the world onto a white-sand beach, and it’s as much a spectacle to watch as to swim in. For something calmer, the Mai Thai River drifts you around the park past the shark tank, and the Lost City is the sprawling climbing-and-slides structure that keeps younger children busy for ages. Do the two or three headline thrill rides first while the queues are short, then work through the rest at your own pace.
Siam Night
On selected evenings in summer the park reopens after hours as Siam Night, a different experience with the park lit up, a calmer crowd, live music and a slower pace. It runs a reduced set of attractions rather than the full day’s line-up, so it’s less about cramming in every ride and more about the atmosphere of the place after dark. It’s a good option if the daytime heat and crowds put you off, or as a second, lower-key visit. Dates are limited and change through the season, so check before you plan around it.
Getting there
Siam Park is on the edge of Costa Adeje, close to Playa de las Américas, so for most people in the southern resorts it’s a short hop rather than a day trip. There’s a free shuttle bus that runs from the main resort areas, which is genuinely useful and worth using if budget is the priority.
The one catch with the free bus is timing. It tends to arrive after the early-entry crowd is already inside, which undercuts the whole “get there first” plan. If arriving early to beat the queues matters to you, and it should, a taxi from the resorts is cheap split between a few people and gets you there for opening. If you’re weighing up transport more generally, our guide to getting around south Tenerife without a car covers the options, and if you’re still choosing where to stay, many of the best hotels in Costa Adeje are within easy reach.
Visiting with kids
It works well for families, with a whole area, the Lost City, built for younger children, plus the wave beach and the lazy river that suit all ages. The one thing to check before you go is the height limits, because the big thrill rides like the Tower of Power and Singha have minimum height requirements, and there’s nothing worse than a child counting on a ride they can’t go on. Water shoes are a real help for little feet on hot ground, and there’s plenty of shade and calm water to retreat to. For more family planning, our guide to things to do in south Tenerife with kids has the wider picture.
Practical tips
- Arrive for opening, or just before. It’s the single biggest factor in how good your day is, and it costs nothing.
- Book entry online in advance to skip the ticket desk and lock in free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
- Try the early start before you pay for a Fast Pass. If you do buy one, it’s sold inside the park only, sells out fast, and gives one use per ride, so save it for the busy afternoon.
- Bring or buy water shoes. The ground gets hot and some queues are on rough surfaces. They cost around €11 in the park, less if you pack your own, as our packing guide covers.
- Take a taxi rather than the free bus if arriving early matters, split between a few of you it’s cheap.
- Do the headline thrill rides first, then the rest at your own pace.
- Check ride height limits before you go if you have children, to avoid disappointment on the day.
- Lockers cost extra, so travel light and leave valuables at your hotel where you can.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Siam Park tickets?
General admission is around €44 for adults in winter and up to €48 in summer, with children aged 3 to 11 about €32 and under-3s free. Canary Islands residents pay roughly half with ID. Booking online in advance is usually the best value.
Is the Fast Pass worth it?
Sometimes, but not always. It costs around €38, is sold inside the park only, sells out fast, and gives one priority entry per ride rather than unlimited access. If you arrive early and do the big rides first, you often don’t need it. It’s most useful on a packed summer day.
What are the opening hours?
Every day of the year: 10:00 to 18:00 in summer (1 May to 29 October) and 10:00 to 17:00 in winter (30 October to 30 April).
What is the best time to visit Siam Park?
Arrive for opening to beat the queues, and if you can, avoid the peak of summer and weekends. The early start is the single most useful tactic, especially in high season.
How do I get to Siam Park?
It’s in Costa Adeje near Playa de las Américas. A free shuttle bus runs from the resorts, but it often arrives after early-entry guests, so a taxi is better if you want to be there for opening.
Is Siam Park good for young children?
Yes. There’s a dedicated children’s area, a wave beach and a lazy river alongside the thrill rides. Just check the height limits on the big rides before you go.
What is Siam Night?
An evening opening on selected summer dates, with the park lit up, live music and a calmer atmosphere, running a reduced set of attractions. Dates are limited, so check before planning around it.
Prices, opening hours, ride availability and Siam Night dates change through the year, so always check the current details with the park or the booking page before you go. Ride height and health restrictions apply to the bigger attractions.