One slide here drops you almost vertically into a clear tube that runs straight through a tank of sharks. Most people scream the whole way down.
Siam Park Tenerife is the water park that put the island on every family’s holiday list. It sits in Costa Adeje, in the sunny south of the island, and it was built around an idea that sounds odd until you see it: a Thai kingdom, with golden temples, carved dragons and floating markets, rising out of the Canary Islands. It was created by the Kiessling family and opened on 15 September 2008 by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand. The same family is behind Loro Parque. Since then TripAdvisor users have voted it the best water park in the world year after year, and it has welcomed millions of visitors.
In this article you’ll find everything you need for a smooth day at Siam Park: the best slides for thrill-seekers, the gentle areas for little ones, how the tickets and the fast pass work, how to get there for free and where to stay nearby. If you’re comparing parks across the country, our guide to the best water parks in Spain puts Siam Park next to the rest.
💰 Hotel Villa de Adeje Beach - a good-value base in Costa Adeje, a few minutes from Fañabé beach.
🏨 Hotel Jardín Tropical - a Moorish-style seafront hotel with leafy gardens and several pools.
💎 Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife - an upmarket Adeje resort with lagoon pools and a kids’ club.
Where is Siam Park in Tenerife?
Siam Park is in Costa Adeje, on the south-west coast of Tenerife, about 20 minutes by car from Tenerife South airport. The park stands on the hillside just above the Magma congress centre, between Playa de las Américas and the hotel zones of Fañabé and El Duque. If you’re staying in the south, you’re probably no more than ten or fifteen minutes away.
From the TF-1 motorway, take exit 28 or 29 and follow the brown “Siam” signs. There is a large car park next to the entrance. Visitors staying in the north of the island, for example in Puerto de la Cruz or Santa Cruz de Tenerife, should allow around an hour and a quarter each way, which makes a hire car or an organised transfer the easiest option.
What makes Siam Park special?
Plenty of water parks have big slides. What sets this one apart, and why it calls itself the water kingdom, is the setting. Siam Park covers around 18 hectares of landscaped grounds, with palm trees, waterfalls and lush greenery around every corner. The buildings draw on ancient Siamese architecture, with golden roofs, stone guardians and carved dragons.
The park is also unusually spacious. Even on busy days you can find a quiet spot under a parasol, and the paths between the rides feel more like a botanical garden than a theme park. That mix of thrills and calm is why families keep coming back, and why Siam Park tops so many lists of the best family attractions in the Canary Islands.
The adrenaline zone - Siam Park’s biggest slides
If you’re here for the rush, head straight to the slides in the upper part of the park as soon as the gates open. Queues are shortest in the first hour, and by early afternoon the biggest rides have the longest waits.
The Tower of Power
The Tower of Power is the ride everyone talks about and the ultimate adrenaline rush. You step into a capsule at the top of a 28-metre tower, the floor drops away and you fall almost vertically before shooting through a transparent tunnel inside a shark tank full of sharks and rays. It’s over in seconds, and most riders are too stunned to look at the fish. It is not for everyone: riders usually need to be at least 14 years old and 1.4 metres tall, and the fast pass doesn’t cover it.
The Dragon and The Giant
The Dragon is a huge funnel ride. You sit in a rubber ring with family or friends, plunge down a dark tube and swing up the sides of a giant open funnel. The Giant is another big group ride on rubber rings, and it’s one of the tallest slides in the park. Both are among the most photographed rides at Siam Park, and both feel more intense than they look from below.
Kinnaree, The Volcano and Naga Racer
Kinnaree and The Volcano are two more family raft rides with fast turns, dark sections and steep drops, and Saifa is a water coaster where you speed along a track of around 300 metres. Naga Racer is the one for competitive families: side-by-side lanes where you race head-first on mats and see who reaches the bottom first. It’s great fun, and kids from about 1.1 metres can usually join in.
Height restrictions and age restrictions
Height and age restrictions at Siam Park are strictly enforced. As a rough guide, the wildest slides (The Giant, Kinnaree, The Dragon and The Volcano) require a minimum height of around 1.25 metres. Family rides like Naga Racer and the rapids start at around 1.1 metres, and the Tower of Power has its own, stricter limit. Staff measure children at the entrance to each ride, so check your kids’ height before you plan the day. It saves a lot of disappointment in the queue.
Mai Thai River and the relax zone
The Mai Thai River is the slowest ride in the park, and for many visitors the best. It is a lazy river around one kilometre long, and you float along it in a rubber ring past temples, waterfalls and jungle. Two short sections speed up into gentle rapids, and a conveyor belt lifts you to the next level, so it never feels repetitive.
Once you’ve floated a full lap, explore the rest of the relax zone: the Mekong Rapids and the Patong Rapids are the natural next step. They are wider, faster river rides for up to four people in a big round ring, with plenty of spray but no steep drops. They’re ideal if your kids are too tall for the toddler areas but not ready for the Tower of Power.
The Wave Palace and Siam Beach
The Wave Palace is Siam Park’s giant wave pool. It covers more than 13,500 square metres and can produce artificial waves up to around three metres high. During normal opening hours the waves come in sets, and you’ll hear a signal before each one, so nobody is caught by surprise.
Siam Beach runs along the edge of the wave pool. It’s a stretch of fine white sand, with sun loungers and parasols included in the ticket price (they are limited, so grab one early). Smaller children usually prefer the calmer Coco Beach, where the waves are softer and the water shallower.
Family attractions for little ones and younger kids
Siam Park works brilliantly for families with children of different ages, because the little ones get whole areas of their own instead of a few token paddling pools.
The Lost City
The Lost City is a huge children’s water playground. It has around 15 small slides, towers, rope bridges, water cannons and a giant bucket that tips over every few minutes. There is a separate shallow pool for babies, and parents can go in with their children. Life jackets are available for kids who are still learning to swim.
Sawasdee and Sea Lion Island
Sawasdee is the area for the youngest guests, with shallow pools, gentle slides and a mini version of The Dragon. On Sea Lion Island you can watch the park’s sea lions swimming and sunbathing, which is a nice break when everyone needs ten minutes out of the water.
Siam Park tickets and the fast pass ticket
There are several ticket options, and you can buy tickets online or at the gate. The basic day ticket gives you access to all the rides, the beaches, the changing rooms and the showers. Children under three go free. Combined tickets with Loro Parque (the Twin Ticket) are a good deal if you plan to visit both parks during your holiday, and there are packages that include lunch, a fast pass or a transfer from your hotel. Siam Park tickets for July, August and school holidays can sell out, so it’s best to book your tickets online before you travel.
The fast pass lets you skip the standard queue once on each of the main rides. It’s worth it in summer, at weekends and during the Easter and Christmas holidays, when long queues for the top slides can reach an hour. Out of season, especially on a weekday in winter, you can usually manage without it. For a real treat, the park also rents out private VIP cabañas, casas and villas with their own sun deck, towels, a minibar and food service, and they come with fast pass access.
Siam Park opening hours and the best time to visit
Siam Park is open every day of the year. In summer (from 1 May to 29 October) the park is open from 10am to 6pm, and in winter (from 30 October to 30 April) from 10am to 5pm. Hours can change, so double-check them a day or two before your visit.
Tenerife is warm all year, so you can visit in any season. The water is heated, but on a cloudy day in January it can still feel cool when you climb out. The busiest times are July and August, along with school holidays across Europe. Arrive before 10am, head to the rides you care about most and save the lazy river and the beach for the afternoon, when the queues are at their longest. Many regulars say weekdays outside the holidays are much quieter than Saturdays.
How to get to Siam Park
The easiest way to get to Siam Park from the main resorts is the free bus. It runs between the park and several stops in Costa Adeje (including CC El Duque, Fañabé Plaza and Ocean Park), Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos. Stops and times change from season to season, so ask at your hotel reception for the current timetable.
Public Titsa buses also stop right below the park, at the Playa de las Américas bus station, a five-minute walk away. They connect Siam Park with Los Gigantes, Las Galletas and other towns in the south. A taxi from most hotels in Costa Adeje or Las Américas is a short, inexpensive ride. If you’re driving, the car park fills up in summer, so arriving early helps here too.
Food, lockers and what to bring
Siam Park has several bars and restaurants where you can eat and drink, including the Beach Club as the main restaurant with Thai and international dishes, the Thai House overlooking the Mai Thai River and snack bars around the park. Some tickets include a burger or an all-inclusive food option, which takes the stress out of lunch with kids. There are restrictions on bringing your own food, so check the current rules before you pack a picnic.
You can hire lockers and towels at the entrance. Once you leave, you can’t come back in, so don’t plan on fetching things from the car. Pack a waterproof pouch for your phone and cards, high-factor sun cream, a rash vest for younger children and a hat. Sunglasses and prescription glasses aren’t allowed on the fastest slides.
How much time do you need at Siam Park?
Plan a full day. Most families arrive at opening time and leave between 4pm and closing. With older kids and a fast pass, you can ride every big slide in four or five hours, but the lazy river, the beach and the wave pool are where the day really slows down. If you’re short on time, a half day from lunchtime works, but you’ll spend more of it queuing.
Siam Park or another water park in Tenerife?
Siam Park is the bigger and more spectacular of the two main water parks in Tenerife, with the best theming and the most thrilling rides. Aqualand Costa Adeje is smaller and quieter, and it adds a dolphin show, which some families love. If you’re travelling with very small children, either park works well. If you have teenagers, Siam Park is the clear winner.
If you’re visiting other islands too, it’s worth comparing Siam Park with the water parks in Lanzarote and the water parks in Mallorca. And if your family prefers animals to slides, Jungle Park and Loro Parque are the other big family days out in Tenerife. Loro Parque sits on the north coast in Puerto de la Cruz, so it’s easy to combine with a trip to Teide National Park.
Practical information
- Siam Park tickets are best bought in advance. You’ll skip the ticket queue at the entrance and avoid the risk of the park selling out on busy days.
- Address: Avenida Siam, s/n, 38660 Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- Buy tickets on GetYourGuide
Hotels near Siam Park
Costa Adeje is the most convenient base for Siam Park, with family-friendly hotels in every price range a short bus or taxi ride from the gates. These three are close to the park and to the beach.
💰 Hotel Villa de Adeje Beach
A good-value choice in Costa Adeje, a few minutes’ walk from Fañabé beach and a short taxi ride from Siam Park. The rooms are simple and bright, many with a balcony, and there’s an outdoor pool with plenty of sun loungers. It suits families and couples who want a comfortable base without paying resort prices, and who plan to spend their days out and about.
🏨 Hotel Jardín Tropical
A Moorish-style hotel set in leafy gardens right on the seafront of Costa Adeje, close to Playa del Bobo. It has several pools (one of them filled with seawater), a spa and a choice of restaurants. The location is ideal for families who want to walk to the beach and the promenade, and the drive to Siam Park takes only a few minutes.
💎 Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife
A lively, upmarket resort in Adeje with ocean views, large lagoon-style pools and a kids’ club with music-themed activities. Rooms are modern and spacious, and families can choose suites with separate sleeping areas. It’s the pick for anyone who wants a full resort experience, with live music and rooftop bars for the adults and endless pools for the children.
Siam Park FAQ
Is Siam Park worth visiting?
Yes, Siam Park is worth visiting, especially with children or teenagers. The theming, the size of the grounds and rides like the Tower of Power make it far more memorable than a standard water park. Go early or buy a fast pass in high season, and you’ll get the most out of the day.
Which part of Tenerife is Siam Park in?
Siam Park is in Costa Adeje, on the south-west coast of Tenerife. It’s close to Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos, and about 20 minutes by car from Tenerife South airport. Free buses link the park with the main resorts in the south.
Is Siam Park the biggest water park in Europe?
Siam Park is one of the largest water parks in Europe, with around 18 hectares of grounds and a wave pool of more than 13,500 square metres. It’s often described as the best water park in the world, thanks to many years at the top of TripAdvisor’s rankings.
Is the fast pass worth it at Siam Park?
In July and August, at weekends and during school holidays, the fast pass is usually worth it, as waits for the big slides can reach an hour. On a quiet weekday in winter you can often manage without it. Remember that it doesn’t cover the Tower of Power.
Can you wear Crocs at Siam Park?
You can wear Crocs or other sandals to walk around the park, which helps on hot paving. On the slides, staff will tell you whether to take them off or hold them. Bare feet are normal on most rides, so bring something easy to slip on and off.
Is there a free bus to Siam Park?
Yes, Siam Park runs a free bus from several stops in Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos. Routes and times change, so ask at your hotel reception before you go.
