Three parks, three corners of the island and three very different days out. Pick the wrong one and you could spend more time in the car than on the slides.
Mallorca (or Majorca, as many British visitors spell it) has three big water parks, and each one sits in a different part of the island. Western Water Park is on the hill above Magaluf in the south-west, Aqualand El Arenal is at the eastern end of the Playa de Palma, and Hidropark is in Port dโAlcรบdia in the north. Choosing between the water parks in Mallorca is mostly about where youโre staying, how old your children are and how big you like your slides.
In this guide we compare all three, with the best rides for thrill seekers, the areas for younger children, opening dates and how to get there. Youโll also find ticket tips, the rules on food and lockers, and a few other family attractions to explore on days out of the water. If youโre planning a bigger trip, our guide to the best water parks in Spain shows how Mallorca compares with the Canary Islands and the mainland.
๐ฐ Alua Leo - a family-friendly hotel a few steps from the beach on the Playa de Palma.
๐จ Sol Katmandu Park & Resort - a family resort in Magaluf, next door to Katmandu Park.
๐ Zafiro Palace Alcudia - a five-star, all-inclusive suite resort with nine pools in Port dโAlcรบdia.
Is there a water park in Mallorca?
Yes, Mallorca has three proper water parks: Aqualand El Arenal, Western Water Park and Hidropark Alcรบdia. Thereโs no water park inside the city of Palma itself, but Aqualand and Western are both around 20 minutes away by car, and both can be reached by bus. Hidropark is the only water park in the north of the island, so visitors staying around the Bay of Alcรบdia have their own.
All three are seasonal. They open in spring, run at full speed in July and August and close for the winter, usually in October. If youโre visiting Mallorca between November and March, youโll need to look at other attractions instead.
Older guides sometimes list Aqualand Magaluf as well. That park closed years ago and has been abandoned since, so today the only water park in the Magaluf area is Western Water Park, which many visitors simply call Western Park. Several big family hotels on the island also have their own splash parks with slides, but those are for hotel guests only.
Water parks in Mallorca at a glance
If you just want the quick version, hereโs how the three Majorca water parks compare:
- Aqualand El Arenal: at the eastern end of the Bay of Palma, with around 20 attractions, several childrenโs areas and the newest slides on the island. It opened on 4 May in 2026 and is easy to reach on EMT bus 23 from Palma.
- Western Water Park: on the hill above Magaluf, with around 20 slides, The Beast, the 220-metre Gran Caรฑรณn and four childrenโs areas in a Wild West setting. It opened on 2 April in 2026, and TIB bus 106 runs from Palma.
- Hidropark Alcรบdia: in Port dโAlcรบdia, on around 40,000 square metres, with Kamikaze slides, a toddler splash area and a 54-hole mini golf course. It opened on 1 April in 2026 and is within walking distance of many hotels in the resort.
Aqualand El Arenal - the biggest water park in Mallorca
Aqualand El Arenal is the largest waterpark on the island and the one with the most slides. It sits beside the Palma to Arenal motorway, at the eastern end of the Playa de Palma, so itโs the obvious choice if youโre staying in El Arenal, Can Pastilla or Palma. We cover it in depth in our guide to Aqualand El Arenal.
Slides for thrill seekers
The big names here are King Cobra, Banzai and Tsunami, and two new water slides, Hurakรกn and Kukulcรกn, were added for the 2026 season. Teenagers usually head straight for them, so go there first if you want short queues. Most of the biggest rides have height limits, which staff check at the bottom of each tower.
Kidzworld, the lazy river and the wave pool
Kidzworld is the part of the park for little ones. Itโs split into two childrenโs play areas, Dragonland and Polynesia, with small slides, fountains and shallow pools. Families with mixed ages also like the Congo River, a slow lazy river, and the wave pool, where you can relax between rides.
Opening dates and getting there
In 2026 Aqualand opened on 4 May. Itโs usually open from 10am to 5pm in May, June and September and from 10am to 6pm in July and August, but times change by season. Aqualand has the shortest season of the three and usually closes at the end of September or in early October. From Palma, EMT city bus 23 stops opposite the car park. If youโre driving, take the motorway towards El Arenal and leave at exit 13.
Western Water Park - Wild West fun in Magaluf
Western Water Park is the most strongly themed water park on the island. It sits on the hill behind Magaluf, in the municipality of Calviร , and itโs built around a Wild West town with saloons, wooden forts and desert canyons. It began life in 1987 as a cowboy theme park, and the slides arrived in 2002. Itโs the closest park if youโre staying in Magaluf, Palmanova or Santa Ponsa. Read our full guide to Western Water Park for ride-by-ride tips.
The Beast and the big rides
The Beast is the ride the park is famous for: four slides that start from the same tower, one of them so steep that you feel weightless for a moment, and the tallest is often described as the highest water slide in Spain. Gran Caรฑรณn, at around 220 metres, is the longest slide in Mallorca, and up to four people ride it together in a big ring. Boomerang, Tornado and the Crazy Horses racing slide complete the list for thrill seekers.
Splash zones for younger kids
The El Paso area has the calmer pools and splash zones, and there are four childrenโs areas in total. The wave pool in the centre of the park has a sloping, beach-style entry, which makes it easy for toddlers. Most of the bigger rides have a minimum height of around 1.1 to 1.2 metres.
Opening dates and getting there
Western Water Park opened on 2 April in 2026. Itโs usually open from 10am to 5pm in spring and autumn and from 10am to 6pm in July and August, and it closes from November to March. TIB bus 106 from Palma stops a short walk from the entrance, and thereโs a free car park next to the park, which fills up on summer weekends.
Hidropark Alcรบdia - the water park in the north
Hidropark is the only water park in northern Mallorca. Itโs in Port dโAlcรบdia, a short walk or taxi ride from the hotels along the bay. Itโs smaller than the two parks in the south, but if youโre staying in Alcรบdia, Playa de Muro or Puerto Pollensa, it saves you a drive of an hour or more each way.
Kamikaze, Sliderang and family slides
The Kamikaze slides are the tallest, fastest and steepest in the park. Sliderang is a big U-shaped slide that swings you up one side and back again, and Spiral is an enclosed, twisting tube. For family fun, Soft Track has seven lanes side by side, so you can race your kids or friends to the bottom. Itโs short, fast and great fun.
Areas for little ones
Childrenโs World has a giant octopus and three mini water slides, and the Kids Zone and Minipark add arches, water jets and small slides. The Hidrokids area has a spray park and a shallow pool for toddlers. Parents can relax in Chill & Play, a large, calm pool, or join the kids in the wave pool. Outside the water there are trampolines and a mini golf course.
Opening dates and getting there
Hidropark opened on 1 April in 2026 and has the longest season of the three, usually until the end of October. Itโs open from 11am to 5pm in April, May, September and October, from 10am to 5pm in June and from 10am to 6pm in July and August. The park is on Avinguda Tucร in Port dโAlcรบdia, within easy reach of most hotels in the resort, and it has its own car park, which is paid in July and August.
Which is the best water park in Mallorca for your family?
Thereโs no single winner. The right choice depends on the ages of your children and where youโre staying, so match the park to your trip:
- Teenagers, adults and thrill seekers: Aqualand El Arenal has the most slides and the newest rides, so groups who want to ride everything get the most out of it.
- Small children and theming: Western Water Park is compact and easy to get around, and the Wild West setting turns the visit into a small adventure, not just a day at a pool with slides.
- Staying in the north: Hidropark is the clear choice, because the parks in the south are a long drive away.
- A quieter day with toddlers: Hidropark is smaller and calmer than the other two, which suits families with very young kids.
Comparing Aqualand and Western Water Park comes down to size versus atmosphere. Aqualand is bigger, Western has The Beast and the stronger theme. If youโre based on the Playa de Palma, Aqualand is closer, and if youโre in Magaluf or Palmanova, Western is.
Water park tickets and combined tickets
You can book a ticket for all three parks online for a set visit date, and itโs worth doing a few days ahead in summer, when the parks can sell out. Ticket prices change every season, and booking online is usually cheaper than paying at the gate. Children under three go free at all three. Aqualand and Western Water Park also sell packages with a bus from the main resorts, which is handy if you donโt have a car.
If youโre planning more than one day out, look at combined tickets. Western Water Park can be combined with Marineland, which makes a good holiday plan for families staying in Calviร : one day of slides, one day of dolphins and sea lions.
Food, lockers and sun loungers
Each park has its own rules on food, so check them before you pack a picnic. Hidropark is the strictest: you canโt bring food or drink in, apart from water in plastic bottles, fruit and food for babies, and soft cool bags are fine but rigid cool boxes arenโt. The upside is that you can leave and come back in on the same day at no extra charge. Western Water Park has no re-entry, so plan to eat at one of its snack bars, and Aqualand has around eight places to eat, mostly pizza, burgers, hot dogs and ice cream.
Lockers cost extra at all three parks, and the ones near the entrance go early, so grab one as soon as you arrive. At Western Water Park there are sun loungers around the pools and shaded areas at the edges of the park. Aqualand charges for sunbeds in some areas, and Hidropark charges for hammocks in set zones but has free shaded lawns. You canโt take umbrellas or beach chairs into Hidropark.
How long do you need at a water park in Mallorca?
Plan a full day at Aqualand or Western Water Park. Most families arrive at opening time and stay until closing, and with older kids you can ride the main slides in three or four hours on a quiet day. In July and August the queues stretch that out, and the wave pool, the lazy river and the childrenโs areas easily fill the rest of the day.
Hidropark is smaller, so a shorter visit works well, especially with toddlers. Because you can leave and come back, itโs easy to split the day with lunch at the hotel or a few hours on the beach in Port dโAlcรบdia.
Tips for a great day at the water parks in Mallorca
Arrive at opening time. Queues for the big slides build after midday, especially in summer, and sun loungers near the wave pools go early. Do the main rides first and save the lazy river and the splash areas for the afternoon.
Measure your children before you visit, as height limits are strictly enforced. Each slide has its own minimum height, and at Hidropark some also have a maximum, so check the signs at the start of each ride. Pack high-factor sun cream, hats, rash vests for little ones and a waterproof pouch for your phone.
If you only have one day for a water park, pick the closest one and spend the whole day there. The parks get busiest in July, August and at weekends, when locals visit too. A weekday in June or September gives you shorter queues and a calmer day, and the weather is usually still hot enough for a full day in the water. In late September and October, check the dates before you go, as Aqualand is usually the first to close.
Are the water parks in Mallorca accessible?
Pushchairs are allowed at Hidropark and Western Water Park and work well on the main paths, but youโll have to leave them at the bottom of the slide stairs. Hidropark has adapted facilities and discounted tickets for visitors with disabilities. At reception, you can ask for its accessibility protocol, which gives you a wristband, tells the lifeguards and lets one companion ride with you without queuing.
Western Water Park is built on a hillside, with plenty of steps and slopes. If anyone in your group uses a wheelchair, contact the park before you book to check which areas and rides you can use.
Katmandu Park, Jungle Parc and other theme parks in Mallorca
Mallorca doesnโt have big amusement parks with roller coasters, but there are plenty of family attractions for days out of the water. Katmandu Park in Magaluf is an attraction park with an upside-down house, optical illusion rooms and interactive games, and it works well on a cloudy day. Jungle Parc in Santa Ponsa is a treetop adventure park with rope courses and zip lines for older kids and adults.
Animal lovers have two good options close to Palma. Marineland Mallorca in Costa dโen Blanes has dolphins, sea lions and exotic birds, and the Palma Aquarium is a great choice if it rains. For something completely different, the caves in Mallorca near Porto Cristo are cool even in August. With a hire car, you can easily combine a water park with a beach afternoon or a trip to the other side of the island.
Hotels near the water parks in Mallorca
The best base depends on which water park you plan to visit. These three hotels are close to Aqualand, Western Water Park and Hidropark, so you can pick the one that fits your route and your holiday. For more ideas, see our guide to family hotels in Mallorca.
๐ฐ Alua Leo
A family-friendly hotel on the Playa de Palma, just a few steps from the sandy beach. It has several outdoor pools, including a pool for kids, and you can choose bed and breakfast, half board or full board. Itโs a good-value base for Aqualand El Arenal and for trips into Palma.
๐จ Sol Katmandu Park & Resort
A four-star family resort in Magaluf, close to the beach and next door to Katmandu Park. It has an outdoor pool, a separate childrenโs pool and a garden terrace with sun loungers. Western Water Park is just a short drive up the hill.
๐ Zafiro Palace Alcudia
A five-star, all-inclusive resort on the edge of Port dโAlcรบdia, a short stroll from a long sandy beach. Every room is a suite, and there are nine outdoor pools, including a pirate-ship splash pool, plus a kidsโ club. Itโs the upmarket pick for families who want Hidropark nearby and plenty of water fun at the hotel too.
Water parks in Mallorca FAQ
Which is the best waterpark in Mallorca?
Aqualand El Arenal is the best water park in Mallorca for teenagers and anyone who wants the most slides. Western Water Park is the better choice for theming and younger children, and Hidropark is best if youโre staying in the north. Most families simply choose the park closest to their hotel.
What is the biggest waterpark in Mallorca?
Aqualand El Arenal is the biggest waterpark in Mallorca. It has the largest number of slides on the island, several kidsโ areas, a lazy river and a wave pool. Western Water Park in Magaluf is the second largest.
Is there a water park in Palma de Mallorca?
Thereโs no water park inside the city of Palma, but Aqualand El Arenal is about 20 minutes away and can be reached on EMT bus 23. Western Water Park in Magaluf is a similar distance to the west, with TIB bus 106 from Palma.
Which is better, Aqualand or Western Water Park?
Aqualand is better for thrill seekers, because itโs bigger and has more slides. Western Water Park is better for atmosphere, with its Wild West theme, The Beast and a compact layout thatโs easier with small children. Location usually decides it: Aqualand for the Playa de Palma, Western for Magaluf and Palmanova.
Are the water parks in Mallorca open all year?
No, all three water parks in Mallorca are seasonal. Western Water Park and Hidropark open in early April and stay open into October, while Aqualand opens in early May and usually closes at the end of September or in early October. The longest opening hours are in July and August.
Can you take your own food into the water parks in Mallorca?
It depends on the park. Hidropark only allows water in plastic bottles, fruit and baby food, but you can leave and come back in for free. Western Water Park has no re-entry, so youโll eat at its snack bars, and Aqualand has around eight places to eat on site. Rules can change, so check the parkโs website before you go.
