Summer is that time of year to enjoy the outdoors. Some prefer the beach, like Boracay, Pagudpud or Anilao. Some prefer mountain climbing, like in Mt. Pulag. Others, especially those with kids, prefer to cool down in water theme parks like Splash Island. Those who are near Bagong Barrio, Pandi, Bulacan, have a new destination — the Amana Waterpark.
Wavepool of Amana Waterpark in Pandi, Bulacan
The Amana Waterpark boasts of having the biggest wavepool in the entire Philippines. It probably has a bit larger wavepool than that of Splash Island, although it can’t seriously challenge Splash Island when it comes to the variety of water slides and rides (as of now, Amana has a wavepool and a kiddie pool). Still, if you’re within the vicinity, a wavepool would really be enough to entertain the kids this summer. A swimming pool, by itself, would do the trick. A wavepool would definitely be better. (If anyone knows why they say “13 waves” to describe Amana, do tell us. I don’t know if that has something with the more established resort also in Bulacan: 8 Waves Waterpark in San Rafael.)
Kids enjoying the wavepool at Amana Waterpark, Pandi, Bulacan
More importantly (for the budget-conscious, at least), Amana allows food and drinks to be brought inside. Alcoholic drinks are not allowed, and so are containers that are made of glass (also, as normally required in swimming pools, come ready with the proper swimming gear).
Amana opened its gates last month, March of 2009, and it is far from complete. There’s so much room for improvement for this place (let’s just leave it at that), though I didn’t mind the narrow, not-so-smooth road going to the resort — I always consider the journey part of the adventure in going places.
Splash at wavepool of Amana Waterpark, Pandi, Bulacan
How much? Entrance fee (day swimming) is P250 for adults, and P200 for children (4 feet and below) and senior citizens. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. Entrance fee (night swimming, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.) is P120 for adults and P80 for children and senior citizens. Some cottages, on the other hand, have the following basic rates: 8 persons – P600; 10 persons – P800; 30 persons – P1,500.
Entrance to Amana Waterpark in Pandi, Bulacan
How to go there? Now that you know how much it costs, let’s talk about how to get there. From Metro Manila, take the North Luzon Expressway (NLE) and go to Sta. Maria through the NLE’s Bocaue Exit (turn right after the exit ramp). Upon hitting a fork in the road (with PTT gas station at the middle of that fork), take the road going left. Then you’ll see the newly-opened Walter Mart. Turn left at the WalterMart intersection. After that, it’s a series of right/left turns, so just follow the streamers/directions along the way. If that fails, ask for directions: Bagong Barrio, Pandi, Bulacan. That’s where Amana Waterpark is found.
Contact details, as appearing in its website:
Tel No. (02) 299-6612; (044) 661-2383; (044) 661-2384
Cell No. 0922-870-8428; 0923-713-5874
Map and directions, click here.
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#1 by angel on February 8, 2010 - 10:41 pm
hello ask ko lng magkno yung sweetroom mo
#2 by amphie on February 18, 2010 - 12:47 pm
ask q lng pwde mgbring ng food & if pwde mgdla ng stove to cook der?
#3 by sai on February 22, 2010 - 3:34 pm
pede magdala ng food…may ihawan din dun…at magdala na rin u ng anti langaw.
#4 by ray on February 20, 2010 - 12:00 pm
Magkano per head during peak season pati na rin ang accomoddation (Rooms)? Pahingi naman ng idea kc plano namin magpunta dyan. Salamat
#5 by daiskie on February 20, 2010 - 12:43 pm
ask ko lng kng my ibng choices pa ng pool? besides sa 4feet??
#6 by angel on February 21, 2010 - 10:38 am
Wait nyo na lang matapos. Isang boring wave pool at isang boring (din) na kids pool makikita n’yo dyan. Madissapoint lang kayo dahil hindi pa ready pati pictures. Nagandahan kami sa picture kaya nagpunta kami dyan Feb 7. Hindi na kami babalik dyan.
#7 by cham on February 22, 2010 - 2:21 am
we cant contact the numbers that’s showing on your site.
#8 by Teenee on February 22, 2010 - 4:59 am
Cham, sorry but that’s the last number we’ve used, but as you can see, this article was posted a year ago, so the telephone numbers may have been changed. Thanks.
#9 by drew on February 22, 2010 - 2:40 pm
mgkano po per head???
#10 by jenny on March 7, 2010 - 12:19 am
P250 – adult / P200 – children below 3 ft. We went there today (March 6, 2010) and I’m a little bit disappointed with their pools. There were only 2 pools at this time (1 wave pool and 1 kiddie pool) and the others were under construction. The wave pool goes on and off with waves but more often with no waves at all. The entrance was too far from the cottages and the way to it was not paved. ( In short, kung marami kayong dala…di ka pa nakakaligo sa pool eh naliligo ka na sa pawis bago ka makarating sa cottage mo.) The way to the wave pool is slippery…not like the other wave pools that I visited…(so, konting ingat sa paglalakad doon at baka ka gumulong papunta dun sa tubig ng wavepool. Parang semento na pininturahan lng ng kulay blue.Kaya madulas!) Taking pictures in Amana would be great lalo na kung pang-facebook o pang-friendster because they have nice life-sized cartoon characters and the view is also great. But that is beside the point. The point is, their pools are not enough to satisfy their patrons. The comfort rooms and shower rooms were ok. Some of their staff were not accommodating. All in all, I would give Amana WaterPark a 2 out of 5.
#11 by JVStarr on February 24, 2010 - 11:29 am
Nagpunta kami ng family ko dyan for my kid’s field trip. Grades 1&2 mga 6 sections. probably about 500 people lahat lahat. yung wave pool parang 30 minutes lang pinaandar. the rest of the day wala na. nakakainins. wave pool na walang waves!!!! hindi na kami babalik dyan!
#12 by amana143 on March 6, 2010 - 11:07 pm
Di wag ka magpunta !! haha .. bakita may pipigil ba ? mga artista nga pabalik-balik dito kaw pa kaya .. hahaha .. hey wag kang pai4tante .. ndi ka artista !! haha
#13 by dianne on February 24, 2010 - 3:58 pm
gud afternun ask ko lang po if open po ba kau na kunin sponsor for our school seminar hoping for your kind consideration thank you very much
#14 by MELISSA on March 3, 2010 - 10:11 am
hello good morning.. i just wanna ask if we could avail discounts if we go there like we were hundred and up?
#15 by mary grace on March 5, 2010 - 6:41 pm
hi ask ko lng po kung meron pa po bang ibang pool na pag pipilian??
#16 by donie macabalitao on March 8, 2010 - 11:46 pm
pano po ako makakapag reserve ng isang private room good for 8 person yung air condition! punta po kami jan ng mga march katapusan pls reply me on here thanks GOD bless you all
#17 by norbie on March 9, 2010 - 4:59 pm
may henna tatoo b jan???
#18 by norbie on March 9, 2010 - 5:02 pm
gud pm..tattoo artist ako..patok n ngayon ang henna tattoo..pde bang mag henna jan??pwesto..??
dag dag attraction sa resort nyo..here my number..09215886937 norbie.