Is Wet'n'Wild worth it?
Skip itLives up to the hype · +525-acre water park in Kapolei with 25+ slides, a wave pool and lazy river; limited open days
Usually not worth it. Google 4.1 is middling; kids and repeat locals are happy, but closed rides and wear are recurring complaints.
Hype29How famous and hyped it is
Reality34Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in
4.1 ★ Google · 3,309 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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Kids love it, but a family of four pays roughly $250+ with parking — worth it mainly as a break day if the kids are tired of the ocean.
Why Reality is 34
Lives up to its fame3/5Google 4.1 is middling; kids and repeat locals are happy, but closed rides and wear are recurring complaints.
Value for money2/5About $67 per adult plus tax, fees and $22 parking, for a park some call run down with headline rides closed; residents get far better rates.
Can’t get it elsewhere1/5A standard water park — nothing Hawaiian about it you couldn't get on the mainland, on an island full of free beaches.
Easy to do3/5Big lot and short weekday lines, but 30+ min from Waikīkī, short hours and an irregular calendar of closed days.
What people loved
Good mix of big slides, a wave pool, lazy river and a splash area for small kidsShort or no lines on weekdays; friendly lifeguards and staffKamaʻāina pricing and season passes make it good value for residentsCabana rentals near the wave pool give families a shaded home baseWhat wore them down
Rides closed for maintenance is a recurring complaint; Da Shaka and FlowRider are currently downExpensive for visitors: ~$67 per adult plus tax and fees, plus $22 parking, for a 4–5 hour dayShort hours and many closed days outside summerSome find it a little run down; food is pricey and the smoking area sits near the main hubKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: Tickets online (cheaper, 10% extra off 72+ hours ahead); kamaʻāina rates are online only. Check the operating calendar first.
Entry$66.99 general, $54.99 junior/senior (online, plus tax and fees); 10% off when bought 72+ hours ahead; under 3 freeSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
KamaʻāinaFrom $37.99 plus tax for Hawaiʻi residents/military, online only, varies by daySource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Parking$22 per vehicle, not included in admission (free for top-tier season pass holders)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursTypically 10:30 a.m. to 3:00–4:00 p.m.; off-season closed many Mon–Wed — check the calendar before driving outSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Ride closuresDa Shaka and FlowRider listed as closed for extended maintenanceSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Size25 acres, 25+ slides and attractionsSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
From Waikīkīabout 30–35 min by car without traffic (via H-1 West, Exit 1E); Ko ʻOlina, just past it, is listed at 35 minSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Friday: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
In their words
“Even though it seemed a LITTLE run down, still had a lot to experience. Luckily, there werent any lines for the slides”
“How can you put the "designed smoking area" right in the main hub next to the bar.”
“Staff members are generally friendly and helpful, and food options are decent, though a bit pricey as expected at a theme park.”
“The park has several water slides, a lazy river, wave pool, and a whole splash pad area for smaller kids.”
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Questions people ask
How much are Wet'n'Wild Hawaii tickets?
General admission is $66.99 online and junior/senior $54.99, plus tax and fees; buying 72+ hours ahead saves 10%. Hawaiʻi residents pay from $37.99 online. Children 2 and under are free.
How much is parking at Wet'n'Wild Hawaii?
$22 per vehicle, not included in admission.
Is Wet'n'Wild Hawaii open every day?
No. Outside summer it closes on many Mondays through Wednesdays, and hours are usually 10:30 a.m. to 3:00–4:00 p.m. Check the park-hours calendar before you go.
Are all the rides open at Wet'n'Wild Hawaii?
Not always. The park currently lists Da Shaka and FlowRider as closed for extended maintenance, and reviews frequently mention closed rides.
How far is Wet'n'Wild Hawaii from Waikīkī?
It's in Kapolei off H-1 West (Exit 1E), roughly 30–35 minutes by car without traffic.
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Sources
- Wet'n'Wild Hawaii — official site (tickets)
- Wet'n'Wild Hawaii — Park Hours
- Wet'n'Wild Hawaii — Parking
- To-Hawaii.com — Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii
- Roberts Hawaii — Chief's Luau location/directions
- Ko Olina — Location (drive time reference)
- Google Maps — Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii