Bundoran Waterworld
Bundoran Waterworld
3.5
10:00 - 16:00
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday
10:00 - 16:00
About
Waterworld Bundoran offers holidaymakers of all ages visiting County Donegal the thrilling opportunity to enjoy an indoor aqua adventure playground. It is located on the beautiful coastal seafront of Bundoran. The primary aim of Waterworld Bundoran in County Donegal, is to make your visit a happy, safe and fun experience, with safety being the number one priority. The fully trained lifeguards are there to supervise and assist everyone enjoying the waterpark facilities. At Waterworld Bundoran you will find a multitude of exhilarating water features and waterslides. Have lots of fun going down the 50m Tornado Slide, the Gravity and Twister Slides. The three lane multi slide is a cool slide for friends and family. The Aqua Blue Slide is more suitable for younger kids, while the Walrus Slide will keep little toddlers entertained.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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ZaraB
3 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
We were eagerly awaiting our trip to Waterworld having missed it the past years due to covid. All booking online in advance now - seemed a great idea. However it was absolutely packed, far too many allowed in at the same allocated time. We couldn’t even get a changing room to dress after our time..so many people in the same position standing with no space to move in the changing area. Hoped with the allocated booking this would be ran much better - but sadly not. The kids loved it, great treat for kids but unfortunately it seems to be more about money and how many people you can get it rather than comfort and safety. Also young lifeguards all very ‘whistle happy’!!
Written 1 August 2022
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Sarah C
Bundoran, Ireland1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Family
Unfortunately not enough changing facilities to meet requirements. After arriving early like advised on the website my child and I still had to change in a toilet. We left before out time was up but met with the next alloted time slot having arrived so once again the cubicles were full and had to change in the toilet yet again, we were lucky to get a toilet as there was only one free.It states on the website too to arrive in your swim clothes , however every paying customer should have the right to a cubicle, even if I arrived in my swimsuit I would still not feel comfortable taking off items of clothing in front of others. I take it this is suggested as management knows there is not enough facilities to accommodate the numbers they are taking in , and that can be put down to greed.
On a positive note the girls at reception were lovely and there are lots or lifeguards keeping a watchful eye which is reassuring.
On a positive note the girls at reception were lovely and there are lots or lifeguards keeping a watchful eye which is reassuring.
Written 20 August 2022
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Keira W
7 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Too many people allowed into it, bought tickets online, queued forever to let a big school group in, then couldn’t get into the changing rooms as the queue to get in was awful. As we queued so long I asked the staff if we stay in longer now as we were late getting into our session because of the queue they stated no all sessions finish 2gether, this isn’t fair. The pool was nice and warm but the bigger pool wasn’t as clean. There was scum around the tiles, there wasn’t a smell of chlorine at all, it didn’t feel clean, too many people in means long awaited queues for the slides etc, it would be great if we could actually get in at the time we were suppose to and don’t let as many people in at the 1 time, we actually finished earlier in their just so we could get a changing room of some sort b4 the next session started.
Written 25 July 2023
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AulMike
Antrim, UK48 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Took my wife and 2 grandchildren. Changing facilities are horrendous, non locking lockers, men, women & kids in same confined space, unbelievable - be prepared for a fight to get somewhere to get changed, grown men dropping their trunks in front of women and kids as they couldn't get a cubical in an overcrowded confined space to get changed. How this is even legal is beyond me. Men and women pushing other people's kids around. Water was dirty, i lifted out flies, plasters, and there was other sinister objects floating about. I put a brave face on for my 10 year old granddaughter as this was all she wanted to do on our holiday. We left soaking wet as we couldn't get anywhere private to change. Place has potential to be better, but i doubt that will ever happen. It definitely should be reported to the child protection authorities and Health & Safety.
Cant add photos as cameras are not allowed (thank goodness they got something right) and the extremely young staff!! were pleasant enough but most of them looked to young to be holding such a serious position of a lifeguard. An expensive Shocking Experience. (understatement)
Cant add photos as cameras are not allowed (thank goodness they got something right) and the extremely young staff!! were pleasant enough but most of them looked to young to be holding such a serious position of a lifeguard. An expensive Shocking Experience. (understatement)
Written 11 August 2023
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Anonymous A
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Aug 2023 • Family
Visited Waterworld Bundoran today and was left very disappointed. We arrived in and then went and queued for slides. We went around all the slides and then after a while I asked the senior lifeguard about the wave pool only to be informed then after about an hour that it was not working. The changing area was chaos there was not enough space and the change over was not handled properly and the changing area was not clean. I talked to the general manager on the way out and made the point to her that my younger siblings were dissappointed that it was not working she said you know yourself these things happen and then when I made the point that it was not great still having to pay full price for half the experience of Waterworld she said WOW and then walked away from me. The only reason I am leaving a poor review and not a terrible one is that my younger siblings enjoyed the slides.
Written 11 August 2023
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Kieran M
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Absolute chaos trying to get in initially and then getting changed. All this experienced, before you even get to the water area's.
Well staffed inside the facility when you eventually get in.
£27.50 for an adult and a child would expect a bit more for the price point.
Well staffed inside the facility when you eventually get in.
£27.50 for an adult and a child would expect a bit more for the price point.
Written 1 August 2023
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Joan K
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Aug 2022 • Family
Lots of lifeguards on duty which was great to see. However they looked miserable in their job. The place is in an extremely bad need of a clean. One Family changing room we used there was that thick of dust in the roof vent you could no longer actually see the vent. The tiled walls were splattered with dirt. The lockers were filthy dirty. I certainly wouldn’t go back and I wouldn’t recommend it to others.
Written 9 August 2022
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Dee2178
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Long lines for entry. Overcrowded and lockers/changing facilities were therefore limited. They need to monitor numbers or inprove their booking system. There was so much chlorine my eyes burned before I was even in the water. Kids enjoyed the slides and wave pool.
Written 27 July 2023
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Micheal300
6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Too many people in changing facilities - they should really space bookings out better. Makes the place feel a bit unclean.
Never seen so many miserable looking staff in a place in my life - honestly, a smile costs nothing.
Never seen so many miserable looking staff in a place in my life - honestly, a smile costs nothing.
Written 17 July 2023
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Konigafon
Ireland98 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We loved our trip to water world with our 3 & 6 yr old, they had an absolute ball! Loads to do over the two hours session.
It is crazy busy, so for little ones it’s a case of 1 on 1, as the amount of people there was nuts. The changing rooms are a little crazy with people leaving & entering at the same time - perhaps they should staggering the times would help so there’s less of a crossover??
Great day!
It is crazy busy, so for little ones it’s a case of 1 on 1, as the amount of people there was nuts. The changing rooms are a little crazy with people leaving & entering at the same time - perhaps they should staggering the times would help so there’s less of a crossover??
Great day!
Written 14 August 2023
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Hi there,
you only have to book for the seaweed baths, not Waterworld.
As we are in peak season we do advise coming here early(we open at 10am) Or leaving it till later, like 3.30 or 4pm to avoid queues.
Kind Regards,
Pippa.
Written 4 August 2018
Hi there,
Swimming hats are not a requirement but if you wish to wear them you can.
Written 1 August 2018
Is there a viewing gallery/seating area for non swimmers?
Written 11 July 2018
Hi there, there is a viewing area but it is not seated and can be very warm this time of year. Our cafe opens in July and August and you can avail of hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches & crisps.
Kind Regards,
Pippa.
Written 12 July 2018
Hi just wondering if you can stay in all day is there any eating facilities?
Written 20 August 2017
Hi, yes you can stay in all day. However there are no eating facilities and you cannot bring food or drink in with you. To be honest after 3 hours you will be ready to leave. Best to go in at 10am in the morning when it's quiet. At 1pm it gets crazy and the ques for the slides are too long. Go in at 10 am and leave at lunch time.
Damien
Written 21 August 2017
Hi cvhickey2,
We open every Good Friday(and have done since 1992)for the Easter period(10 days)
We are then open every weekend, 12-6, up until the end of May.
From June, we open daily from 12-6.
From July and August we open daily from 10-7.
We are open for the first two weekends only in September from 12-6.
Last admission is one hour before closing.
We then close until the following Good Friday.
Hope this helps.
Our website has all our opening times and prices and any other information you may be looking for.
Hope this helps, and you get to enjoy our facility this season.
Written 16 August 2017
hi we are going to bundoran tomorrow for a fews days with the kids for midterm break, are you opened ?
Written 12 February 2017
Hi Siobhan. Thanks for your interest in Waterworld. Unfortunately Waterworld does not open each year until Good Friday and this year will open for the season on Friday April 14th at Midday. It will be open then for the entire Easter week from 12-6 each day. I hope this doesn't cause too much disappointment. Shane Smyth, Tourism Officer.
Written 13 February 2017
Hi are you open in September?
Written 9 August 2016
Hi. Open the first two weekends in September (3rd/4th & 10th/11th) 12-6 each of the days.
Written 9 August 2016
Hi we are going to bundoran on July 23/24/25 with 1 X adult,1x 11yr,1 X 7 yr 1 X 3 yr, 1 X 3 y with special needs and me his carer can you tell me how much per day for our group and if we can get a 3 day package?
Written 27 June 2016
Hello - please find pricing details below on a daily basis.
1 X adult = 12.50 + 1x 7 yr €10 + 1 x 3 yr €4.50=€27.00 - 10% family discount €2.70=€24.30 (2:1 under 8 ratio)
1x 11yr = 12.50
1 X 3 y with special needs €7.50 and me his carer (free)
Bringing the total to €44.30.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us by phone on 071 9841172
Written 28 June 2016
Hi there, I'm visiting bundoran next week. My family and I will be going to waterworld and I was just wondering if you have to wear a swimming hat ?
Written 25 June 2016
No definitely not. Was there in May this year and no-one wore one. Also it's not on their list of rules. Great spot!
Written 28 June 2016
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