Studio City Water Park
(Last updated: August 26, 2026)
For years, Melco looked longingly over at Galaxy and their Grand Resort Deck and knew they needed something to match it. Well, consider it matched and beaten, with the only drawback being the Grand Resort Deck is free for Galaxy guests while the Water Park costs money for everyone.
I paid $468 for my ticket when I visited in May 2024, but that was under the pricing and hotel offer available at the time.
Divided between indoor and outdoor zones, the Water Park advertises around 30 rides and attractions, including Macau’s only 300-metre indoor water roller coaster. From tamer wave pools and lazy rapids to more challenging dive pools, drop zones and water slides that tower over you like skyscrapers, everyone should find something they like.
It’s best to visit the Water Park with a few friends, just so that you can try all of the rides, some of which require a minimum of two people. I got shut out of those unfortunately, so will definitely return next time with more backup.
I also need to practice my rock climbing skills since I could barely climb halfway up before my hands gave out and I fell like a fool. Contrast that to the Water Park employee who scaled the wall like Spider-Man in about three seconds, shaming everyone in the building!
After that, you better believe I was feeling damn fat, weak and old, the sad aging wine snob that I am.
One ride in particular absolutely blew my mind, and I was legit scared the first time I tried it, not knowing what was going to happen next. After it ended, the adrenaline was still flowing hard, causing me to laugh out loud just to get it out of my system. I’m not going to ruin it for you here by disclosing which one, you’ll just have to feel the fear yourself!
A minor disappointment was that the outdoor area mirrored the indoor one, featuring the same rides with different names. Obviously we’d prefer 30 individual rides and attractions compared to the 20 or so you actually get at the Water Park.
Although the Water Park never felt especially busy, by about 2 pm lines had started to form on the most popular rides, making some people wait for around 20 minutes. That’s par for the course at any amusement park, of course, especially since my visit fell on a Hong Kong public holiday, which definitely boosted the crowd size. Bottom line, I wouldn’t go in peak summer, on weekends, or on major holidays in order to avoid queues. Travelling solo, I managed to hit everything I wanted without waiting too long, finishing the whole circuit in about three hours. On a packed day, though, expect closer to five hours, with most of it spent shuffling forward in line rather than actually riding anything.
The Studio City Water Park is truly world-class and could stand toe-to-toe with anything you’d find in a major US resort city. As it’s attached to a hotel, the scale is reduced somewhat, but it still offers more than enough rides and attractions to justify the price. There are also several places to eat inside if you need to refuel or take a break.
One final note: the outdoor area closes during winter, leaving only the indoor park in operation. Winter tickets are cheaper, but the number of available rides is substantially reduced, so visitors should adjust their expectations accordingly.
Overall, this is one of Macau’s most impressive family attractions, and easily the best thing Melco has opened since the House of Dancing Water. If you pick the right day, come with a few friends, and don’t mind dropping about $75 US, you should have an excellent time.
CRITICAL INFORMATION
Location: Level 3, Studio City Macau
Opening hours: 12pm to 8pm on operating days
Regular-day admission:
Adults: $498
Children between 1 and 1.19 metres: $288
Peak-day admission:
Adults: $580
Children between 1 and 1.19 metres: $320
Winter admission:
Adults: $398
Children between 1 and 1.19 metres: $258
Children below one metre enter free. Admission covers unlimited same-day access to all attractions operating on the day of your visit.
Operating days and ticket categories are shown on Studio City’s calendar. The park closes on certain weekdays outside peak periods, so confirm that it is operating on your intended date before buying a ticket.