Cebu is an island in the middle of the Pearl of the Orient. Surrounded by water on all sides, it is but fitting to have water parks in Cebu that caters to locals and visitors alike.
From beachside resorts to ones found in the mountains, here are some of the water parks one can find in Cebu.
Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark Cebu
Address: M.L. Quezon Highway, Brgy. Maribago, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu
Young ones having fun at the toddlers’ pool
Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark Cebu, previously Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa, is a five-star resort located in Mactan Island. It features six themed pools, three waterslides and a white sand beach. The resort also has a toddlers’ pool for little ones to be safe while having fun. The wave rider allows guests to experience artificial waves at specific hours each day.
The resort has a total of 508 rooms for guests looking to stay a night or two. Since the resort sits in front of the Hilutungan Channel, guests will have a remarkable view when they wake up in the morning.
Guests can take a break by lounging at the beach front.
Guests can also enjoy water sports, such as kayaking, snorkeling and diving. They can have a round of mini-golf or go around the resort using motorless go-karts. Chess lovers can take their passion to a new level by playing with larger-than-life chess pieces at the resort.
After a fun-filled day, guests can eat at The Abalone, Ching Hai, Olive, and Coral Seaside.
The easiest way to get to Jpark Island is to hop on a taxi.
Hidden Valley Wave Pool Resort
Address: Brgy. Lamac, Pinamungahan, Cebu
It’s hard to imagine how a wave pool was set up on top of the mountains of Pinamungajan
The Hidden Valley Wave Pool Resort is a one-of-a-kind resort where one can enjoy artificial waves. It is the first wave pool in Cebu and its location on top of a mountain makes it unique. Artificial waves created by the wave generator can go as high as two meters. To add to the appeal of the place, the backdrop of the resort is the mountainous area of Pinamungajan town.
The place is made up of two resorts connected to each other, the Hidden Valley Wave Pool Resort and the Hidden Valley Mountain Resort. It is operated by the Lamac Multi-Purpose Cooperative (LMPC). Fees to the resort vary depending on the pools you’d like to enjoy, but the entrance fee to all of the pools in the resort is PhP300 per person for adults and PhP275 for children. Meanwhile for overnight accommodation, the resort has rooms for two, family rooms, and dormitory rooms ranging from PhP1,800 to PhP9,600 per night.
The melon room is one of the unique accommodations of the resort.
The Hidden Valley Wave Pool Resort is located in Brgy. Lamac, Pinamungajan, Cebu. You can get there by riding a bus or van-for-hire bound for Lutopan, Toledo City at the Cebu City South Bus Terminal. From Toledo City, you can hire a motorcycle to bring you to the resort.
Sky Waterpark Cebu
Address: J Centre Mall, 6th Floor, No. 165 A.S. Fortuna St., Brgy. Bakilid, Mandaue City, Cebu
The Sky Waterpark Cebu is the newest waterpark in metro Cebu.
Sky Waterpark Cebu is the newest waterpark facility in Cebu is located in the middle of the bustling city of Mandaue. Situated on the rooftop of J Centre Mall, the waterpark offers a panoramic view of the cities of Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu and Cebu.
The children’s play area of the waterpark features water slides, a seesaw, water curtain and a kiddie pool. The main pool area spans 465 sq. m. and features an infinity edge, swim-up pool bar, Jacuzzi and cabanas. Sky Waterpark Cebu also has a food court area where guests can dine on burgers, chicken wings, pizza, french fries, sandwiches, and the like.
The waterslides at Sky Waterpark Cebu
For summer, they have day use packages ranging from Ph1,500 to PhP3,500. The park also offers a loyalty membership program with benefits like food and beverage discounts, complimentary entry passes, discounted use of cabanas, and complimentary dinner passes. Membership starts at PhP35,000 for premium plus, and up to PhP50,000 for executive class.
To go to Sky Waterpark Cebu, take a jeepney headed for Maguikay, Mandaue City, and ask the driver if he will pass J Centre Mall. You can also take a taxi to the mall itself.
As of February 2021, Sky Waterpark Cebu still hasn’t officially announced its reopening yet. For the latest updates, please visit the establishment’s social media pages.
Find more Cebu resorts in the Cebu area of Yoorekka Directory.
While Cebu is more famous for its beaches and waterfalls, waterparks have started to sprout all over the island in recent years. These water parks provide another option for fun weekend activities in Cebu.
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This article was originally published in Yoorekka on April 27, 2017.
