Day Tour Aquaria Water Park, Batangas Guide + Budget

Looking for a beach and pool swimming escapade for the family?  Here's a mommy quick guide to save your research hassle.  

"Aquaria boasts of 525-meter of fine beach and a water park that can be readily enjoyed by both the kids and the kids-at-heart! Located within the Playa Calatagan Residences in Calatagan, Batangas, Aquaria’s highlights include a thrilling giant 3-storey high pool slide and cove pools as well as a long stretch of beach where you can lounge or swim and savor a seaside retreat - Aquaria.com"

HOW TO GET THERE

Aquaria Water Park is a tropical destination that’s just a three-hour drive away from the Metro!

Via Private Car

1. Coming from Metro Manila, travel through the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and 2. Take either the Southwoods Exit or the Sta. Rosa Exit. 

3. Head straight going Tagaytay Rotunda 

4. Drive along the Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway. 

5. At Palico intersection, turn left to Balayan-Calatagan passing by Lago De Oro and the Calatagan Municipal Hall. 

6. A little after the Municipal Hall, turn left to M. Apacible.

Via Commute

1. Take the BSC Bus with sign board “Tagaytay – Lian”
2. You can find the bus Terminal near McDonald’s Taft in front of Metropolitan Mall and the MRT Taft Station. 
3. Ask the driver to drop you off at 7-Eleven in Lian.
4. From 7-Eleven, ride another bus going to Calatagan Public Market. 5. Bus fare is  Php30 and the ride lasts from 30-45 minutes. 6. Finally, ride a tricycle that would take you straight to the resort. The tricycle fare is at Php150-200 and should take you only 15-20 minutes.

ENTRANCE FEES

PEAK SEASON (January - June)

with free use of swimming facilities

Weekdays 

Adult - 600 Php

Child - 300 Php 

Weekends, Holidays & Long Weekends  

Adult - 800 Php

Child - 400 Php

LEAN SEASON (July - December)

with free use of swimming facilities

Weekdays 

Adult - 400 Php

Child - 200 Php
Weekends, Holidays & Long Weekends  (with free use of swimming facilities)

Adult - 600 Php

Child - 300 Php

Child Policy:

Child rate will apply to 4ft and below
For 1 year old and below, free of charge

OTHER FEES 

Environmental Fee - 30 Php/pax

Corkage Fee - 100 Php/pax

FACILITIES

Bath Houses - One of the amazing facilities you will love here.  I thought I was in a 5-star massage parlors.  The bath area is separated from the dressing area.  Taking a shower without worrying your clothes to damp is not a problem.  The interior and architecture is so nice.  Not to mention, the cleanliness.  

Lockers - 150 Php rent whole day

Kiddie Pool  - Our kiddos loved their 3 feet kiddie pool but they're more of wanting the resort pool because they were able to freely do their swimming stunts like diving in deeper.  

Resort Pool - Good for adults, teens and kids (supervised) to enjoy together. 2,000 Php good for 12 - 15 pax.

Cove Pool Cabanas - this is where we spent the rest of the day after swimming in the beach.  The area is a bit private as it is next to your cabana.   It's beside the cabanas so if you don't swim, you can still supervise children.  It has a socket so you can charge your phone.  The cushion was soft to sit on and long.  For 1,500 Php it is good for your 8 - 10 pax.

"This is what we rented during our Day Tour.  Aside from the Cabana, we were also given a free table with 8 chairs by the beach area.  That's where we set-up our food."

Chesca and Dad

Beach Cabanas - If you opt out for a cove pool cabanas, you can choose this instead.  Right a few meters from the sea shore, your beach homey feelings will surely be rejuvenated. If listening to the beach splash and breathing in salt fresh water can make you relax, then this is the perfect place for you. 

It is wooden-built with soft pillows, cool mat, cloth curtains to cover that invites that relaxing, festive summer mood. For 1,200 Php it is good for 6 - 8 pax.

Beach Cabana

3-Storey Giant Slide

One of the highlights of your summer escapade here is this!  It's an 8-shaped 3- storey, about 5 minutes slide in 6 feet deep pool.  First you have to measure your height.  4 ft below is not allowed.  Climb the stairs and take-up with you the 8-shaped inflatable. Sit in between the hole just enough to make you comfortable. Hold beside the inflatable to secure yourself.  Put your weight on the right side of the inflatable as you slid.  The water of the slide comes from the left.  Then SCREAM!  

I did this with Chester.  He was the one who carried the inflatable up and recorded our video together.  It was fun.

OUR OVER-ALL IMPRESSIONS:

• Our first impression of the resort was a "WOW".  
• The entrance was grand.  It's spacious and very clean. Table and huge chairs were placed.  Guests can sit while waiting for the check-in
• Staff was well-mannered and uniformed
• Pool water looked so clean
• Cabanas beside the pools were also clean. Cushioned bench was great for relaxation.
• Beach table and chairs were ok.  8 chairs for one group. Perfect for us.
• Pool comfort rooms were awesome. 
• Tiles and cements were just right. Slipping on it is avoidable.
• Tall and wide trees as shade under by the sea shore was perfect!
• Beach sand was fine and so soft to step on.
• No seaweeds were floating.
• Canteen sold ice and other beverages.
• Giant slide was a WOW.  A lifeguard is seated by the pool-side.  Another one on top of the slide.
• Pool benches for resting were available.
• Trees and shrubs around made it cooler.

ALTHOUGH...

• The parking seemed to be taken for granted.  Weeds and grasses grew alongside.
• Only one porter was available.  You have to wait for your turn.
• Unpublished rates in Metrodeal caught us off-guard.
• Beach comfort room faucets did not have so much water.
• Souvenir stall was selling for a high-price. Not wise to buy. P50 for each regular key-chain?
• Looking-out for other stores is still a bit far.  Prepare ahead of time.