Vana Nava Hua Hin

What Vana Nava Hua Hin does

Vana Nava Hua Hin (legally Vana Nava Co., Ltd.) is a privately held Thai water park operator running "Asia's First Water Jungle" on a 20-rai (3.2-hectare) property landscaped with over 200,000 plants and trees in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand. The company opened in 2019 and currently operates 20+ water attractions and rides, including the Abyss (marketed as the world's largest waterslide), Boomerango (Thailand's longest), Aqualoop, Master Blaster, Chang Surf Zone, and a 345-meter lazy river. Adjacent to the park sits the Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin — Asia's first Holiday Inn waterpark resort — which is part of the same commercial ecosystem and offers guests unlimited park access. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 (UKAS) certifications and is the only Thai water park certified by Ellis & Associates (USA) for international aquatic safety.

The company monetizes admissions primarily through tiered day-pass ticketing (adult THB 1,150-2,380; child and senior tiers lower), with bundled promotions sold via its own booking platform, LINE SHOPPING, physical ticket counters, and the Holiday Inn resort. Ancillary revenue streams include F&B (The Grove, Fisherman's Tavern, Vana Cave Cafe, Fisherman's Cafe), retail (Vana Nava merchandise plus a Rip Curl surf shop), paid add-ons (VR Slide at THB 100/ride or THB 350 unlimited; lockers, cabanas, beach huts, towel rentals, buffet lunches), and event services spanning corporate team-building (from THB 25,000), school programs, private functions, birthday parties, pre-wedding photography, and meeting packages. Proprietary technology includes an RFID wristband cashless system throughout the park and a VR slide experience licensed from USA-based Ballast; the in-house VANADIO studio (launched 2020) uses ChromaKey to offer Thailand's first professional underwater photography service with up to 10 background options.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer supplemented by B2B sales; the company sells through owned channels, resort integration, and partnership marketing with True Move H, Muang Thai Life Insurance, Chang, and TripAdvisor. Customer segments span families with children, domestic Thai tourists, thrill-seekers, corporate groups, school/education groups, and special-occasion celebrations (birthdays, pre-wedding). The company has roughly 250 employees — more than half hired locally and trained in Ellis & Associates safety protocols — and serves predominantly a domestic Thailand market with light inbound tourist capture via Chinese-language (Weibo) channels and SHA Plus certification. No revenue, funding rounds, or institutional ownership are disclosed in the available source data.

Name

Vana Nava Hua Hin

Legal name

Vana Nava Co., Ltd.

Website

https://vananavahuahin.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vana Nava Hua Hin is Asia's First Water Jungle, a privately held Thai water park operator in Hua Hin running 20+ attractions (Abyss, Boomerango, VR Slide, lazy river) on a 20-rai landscaped site, serving Thai families, thrill-seekers, corporate groups, and schools through ticketing, F&B, retail, and event services, integrated with the adjacent Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin resort.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Park & Theme Park Entertainment

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Water Parks (Wave Pools, Lazy Rivers, Slides) (THAAABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Parks (Outdoor/Indoor, Wave Pools & Slides) (THAJAEAB), Aquatic Family Entertainment Centers (Splash Pads, Aquatic Playgrounds, Swim Parks) (THAJAEAL)

Keywords

• Water park entertainment
• Theme park attractions
• Family recreation services
• Corporate team building
• Resort hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Hua Hin

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Day Pass Tickets: Admission tickets sold per person with various tiers for adults (122cm+), children (111-121cm), and seniors (60+). Tickets can be purchased online, at physical counters, or through LINE SHOPPING marketplace. Pricing varies by package including add-ons like VR slides, towels, lockers, and buffet meals.
2. Food and Beverage: Multiple dining outlets including The Grove (international restaurant), Fisherman's Tavern (poolside bar), Fisherman's Cafe (quick service), and Vana Cave Cafe. Revenue from buffet meals, individual orders, and catering for events.
3. Retail Sales: Souvenir shops selling Vana Nava branded merchandise including stuffed toys, bags, masks, stationery, and dining sets. Also Rip Curl surf shop offering branded apparel and accessories.
4. Event Services: Team building programs, corporate events, birthday parties, pre-wedding photography, meetings/seminars, and private functions. Revenue from venue rental, activity packages, food service, and add-on services like music and photography.
5. Additional Services: Locker rentals, towel rentals, cabana and beach hut rentals, massage pavilion services, photo services (DEI), and limousine transfers from accommodations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Vana Nava Hua Hin operates Asia's First Water Jungle, a 20 rai (3.2 hectares) water park in Hua Hin, Thailand, featuring 20+ world-class water rides and slides (including the world's largest waterslide Abyss, Thailand's longest Boomerango, and Asia's first VR slide), alongside dining outlets, retail shops, an underwater photography studio, and event venues. The integrated complex also includes the adjacent Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin resort and offers corporate team building, school programs, birthday party, pre-wedding, and private function packages.

Product overview

Vana Nava Hua Hin is Asia's First Water Jungle - an ecologically-aware water park entertainment complex in Hua Hin, Thailand. The core product is the 20+ attraction water park spanning 20 rai (3.2 hectares) with over 200,000 plants, featuring world-record waterslides (Abyss, Boomerango), thrill rides (Aqualoop, Freefall, Master Blaster), family attractions (Rain Fortress, Kiddie Cove, Lazy River), and adventure activities (Surf Zone, Ropes Course, Climbing Wall). Add-on experiences include the VR Slide (360-degree virtual reality water slide), VANADIO underwater photography studio, dining outlets (The Grove, Fisherman's Cafe, Vana Cave Cafe), retail shops, massage services, and event venues for team building, school programs, meetings, and private functions. The property also includes the Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin resort. The park uses RFID wristband technology for cashless payments and photo sharing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vana Nava Water Jungle: Asia's First Water Jungle - the main brand identity of the water park featuring tropical jungle surroundings with world-class rides, slides, and attractions.
• VANADIO
• Vana Wonderland

Products and services

• Day Pass Tickets Tiered admission tickets sold per person granting one-day access to all water park attractions, with options including add-ons like VR slide, towels, lockers, and buffet meals. Available in adult, child, senior, couple, family, and group configurations.
• VR Slide Asia's first water slide combined with 360-degree virtual reality technology from Ballast (USA), offering immersive VR experiences (Snow World, Galaxy Voyage, Mysterious Jungle) using VR goggles and inflatable tubes. Sold as a paid add-on or unlimited package upgrade.
• VANADIO Underwater Studio Thailand's first professional underwater photography studio using ChromaKey technology, allowing customers to capture underwater photos with customizable backgrounds (up to 10 styles), moods, and atmospheres. Includes professional photographer service.
• The Grove Restaurant International food outlet with Western, Chinese, Thai, Noodle Bar, and Seafood Grill sections, featuring Hua Hin local ingredients and an Iron Chef menu at Tree Top Lounge.
• Vana Cave Cafe Cave-themed cafe offering refreshments and signature cocktails with views of Vana Nava Falls.
• Fisherman's Cafe Quick-service cafe in the water park zone offering snacks and fast food.
• Fisherman's Tavern Poolside swim-up bar serving beverages with views of Vana Nava Falls in the infinity pool area.
• Shop at Vana Nava Retail shop selling Vana Nava branded merchandise including mascot stuffed toys, swimwear, surf gear, sunscreen, stationery, dining sets, and souvenirs.
• Rip Curl Surf Shop International surf apparel and equipment retail outlet offering Rip Curl branded products for surf enthusiasts.
• Massage Pavilion Traditional Thai massage service near the Boomerango ride for relaxation and muscle relief.
• Cabana and Beach Hut Rentals Private rental cabanas (6-8 persons at THB 1,400) and beach huts (2-4 persons at THB 900) equipped with ceiling fans around the water park.
• Lockers and Shower Rooms Locker rental (THB 150) and shower facilities for visitor convenience.
• Limousine Service Airport/hotel shuttle and limousine service from accommodations in Cha-am, Hua Hin, and Pranburi areas, starting at THB 150 per trip.
• Team Building Programs Corporate team building activities combining water park attractions with dry zone activities, private meetings, and customizable packages starting at THB 25,000. Includes sports facilities via partner True Arena Hua Hin.
• School Programs Educational programs for school groups including Science Physics Workshop, Water Management, and English Walk Rally aligned with Thailand Ministry of Education curriculum, featuring a 200 sq m Vana Learning Center with classrooms, learning materials, and physics laboratory equipment.
• Meeting and Seminar Packages Private meeting rooms (55 sq m each, 4 rooms available or 110 sq m combined) with AV equipment, starting at THB 3,000 for 50 persons.
• Birthday Party Packages Private birthday party packages at Cabana areas with wave pool views, balloon decorations, and food/beverage packages.
• Pre-Wedding Photography Packages Pre-wedding photography packages utilizing 20 world-class attractions and the VANADIO underwater studio with ChromaKey technology.
• Private Function Services Private party arrangements including Birthday Party, Cocktail Party, Product Launching, Company Annual Party, Reunion Party with Light & Sound, Live Band, and DJ options.
• Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin Asia's first Holiday Inn waterpark resort adjacent to the water park, offering complimentary unlimited access to Vana Nava Water Jungle, infinity pools on level 26, Sky Deck on level 27 with glass floor, and Vana Nava Sky bar.
• DEI Photo Service Photo printing and electronic photo delivery service located at the Vana Nava shop area for capturing visitor memories.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Proud Hill Hua HinminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2019Joint tree planting activity for environmental conservation. Part of Vana Nava's CSR initiatives supporting green space development in Hua Hin community.
• WhiteWater West IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld's best innovator and supplier for water parks from Canada. Provides all rides, slides, and attractions including signature rides and exciting slides for the water park. All rides supplied with state-of-the-art technology.
• Ellis & AssociatescoreTechnology or IntegrationUSA-based aquatic safety and risk management consultant. Provides international safety standards certification and training for lifeguards. Only water park in Thailand adhering to strictest international safety standards certified by Ellis & Associates.
• Muang Thai Life InsurancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of Rain Fortress children's attraction, branding the multi-slide children's water playground. Demonstrates corporate sponsorship model for attractions.
• True Move HcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of multiple rides including Freefall, Aqualoop, Inner-Tube, and Rattler. Major telecommunications brand partnership providing naming rights and marketing support.
• Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua HincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Holiday Inn waterpark resort in Asia, directly connected to Vana Nava Water Jungle. Offers complimentary unlimited access to water park for all guests, creating integrated resort experience. Hotel features infinity pools, Sky Deck with glass floor, and Vana Nava Sky bar.
• TripAdvisorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred travel platform for reviews and bookings, featured in footer of website showing TripAdvisor partnership for traveler visibility.
• Chang (Beer)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred beer brand partner, shown as preferred brand in footer alongside Thai Life Insurance.
• Thai Life InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred insurance brand partner, shown alongside Chang beer as preferred brands on website.
• True Arena Hua HinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsia's Premier Multi-sports and Event Venue partner for team building activities. Provides additional sports facilities including gymnasium and sport fields for corporate team building programs.
• DEI Photo ServiceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPhoto service provider located within the park at Vana Nava Shop. Offers photo printing and electronic photo delivery services for capturing memories.
• Ballast (USA)coreTechnology or IntegrationVR technology provider from the United States for VR Slide attractions. Provides virtual reality simulation technology combined with physical water slides for 360-degree immersive experiences.
• Rip CurlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational surf apparel and accessories brand. Rip Curl Surf Shop located near Chang Surf Zone offering branded products for surf enthusiasts.
• InterContinental Hua Hin ResortminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNearby luxury resort with 158 rooms, part of Hua Hin's integrated tourism ecosystem. Features direct beach access and conference facilities.
• Iron Chef Chumpol JangpraiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThailand's Iron Chef created menu for Tree Top Lounge restaurant. Uses local Hua Hin produce combining Thai and Western cuisines for premium dining experience.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• WhiteWater West Industries: Canada-based world leader in water park design, manufacturing, and supply. Currently a Vana Nava supplier/partner; included as a comparable because it sets the engineering and ride-design benchmark for premium water parks globally and shapes capital expenditure options for operators.

Direct peers

• Ramayana Water Park: One of Thailand's largest water parks located in Pattaya, offering 20+ water slides and attractions including signature rides. Directly comparable to Vana Nava Hua Hin in scale, ride-based product, and Thai domestic tourist target market.
• Splash Jungle Water Park: Water park in Phuket, Thailand integrated with the Mai Khao Beach area resort hotels. Comparable as a Thailand water park with hotel partnership model and family attraction focus, though anchored in a different tourist geography.
• Columbia Pictures Aquaverse: Movie-themed water park in Pattaya, Thailand with character-branded attractions and rides. Comparable as a Thailand water park competing for the same domestic and inbound tourist segments with a differentiated thematic experience model.
• Black Mountain Water Park: Water park located in Hua Hin, Thailand offering slides, wave pool, and family attractions. Most direct local competitor — same geography, overlapping Hua Hin tourist base, and similar mid-market water park positioning versus Vana Nava's premium positioning.
• Cartoon Network Amazone: Licensed-character themed water park in Pattaya, Thailand featuring 30+ attractions. Directly comparable as a Thai water park targeting families with children, a primary Vana Nava segment, with overlapping ride and event-based revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• Sunway Lagoon: Large integrated theme park in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia combining water park with amusement park and extreme park. Comparable as a multi-attraction regional destination in Southeast Asia targeting similar family and thrill-seeker segments, but at significantly larger scale.
• Siam Amazing Park: Large amusement and water park in Bangkok, Thailand combining theme park rides with a water park zone. Comparable as a Thai broad-line entertainment destination competing for domestic tourist spend, with overlapping family and group segments.

Regional players

• Adventure Cove Waterpark: Water park in Sentosa, Singapore featuring slides, snorkeling, and marine experiences. Comparable as a premium regional water park integrated with a major resort destination, though anchored to Singapore's market and visitor mix.
• Waterbom Bali: Premier water park in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia recognized as one of Asia's top water parks. Comparable as a regional premium water park destination in Southeast Asia, though in a different geography and serving a different tourist mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vananavahuahin
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/vananavahuahin
• Facebookfacebook.com/VanaNavaHuaHin
• Instagraminstagram.com/vananavawaterjungle

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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