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Aqua centre rip off!!

  • 12-04-2014 06:28PM
    #1
    robertxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭


    Just back from a the place, two adults and a under 3year old, who goes free.

    Total €33!!!

    Aqua centre in Dublin.

    Is this value? 67 votes

    No
    0% 0 votes
    Yes
    19% 13 votes
    Typical irish rip off
    26% 18 votes
    Great value.
    53% 36 votes


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Comments

  • #2
    Duff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,598 ✭✭✭Duff


    It's a disgrace, Joe!


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 11,734 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    you mean the aqua-dome in Kerry ?

    seems fair 16.50 a ahead big place lots of fun


  • #4
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,605 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Where is the a place?


  • #5
    Mr. CooL ICE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,060 ✭✭✭✭Mr. CooL ICE


    You should pee in the water. That'll learn em


  • #6
    Ann Landers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 817 ✭✭✭Ann Landers


    Definitely too expensive.


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  • #7
    Donkey Oaty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,533 ✭✭✭Donkey Oaty


    NationalAquaticCentre.ie says of its Aquazone Admission policy:
    Prices and times may change at Management’s discretion

    It's the upper case for "management" that does it for me.


  • #8
    MadYaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,341 ✭✭✭✭MadYaker


    I love these threads. Its a rip off but after they told you the price you still paid it.

    What does that make you?


  • #9
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,605 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    MadYaker wrote: »
    I love these threads. Its a rip off but after they told you the price you still paid it.

    What does that make you?

    The rip offee.


  • #10
    The Diabolical Monocle
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,618 ✭✭✭The Diabolical Monocle


    If you don't make the price somewhat restrictive the facility becomes less exclusive and the poor may use it.
    Like the polo grounds these days.


    Sent from my iPhone.


  • #11
    The Moldy Gowl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,889 ✭✭✭✭The Moldy Gowl


    so you were told the price and went in and then left after using it to moan on the internet


    Lol


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  • #12
    robertxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭robertxxx


    MadYaker wrote: »
    I love these threads. Its a rip off but after they told you the price you still paid it.

    What does that make you?


    Offended!!


  • #13
    nxbyveromdwjpg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,402 ✭✭✭nxbyveromdwjpg


    Madness, and Rainbow Rapids was only £2.


  • #14
    January
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,862 ✭✭✭✭January


    Wouldn't touch the place anyway, the aqua zone part is manky...


  • #15
    131spanner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,305 ✭✭✭131spanner


    The pool I use is €6 for a student outside of peak times, which is pretty good I'd like to think! Sauna, steamroom and jacuzzi there too.


  • #16
    everdead.ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,153 ✭✭✭everdead.ie


    The Diabolical Monocle wrote: »
    If you don't make the price somewhat restrictive the facility becomes less exclusive and the poor may use it.
    Like the polo grounds these days.


    Sent from my iPhone.
    Ridiculous comment.

    Posted from my Gold IPhone 5S.


  • #17
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,443 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    Is it compulsory? If it is, then yes. It's a ripoff. If not, more fool you, op.


  • #18
    rainbow kirby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    Way too expensive. Sports centre up the road from me has some of that aqua centre crap for its "fun swims", it's £5 for the session...


  • #19
    Diabhal Beag
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,238 ✭✭✭✭Diabhal Beag


    That's fantastic value


    -Manger of Aqua Centre


  • #20
    Mr Pseudonym
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,237 ✭✭✭Mr Pseudonym


    It's the most popular attraction after Guinness Storehouse and the Zoo :confused:


  • #21
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    MadYaker wrote: »
    I love these threads. Its a rip off but after they told you the price you still paid it.

    What does that make you?

    In fairness the OP stated they had a 3 year old with them.

    Hardly going to turn at the bloody reception desk after their excitement built up.

    OP didn't you check prices online or something beforehand?


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  • #22
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,014 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    How long do you get to stay there for ?


  • #23
    Specialun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,068 ✭✭✭Specialun


    Was water included??


  • #24
    jane82
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,590 ✭✭✭jane82


    And if you dont have a swimming hat or swimsuit they charge you premium for it too.


  • #25
    jescart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 140 ✭✭jescart


    It's good value if you sign up for a year, as a student it's only €280 for the year that includes full access to the gym, all pools, private changing area, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, etc.


  • #26
    FreshKnickers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 343 ✭✭FreshKnickers


    I was gonna say, he's hardly going to let the little one down. "No ye can't go in, price is shocking altogether. We'll just throw you in the river, same thing."

    "But they have slides and waves and stuff!" the young one will say.

    Have a little think. "I'll throw ya in from a height, lad. And then a right big aul rock for the waves. Be grand."


  • #27
    Thrill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,485 ✭✭✭Thrill


    Specialun wrote: »
    Was water included??

    As an optional extra. Pay per litre.


  • #28
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    eamonnq wrote: »
    How long do you get to stay there for ?

    As long as you want.


  • #29
    The Master.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭The Master.


    ThisRegard wrote: »
    As long as you want.

    I can just imagine the kids shivering in the water with skins like prunes saying " i want to go home"
    "NOT TIL WE GET OUR MONIES WORTH"


  • #30
    oak5548
    Closed Accounts Posts: 226 ✭✭oak5548


    No idea what the aqua centre in dublin is. But if its that deadly aqua centre in Kerry then its well worth it!

    That place was some craic when I was younger. €33 for 3 people would be a steal for there.


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  • #31
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    ThisRegard wrote: »
    As long as you want.

    Is it centrally located?

    Might make a good hub for some family on holidays, visiting the city for a few weeks.


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