Looking for a family holiday, weekend away or staycation that offers some poolside fun?
We have put together a list of some of the best family hotels in Melbourne with pools for your next stay with the kids – ranging from hotels with indoor pools, outdoor pools, lap and rooftop pools: both in the CBD and surrounds.
1. Crown Towers Melbourne
Located on level 27 of the world-class Crown Towers Melbourne, you will find the best place to unwind while overlooking stunning views of Melbourne’s CBD.
Large day beds and lounges adorn the deck, and the 25-metre indoor pool is heated to a lovely 28 degrees for swimming throughout the year. Crown Towers Melbourne also has Aroma Steam rooms in serene change rooms and a heated Vitality Pool.
The ultimate way to enjoy your stay in absolute luxury, you can also visit the fitness centre with a state-of-the-art gym and personal trainers.
Crown Towers Melbourne, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank, +61 3 9292 8888
2. The Westin Melbourne
Discover a heavenly retreat above the bustling streets of Melbourne’s CBD at The Westin Melbourne. With its contemporary finishes and the best service, in an ideal location, it is a perfect place to settle in and wind down.
In this stunning accommodation, you will find a Melbourne hotel with an indoor pool that is heated all year round.
Indulge in the cosmopolitan surrounds of The Westin Melbourne, sinking into their lap pool after a day of exploring Melbourne.
The Westin Melbourne, 205 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, +61 3 9635 2222
3. Melbourne Marriott Hotel
Not far from the iconic Theatre District, Royal Exhibition Building, State Library and Parliament House, you will find a pool in Melbourne’s CBD at the Marriott Hotel.
Heated for year-round comfort and with hotel towels provided, this indoor pool is perfect for taking a quick dip after exploring the city.
Melbourne Marriott Hotel offers family-friendly glamping tents to make the most of your luxury stay!
Melbourne Marriott Hotel, Corner Exhibition & Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, +61 3 9662 3900
4. Sheraton Melbourne
Uncover luxury at the Sheraton Melbourne, located on the Paris end of Collins Street.
You can find amazing rejuvenation in their indoor heated lap pool and with towels provided and plush lounges, relax poolside after your swim. Grown ups – try a treatment at the spa or visit the state-of-the-art gym to add to your experience.
And with Sheraton’s signature beds and opulent finishes, it is bound to be a restful stay.
Sheraton Melbourne, 27 Little Collins St, Melbourne, +61 3-9290 1001
5. Art Series – The Olsen
Melbourne hotels with rooftop pools are unmatched with the indulgent glass-bottomed pool at The Olsen in South Yarra.
A sun deck with oversized sun lounges is a divine way to laze away the afternoon and end your day exploring Melbourne or try an early morning dip to capture the city as it wakes.
You can also order snacks to savour as you recline poolside or a cheeky cocktail from their restaurant, Spoonbill’s.
For something a little extra, you might also like to try the spa treatments at Norbu, or yoga by the pool.
Art Series – The Olsen, 637/641 Chapel St, South Yarra, +61 3 9040 1222, info@artserieshotels.com.au
6. Pullman Melbourne Albert Park
If it’s for business or for relaxation, the Pullman and Mercure Melbourne Albert Park is a great place to relish all the comforts that you need for your stay in this dynamic city.
With a family friendly, heated indoor pool, you can enjoy a dip at any time of the year and with a sauna and hot tub also on-site and available for guests, you can find the best place to feel refreshed after a big day of exploring or to just stay and experience the facilities.
For a Melbourne hotel with an indoor pool, the Pullman and Mercure Melbourne Albert Park is one to include when planning your next holiday, business trip or event.
Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, 65 Queens Road, Melbourne, +61 3 9529 4300
7. Crowne Plaza Melbourne
Experience a stunning Melbourne hotel with an outdoor pool at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne where you can soak up the sun in the pool or sink into their comfortable sun lounges.
Available to guests from 6am to 9pm, you can take an early morning dip from this rooftop location or watch the afternoon turn to evening of this vibrant and stunning city. You may also just like to spend the day poolside, taking the opportunity to rejuvenate.
Whether it be for personal or business travel, the outdoor pool at Crowne Plaza Melbourne is an ideal way to recharge.
Crowne Plaza Melbourne, 1/5 Spencer St, Melbourne, +61 3 9648 2777
8. Novotel Melbourne on Collins
At the Novotel Melbourne Collins, you will be welcomed to the humming and energetic Melbourne CBD and be surprised by the well-appointed facilities that are available to guests.
A heated indoor pool is a great way to start your day or take time out for a quick swim and cool off or recharge after a day of exploring Melbourne’s colourful laneways.
For an extra workout, you can also visit the In Balance Fitness centre and there is a jacuzzi available for guests.
Novotel Melbourne on Collins, 270 Collins Street Melbourne, +61 396675800, h1587@accor.com
9. Citadines on Bourke
Relax in a saltwater pool in Melbourne’s CBD during your stay at Citadines on Bourke.
A heated indoor swimming pool is ideal for any time of year and the changing Melbourne elements. With a sun terrace, you will have space to restore and revive while a sauna and jacuzzi are also available.
Located in one of the best locations to experience Melbourne’s cosmopolitan vibe, Citadines on Bourke is one of the best Melbourne hotels with a pool.
Citadines on Bourke, 131-135 Bourke Street, Melbourne, +61-748-007-373
10. Mantra on Russell
Find the ultimate place for leisure or business at the Mantra on Russell and uncover a sophisticated experience and a Melbourne CBD hotel with a pool.
Mantra on Russell’s indoor heated pool is located under a spectacular glass ceiling, so that during your stay you can float away and watch the changing colours of the Melbourne morning sky or discover the stars.
You will also find a bubbling and rejuvenating spa and sauna to melt away the stresses of the day.
Mantra on Russell, 222 Russell St, Melbourne, +61 3 9915 2500, russell.res@mantra.com.au
11. Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne
Perfect for family groups, enjoy the apartment-style living and amenities at the Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne.
With their heated indoor pool, you can take a dip during your stay to melt away the day or keep your fitness goals on track and they even have an on-site gym and sauna to add to the amenities during your stay.
You can experience life as a local with the range of stays at Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne and their indoor pool is a great way to find a space to switch off.
Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne, 189 Queen Street, Melbourne
12. Clarion Suites Gateway
For a stay with a lap pool in Melbourne’s CBD, you can find a comfortable apartment-style suite at the Clarion Suites Gateway.
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD and overlooking the Yarra River, Clarion Suites features a refurbished lap pool that is ideal for swimming whether it be for fitness or to relax during your stay for either business or for leisure.
Clarion Suites Gateway, 1 William Street, Melbourne, +61 3 9296 8888
13. Mantra on Jolimont
Looking for a great city escape with a pool in Melbourne’s CBD? Mantra on Jolimont is seamlessly located close to Rod Laver and Hisense arenas, the MCG and AAMI Park.
This amazing hotel overlooks the Treasury Gardens and is perfectly positioned for sports fans and those visiting events. With an outdoor heated pool on-site, your stay is complete.
You could warm up in the gym to start your day and take a dip in the in-ground pool to cool off or spend the afternoon stretching out on one of the sun lounges. Mantra on Jolimont also offers complimentary towels for after your dip.
Mantra on Jolimont, 133 Jolimont Rd, East Melbourne, +61 3 9940 2100, jolimont.res@mantra.com.au
14. Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street
For an apartment hotel located on the lively Flinders Street, the Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street is one of the best locations in Melbourne when you are looking for ease of access to explore.
Their 25-metre heated swimming pool is located on level 15 above the city and is an amazing place to renew after a day of visiting Melbourne’s lifestyle locations. There is also a jacuzzi to soak away the stresses and a fully equipped gym on-site.
Brady Apartment Hotel is an excellent choice for your next Melbourne hotel stay with a pool.
Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street, 550 Flinders St, Melbourne, +61 3 8374 7999, res.hl@bradyhotels.com.au
15. Best Western Plus Travel Inn
Deep in the heart of Melbourne’s café culture scene you will find the Best Western Plus Travel Inn located in Carlton where you can experience life as part of the Italian precinct.
Immerse yourself in a Melbourne hotel with an outdoor pool surrounded by quintessential Melbourne culture. The swimming pool is heated, ideal for a dip in any season.
Stay in one of the most vibrant areas of Melbourne at the Best Western Plus Travel Inn
Best Western Plus Travel Inn, 225 Drummond St, Carlton, +61 3 9347 7922, res@travelinn.net.au
16. Waterfront Melbourne Apartments
Along the banks of the Yarra River, you will discover the Waterfront Melbourne Apartments.
During your stay, Waterfront Melbourne Apartments offers amazing recreational facilities with its indoor lap swimming pool, meaning that you can keep up with those fitness goals or just take a dip with the family.
There is also a steam room, sauna and gym facilities on site as additional fitness perks throughout your stay.
Waterfront Melbourne Apartments, 60 Siddeley St, Docklands, +61 3 9629 8877, enquiry@waterfrontmelbourne.com.au
17. Quest Moonee Valley
Opposite the Moonee Valley Racecourse, you will find comfortable and stylish accommodation on offer at the Quest Moonee Valley.
With an outdoor swimming pool available to guests, Quest Moonee Valley is the perfect place to unwind after exploring the city or a day at the races. You could also take a dip to start the day.
Only 15 km from Melbourne Airport, Quest is one of the best hotels in Melbourne’s inner west with an outdoor pool.
Quest Moonee Valley, 7 Feehan Ave, Moonee Ponds, +61 3 8325 9500
18. Ritz Carlton
Standing tall at 80 storeys is the luxurious Ritz Carlton in Melbourne. Officially titled the tallest hotel in Australia, The Ritz Carlton offers amazing views, 257 guest rooms and suites decked out in luxurious furniture and high-quality dining options.
On top of this, the hotel also features a heated indoor infinity pool that offers a breathtaking view of the city. Perfect for an unforgettable and extravagant experience in the city.
Ritz Carlton, 650 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, +61 3 9122 2888
19. voco Hotel
Indulge in Relaxation at voco Hotel Melbourne Central with a stunning modern interior and rooftop views, the voco Hotel in Melbourne Central is a hotel that families shouldn’t miss when they’re looking for family-friendly accommodation in the heart of Melbourne.
We were invited to spend a night at this hotel and we loved our staycation! In particular, we recommend voco Hotel Melbourne for its unbeatable location, comfortable furnishings, restaurant with city views and outdoor rooftop pool!
voco Hotel, 18 Timothy Ln Melbourne VIC 3000, +61 3 9122 5500
20. Veriu Hotel Queen Victoria Market
Melbourne is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and a bustling food scene – and if you’re looking for a hotel that’s located near the city’s most iconic foodie attraction, look no further than Veriu Hotel Queen Victoria Market.
A highlight for us is the heated, moderately-sized indoor pool on the fifth floor, offering stunning views of the surrounding city buildings. There’s also a small, but windowless, gym but no spa or sauna. We visit the pool around breakfast time and in the late afternoon during the school holidays and have the pool to ourselves (it’s open 7 am to 11 pm daily). Pool towels are available at the swimming pool entrance.
Veriu Hotel Queen Victoria Market, 91 Therry Street, 3000 Melbourne
21. Le Méridien Melbourne
Le Méridien Melbourne boasts Le Splash rooftop pool terrace and bar, which is easily one of Melbourne’s most spectacular rooftop pools!
Sitting five floors above bustling Bourke St, Le Splash is known for its uninterrupted, sweeping views across Melbourne’s iconic city skyline. It opens at 5am so you can even watch the sunrise.
The pool is a maximum 1.2m deep and has a couple of large pool cushions for lounging in.
Stylish pool lounges and large yellow and white umbrellas invite you to settle into luxury while you indulge in hand-delivered snacks from the Mediterranean-inspired menu – plenty of kid-friendly choices like fries and ice cream sandwiches!
Grown-ups can indulge in glasses from the premium wine list, or the pierce-de-resistance Rosé Sorbet!
After your dip, retire to your luxurious European mid-century-inspired room.
Le Méridien Melbourne, Bourke St, Melbourne VIC, 3-9123 3900