Workdays are falling away, traffic is at its peak and everyone’s got their flip-flops out. It’s summer. And although we all want to rush to the beach when the sun comes out, you may not need to leave Cape Town’s inner city.
The CBD has many hotels with pools, offering you a chance to soak up the sun without needing to trek to the coast. Keep in mind that some of these pools may only be accessible to hotel guests.
The Rockefeller Hotel & Residence
The Rockefeller Hotel & Residence on the Foreshore has a sparkly pool on its 18th floor. The pool was designed by accomplished interior designer Tristan du Plessis.
The sunroof is most notable, letting in beautiful natural light and complementing the glass doors looking out onto the city.
- Location: 12 Christiaan Barnard St
- Website: newmarkhotels.com
Pullman Cape Town City Centre
Formerly the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Pullman Cape Town City Centre has an outside pool and deck carefully set up on the same floor as the Ghibli Bar.
Chill out on a lounger with a drink in hand at this spot.
- Location: 22 Riebeek St
- Website: all.accor.com
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Hotel Sky
Hotel Sky has two small, heated pools on separate decks, so you can swim with beautiful views of Table Mountain and the harbour.
- Location: 9 Lower Long St
- Website: hotelsky.co.za
Southern Sun The Cullinan
The Southern Sun The Cullinan has a grand outdoor heated pool, surrounded by reclining chairs for you to laze around after your swim.
- Location: 1 Cullinan St
- Website: southernsun.com
The Onyx Aparthotel
The Onyx Aparthotel boasts an inside-outside pool offering gorgeous views all around. Between a beautiful mural and stunning views of the city, you will not be bored.
There is a spa on the same floor and the outside area of the pool is linked to the bar.
- Location: 57 Heerengracht
- Website: newmarkhotels.com
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The Westin Cape Town
The Westin’s rooftop infinity lap pool is one of the most well-known inner-city pools. Hotel and outside guests who have booked treatments at the hotel’s spa can enjoy the pool before or after their appointment.
- Location: Lower Long St
- Website: westin.com
ONOMO Hotel Inn on the Square
ONOMO Hotel Inn on the Square boasts a heated pool on its 8th floor, accompanied by the gorgeous City views from their spot.
- Location: Greenmarket Square
- Website: onomohotels.com
The Capital 15 on Orange
The Capital on Orange has a cleverly positioned outdoor pool, set up to take in views of the mountain while you float. The spa inside the hotel also has a heated pool.
- Location: Cnr Orange St and Grey’s Pass
- Website: thecapital.co.za
One Thibault Residence
One Thibault Residence, the highest residential tower in town, has a rooftop pool perfect for soaking up the Cape Town sun.
- Location: Cnr Long St & Hans Strijdom Ave
- Website: onethibault.com
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The Duke
The Duke, a luxury apartment block at Fountain Circle on Heerengracht, has an entertainment area with a splash pool to enjoy on hot days.
- Location: 5 Heerengracht
- Website: theduke.co.za
Urban Oasis Aparthotel
Aparthotel Urban Oasis, near Parliament, has a rooftop pool with a great bar so you can grab a cocktail while you chill.
- Location: 91 Plein St
- Website: urbanoasis.co.za
The Fountains Hotel
The Fountains Hotel has both a cold outdoor lap pool and a heated pool so you can get the best of both worlds, depending on your needs.
- Location: 1 St Georges Mall
- Website: fountainshotel.co.za
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Picture: The Rockefeller