Melbourne’s best pools

Pack your togs and cool off at these urban oases. Take the kids for an outdoor splash. Sip poolside cocktails or stage a staycation by the rooftop pool.

Afloat's Mexican pool club

Melbourne's favourite floating bar is back on the Yarra River. Head down to Afloat Viva Mexico and stake out a cabana in the Tulum-inspired pool club. Dangle your feet in the water while knocking back spritzes and margaritas, tacos and tostadas.

Melbourne City Baths heritage pool

The iconic, heritage City Baths have been keeping locals cool for more than a century. Open from 6am on weekdays and 8am on weekends, the 30-metre indoor pool is perfect for casual laps. Or sign the kids up for lessons. Then refuel at Poolhouse Coffee. 

Carlton Baths outdoor pool

Spend summer arvos in the Carlton Baths’ 25-metre outdoor pool. Little kids can splash in the toddler pools and aqua playground. While bigger kids will love the giant inflatable during January school holidays.

North Melbourne Recreation Centre outdoor pools

Take the whole family to splash and swim in the North Melbourne Rec Centre pool. With aqua play and splash pools it’s the perfect spot to swim with the kids.

Poolside staycations

Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands infinity pool

Relaxation is elevated at the Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands outdoor infinity pool. Book a staycation and soak in the 28-metre, wet-edge rooftop pool and whirlpool, while you soak up the panoramic city views. Hit the sauna or lounge all day on the day beds. Not staying the night? You can purchase a day pass for $50.

Rydges' new rooftop pool

This heritage hotel has reopened following a stunning refurbishment. The pièce de résistance is the year-round heated rooftop pool. Visit the new palm tree–lined terrace on level 23 to lounge poolside.

Adelphi Hotel suspended laneway pool

The Adelphi Hotel’s glam rooftop oasis is a Melbourne icon. Famous for its glass-bottomed pool suspended above Flinders Lane. Stage a mini getaway in one of the stylish suites and be sure to head downstairs to Om Nom kitchen for cocktails and high tea.

Crowne Plaza rooftop pool

Indulge with a staycation at Crowne Plaza and dip all day in the rooftop swimming pool. Bringing the family? The kids will love splashing about while you relax with a book on the designer sun lounges.

Le Meridien's sunny rooftop pool terrace

Take a dip five floors above Bourke Street at Le Meridien. The sun-soaked rooftop pool and bar is inspired by the Cote d’Azur, but those city skyline views are all Melbourne. Get your Mediterranean snacks and rosé sorbet delivered while you lounge poolside.

W Hotel rooftop pool and bar

Dip, sip and splash with a view, in the W Melbourne pool. Get in a few sunrise laps, or relax in the pool under the stars. Maximise your leisure time in the steam room. Then indulge with poolside cocktails and snacks from the WET Bar. Not staying at the hotel? You can book a poolside session on Sundays for $95pp.

Movenpick neon-lit night swims

Stay at the Movenpick and indulge in a neon-lit night swim in the covered outdoor pool. Swim laps and unwind in the hot tub until 10pm. Sink into a poolside chaise lounge with a good book, or robe up and recharge in the dry cedar sauna room.

Crown Metropol level 27 pool

Unwind 27 stories up, in the Crown Metropol indoor pool. Soak up sweeping city views as you soak in the pool or lounge on the luxurious day beds. Turn your relaxation up a notch in the Aroma steam rooms and 38-degree vitality pool.