Hotels with a Swimming Pool in Adelaide
11 family-friendly hotels with swimming pool in Adelaide . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Eleven Adelaide hotels list a swimming pool, and the split between outdoor, indoor and rooftop setups changes what kind of family trip works best. Crowne Plaza and Vibe Hotel both run outdoor pools open year-round, while Eos by SkyCity puts its pool on the roof with city views. Families chasing a pool as the main activity should look first at The Playford and Sofitel, which pair a pool with an indoor fitness centre for backup on cold days. The honest limit: none of these eleven hotels runs a dedicated kids' pool with shallow ends or slides, so expect a standard lap pool rather than a splash zone.
Adelaide's climate runs warm and dry for much of the year, which is exactly why an outdoor pool at a hotel like Crowne Plaza or Vibe earns its keep here more than it might in a cooler Australian city. The CBD grid means most pools sit within the same compact block as the hotel's other family amenities, so a pool afternoon rarely requires leaving the building. Winters bring cooler, wetter days, which is when the indoor options at Sofitel, The Playford and Adelaide Marriott become the more reliable pick over a rooftop or outdoor setup.
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🏊Why Adelaide is Great for Hotels with Swimming Pool
On daily logistics, the difference between an indoor and outdoor pool decides more of the day than most families expect. Sofitel Adelaide and Adelaide Marriott both run indoor pools paired with a fitness centre, so a pool session survives a rainy afternoon without needing a backup plan. Crowne Plaza's outdoor pool sits beside a poolside bar and cocktail lounge, which works for parents wanting to watch kids swim while staying seated nearby. The Playford Adelaide keeps its heated pool inside a 24-hour fitness centre opposite the Convention Centre, useful for families arriving on a late flight who still want a swim before bed.
By age, most of these pools suit kids from about five upward who can swim without close supervision in a standard lap pool rather than a shallow splash area. Eos by SkyCity's rooftop pool comes with city views and a family-friendly restaurant downstairs, a reasonable pairing for families with older kids who will sit through a proper dinner after swimming. Younger kids and toddlers are better served by a hotel offering a kitchenette nearby for a quick snack after swim time, since none of these eleven pools includes a shallow toddler section.
On value, Vibe Hotel and Crowne Plaza sit at the more affordable end while still running a year-round outdoor pool, a reasonable trade if the pool is a nice-to-have rather than the main draw of the trip. Eos by SkyCity and Sofitel command a premium mainly justified by the rooftop views or the indoor, weatherproof setup. Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets sits in the middle, with an infinity pool and a location near the ice-skating rink that adds a second activity within the same walk, useful for stretching a two-pool-plus-one-rink day without extra transport.
Parent's take
My kids swam laps at the Crowne Plaza outdoor pool while I sat at the poolside bar with a coffee, close enough to hear them but far enough to actually finish it hot. Two days earlier, a rooftop pool session at Eos by SkyCity got cut short by wind that made the water too choppy for my seven-year-old, and we ended up back in the room by four. The lesson stuck: check the pool's exposure before promising kids a swim, not just whether the hotel has one.
Our Top 11 Picks
Hotels in Adelaide with swimming pool, sorted by guest rating.
Eos by SkyCity
Adelaide
Wonderful
1,569 reviews
A rooftop swimming pool with city views anchors Eos by SkyCity, five minutes' walk from Adelaide Convention Centre and Adelaide Oval. The family-friendly restaurant spans Chinese, French, Italian, seafood and Australian barbecue cuisines, and rooms add balconies, iPads and minibars. A hot tub and steam room sit alongside the fitness centre.
Why families love Eos by SkyCity
Families staying here will find the rooftop pool and its city views a genuine highlight, best enjoyed on calm days since wind can affect a rooftop setup more than a ground-level one. The wide-ranging family-friendly restaurant menu means picky eaters and adventurous ones can both find something without a second stop. The five-minute walk to both the Convention Centre and Adelaide Oval keeps two major stops within easy reach.
Adelaide Marriott Hotel
Adelaide
Wonderful
534 reviews
An indoor swimming pool sits inside Adelaide Marriott Hotel, a short walk from Victoria Square and Rundle Mall with family rooms and city views. The restaurant serves Australian cuisine, and a coffee shop and 24-hour front desk round out the property. Adelaide Oval and the Art Gallery of South Australia sit nearby, with the airport 6 kilometres away.
Why families love Adelaide Marriott Hotel
Families staying here will find the indoor pool a dependable option regardless of Adelaide's weather, paired with family rooms built for the four- and five-star comfort level. The short walk to both Victoria Square and Rundle Mall means shopping and sightseeing rarely require a taxi. Comfortable bathrooms and attentive staff show up repeatedly in guest feedback, useful signals for a family managing kids' routines away from home.
The Playford Adelaide - MGallery
Adelaide
Wonderful
2,022 reviews
A heated pool inside a 24-hour fitness centre anchors The Playford Adelaide, a boutique five-star hotel on North Terrace opposite the Convention Centre and Casino. The property runs a kids club, and Rundle Mall sits 450 metres away with Adelaide Oval a ten-minute walk. Bike rental and beach-bound tram access both start nearby.
Why families love The Playford Adelaide - MGallery
Families staying here will find the kids club, heated pool and 24-hour fitness centre cover most rainy-day and late-arrival scenarios in one boutique property. The 450-metre distance to Rundle Mall and ten-minute walk to Adelaide Oval mean two major family stops need no taxi at all. Some suites add a kitchenette and spa bath, useful for a longer stay with a toddler.
Excellent
1,515 reviews
An infinity swimming pool tops Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets, in the city centre near the Adelaide Ice-Skating Rink. Rooms include streaming services, work desks and air conditioning, and the restaurant serves Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Adelaide Airport is 6 kilometres away, and a coffee shop sits on site too.
Why families love Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets by IHG
Families staying here will find the infinity pool and the nearby ice-skating rink pair into a genuine two-activity day without extra transport between the two stops. The Italian restaurant's dietary range covers most kids' preferences at dinner without a separate booking elsewhere in the city. Balcony rooms with city views add a quiet spot to wind down after a full day out exploring.
Sofitel Adelaide
Adelaide
Excellent
1,033 reviews
An indoor pool and kids club sit 400 metres from Adelaide Oval at Sofitel Adelaide, alongside a Modern French restaurant and 24-hour front desk. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, desk and private bathroom, and breakfast runs buffet or à la carte. A kid-friendly buffet and kids' meals are listed among the dining options.
Why families love Sofitel Adelaide
Families staying here will find the kids club and indoor pool sit close enough together that a swim and a supervised session can happen back to back without much walking. The kid-friendly buffet and dedicated kids' meals simplify dinner with picky eaters, a detail smaller hotels on this list skip entirely. The 400-metre distance to both Adelaide Oval and the Convention Centre keeps sightseeing simple.
Excellent
1,317 reviews
Self-contained apartments with a kitchenette occupy the heritage-listed former Treasury Building at Adina Apartment Hotel, on Victoria Square in Adelaide's centre. A heated pool, sauna and fitness centre sit on site, alongside meeting facilities and child-minding services for parents needing a short break. Children stay free using existing bedding within normal room occupancy limits.
Why families love Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury
Families staying here will find the kitchenette turns an early wake-up into a quiet bowl of cereal rather than a wait for room service, and the heated pool works regardless of season. Child-minding services, mentioned among the property's amenities, offer a rare option for parents wanting a short break without leaving a child with a stranger off-site. The Victoria Square location puts Rundle Mall and the CBD's core within a short walk.
The Chancellor on Currie
Adelaide
Excellent
2,908 reviews
An on-site swimming pool and hot tub sit inside a near-century-old Neo-Georgian building at The Chancellor on Currie, in Adelaide's CBD near Adelaide Zoo and the Convention Centre. The hotel adds a European bistro, fitness centre, laundry facilities and bike rental. Adelaide Oval and Rundle Mall both sit within easy reach on foot.
Why families love The Chancellor on Currie
Families staying here will find the pool and hot tub a reliable way to burn off energy before an early dinner at the on-site bistro. Bike rental adds an option for older kids wanting to ride toward Adelaide Zoo rather than walk the whole way. The heritage building gives the stay more character than a standard tower, though rooms lean boutique-sized rather than sprawling.
Vibe Hotel Adelaide
Adelaide
Excellent
3,151 reviews
A year-round outdoor swimming pool sits at Vibe Hotel Adelaide, seven kilometres from Adelaide Airport with family rooms and city views. The restaurant serves dinner with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, and breakfast runs continental, American or à la carte in-room. A 24-hour front desk and tour desk round out the property.
Why families love Vibe Hotel Adelaide
Families staying here will find the outdoor pool runs year-round thanks to Adelaide's climate, a reliable option regardless of the season a trip happens to fall in. The dietary range at dinner suits families juggling different kids' preferences without separate restaurant trips across town. Being seven kilometres from the airport makes this a practical first or last night rather than a CBD-core base for the whole stay.
InterContinental Adelaide by IHG
Adelaide
Excellent
2,876 reviews
A heated outdoor pool and bike rental sit alongside 367 rooms at InterContinental Adelaide, on the banks of the River Torrens next to the Festival Centre and Casino. The hotel runs a kids club and two restaurants, Riverside and the Japanese-focused Shiki. Rooms include a marble bathroom with separate bathtub and walk-in shower.
Why families love InterContinental Adelaide by IHG
Families staying here will find the kids club and outdoor pool give parents a genuine break, while the riverside bike rental adds an outdoor option for older children on non-pool days. The property's size, 367 rooms, means it rarely feels crowded even with two restaurants and a lounge in use at once. The Casino and Festival Centre next door are easy add-on stops without a car.
Peppers Waymouth Hotel
Adelaide
Excellent
2,167 reviews
An indoor swimming pool and spa pool sit inside Peppers Waymouth Hotel, five minutes' walk from Central Market and Rundle Mall in the city centre. Rooms include a marble en suite with deep bath and separate shower, and some add a private balcony with a separate lounge room. The hotel enforces a strict no-noise policy after 9pm.
Why families love Peppers Waymouth Hotel
Families staying here will find the indoor pool useful regardless of Adelaide's weather, paired with a sauna for a post-swim warm-up on cooler evenings. The 9pm no-noise rule suits families with kids already asleep by then, but is worth flagging directly with the front desk if bedtime tends to run later than that. The five-minute walk to Central Market makes dinner logistics simple without booking a taxi across town.
Crowne Plaza Adelaide by IHG
Adelaide
Excellent
2,551 reviews
An outdoor swimming pool with a poolside bar and cocktail lounge sits at Crowne Plaza Adelaide, near Ayers House Museum and the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Rooms include a stylish seating area and flat-screen TV, and the hotel adds a 24-hour front desk with currency exchange. Adelaide Airport is 8 kilometres away.
Why families love Crowne Plaza Adelaide by IHG
Families staying here will find the poolside bar useful for watching kids swim while staying seated with a drink close by. Nearby trams reach Adelaide Oval, the Convention Centre and the Casino without needing a taxi, and the Botanic Garden makes an easy morning stop before the pool. Breakfast is available daily, simplifying the first meal with kids on a new time zone.
💡Tips for Choosing a Hotel with Swimming Pool in Adelaide
- 1Choose Sofitel Adelaide or Adelaide Marriott if the trip is timed for Adelaide's cooler months; both keep the pool indoors, unlike the outdoor setups at Crowne Plaza and Vibe.
- 2Book Crowne Plaza if you want to watch kids swim from a seat; its poolside bar sits right beside the outdoor pool rather than a floor away.
- 3Pair a stay at Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets with the nearby ice-skating rink for a two-activity afternoon without booking extra transport.
- 4Skip the rooftop pool at Eos by SkyCity on a windy day; ask the front desk about wind conditions before promising kids a swim.
- 5Bring your own pool float or noodle for younger kids; none of these eleven Adelaide hotel pools stocks toys or has a shallow toddler section.
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