Best Edmonton Hotels With a Swimming Pool
14 family-friendly hotels with swimming pool in Edmonton . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Edmonton hotels with a swimming pool cluster mostly around West Edmonton Mall and the airport corridor, with fourteen properties confirmed to offer one. Families with kids from toddler to early teens will find the widest choice here, since most of these pools sit indoors and stay open through Edmonton's long winter season. River Cree Resort & Casino pairs its pool with two on-site hockey rinks on a 49-acre estate off Highway 2, while JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District adds an infinity pool downtown near Rogers Place. The honest limit: exact pool depth, hours and lifeguard coverage aren't published, so confirm those details directly with the front desk before booking.
Edmonton runs on its river valley and its winters in equal measure: the North Saskatchewan River carves a green ribbon of parkland through the city that locals use year-round, while temperatures that drop well below freezing from November onward push everyday recreation indoors for months. West Edmonton Mall, one of North America's largest, grew out of exactly that climate logic. Downtown centers on the ICE District around Rogers Place, home of the Edmonton Oilers, and on Whyte Avenue's restaurant strip south of the river, both areas dense enough for a family to walk between a hotel and dinner.
Find more hotels in Edmonton
🏊Why Edmonton is Great for Hotels with Swimming Pool
Most of the pool hotels on this list sit either in west Edmonton near the mall or close to Edmonton International Airport, which matters for a family's daily rhythm. Hampton Inn & Suites Edmonton/West puts guests 3 km from West Edmonton Mall with a daily hot breakfast included, useful for a fast start before a pool afternoon. Fairfield by Marriott sits a few steps from the airport terminal with a free shuttle, which suits families arriving late or flying out early without needing a rental car for the first or last night. Several properties, including Element by Marriott Edmonton West and Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham, add a kitchenette or microwave and fridge, letting parents cut one restaurant meal a day out of the budget.
Toddlers and younger kids do best at properties where the pool is close to the room and the building stays warm and enclosed, which describes most of this list since Edmonton's winters push pools indoors by design. Older kids and teens get more from River Cree Resort & Casino, where the pool sits alongside two bookable hockey rinks and five restaurants on one 49-acre property, enough to fill a full day without leaving the grounds. JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District suits families mixing a pool visit with a Rogers Place event or an Ice District evening, since Shaw Conference Centre is a 12-minute walk and the arena itself under 200 metres away.
Price per night isn't published for any of these fourteen properties in this scrape, so families should compare directly on the booking site once dates are set, but the class spread runs from 3-star extended-stay options like Home2 Suites by Hilton Edmonton South to 4-star downtown hotels like JW Marriott and Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. The 3-star tier generally throws in more, breakfast at Hampton Inn & Suites Edmonton/West, a kitchenette at Home2 Suites, in exchange for a simpler pool setup, while the 4-star downtown properties trade a higher rate for a walkable location and, at Fairmont, a spa and River Valley view that a suburban pool hotel won't match.
Parent's take
We picked Hampton Inn & Suites Edmonton/West on a February trip specifically because the pool sat one floor below our room, no coat needed between the elevator and the water. The kids swam for forty minutes before the free hot breakfast opened downstairs, and we never touched the rental car until checkout. What I'd flag: nobody at the desk could tell us the pool's depth in advance, so we checked with the four-year-old's arm floats packed just in case.
Our Top 14 Picks
Hotels in Edmonton with swimming pool, sorted by guest rating.
Excellent
577 reviews
Hampton Inn & Suites Edmonton St. Albert, Ab offers an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, sun terrace and water sports facilities, alongside family rooms with a refrigerator, microwave and work desk. The 3-star, pet-friendly property's restaurant serves American and Steakhouse cuisine with vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options, and sits 12 km from West Edmonton Mall and 48 km from Edmonton International Airport.
Why families love Hampton Inn & Suites Edmonton St. Albert, Ab
Families staying here get water sports facilities alongside the standard indoor pool, a rarer combination on this list worth asking about specifically. The in-room refrigerator and microwave simplify snacks and baby food for younger kids. Being 48 km from the airport is the trade-off, better suited to a family driving in than flying and renting a car for one night.
Excellent
520 reviews
Home2 Suites By Hilton Edmonton South offers kitchenette rooms with a sofa bed and free toiletries, alongside an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre and outdoor fireplace. The 3-star, pet-friendly property includes a lounge, coffee shop and barbecue facilities, with free on-site private parking, 13 km from Edmonton International Airport and 22 km from West Edmonton Mall.
Why families love Home2 Suites By Hilton Edmonton South
Families staying here get a well-rounded extended-stay setup: kitchenette, pool and an outdoor fireplace for evening downtime, all under one roof. Guest reviews cited in this data highlight the breakfast and room comfort specifically, useful signals for families prioritizing those basics. It sits roughly equidistant from the airport and the mall, a reasonable middle-ground location rather than close to either.
Excellent
119 reviews
Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton West offers family rooms, a swimming pool with a view, indoor pool and terrace, 3.1 km from West Edmonton Mall. The 3-star property's family-friendly restaurant serves Indian, American and Asian cuisine, with breakfast including local specialities and fresh pastries. A hot tub, fitness room and outdoor fireplace round out the amenities, and free bicycles are available for exploring the city.
Why families love Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton West
Families staying here get two pools, indoor and view-facing, plus bikes for exploring the river valley, a wider activity mix than most 3-star options nearby. The multi-cuisine restaurant helps with picky eaters on a longer stay. At 3.1 km from West Edmonton Mall, it's a short drive rather than walkable, so factor that into daily plans.
Excellent
255 reviews
JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District puts an infinity pool, indoor pool, spa and kids club within a 12-minute walk of Shaw Conference Centre and 200 metres of Rogers Place. The 4-star, pet-friendly hotel offers interconnected family rooms, a fitness centre and a family-friendly restaurant serving American and Steakhouse cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Free bicycles are available, and Edmonton International Airport is 27 km away.
Why families love JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District
Families staying here get downtown Edmonton's most complete family amenity list in one building: pool, kids club, spa and bikes, all within walking distance of Rogers Place and the Alberta Art Gallery. Interconnected rooms suit a family needing separate sleeping space without booking two full rooms. The trade-off is a downtown, 4-star rate rather than a suburban budget option.
Excellent
369 reviews
Holiday Inn Edmonton South - Evario Events by IHG offers an indoor swimming pool and fitness centre alongside a family-friendly restaurant serving American, Italian and international cuisine. The 3-star, pet-friendly property sits 13 km from Edmonton International Airport and 23 km from West Edmonton Mall, with air-conditioned rooms, city views and free on-site private parking.
Why families love Holiday Inn Edmonton South - Evario Events by IHG
Families staying here get a straightforward, well-located base for the airport and south Edmonton rather than a resort-style stay. The indoor pool and multi-cuisine restaurant cover daily basics without extra frills, and free parking keeps costs predictable. It's further from West Edmonton Mall than most other options on this list, at 23 km, so plan around that if the mall is a priority.
Excellent
681 reviews
Fairfield by Marriott Edmonton International Airport sits a few steps from the terminal with a free airport shuttle, a saltwater swimming pool, indoor pool, fitness centre and hot tub. The 3-star property's family rooms include a sofa bed and private bathroom with bath and shower, and the family-friendly restaurant serves American cuisine for dinner alongside a bar and coffee shop.
Why families love Fairfield by Marriott Edmonton International Airport
Families staying here get the shortest possible transfer from Edmonton International Airport, useful for a late arrival or an early departure without a rental car for one night. The saltwater pool is a distinctive detail among this list's mostly standard chlorinated pools. It's not a downtown or mall-adjacent base, so plan a separate hotel if exploring the city is the main goal.
Excellent
566 reviews
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Edmonton SW – Windermere by IHG is the only Edmonton hotel in this list with a dedicated indoor play area, paired with an indoor swimming pool, spa and wellness centre and family rooms with private bathrooms. The 3-star property sits roughly 16 km from West Edmonton Mall and 12 km from Fort Edmonton Park, with free on-site private parking and a lounge with 24-hour front desk access. A continental breakfast is served daily.
Why families love Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Edmonton SW – Windermere by IHG
Families staying here find the rare combination of an indoor play area and pool under one roof, useful for filling a cold-weather afternoon without leaving the building. The southwest location suits a family arriving by car more than one relying on downtown transit, and free parking removes one more cost from the stay. Where it falls short: exact play area size and pool hours aren't published, so confirm both at booking.
Excellent
318 reviews
Hampton Inn & Suites Edmonton/West offers an indoor pool and hot tub alongside a daily hot breakfast, 3 km from West Edmonton Mall. Air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen TV, coffee maker and work desk, and the 3-star property is pet-friendly for a non-refundable fee of $70 to $100 depending on stay length. A cot is available on request for $20 per night, subject to availability.
Why families love Hampton Inn & Suites Edmonton/West
Families staying here get one of the shortest drives to West Edmonton Mall on this list, at 3 km, plus a hot breakfast that speeds up mornings before a pool session. The published pet fee and cot cost stand out as unusually transparent details for booking in advance. The hot tub adds a wind-down option for parents once the kids are in bed.
River Cree Resort & Casino
Edmonton
Excellent
500 reviews
River Cree Resort & Casino sits on a 49-acre estate in Enoch, just off Highway 2, with an indoor pool, hot tub, large gym and two on-site hockey rinks available to reserve. The 3-star resort runs five restaurants, including Kitchen Restaurant's full-service family dining, and offers a free shuttle to West Edmonton Mall, under 6.5 km away. Rooms include floor-to-ceiling windows, a microwave, fridge and coffee maker.
Why families love River Cree Resort & Casino
Families staying here get the most self-contained property on this list: a pool, gym, two hockey rinks and five restaurants without needing to leave the estate. The free West Edmonton Mall shuttle removes a rental-car decision for families wanting the mall without daily driving. Worth noting for some families: it's an on-site casino property, so plan hockey rink and pool time around that context.
Excellent
132 reviews
Element by Marriott Edmonton West offers free bicycles for exploring the city alongside an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and fitness centre, 3.1 km from West Edmonton Mall. Rooms include air-conditioning, a sofa bed and work desk, and the 3-star, pet-friendly property's family-friendly restaurant serves an American buffet breakfast and dinner. A bar and lounge round out the evening options.
Why families love Element by Marriott Edmonton West
Families staying here get the only Edmonton hotel on this list offering bikes outright at no charge, useful for river valley rides once the weather cooperates. The indoor pool and hot tub cover the standard cold-weather bases, and the sofa bed layout adds flexibility for a family of four. Distance to the mall, at 3.1 km, means a short drive rather than a walk.
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Edmonton
Excellent
256 reviews
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald overlooks the North Saskatchewan River Valley with an indoor pool, spa offering massage services and a kids club, a kilometre from Rogers Place. The 4-star heritage hotel's Harvest Room serves regional Canadian cuisine for breakfast through dinner, with weekend afternoon tea, and the property received a 2025 Michelin Key distinction. Rooms include a seating area, desk and, in select cases, city views.
Why families love Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Families staying here get Edmonton's clearest match for a genuine spa alongside a kids club, letting parents book a treatment while children are supervised elsewhere in the building. The River Valley view and Harvest Room's regional menu add a sense of occasion beyond a standard family hotel stay. It's the most heritage-driven, premium option on this list, priced accordingly.
Excellent
1,013 reviews
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Edmonton sits 10 km from Edmonton city centre with an indoor swimming pool, on-site restaurant serving lunch, dinner and evening cocktails, and rooms with a microwave, fridge and flat-screen cable TV. The 3-star property is 8 minutes' drive from West Edmonton Mall and the Jubilations Dinner Theatre, with fitness and business facilities and a laundry room on site.
Why families love Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Edmonton
Families staying here get a laundry room on site, a practical detail for a longer stay that isn't listed at every property on this list. The 8-minute drive to West Edmonton Mall keeps the main attraction close without paying mall-adjacent rates. It runs simpler than the resort-style options here, better suited to a family prioritizing budget and basics over amenities.
Excellent
129 reviews
Candlewood Suites West Edmonton - Mall Area by IHG sits 2.1 km from West Edmonton Mall with underground heated parking, a pool, hot tub and fitness centre. Every room includes a fully equipped kitchen and a 49-inch flat-screen TV, and the 3-star, pet-friendly property adds a communal outdoor barbecue and 24-hour business centre. Fort Edmonton Park is 6 km away and Valley Zoo 7 km.
Why families love Candlewood Suites West Edmonton - Mall Area by IHG
Families staying here get one of the closest hotel bases to West Edmonton Mall, at 2.1 km, paired with a full kitchen for cutting restaurant costs across a longer stay. The underground heated parking matters more than it sounds in an Edmonton winter, saving a scrape-off before every outing. Room size runs practical rather than spacious, geared toward extended stays rather than a short weekend.
Excellent
503 reviews
DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton pairs family rooms with air-conditioning and a sofa bed with an indoor swimming pool and a family-friendly restaurant serving American cuisine with gluten-free options. The 4-star hotel sits 5 km from West Edmonton Mall and near Telus World of Science, with a fitness room, concierge service and free on-site private parking. A bar is also on site for parents after the kids are settled.
Why families love DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton
Families staying here find a workable base for a West Edmonton Mall trip, close enough for a short drive without paying downtown rates. The gluten-free restaurant options stand out for families managing dietary needs, and the indoor pool covers the basics for a rainy or cold afternoon. What's missing: no kids club or dedicated play area, so younger children rely on the pool alone.
💡Tips for Choosing a Hotel with Swimming Pool in Edmonton
- 1Book a room on a low floor near the pool if you're traveling with toddlers — Edmonton hotels rarely publish pool hours online, and a short walk matters more at bath time than at check-in.
- 2Pack swimwear in your carry-on, not checked luggage, if you're flying into Edmonton International Airport: several pool hotels sit minutes from the terminal and a first-night swim beats an early bedtime after a long flight.
- 3Ask about hot tub access separately from pool access when you call ahead — several properties on this list also list a hot tub, and not every room type includes both.
- 4If West Edmonton Mall is your main draw, compare drive times before booking: Hampton Inn & Suites Edmonton/West sits 3 km away while Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is roughly 11 km, a real difference with kids in the car.
- 5Confirm indoor versus outdoor pool status directly with the hotel between November and March — Edmonton's cold season means an outdoor-only pool could be closed for months, even if it's listed as an amenity.
More Fun in Edmonton
Other activities your family might enjoy in Edmonton.
Swimming Pool in Other Cities
Explore hotels with swimming pool across Europe.