Best Hotels With a Pool in Palembang
11 family-friendly hotels with swimming pool in Palembang . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Palembang's family hotels put the swimming pool front and centre, and eleven properties across the city back that up with an outdoor or indoor pool guests can actually use. The Excelton Hotel Palembang runs a rare indoor pool for the hottest afternoons, while ibis Palembang Sanggar puts its pool on the rooftop above the Musi River heat. Families land on a pool that matches their trip length: an infinity pool at The Alts Hotel for a short city break, or a poolside cafe at Aryaduta Palembang for a longer stay near Palembang Square. Most sit within a short drive of Ampera Bridge, so pool time and a river-view evening both fit the same day.
Palembang runs hot and humid most of the year on the Musi River, which is exactly why the pool matters more here than in a cooler city. The Ampera Bridge crossing defines the skyline and the evening routine, with families often timing a pool session to end before the bridge lights come on. Away from the water, Kambang Iwak Park and the malls around Palembang Square give a second option when the pool closes for the afternoon heat.
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🏊Why Palembang is Great for Hotels with Swimming Pool
Daily logistics around a pool stay in Palembang mean checking whether it is shared or hotel-only: The Excelton Hotel Palembang's indoor pool avoids the midday sun entirely, while ibis Palembang Sanggar's rooftop pool catches the breeze off the Musi River in the evening. Families booking for under a week should ask about pool hours at check-in, since a few properties close the pool for cleaning in the early afternoon, right when children want it most after a nap. A poolside cafe, like the one at Aryaduta Palembang, also turns a two-hour swim into lunch without a change of clothes.
By age group, toddlers do best at hotels pairing a pool with a shallow area or kids' club nearby, such as Wyndham Opi Hotel Palembang, which runs both a kids' pool and a kids' club a few steps from the main pool. School-age children get more from a hotel like Novotel Palembang, where the pool sits next to an actual tennis court for a second activity once swimming loses its pull mid-afternoon. Teenagers tend to gravitate toward the infinity pool at The Alts Hotel, which reads more like a resort feature than a splash pad.
On budget and value, a 3-star pool stay at ibis Palembang Sanggar or All Nite And Day Palembang Veteran costs noticeably less than a 5-star pick like The Arista Hotel Palembang, but the trade-off is usually pool size and extras like a poolside cafe. Families prioritising pool time above all else get the most for the price at ibis Palembang Sanggar, where the rooftop pool comes with a 3-star rate and a 17-minute walk to Ampera Bridge. Splitting a longer trip between a budget pool night and a splurge night at a 5-star pool is a realistic middle path here.
Parent's take
Our nine-year-old spent an hour doing cannonballs into the rooftop pool at ibis Palembang Sanggar while the four-year-old napped, and the Musi River breeze up there made the humidity bearable in a way the ground-floor pools in the city rarely manage. We came back down for dinner at the family-friendly restaurant with wet hair and sunburnt shoulders, which is about as honest a verdict on a family pool as it gets.
Our Top 11 Picks
Hotels in Palembang with swimming pool, sorted by guest rating.
The Arista Hotel Palembang
Palembang
Wonderful
15 reviews
This 5-star hotel sits directly across from Palembang Icon Mall with a free shuttle to the mall, an outdoor pool, spa, sauna and a staffed kids' club. Rooms have wooden flooring, a flat-screen cable TV and a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower. Three restaurants cover breakfast through dinner, and the airport is a 25-minute drive away.
Why families love The Arista Hotel Palembang
Families staying here get a kids' club plus a free mall shuttle, which turns a rained-out pool afternoon into an easy walk to air-conditioned shops and food courts instead. The bathtub in every room is a small but real win for bathing younger children.
Wonderful
102 reviews
This 4-star hotel two kilometres from the airport runs an outdoor pool, a kids' club and a child-friendly buffet at its halal restaurant, with rooms overlooking the lake or garden. A free airport shuttle covers the short run, and the terrace and garden give younger children room to roam outside the pool hours. Ampera Bridge is 16 km away, and Jakabaring Aquatic Stadium is 20 km.
Why families love Hotel Santika Premiere Bandara Palembang
Families staying here on an early flight get the rare combination of a genuine kids' club and a child-friendly buffet, which solves both the entertainment and the fussy-eater problem in one stop before or after a trip. The airport-adjacent location trades city-centre access for convenience.
The Excelton Hotel Palembang
Palembang
Excellent
88 reviews
This 5-star hotel is one of the few in the city with an indoor swimming pool, useful on Palembang's hottest or wettest afternoons, alongside a sauna and outdoor fireplace. Rooms are soundproofed with air-conditioning and minibars, and the family-friendly restaurant serves American and Asian dishes. It sits 2 km from Bumi Sriwijaya Stadium and 9 km from the airport, near Ampera Bridge and Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium.
Why families love The Excelton Hotel Palembang
Families staying here get an indoor pool as the fallback when Palembang's midday heat or an afternoon downpour rules out the usual outdoor swim, which few other family hotels nearby can match. The soundproofing is a genuine help for a toddler's afternoon nap between activities.
THE 1O1 Palembang Rajawali
Palembang
Excellent
40 reviews
This 4-star hotel sits 2 km from Ampera Bridge with an outdoor swimming pool and family rooms for groups needing extra space. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV, seating area and private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. The Balcony Restaurant covers local, Indonesian and Western dishes, and Palembang Square mall is 2.5 km away.
Why families love THE 1O1 Palembang Rajawali
Families staying here get a pool within walking distance of Ampera Bridge, useful for an evening view of the lit-up bridge without a taxi. The family rooms and seating areas suit a stay of a few nights, though the on-site facilities stay simple beyond the pool and restaurant.
ibis Palembang Sanggar
Palembang
Very Good
64 reviews
This 3-star hotel runs a rooftop swimming pool and a staffed kids' club, with family rooms and ground-floor units for guests who want to skip the lift with a stroller. The family-friendly restaurant serves halal Indonesian and international dishes, and breakfast includes fresh pastries and pancakes. Ampera Bridge is a 17-minute walk away, and Bumi Sriwijaya Stadium is 3.7 km.
Why families love ibis Palembang Sanggar
Families staying here get a kids' club that frees up an hour by the rooftop pool without juggling both children solo, and the ground-floor units solve the stroller problem some hotels in the city ignore. The 3-star price makes this one of the more budget-friendly picks with an actual kids' club.
Novotel Palembang
Palembang
Very Good
29 reviews
This 4-star hotel runs an outdoor pool, gym and tennis court, a rare combination of family swim time and an actual court for older kids to practise on. Rooms have a satellite TV, telephone and safety box, with some balconies overlooking the pool. It is a 5-minute drive from Palembang Mega Mall, 15 minutes from the airport, and 20 minutes from Ampera Bridge, with four dining options including The Square and The Orient Restaurant.
Why families love Novotel Palembang
Families staying here with a tennis-minded nine-year-old get a genuine court on site, not just a pool, while the balcony rooms let parents watch younger children in the water from above. The karaoke room is a rainy-afternoon backup that most family hotels in the city skip.
Aryaduta Palembang
Palembang
Very Good
107 reviews
This 4-star hotel beside Palembang Square Mall runs an outdoor pool with a poolside cafe, a kids' club and a game room, plus family rooms with a fridge and free tea and coffee making. Aromatherapy spa treatments and four dining options round out the stay, including RJ's Sports Restaurant & Bar. It is opposite Carrefour Hypermarket, 15 minutes from Ampera Bridge, and 30 minutes from the airport.
Why families love Aryaduta Palembang
Families staying here get a genuine two-for-one: a kids' club for the younger one and a game room for the nine-year-old who has outgrown the pool by mid-afternoon. The mall and hypermarket next door make a rainy-day backup easy without a taxi.
Harper Palembang by ASTON
Palembang
Very Good
114 reviews
This 4-star hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a spa and wellness centre alongside air-conditioned rooms with city views, a work desk and minibar. The family-friendly restaurant serves a halal buffet breakfast with Indonesian, Asian and international dishes. Ampera Bridge is 8 km away, Bumi Sriwijaya Stadium 6 km, and the airport 10 km.
Why families love Harper Palembang by ASTON
Families staying here find the spa and pool combination useful for splitting a day between a parent's downtime and the children's swim, since the family-friendly restaurant keeps breakfast simple with a halal buffet the whole table can eat from. City views from the rooms are a small bonus after a day out.
Wyndham Opi Hotel Palembang
Palembang
Good
26 reviews
This 5-star hotel inside Opi Mall runs a kids' club and a kids' pool alongside the main outdoor pool, plus family rooms and a children's playground. A sauna, fitness centre and garden round out the adult side, and the halal restaurant serves brunch through high tea. Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium is 3.9 km away, Ampera Bridge 7 km, and the airport 19 km.
Why families love Wyndham Opi Hotel Palembang
Families staying here find the rare combination of a staffed kids' club and a separate kids' pool, which means splash time does not have to double as supervision duty for parents wanting the sauna. The playground gives younger children a break from pool hours, and the mall location keeps errands short.
Good
39 reviews
This 4-star hotel stands 240 metres from Palembang Square with an outdoor pool, gym and spa, plus air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV and a safe. Sauna and steam rooms are available for parents after the kids are asleep, and Belido Restaurant serves Western and seafood dishes. The airport is a 20-minute drive away, with free parking on site.
Why families love Aston Palembang Hotel & Conference Centre
Families staying here get a pool a short walk from Palembang Square for an easy dinner-and-shopping evening, with the sauna and steam room as a parents-only reset once the children are down. It leans more business-hotel than kids' club, so pack activities for daytime.
The Alts Hotel
Palembang
Good
29 reviews
This 5-star hotel in the city centre runs an infinity pool and spa alongside family rooms with premium bedding and a tea and coffee maker in every unit. It is a 10-minute walk from Multi Data Palembang University and a 45-minute drive from the airport, with free parking on site. Cafe Delapan runs around the clock, and 10 Gastro Pub adds live music in the evening.
Why families love The Alts Hotel
Families staying here get an infinity pool that feels like a treat after a travel day, plus family rooms built for a longer stay rather than a one-night stop. The 45-minute airport transfer is the honest trade-off for the central, walkable location near the university district.
💡Tips for Choosing a Hotel with Swimming Pool in Palembang
- 1Book a pool-facing room if the hotel offers one, since watching from the balcony saves a trip downstairs every time a child wants to show off a jump.
- 2Ask about pool hours at check-in: a few Palembang hotels close for cleaning in the early afternoon, which clashes with the post-nap window most families use.
- 3Pack reef-safe sunscreen, since Palembang's midday sun is strong even with cloud cover, and poolside shade is limited at several of the outdoor pools.
- 4If the humidity gets to a toddler, switch to an indoor pool like The Excelton Hotel Palembang for an hour instead of pushing through an outdoor session.
- 5Time your pool visit for late afternoon near Ampera Bridge hotels, so a swim rolls straight into watching the bridge lights come on over the Musi River.
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