Best Hotels with Pool in Sharjah for Families
17 family-friendly hotels with swimming pool in Sharjah . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Hotels with a pool in Sharjah range from rooftop laps above the Corniche to full outdoor decks facing the beach, and the difference matters more here than in most cities because summer temperatures push past 40C and the pool becomes the default afternoon plan. We checked 20 Booking.com listings against their actual pool setup rather than just the word "pool" in the amenities list. Occidental Sharjah Grand runs a large outdoor pool by the beach with a playground next to it, Four Points by Sheraton Sharjah splits its two outdoor pools between adults and kids, and Al HAYAT PALACE HOTEL keeps its pool indoors for year-round swimming regardless of the heat.
Sharjah runs on a different rhythm than Dubai next door: it is the UAE's declared cultural capital, alcohol-free by law, and built around family spaces like the Al Majaz waterfront and the Heart of Sharjah heritage quarter rather than nightlife. The Corniche and Khalid Lagoon anchor most of the hotel cluster, with the Blue Souk a short taxi ride away for an evening out that still ends early enough for a normal bedtime.
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🏊Why Sharjah is Great for Hotels with Swimming Pool
Pool logistics in Sharjah come down to timing and shade more than facilities. Outdoor decks like the one at Occidental Sharjah Grand get full sun from mid-morning, which works for an early swim before the heat peaks but means a midday session needs the shaded loungers or a retreat indoors. Hotels with a poolside restaurant, such as the setups at several Corniche Road properties, cut the walk back to a room for lunch, which matters when a wet, tired child does not want to get dressed twice in one afternoon.
Age range changes which pool wins. A rooftop lap pool, like the one at TIME Express Hotel Al Khan, suits older children and teenagers who can swim independently, but it is a poor match for toddlers who need a shallow entry point. Properties that separate an adult pool from a kids' pool, such as Four Points by Sheraton Sharjah, solve this directly rather than relying on a single depth for every age, which is worth checking before booking if the group spans a wide age range from toddler to early teens.
On value, Sharjah's pool hotels run noticeably cheaper than the equivalent property across the Dubai border, and a family that books here for the pool and does a single day trip to Dubai Mall or the Burj Khalifa area gets both without paying Dubai rates for every night of the stay. The trade-off is that Sharjah's own nightlife and dining scene is quieter, alcohol-free, and closes earlier, so evenings default to the hotel pool deck or the corniche promenade rather than a long, late dinner out somewhere new across town.
Parent's take
A family checking in mid-afternoon in July faces one real decision: pool now or pool after 4pm. Properties with shaded loungers or an indoor option remove that decision entirely, which is why the indoor pool at Al HAYAT PALACE HOTEL or the shaded sections along the Corniche Road hotels tend to get used every single day of a stay rather than only on the cooler mornings. The families who report the smoothest trips are the ones who picked the pool setup for their specific ages first and the room category second.
Our Top 17 Picks
Hotels in Sharjah with swimming pool, sorted by guest rating.
Wonderful
3,010 reviews
The DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel And Residences offers family rooms with sea views and balconies. This hotel features an indoor swimming pool, a kids' pool, and a sun terrace. Guests can also enjoy a fitness center, sauna, and steam room. The family-friendly restaurant serves Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, local, and international cuisines. Free on-site private parking is available, and the hotel is located 1.8 km from Al Noor Island Beach.
Why families love DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel And Residences
Families staying here will appreciate the dedicated kids' pool, making water play easy for younger children. The family rooms with balconies and sea views provide a comfortable space for everyone to relax after a day out. Dining is convenient with a family-friendly restaurant offering diverse cuisines, ensuring there's something for every palate.
Pullman Sharjah
Sharjah
Wonderful
4,186 reviews
The 5-star Pullman Sharjah offers family rooms and interconnected options, alongside an infinity swimming pool and a kids' club. Guests can enjoy a children's playground, spa facilities, and a family-friendly restaurant serving international cuisine for lunch and dinner. Rooms feature air-conditioning and private bathrooms, with views of the lake or city.
Why families love Pullman Sharjah
Families staying here will appreciate the dedicated kids' club and playground, providing entertainment for younger guests. The infinity pool offers a refreshing break, while the family rooms and interconnected options ensure comfort and space for everyone. Dining is convenient with international cuisine available on-site.
Excellent
850 reviews
Al Badayer Retreat by Sharjah Collection in Sharjah offers a 5-star experience with family rooms, interconnected rooms, and private entrances. Guests enjoy a swimming pool with a view, an indoor pool, and a dedicated kids' pool. The property also features a fitness centre, a lush garden, and a terrace with outdoor seating. Free WiFi is available throughout, and a modern, family-friendly restaurant serves international cuisine.
Why families love Al Badayer Retreat by Sharjah Collection
Families staying here will appreciate the choice of pools, especially the dedicated kids' pool, which makes water play easy for younger children. The interconnected rooms are a practical option for parents needing space and privacy while keeping an eye on their kids. The on-site family-friendly restaurant simplifies meal times, ensuring a relaxed stay for everyone.
Nest Hotel, Aljada
Sharjah
Excellent
1,649 reviews
Nest Hotel, Aljada in Sharjah offers family rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy a fitness centre, a year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. The family-friendly restaurant serves halal meals with a buffet breakfast available. Free on-site private parking is also provided.
Why families love Nest Hotel, Aljada
Families staying at Nest Hotel, Aljada will appreciate the spacious family rooms, each with a balcony for some fresh air. The outdoor swimming pool, open all year, provides a great way for kids to burn off energy, while parents can relax nearby. The diverse menu at the family-friendly restaurant ensures there's something for every palate, making meal times easy.
Centro Sharjah
Sharjah
Excellent
2,103 reviews
Centro Sharjah is a 4-star hotel with a swimming pool, spa bath, and game room, located adjacent to Sharjah International Airport. It features an all-day dining restaurant, a deli, and a gift shop. The 306 rooms and suites are designed for efficiency, offering high-speed WiFi and contemporary furnishings. The hotel also includes a gymnasium, sauna, and meeting rooms.
Why families love Centro Sharjah
Families staying here will appreciate the convenience of the game room with table tennis, providing a fun option for children. The swimming pool and spa bath offer relaxation for both parents and kids after a day of travel. While the hotel is geared towards business travelers, its amenities still cater to families looking for practical comfort near the airport.
Excellent
3,180 reviews
Golden Sands Hotel & Residences in Sharjah offers family suites with fully equipped kitchens, ideal for longer stays. This newly renovated hotel features an indoor pool, a kids' club, and a playground. Guests can enjoy international cuisine at Elysian restaurant and benefit from complimentary WiFi. A footbridge connects the hotel to Sahara Centre Shopping Mall, providing convenient access to shops and entertainment.
Why families love Golden Sands Hotel & Residences
Families staying here will appreciate the spacious family suites, complete with a kitchen for preparing meals and snacks. The indoor pool and kids' club offer great options for keeping children entertained, especially on warmer days. The direct link to the Sahara Centre Shopping Mall is a real plus for easy access to dining and shopping without needing a car.
The Act Hotel Sharjah
Sharjah
Excellent
3,950 reviews
The Act Hotel Sharjah offers a 5-star experience with a rooftop swimming pool, spa facilities, and a kids' club. This hotel in Sharjah provides family rooms, a restaurant, and free WiFi. Guests can also enjoy a fitness centre, sauna, sun terrace, and an indoor play area.
Why families love The Act Hotel Sharjah
Families staying here will appreciate the dedicated kids' club and indoor play area, which provide great options for children to stay entertained. The rooftop swimming pool is a refreshing spot for everyone, and the availability of family rooms makes planning a stay with children straightforward.
Al HAYAT PALACE HOTEL
Sharjah
Very Good
87 reviews
Al HAYAT PALACE HOTEL in Sharjah features family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub. The hotel also offers a fitness room, 24-hour front desk, and free on-site private parking. A modern, family-friendly restaurant serves American cuisine with halal, vegetarian, and vegan options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Why families love Al HAYAT PALACE HOTEL
Families staying here will appreciate the indoor swimming pool, a great option for kids to burn energy regardless of the weather. The family rooms provide essential comfort with air-conditioning and private bathrooms, making bedtime routines smoother. Having a restaurant with varied dietary options on-site simplifies meal planning, especially for picky eaters or those with specific needs.
Occidental Sharjah Grand
Sharjah
Very Good
1,463 reviews
This 4-star beachfront property in Sharjah offers family suites, a large outdoor pool, and direct beach access overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Guests can enjoy a kids' club, a playground, and a water park, alongside a tennis court and a spa. Rooms feature balconies with sea or city views, satellite TV, and a minibar. Dining options include buffet and à la carte at Meena Restaurant.
Why families love Occidental Sharjah Grand
Families staying here will appreciate the dedicated children's facilities, including a kids' club, playground, and water park, which provide plenty of entertainment. The direct beach access is a major plus for parents wanting easy seaside fun. While there's a spa for adults, the focus on varied activities for children makes it a solid choice for active families, though those seeking a quiet, adults-only retreat might find it bustling.
Very Good
1,980 reviews
Al Majaz Premiere Hotel Apartments offers self-catering accommodation with an indoor pool and an à-la-carte restaurant. Overlooking Khalid Lagoon, the property features family suites with a full kitchen, washing machine, and balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available, and Al Majaz Waterfront is just a 5-minute walk away.
Why families love Al Majaz Premiere Hotel Apartments
Families staying here will appreciate the convenience of a full kitchen and washing machine in their suite, making longer stays with children much easier. The indoor pool provides a reliable option for kids to burn energy, regardless of the weather outside. Its proximity to Al Majaz Waterfront means easy access to family-friendly activities.
Hotel Holiday International
Sharjah
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Hotel Holiday International overlooks Khalid Lagoon one kilometre from Gold Souq, with a heated outdoor pool, three on-site restaurants and a flood-lit tennis court alongside a gym. Its kids' club, playground and games room sit next to family suites with satellite TV and minibar, and a bike rental desk covers the lagoon promenade, with a spa wellness area for parents.
Why families love Hotel Holiday International
Families staying here will find the combination of a kids' club and a playground rare enough at this price point to plan a full free morning around it. The heated pool means the swim schedule isn't weather-dependent the way an unheated deck can be, and bike rental on the lagoon promenade gives older children an activity that isn't screen time. Gold Souq at one kilometre is walkable for a short outing rather than a full shopping trip.
Very Good
989 reviews
Four Points by Sheraton Sharjah keeps two outdoor swimming pools split for adults and kids, 2.6 km from Corniche Beach and 3.3 km from the Al Majaz waterfront. The 5-star property runs two fitness centers for gents and ladies plus a Jacuzzi and sauna, family suites, a terrace and garden, restaurants and cafe, and free private parking and WiFi.
Why families love Four Points by Sheraton Sharjah
Families staying here will find the split adult and kids' pools genuinely useful, since younger children get their own shallower water instead of sharing a deep lap pool. The gents-and-ladies fitness centers matter for parents traveling with older children who want privacy while exercising. The Al Majaz waterfront is a short enough drive for an evening walk once the pool routine winds down.
Novotel Sharjah Expo Centre
Sharjah
Very Good
2,286 reviews
Novotel Sharjah Expo Centre pairs a swimming pool with a view against a kids' club, an indoor play area and a solarium, plus a playground and games room for a spread of ages. Family rooms are air-conditioned with a work desk, minibar and free WiFi, and the spa facilities, sauna, fitness centre and garden round out the property for parents.
Why families love Novotel Sharjah Expo Centre
Families staying here will find the indoor play area the standout, since it keeps toddlers occupied when the outdoor heat or an event schedule at the Expo Centre next door rules out the playground. The kids' club and games room split naturally by age, useful when siblings a few years apart want different things. Family rooms handle the sleeping side well, though the property leans towards business travelers around Expo Centre events, so evenings can feel quieter than a resort.
City Stay Hotel Expo Centre
Sharjah
Very Good
1,177 reviews
City Stay Hotel Expo Centre keeps its swimming pool on the rooftop, alongside a sauna, fitness centre and steam room, with a hot tub, 24-hour front desk and concierge on the ground floor. Family rooms come air-conditioned with a work desk, TV and free WiFi, and free on-site private parking removes the usual Expo Centre parking search.
Why families love City Stay Hotel Expo Centre
Families staying here will find the rooftop pool works as the evening wind-down once Expo Centre business or events wrap up for the day. The concierge and 24-hour desk help with late check-ins after a flight, which matters more than a kids' club for a short stopover stay. There's no dedicated play area, so this suits a one- or two-night base near the Expo Centre rather than a beach-focused week.
TIME Express Hotel Al Khan
Sharjah
Very Good
1,202 reviews
TIME Express Hotel Al Khan carries its swimming pool on the rooftop, above the fitness centre and an outdoor fireplace and picnic area on the same level. Rooms are compact with private bathrooms, TV and work desks, and the family-friendly restaurant serves international cuisine with a spa wellness area on-site for parents who need a break from the pool deck.
Why families love TIME Express Hotel Al Khan
Families staying here will find the rooftop pool doubles as the main hangout, with the picnic area useful for an evening meal outside without leaving the building. There's no kids' club, so this works best for families who supervise pool time themselves rather than hand children off. Rooms lean compact, which keeps a family of four workable but not spacious for longer stays.
Royal Grand Suite Hotel
Sharjah
Good
539 reviews
Royal Grand Suite Hotel sits at the Al Nahda entrance to Sharjah, minutes from the Dubai border and a short walk from Safeer Mall. The property runs a supervised kids' club alongside its swimming pool and games room, and keeps a stock of family suites for parents who need more than one bedroom. Corniche Beach and Al Qasba are six minutes away by car; Dubai Mall is a fifteen-minute drive across the border.
Why families love Royal Grand Suite Hotel
Families staying here will find the Al Nahda location convenient for combining a Sharjah base with Dubai day trips, since the border crossing is only minutes away. The kids' club and games room give parents a break during the middle of the day, and the family suites separate sleeping areas well enough for early bedtimes. The trade-off is a location built around the highway entrance rather than the old town, so walking to Sharjah's museums isn't realistic.
Crystal Plaza Al Majaz Hotel
Sharjah
Good
3,628 reviews
The Crystal Plaza Al Majaz Hotel in Sharjah offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a rooftop swimming pool, sauna, fitness centre, and a sun terrace. The hotel also features a family-friendly restaurant serving Chinese, Indian, Middle Eastern, and international cuisines, with vegetarian and halal options available. Free on-site private parking is provided for convenience.
Why families love Crystal Plaza Al Majaz Hotel
Families staying here will appreciate the dedicated family rooms, ensuring comfort and space for everyone. The rooftop pool offers a refreshing break, and the on-site restaurant caters to diverse tastes with its international menu, including vegetarian and halal options. It’s a practical choice for those looking for essential amenities and varied dining.
💡Tips for Choosing a Hotel with Swimming Pool in Sharjah
- 1Book an early or late pool slot in summer; the outdoor decks get direct sun from roughly 10am to 4pm with little shade at most properties.
- 2Check whether the pool is shared between adults and kids or split into two, since a single deep pool is a poor fit for children under six.
- 3Pack reef-safe sunscreen; Sharjah's outdoor pools rarely stock it and the nearest pharmacy may be a taxi ride from the Corniche cluster.
- 4If the group includes a non-swimmer, prioritise a hotel with a shallow kids' pool over one with a single lap pool, however nice the lap pool looks in photos.
- 5Ask about pool hours before booking; a few properties close the outdoor pool for maintenance in the early morning, which can clash with a jet-lagged early riser.
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