MyCityByNight summer guide | 11 stunning hotel swimming pools in Cape Town open to the public

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Most of these pools belong to gorgeous hotels and while they are open to the public, most if not all will require some sort of minimum spend at their poolside bar or restaurant which is only fair and totally worth the exclusive mini staycation experience!

RED ROOF AT THE RADISSON RED HOTEL

Cost: Walk-ins expected to spend minimum R100 -R200 on food/drink

Address: No. 6 Silo, Silo Square, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001

CLOUD 9 ROOFTOP BAR

Cost: Walk-ins expected to spend minimum R100 -R200 on food/drink

Address: 12 Kloof Nek Rd, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001

THE PRESIDENT HOTEL

UPDATE: Membership is required to make use of the pool at The Presidents Hotel. At an affordable price, members can gain full access to the pool, kiddies area, and get to enjoy a variety of drink and food specials. For more information, follow the link here.

Address: 4 Alexander Rd, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, 8001

THE CAPE MILNER

Cost: Walk-ins expected to spend minimum R100 -R200 on food/drink

Address: 2 Milner Rd, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, 8001

HARALD’S BAR TERRACE AT PARK INN RADISSON

Cost: Walk-ins expected to spend minimum R100 -R200 on food/drink

Address: 29 Heerengracht St, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8000

THE GHIBLI BAR AND POOL AT THE RADISSON BLU HOTEL

Cost: Walk-ins expected to spend minimum R100 -R200 on food/drink

Address: 22 Riebeek St, Inside Radisson Blu, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000

SKY BAR AT THE GREY HOTEL

Cost: Walk-ins expected to spend minimum R100 -R200 on food/drink

Address: 49 Napier St, Cape Town, 8001

THE MURANO DECK AT 15 ON ORANGE HOTEL, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION

Cost: Walk-ins expected to spend a minimum of R200 per adult and R100 per child

Address: Orange Street & Grey’s Pass, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001

SHIMMY BEACH CLUB

Cost: Walk-ins expected to spend minimum R150- R250 food/drink

Address: 12 S Arm Rd, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8002

Swimming Pool Specials and Memberships

SANDY B PRIVATE BEACH CLUB AT THE BAY HOTEL

Cost: R250 per person per day. The Daily Membership grants you access to Sandy B on the day of purchase. It includes use of facilities (Bar and Swimming Pool, lockers, towels, loungers and a bottle of still water.) Weekly and monthly memberships available.

Address: 69A Victoria Rd, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8040

BELMOND MOUNT NELSON POOL AND OASIS BISTRO

Restaurant and Swimming Pool Summer Special – 1 November to 16 December 2019 AND 16 January to 30 April 2020

Cost: Monday-Saturday R 650 per person: welcome cocktail, full buffet, access to Oasis swimming pool and hotel towel to use. ALTERNATIVELY: Book a spa treatment and gain access to their iconic pool.

Address: 76 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001