The Best London Hotels With Pools For Kids In 2024
Since our kids were really tiny, we’ve always tried to book hotels with pools whenever we go away and London is no exception.
It’s great to have some downtime in a pool in between the busy sights and sounds of the city. It also feels more like a holiday when you have a pool!
There are lots of fancy hotels in London with pools but some of them don’t actually allow kids. To help you find the right one, we’ve given a list of the best London hotels with pools for kids.
These are the most family-friendly hotels in London with pools. As well as allowing kids in the pools, some of these hotels also have special packages for kids including gifts and activities.
Looking for recomendations of things to do in London with kids? Take a look at this post on days out for families in London.
See also Halloween with kids in London and the best things to do at Christmas in London with kids. It includes info on the best Santa’s Grottos in London.
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Tips for visiting London with kids
Here are a few things we’ve learned over the years from taking our kids to visit London.
- Make sure they don’t get over tired. Take breaks in between sightseeing and head back to the hotel for a swim. This is why picking a family-friendly London hotel with a swimming pool is a great idea. Also seek out the play areas in parks.
- Seek out some of the free activities in London for kids so that your London trip doesn’t become excessively expensive. See also places for kids to eat free in London.
- If you’re visiting London in the summer, take your swim suits and a towel out in your day bag and enjoy the splash parks.
- Take the London buses rather than the underground so you can see the city sights. Kids under 11 travel free.
And if you’re visiting some of the larger attractions in London, look into these ways to save money on tickets:
- Consider booking multisaver tickets on the Merlin attractions if you are planning on visiting more than one. The London Merlin attractions are (London Eye, Madame Tussauds, Shrek’s Adventure, London Dungeon and SEA LIFE).
- Other large attractions such as Tower of London, London Zoo, the O2 climb, the Shard etc are covered under the London Explorer Pass. You can save a lot of money with this flexible pass.
If I think of more London tips I’ll add them. Now to the pools…
London hotels with pools for kids
London Marriott Hotel County Hall
We love the location of the London Marriott Hotel County Hall. It is right on the River Thames very close to London Waterloo station and London’s Southbank.
It is perfect if you are planning on visiting the London Eye, Sea Life London Aquarium, Shrek’s Adventure, London Dungeons or Big Ben.
It is a family-friendly 5-star hotel in London with a pool in a gorgeous listed building.
They offer the Very Important Kids package where kids will receive a County Hall teddy and special toiletries.
They also have deals where kids (under 12) stay (using existing bedding) and eat free. See here for details.
There are different types of family rooms available from rooms with two double beds to an executive room with a double and a sofa bed.
Some rooms have amazing views of the London Eye and Big Ben.
Pool hours for kids: Kids are allowed to use the pool from 7 am – 9 pm every day but must be accompanied by an adult.
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Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
The Park Plaza Westminster Bridge is located in a similar area right next to Waterloo Station so you can reach lots of London’s top attractions on foot as well as lots of family-friendly places to eat.
Kids under 12 stay and eat for free and you they are currently doing 30% of many London attractions.
Many of the studio rooms include a sofa bed to sleep a family of 4 as well as a kitchenette. There are also interconnecting rooms available.
Pool hours for kids: The poolis open from 6.30am to 10pm but kids are not allowed between 7-8am or 8 to 10pm. Kids under 16 must be supervised. Swim sessions are 30 minutes each.
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Novotel London Blackfriars
The Novotel London Blackfriars is located in Southward, very close to the Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and not far from Borough Market. Just a short stroll across Blackfriars Bridge and you’re into the heart of the City of London.
For families their rooms have a queen bed with two single sofa beds. Accommodation and breakfast for kids under 16 is free and kids receive a welcome gift on arrival. Cots and nightlights in the room are available on request.
If you’re checking out on a Sunday, they offer a late check out of 17.00.
Whilst we wouldn’t class the Novotel as a budget hotel, it is one of the more budget-friendly family hotels with pool in London. Unfortunately none of the Premier Inns in London have pools!
Pool availability: Kids are allowed to use the pool any time during normal opening hours if accompanied by an adult.
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London Hilton Bankside
Another London hotel just south of the river but still very central is London Hilton Bankside. Within easy reach you have the Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market.
Family twin rooms or family interconnecting rooms both sleep 4.
Kids under 12 can enjoy a special Kids’ Welcome experience (a goody bag with crayons, a city map, kids’ bathrobe and slippers), kid’s breakfast and special child-friendly amenities throughout the hotel on request.
Pool availability: there are no time restrictions but kids must be accompanied by an adult.
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The Dilly
The Dilly is one of the most central London hotels for families with a swimming pool. In fact it has one of the largest swimming pools in central London.
It is located on Piccadilly, making you just a stone’s throw from Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Chinatown, Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden.
There are family rooms for two adults and two kids with the option of an extra bed for a third child making it one of the rare hotels in London for a family of 5. Cots are available upon request.
Their restaurant (The Terrace) offers a lovely kids menu and there is a fabulous London themed afternoon tea. See also these other afternoon teas in London for kids for something a bit different.
The Dilly is should definitely be high on your list when looking for family accommodation in London with a swimming pool in central London.
Pool hours for kids: Kids can use the pool any time but they need to be supervised by an adult.
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Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel
The Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel is quite unique as it is a completely independent five star hotel located in Canary Wharf.
You can request extra beds or cots for your rooms or book interconnecting rooms.
The pool is not in the hotel itself. It is part of the adjacent gym but everyone staying in the hotel has access.
Staying at this hotel also gives you easy acces to the shops and restaurants of Canary Wharf and the Museum of London Docklands and the IFS Cloud Cable Car to the O2.
Pool availability: Kids can use the pool from Monday to Sunday : 08:30 – 10:30 am only.
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Town Hall Hotel & Apartments
Hotels are great but sometimes you just need the flexibility of self-catering accommodation. The Town Hall Hotel is perfect because it is a hotel with apartments.
They have a couple of amazing two-bedroom apartments with kitchen area which are ideal for families. The one we stayed in was absolutely huge.
Their pool area, while fairly small, is very chic.
It is located in East London near Bethnal Green. This area of East London is really up and coming. You can enjoy lots of independent shops and cafes, Victoria Park and the Young V&A.
It is also very close to the City of London. Hop on a number 8 bus from Bethnal Green which will take you past Liverpool Street, St Paul’s and on to Tottenham Court Road.
Pool hours for kids: The pool is open daily from 6am to 10 pm. No restrictions on kids using the pool.
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Luxury London hotels with pools for kids
Not that the hotels listed above aren’t luxurious. It’s just that these are just a different level of luxury.
The Berkeley
The Berkeley in London’s Knightsbridge area is one of the most luxurious hotels for families in London.
Children will love little touches in the room like soft toys and child-friendly toiletries. There is also a kid’s concierge to help with planning your London visit with kids and kids’ menus in the restaurants. On a nice day, why not ask them to pack a picnic for you to enjoy in neighbouring Hyde Park?
The heated rooftop pool at The Berkeley is open all year round.
Pool hours for kids: family time is from 7am to 5pm.
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The Mandarin Oriental
The Mandarin Oriental in London’s Knightsbridge is another exceptional hotel and it welcomes kids with open arms.
There are so many fun things for kids to do at the hotel, you might find it hard to leave! There are movie nights, special in-room dining for kids, spa treatments for kids (from age five years) and a nitrogen ice cream trolley inspired by Heston Blumenthal.
There are special treasure maps to help little ones explore London for when you do want to leave the hotel.
There are interconnecting rooms available if you need extra space and these can be booked at a 50% discount. Tipi tents can be added to your family room for a little extra fun.
Pool hours for kids: The pool is open from 6.30am to 9.30pm and there are no set times for kids.
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One Aldwych
Having a theatre trip to London? Why not stay overnight in One Aldwych – right in the heart of London’s theatreland. Also nearby is Covent Garden and the British Museum (one of the best London museums for families).
Standard rooms are available which can accommodate families with the addition of extra beds and cots. There are also suites which will offer more space.
Children are made to feel most welcome with welcome gifts, their own mini bathrobe and slippers.
Children will love the 18-metre, chlorine free pool with underwater music and projections of fish on the walls. If you’re looking for a hotel with fun swimming pool, this is the one!
While there, you should also check out the fabulous Charlie and the Chocolate Factory afternoon tea for kids.
This is one of our favourite London hotels with pools and family rooms.
Pool hours for kids: Kids can use the pool from 9.00 – 11.30 and 2.00 – 5.30 pm Monday to Friday and from 9 am to 5.30 pm on the weekends. Kids under 16 must be supervised.
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The Langham
The Langham is just a short walk from Oxford Circus in central London.
It is a luxury hotel and one of our favourite family hotels with pools in London. They really do have families in mind, starting with a dedicated children’s check in.
To make little ones feel comfortable, they offer children a teddy, slippers and a bathrobe. They also offer baking lessons for kids and kids’ menus at the restaurants.
Their family rooms offer a Queen bed and a sofa bed accommodating 4. There is also a 50% off a second room booking offer but you would need to book in advance and request an adjoining room because these are not always available.
Pool hours for kids: children can access the pool between 10am – 12pm and 4pm – 6pm.
