Hong Kong summers can be oppressively hot and sticky. While public and government-run swimming pools offer affordable alternatives, for those willing to splash out more they could visit one of Hong Kong’s hotel rooftop pools which provide stunning views and soothing environments. Here are a few of the city’s finest rooftop pools complete with breathtaking vistas and relaxing atmospheres.
W Hong Kong boasts one of the highest rooftop pools in the world – on its 76th-floor roof top oasis sits one of the world’s highest outdoor swimming pools with spectacular panoramic views over Victoria Harbour and Kowloon skylines, deckchairs for lounging, drinks available for purchase – making this an ideal spot to impress visiting out-of-towners, or enjoy an indulgent weekend break with friends and family.
If you’re searching for an exclusive experience, book a room at Hotel ICON in Kowloon. Their heated rooftop pool offers breathtaking views of Hong Kong harbor and cityscape from their heated rooftop pool, while Violet Bar provides an ideal place for taking in sunset and taking in its magnificent panoramas.
Visit the Cordis Hotel in Mongkok for a more relaxing getaway, and their rooftop swimming pool. Here, you’ll feel a world away from Hong Kong’s busy streets – be sure to arrive early so as to secure loungers or cabanas in order to fully take advantage of this large enough pool for lap swimming!
The Kowloon Park Swimming Complex & Cubicle, commonly known as the Kowloon Park Pool Complex, is a large indoor/outdoor swimming pool complex situated within Kowloon Park near Causeway Bay in Hong Kong. First opened for business in 1989, this aquatic center is managed by Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD).
Swimming Complex features four pools: two Olympic-sized pools, two training pools and a diving pool. They are all surrounded by various facilities including changing rooms, lockers, showers and even a snack bar for easy use.
Swimming Complex has quickly become a favorite recreational center among locals and is regularly visited by people of all ages for exercise, socialization and events such as tournaments, concerts and festivals. The complex has quickly become one of the top tourist spots in Hong Kong and was even awarded with a “Blue Flag” from the International Ecotourism Organisation for its outstanding environmental management and operations. As well as its attractions, this complex offers guests a gym, sauna, steam bath and tennis courts, restaurants and cafes on site and access to public swimming pools in surrounding districts for free with an LCSD pass issued monthly – or they may pay an entrance fee upon every visit.