Hong Kong Pools
When you think of Hong Kong, shopping and dim sum might come to mind first, but swimming pools? Well, turns out that this island city doesn’t exactly suffer from a shortage of fabulous ones. There are public swimming pools, those in residential complexes and at member’s clubs (where you need to be a resident or have a very good connection with someone who is), plus the ultimate, naturally-formed, breathtakingly beautiful pool of all – the ocean.
And while public pools tend to get pretty crowded, the best part is that you can also cool down by jumping into some of Hong Kong’s most beautiful hotel pools. With a wide range of outdoor and indoor swimming pools, these hotels will make you feel like you’re escaping to a tropical oasis.
The 6th floor infinity pool at the Four Seasons Hong Kong is the star of the show, with stunning views of Victoria Harbour and Kowloon skyline. This hotel offers a lap pool, Jacuzzi and small plunge pool and is one of the best places to swim in Hong Kong for the view alone. The pool itself is also heated so you can linger in the water and soak up the view.
The heated rooftop pool at Cordis Hong Kong is a little hidden, but that doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy it. The pool overlooks Mongkok’s busy streets and if you manage to nab a cabana it will be a perfect spot to lounge, sip drinks and watch the sunset. There are even underwater speakers and fiber optic lights (ready for a party) so that you can get your groove on while you swim.
Another gorgeous rooftop pool that’s open to the public is the one at LUX Hong Kong, where you can enjoy some of the best city views from the edge of the pool and the bar. They offer a variety of packages including staycations and brunches to help you get the most out of your time there.
If you’re looking for a pool that’s just as stunning on the inside, look no further than the new Myrtha Aquatic Centre built at Victoria Park in Hong Kong. Myrtha is a leading Italian company that manufactures high quality state-of-the-art pools. The new aquatic center is the first of its kind in Asia and uses Myrtha’s patented technology.
The new pool is a must-visit for swimmers, especially since the old city swimming center was closed during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s also an ideal place to take a splashy date for the perfect pre-dinner photo op.