Sydney, where the skyline meets the shimmering waters of rooftop pools offering a slice of paradise amidst the urban hustle. Whether you were looking for a rooftop pool to elevate your hotel stay or one that’s open to all or one of the most famous Australian pools in Bondi. Then I got you. Here are seven of the best rooftop pools in Sydney I have visited.
Jimmy’s Rooftop
Pool Access: Public Location: CBD
Size of pool: Medium
Sunbed area: Small but lots of areas to hang
Bar on the roof? Yes
Rooftop pool round up: Jimmy’s Rooftop is nestled in heart of Sydney’s CBD offering an New York get away. Cabana’s, sun loungers and all the cocktails this is summer done right. Recently refurbished and renamed. You won’t have rooftop views over Sydney as it’s rooftop isn’t as high as some of the surroundings building but its a welcomed city escape. Read more about the bar here.
Icebergs Pool
Pool Access: Public Location: Bondi
Size of pool: Large
Sunbed area: N/a its all about swimming
Bar on the roof? Not by the pool but above
Rooftop pool round up: Bondi Icebergs Pool is technically not a rooftop pool but it sits on the cliff top as one of Sydney’s most iconic infinity pools in Australia. This is a membership club and the only licensed swimming club in the world. It does close for cleaning on certain days so do check current opening times. So for the dedicated local swimmers who don’t want waves in their way, this membership is a must. For the rest of us we can pay as we go for a swim at just $10 (2024 price or be a social member at $25) we can enjoy it from above while admiring the view with a vino or two! Read more about the bar here.
Crown Towers Infinity Pool
Pool Access: Guests only Location: Darling Harbour
Size of pool: Large
Sunbed area: Large
Bar on the roof? Yes
Rooftop pool round up: Crown Towers Infinity Pool is the stealing the rooftop pool crown. Only a few years old this complex swooped it elevating Sydney’s rooftop game. The pool is sensational with sweeping views over Darling Harbour. Add in cabana’s, cocktails delivered to your sun bed and DJ’s on Friday and Saturday afternoons this is the rooftop pool to rival all rooftop pools. Sadly it is just for guests and it isn’t on top of the Crown Towers but their bar is so you can take comfort with views of the Opera House. Read more about their bar here.
The Hyatt Rooftop Pool
Pool Access: Guests only Location: Circular Quay
Size of pool: Small
Sunbed area: Limited for the size of the hotel
Bar on the roof? No
Rooftop pool round up: Park Hyatt Rooftop Swimming pool is exclusively for hotel guests and open all year round. This 5 star hotel boats one of the best locations in Sydney at Circular Quay. With views of the opera house and having their pool under the Sydney Harbour Bridge this is something special. However it is a small pool but it was never packed. There isn’t a lifeguard but it is more cooling off posing pool than serious swimming. Heated from autumn this make it one of the best hotel rooftop pools in Sydney. There isn’t a bar attached to this rooftop but drinks can be ordered for guests enjoying a day off sightseeing and just enjoy Sydney skyline.
Intercontinental Rooftop Pool
Pool Access: Guests only but public can access the rooftop bar beside it Location: Double Bay
Size of pool: Medium
Sunbed area: Small
Bar on the roof? Yes
Rooftop pool round up: The Intercontinental Rooftop Swimming Pool set at Double Bay features views over to Sydney’s city skyline. The pool is exclusively for hotel guests however if you are a pool poser you are in luck. The pool area is actually pretty small merging into a bar behind. This is open to the public! So you can get all the shots you need and enjoy the view without even getting wet! Read more about the bar here.
Above 319 Rooftop Pool
Pool Access: Guests only but public can access the rooftop bar beside it Location: Darling Harbour
Size of pool: Small
Sunbed area: Very limited
Bar on the roof? Yes
Rooftop pool round up:Above 319 is a rooftop pool perched on top of the Vibe Hotel at Darling Harbour. I was fathomed before I went to just how big this pool are really was. And it is not big. Just a handful of cabanas avaiable making it much more a cooling down after a long day pounding the pavements. Or warming up if its winter! The rooftop bar is adjacent and a little oasis to wrap yourself in a robe with all the rose. Read more about the bar here.
Four Seasons Heated Pool
Pool Access: Guests only Location: CBD/ Circular Quay
Size of pool: Medium
Sunbed area: Average
Bar on the roof? Yes
Rooftop pool round up: Four Seasons Sydney never disappoints and whilst this pool is not on their roof it is above ground sandwiched between high rise hotels. So it creates the illusion of rooftop pool! It’s small triangle shaped pool with a snack bar/ restaurant attached so if you needed a day off seeing Sydney’s finest sights you can flop here for the day and you every whim catered for.