Hong Kong may conjure images of shopping and dim sum, not swimming pools. Yet this city actually boasts several stunning and scenic ones – from a world’s highest pool to natural infinity ones on mountainsides. No matter if you prefer an indoor or cabana-style pool – here are Hong Kong pools designed for all swimmers!
Island Shangri-La’s urban oasis provides an in-the-city swimming pool experience. While this pool doesn’t boast ocean vistas like other pools do, its beautiful backdrop, lush lawn area and ample lounging space more than make up for that fact. Plus, when booking with Klook Staycations packages they include all health club facilities in their staycations package as part of your package deal!
At this large complex, built for group training and competition in the 1990s, there’s more than one pool! Each level contains different pools ranging from an Olympic-size 50m pool to two kid-friendly splash pools – even a jacuzzi! A monthly pass for this complex costs HK$300 with three sessions available each day (earlier sessions tend to be less crowded).
Ritz-Carlton offers breathtaking views from their top floor pool that make the steep hike worth it. Swim laps in the main pool or take a relaxing dip in their smaller jacuzzi pool – perfect for relaxation! You’ll also find sunbathing deckchairs, a bar, snack kiosks and spa services on this level, with access to their services available at an additional fee.
At 484 meters above sea level, this pool stands as the world’s highest. A popular photo-op spot due to its dramatic setting, hotel guests may take advantage of free access while day passes can also be purchased for just HK$300.
Wong Chuk Hang offers an expansive complex of pools for you to swim laps in, practice your dives in or simply let kids go crazy in two splash pools packed with water features and sprinklers – not forgetting having cocktails poolside at their poolside bar!
With coronavirus restrictions lifted, public swimming pools and beaches have reopened. Unfortunately, however, lifeguard shortages remain and some pools remain closed; according to HKASA this would have “catastrophic” effects for its elite swimmers in Hong Kong. While government attempts at remedying this with better compensations and incentives packages; their association remains insistent that this shortfall needs to be dealt with swiftly.
