None of the hotels here says children can swim at any time. 6 of 12 publish set children's swim times. 2 of 12 say the pool is free for hotel guests.
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Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel
Bath
Kids' swim timesUnder-16s 8am to 11am and 3pm to 6pm, with an adult; times may change in school holidays
Five-star spa hotel a short walk from Bath city centre, with an indoor pool plus an outdoor pool. Under-16s can swim with an adult in morning and late-afternoon sessions.
Hot tubOutdoor pool too5 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
Colerne · 20m pool
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Five-star country-house hotel about 20 minutes from Bath with a 20m indoor pool and an outdoor pool. It runs family swim times and a children's package that includes pool use.
20m poolOutdoor pool too10 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Village Hotel Bristol
Filton · 20m pool
Kids' swim timesMonday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm; Friday to Sunday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm. Splash n' Swim sessions Saturday and Sunday 3pm to 5pm (no booking, subject to capacity)
Mid-range chain hotel in Filton, north Bristol, with a 20m indoor pool in its Village Gym. Children can swim in two daily sessions, with a weekend Splash n' Swim session.
20m poolHot tub20 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Holiday Inn Bristol Filton
Winterbourne
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Budget-friendly chain hotel on the north-east edge of Bristol with an indoor pool in its Spirit health club, free for hotel guests. Under-12s eat free with a paying adult.
Free for guestsKids eat free20 min Check pricesSee the pool -
DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol North
Bradley Stoke
Kids' swim timesLivingWell lists child swim times as 8am to 8pm (no day-by-day breakdown given)
Large chain hotel near the M4/M5 junction in Bradley Stoke, with an indoor pool in its LivingWell health club. Family rooms with sofa beds are available.
Family rooms25 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Aztec Hotel & Spa
Almondsbury
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Upmarket spa hotel at Aztec West business park, north of Bristol, with an indoor pool. Children can use the pool only at set times, which are not published online.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol South – Cadbury House
Congresbury
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Country-house style hotel south of Bristol near Congresbury, with a full-size indoor pool in a separate club and spa building. Family swim times run but are not published online.
Family roomsHot tub30 min Check pricesSee the pool -
The Celtic Manor Resort
Newport
Kids' swim timesForum Health Club family swim: 9am to 9pm daily until 15 November 2026; from 16 November 2026, 8:15am to 12pm and 2:15pm to 6:45pm. Dylans Health Club (shuttle bus): family swim 9am to 8:15pm until 15 November 2026, then families can swim at any time
Large golf and spa resort outside Newport, about 25 minutes from Cardiff, with indoor pools, a kids' club and family swim sessions. Hotel guests book free swim slots.
Free for guestsFamily rooms50 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor
Newport · 18m pool
Kids' swim timesFamily swim 9am to 8pm daily (last entry 7:15pm)
Mid-range hotel next to the Celtic Manor estate at Langstone, with an 18m indoor pool. Families can swim through most of the day.
18m poolFamily rooms50 min Check pricesSee the pool -
voco St David's Cardiff
Cardiff Bay · 15m pool
Kids' swim timesDaily 7:30am to 9:30am and 4pm to 6pm
Upmarket waterfront hotel in Cardiff Bay with a heated 15m exercise pool in its spa. Children can swim early morning and late afternoon every day.
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Hilton Cardiff
Cardiff
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
City-centre hotel opposite Cardiff Castle with an indoor pool and a lifeguard. Under-16s can swim with an adult, and guests pay a small daily pool fee.
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Holland House Hotel Cardiff
Cardiff
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Tall city-centre hotel (formerly Mercure Cardiff Holland House) with an indoor pool and spa. Children under 16 can swim with an adult in the water; there is a pool fee.
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Facts from each hotel's own pages and listings| Hotel | From Bath | Children's swim times | Pool | Kids' pool or slide | Free for guests | Family rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macdonald Bath SpaBath | 5 min | Under-16s 8am to 11am and 3pm to 6pm, with an adult; times may change in school holidays | — | — | — | No |
| Lucknam ParkColerne | 10 min | Not published | 20m | — | — | — |
| Village BristolFilton | 20 min | Monday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm; Friday to Sunday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm. Splash n' Swim sessions Saturday and Sunday 3pm to 5pm (no booking, subject to capacity) | 20m | — | No | — |
| Holiday Inn FiltonWinterbourne | 20 min | Not published | — | — | Yes | — |
| DoubleTree Bristol NorthBradley Stoke | 25 min | LivingWell lists child swim times as 8am to 8pm (no day-by-day breakdown given) | — | — | — | Yes |
| Aztec BristolAlmondsbury | 25 min | Not published | — | — | No | Yes |
| Cadbury HouseCongresbury | 30 min | Not published | — | — | — | Yes |
| Celtic ManorNewport | 50 min | Forum Health Club family swim: 9am to 9pm daily until 15 November 2026; from 16 November 2026, 8:15am to 12pm and 2:15pm to 6:45pm. Dylans Health Club (shuttle bus): family swim 9am to 8:15pm until 15 November 2026, then families can swim at any time | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Coldra CourtNewport | 50 min | Family swim 9am to 8pm daily (last entry 7:15pm) | 18m | — | — | Yes |
| voco St David'sCardiff Bay | 1 hr | Daily 7:30am to 9:30am and 4pm to 6pm | 15m | — | — | — |
| Hilton CardiffCardiff | 1 hr | Not published | — | — | No | Yes |
| Holland HouseCardiff | 1 hr | Not published | — | — | No | No |
A blue tick means yes. "—" means we couldn't find it published. "Free for guests" means hotel guests don't pay extra to use the pool. Drive times are estimates from the city centre without traffic.
Quick picks
Pool hotels within an hour of Bath
Most hotels within an hour of Bath just say "swimming pool". The detail that decides a family stay is when children are allowed in: many hotel leisure clubs only let under-16s swim at set times, often a couple of hours in the morning and late afternoon. We pulled those times from each hotel's leisure pages, timetables and listings.
Drive times are estimates from central Bath without traffic, so allow longer at peak times and on Friday afternoons.
Where they are
Tips for a hotel pool stay
Check the children's times
Many hotel pools only let under-16s swim for a few hours a day. Plan check-in and breakfast around them.
Ask if the pool is included
Most hotels include the pool for guests, but some charge for leisure club access or sell it as a package.
Bring swim nappies
Almost every UK hotel pool asks for them for babies and toddlers, and armbands are usually fine.
Spa pools are often cooler
Leisure club pools used for lane swimming can feel chilly to small children. Ask if warmth matters.
Book a family room early
Hotels have few rooms that sleep four, and they go first in school holidays.
Parents ask
Which hotels within an hour of Bath let children swim at any time?
None of the hotels on this page says children can swim at any time. Most have set family swim times, so check them before you book.
What are the children's swim times at hotels within an hour of Bath?
Macdonald Bath Spa: Under-16s 8am to 11am and 3pm to 6pm, with an adult; times may change in school holidays. Village Bristol: Monday to Thursday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm; Friday to Sunday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm. Splash n' Swim sessions Saturday and Sunday 3pm to 5pm (no booking, subject to capacity). DoubleTree Bristol North: LivingWell lists child swim times as 8am to 8pm (no day-by-day breakdown given). Celtic Manor: Forum Health Club family swim: 9am to 9pm daily until 15 November 2026; from 16 November 2026, 8:15am to 12pm and 2:15pm to 6:45pm. Dylans Health Club (shuttle bus): family swim 9am to 8:15pm until 15 November 2026, then families can swim at any time. Times can change in school holidays, so check with the hotel.
Do any Bath hotels have a kids' pool or a slide?
None of the hotels here lists a separate kids' pool or slide. Most UK hotel pools are a single pool, often with a shallower end.
Do you have to pay to use the pool?
Holiday Inn Filton and Celtic Manor say the pool is free for hotel guests. At Village Bristol, Aztec Bristol, Hilton Cardiff and Holland House guests may pay extra unless their room rate includes the pool. Spa treatments are always extra.
Can children swim without an adult?
Usually not. Macdonald Bath Spa: Under-16s must be with an adult. Village Bristol: Under-16s must be supervised by a parent or guardian aged 18+; one adult per child under 5 and one adult per two children aged 5 to 8; sauna and steam room 16+ only. DoubleTree Bristol North: Under-16s must be supervised by an adult; junior swimmers follow the club's supervision policy.
Which pool hotels within an hour of Bath have family rooms?
DoubleTree Bristol North, Aztec Bristol, Cadbury House, Celtic Manor, Coldra Court and Hilton Cardiff have family rooms or rooms that sleep four.
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Pool facts come from each hotel's website, leisure club pages, brand pages and booking listings, checked October 2026. How we collect our data.