None of the hotels here says children can swim at any time. 5 of 13 publish set children's swim times. 5 of 13 say the pool is free for hotel guests.
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Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
Edinburgh (Portobello) · 20m pool
Kids' swim timesUnder-15s 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday; 8am to 7pm Saturday and Sunday
Budget-friendly hotel near Portobello with a 20m pool in its Fountain Spa leisure club; under-15s can swim most of the day and the club is free for residents.
20m poolFree for guestsFamily roomsHot tubKids eat free5 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Village Hotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh (Crewe Toll) · 20m pool
Kids' swim timesKids' swimming 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5:30pm Monday to Wednesday; 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm Thursday to Sunday
Mid-range chain hotel in north Edinburgh with a Village Gym leisure club that has a 20m pool and set children's swim sessions every day, running until 7pm on Thursdays, Fridays and weekends.
20m poolFamily roomsHot tub5 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Edinburgh (Old Town)
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Former Macdonald Holyrood near the Scottish Parliament and Arthur's Seat, with an indoor pool included for guests and family rooms for four.
Free for guestsFamily rooms5 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Edinburgh (West End) · 19m pool
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Upmarket city-centre hotel whose One Spa has a 19m infinity-edge pool that hotel guests use free; set children's swim times apply but aren't published online.
19m poolFree for guestsHot tub5 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh (Corstorphine)
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Large mid-range hotel next to Edinburgh Zoo with a Spirit Health Club pool and free parking; rooms sleep up to four.
Family roomsHot tub5 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Edinburgh (Old Town)
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Old Town hotel below the castle with a heated indoor pool and sauna, family rooms with two double beds and its own car park.
Family rooms5 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield
Edinburgh (Clermiston)
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Mid-range hotel on Corstorphine Hill, close to Edinburgh Zoo, with an indoor pool and family rooms with bunk beds; parking is free.
Family rooms5 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Edinburgh (Maybury) · 15m pool
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
The former Edinburgh Marriott on the A8 towards the airport, with a 15m heated pool that has a shallow end, plus hot tub, sauna and steam room.
15m poolFamily roomsHot tubKids eat free10 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Novotel Edinburgh Park
Edinburgh (Edinburgh Park)
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Mid-range family chain hotel by Edinburgh Park station with a free heated indoor pool; up to two under-16s stay and eat breakfast free.
Free for guestsFamily roomsKids eat free10 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Norton House Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Ingliston · 18m pool
Kids' swim timesChildren's swim times 9am to 11am and 3pm to 7pm daily
Country house hotel near Edinburgh Airport with an 18m pool in its health club; children can swim twice a day, 9am to 11am and 3pm to 7pm.
18m poolHot tub15 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Kirknewton
Kids' swim timesChildren welcome 8am to 7:30pm daily (last entry 7pm); adult-only sessions 6am to 8am and 7:30pm to 9:45pm
Golf and country club hotel on the western edge of Edinburgh; children can use the pool from 8am to 7:30pm every day, with adult-only sessions early morning and late evening.
Kids eat free15 min Check pricesSee the pool -
Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort
Cumbernauld
Kids' swim timesUnder-16s Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm and 3pm to 6pm; Saturday and Sunday 8am to 8pm
Golf and spa resort in Cumbernauld, about 25 minutes from Glasgow, with an indoor pool in its health club and free parking. Under-16s can swim on weekday mornings and late afternoons, and all day at weekends.
Free for guestsFamily roomsHot tub50 min Check pricesSee the pool -
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde
Bellshill
Kids' swim timesNot published, ask the hotel
Business-park hotel beside the M74 at Bellshill, about 20 minutes from Glasgow, with an indoor pool, two hot tubs, sauna and steam room, plus free parking. Children's swim times are not published.
Family roomsHot tub55 min Check pricesSee the pool
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Facts from each hotel's own pages and listings| Hotel | From Edinburgh | Children's swim times | Pool | Kids' pool or slide | Free for guests | Family rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings ManorEdinburgh (Portobello) | 5 min | Under-15s 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday; 8am to 7pm Saturday and Sunday | 20m | — | Yes | Yes |
| Village EdinburghEdinburgh (Crewe Toll) | 5 min | Kids' swimming 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5:30pm Monday to Wednesday; 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm Thursday to Sunday | 20m | — | — | Yes |
| Marriott HolyroodEdinburgh (Old Town) | 5 min | Not published | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Sheraton GrandEdinburgh (West End) | 5 min | Not published | 19m | — | Yes | — |
| Holiday Inn ZooEdinburgh (Corstorphine) | 5 min | Not published | — | — | — | Yes |
| Apex GrassmarketEdinburgh (Old Town) | 5 min | Not published | — | — | — | Yes |
| Leonardo MurrayfieldEdinburgh (Clermiston) | 5 min | Not published | — | — | — | Yes |
| Delta EdinburghEdinburgh (Maybury) | 10 min | Not published | 15m | — | — | Yes |
| Novotel Edinburgh ParkEdinburgh (Edinburgh Park) | 10 min | Not published | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Norton HouseIngliston | 15 min | Children's swim times 9am to 11am and 3pm to 7pm daily | 18m | — | — | — |
| DalmahoyKirknewton | 15 min | Children welcome 8am to 7:30pm daily (last entry 7pm); adult-only sessions 6am to 8am and 7:30pm to 9:45pm | — | — | — | — |
| WesterwoodCumbernauld | 50 min | Under-16s Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm and 3pm to 6pm; Saturday and Sunday 8am to 8pm | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| DoubleTree StrathclydeBellshill | 55 min | Not published | — | — | — | Yes |
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 Edinburgh
Most hotels within an hour of Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?
Kings Manor: Under-15s 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday; 8am to 7pm Saturday and Sunday. Village Edinburgh: Kids' swimming 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5:30pm Monday to Wednesday; 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm Thursday to Sunday. Norton House: Children's swim times 9am to 11am and 3pm to 7pm daily. Dalmahoy: Children welcome 8am to 7:30pm daily (last entry 7pm); adult-only sessions 6am to 8am and 7:30pm to 9:45pm. Times can change in school holidays, so check with the hotel.
Do any Edinburgh 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?
Kings Manor, Marriott Holyrood, Sheraton Grand, Novotel Edinburgh Park and Westerwood say the pool is free for hotel guests. Spa treatments are always extra.
Can children swim without an adult?
Usually not. Kings Manor: Under-15s must be supervised by an adult at a ratio of one adult to two children. Village Edinburgh: Under-16s may not use the pool area unattended and must be supervised by a parent or guardian aged 18+; one adult per child under 5, one adult per two children aged 5 to 8; sauna and steam room 16+ only. Novotel Edinburgh Park: Under-16s must be supervised by an adult; under-18s not allowed in the gym.
Which pool hotels within an hour of Edinburgh have family rooms?
Kings Manor, Village Edinburgh, Marriott Holyrood, Holiday Inn Zoo, Apex Grassmarket, Leonardo Murrayfield, Delta Edinburgh, Novotel Edinburgh Park, Westerwood and DoubleTree Strathclyde 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.