Hotels with rooftop pools in San Diego

Hey! What's better than having a swim and enjoying the city views at the same time? To make it easier to find a hotel with a rooftop pool in San Diego, I've put together this list. I hope you will like it!

Please note that most rooftop pools are not open to the public, so if you're not a staying guest but want to visit the pool, check with the hotel first.

• 1 Pendry San Diego San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of San Diego. Pendry San Diego features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in San Diego. Around 700 metres from San Diego Convention Center, the property is also 1. 6 km away from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and offers free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and luggage storage for guests. The hotel offers a à la carte or American breakfast. Pendry San Diego offers a hot tub. You can play darts at the accommodation, and car hire is available. USS Midway Museum is 1.9 km from Pendry San Diego, while Maritime Museum of San Diego is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 4 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $590.

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• 2 Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection By Hilton San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of San Diego. Conveniently located in San Diego, Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection By Hilton offers air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. Guests can enjoy American and Seafood dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. The rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. All rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some boast city views. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection By Hilton offers a à la carte or American breakfast. The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub. Popular points of interest near Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection By Hilton include San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, Maritime Museum of San Diego and USS Midway Museum. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 2 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $270.

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• 3 Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside, CA San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of San Diego. Boasting a rooftop pool and spa and a spacious fitness centre, Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside, CA is conveniently located 3 km away from San Diego International Airport. Offering free WiFi, all of the 100% non-smoking rooms at the property feature a 42-inch flat-screen HDTV, a work station with convenient outlets and an ergonomic chair, a microwave and a mini-refrigerator. Breakfast and dinner are served daily in the Bayside Kitchen + Bar. The Pavilion Pantry convenience mart offers sundries, an assortment of beverages and ready-to-cook meals. A 24-hour front desk is available to assist guests of Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside, CA. A business centre and an ATM cash machine are available on site. The property is 7 minutes’ walk from Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego’s Little Italy. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $287.

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• 4 The Westgate Hotel San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of San Diego. Featuring spectacular views of downtown San Diego, this hotel is 3 blocks from the 5th Avenue Light Rail Station. It boasts a rooftop outdoor pool, a full-service spa, a gym and a restaurant. All guest rooms offer free WiFi. Adorned with hand-crafted European furniture, The Westgate Hotel offers rooms with a 49-inch LED TV and a CD/DVD player. Each room includes a safety deposit box. Guests can print documents from their room to a main printer, then the hotel staff will personally deliver printed documents back to guests. The Westgate Room serves Continental-California cuisine. Afternoon Tea, with live harp music, is available on select days. Live piano entertainment can be heard at the Plaza Bar. Hotel Westgate provides a business centre and laundry services. Ticket services are also available. An outdoor heated lap pool, a hot tub and a unique running track are all provided to guests. The historic Gaslamp Quarter is less than 1.6 km from The Westgate Hotel. SeaWorld San Diego is 8.5 km away from the hotel. Guests are 4.8 km from the San Diego Zoo. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $284.

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• 5 The Westin San Diego Bayview San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of San Diego. Located within 15 minutes' walk of Seaport Village and the San Diego Convention Center, this downtown hotel offers an on-site restaurant and a free shuttle service to/from San Diego International Airport, 4.8 km away. Guest rooms at The Westin San Diego Downtown are furnished with an HDTV and complimentary water and Starbucks coffee. The en suite bathrooms include a rainforest shower with a hand-held wand. Allergy-free rooms and specialty suites are also available. The Westin San Diego Downtown features an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. Guests can take advantage of the state-of-the-art gym then relax with a massage. A business centre and a concierge desk are also available for guest convenience. Coast at the San Diego Westin serves contemporary cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy baked goods in the hotel's Aroma Cafe or relax with a drink in the on-site casual bar. The San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Natural History Museum are within 10 minutes drive from The Westin San Diego Downtown. The Maritime Museum of San Diego is 15 minutes' walk from the hotel. Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $247.

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• 6 Andaz San Diego - a Concept by Hyatt San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of San Diego. Located in the Gaslamp District, Andaz San Diego - a Concept by Hyatt is 1.5 km from the San Diego Convention Center. The hotel provides guest rooms with free WiFi and features a rooftop pool and restaurant with striking San Diego views. An iPod docking station, 46-inch flat-screen cable TV and minibar with complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are featured in each guest room. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has a coffee machine. A glass-enclosed en suite bathroom with bathrobes and hairdryer is provided. The Rooftop by STK is a chic rooftop restaurant that offers American fare with spectacular views of downtown San Diego. Guests can enjoy poolside service with specialty cocktails and local craft beer. Located on the lobby level, STK Steakhouse offers meat and market fresh fish entrees. Signature items include Parmesan Truffle Fries, Tuna Tartare and Sweet Corn Pudding. Guests can hire a cabana to relax by the rooftop swimming pool while enjoying a cocktail from the rooftop lounge. The San Diego Zoo is 4.8 km away. SeaWorld San Diego is less than 11 km away from Andaz San Diego - a Concept by Hyatt. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $739.

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• 7 Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of San Diego. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is a luxury resort hotel located in Downtown San Diego that features Top of Hyatt Lounge and Bar with a spectacular view 40 stories above San Diego Bay. San Diego International Airport is just 10 minutes’ drive away. Guest rooms at Manchester Grand Hyatt include a flat-screen cable satellite TV. Select rooms offer city or bay views. All of the private bathrooms include free toiletries. The Manchester Grand Hyatt is equipped with multiple restaurants, bars and lounges. Guests have their choice of 8 on-site dining options including Sally's Fish House & Bar and MARKET | ONE. The fire pit overlooking San Diego Bay is a great place for guest to relax after a day of swimming or spa treatment at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is located in a great location nearby many local attractions. San Diego’s vibrant Gaslamp Quarter is 12 minutes’ walk away. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are 10 minutes’ drive away. Guests at this property have access to a rooftop swimming pool. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $489.

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• 8 InterContinental San Diego, an IHG Hotel San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of San Diego. Located on the San Diego waterfront, this urban boutique hotel features guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows with striking San Diego Bay views. InterContinental San Diego boasts 3 dining venues and features a 4th floor rooftop bar. San Diego International Airport is 12 minutes’ drive away. The comfortable air-conditioned guest rooms at this hotel include a 49-inch TV, a custom coffee machine and a minibar. Guest bathrobes and slippers are also provided. Vistal, InterContinental San Diego’s signature restaurant, features an eclectic blend of cuisine influenced by the Baja Peninsula, the Pacific Islands and Mediterranean fishing villages. The locally sourced menu includes blue prawns with purple sweet potato gnocchi and roasted poblano, gold spotted bass with yam greens and lobster-coconut broth and local abalone with smoked onion sabayon and uni. A selection of craft cocktails, local and international beers and a curated wine selection are also offered at Vistal. Guests of InterContinental San Diego can work out in the expansive health and wellness centre which features San Diego Bay views, a personalized video wall and an outdoor yoga terrace. The USS Midway Museum is 1.6 km away from this hotel. International Cruise Ship Terminals are 4 minutes’ drive away. PETCO Park, home of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team, is 10 minutes’ drive from InterContinental San Diego. Guests at this property have access to a rooftop swimming pool. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $579.

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• 9 Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of San Diego. Featuring a pool and rooftop bar, this luxury design hotel offers stylish rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. A fitness center is located on site. The nightlife of San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp district is a 5-minute walk away. This property is couple-friendly and offers several rooms with balconies. All guestrooms are newly renovated and feature a spacious work area, gourmet honor bar, Italian Frette lines, yoga mat and luxury bath amenities. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are a mile from this hotel. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team, is a 15-minute walk from Kimpton Alma San Diego. San Diego International Airport is a 12-minute drive away. The Desmond is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday and The Cafe is open daily in the hotels Living Room. Guests at this property have access to a rooftop swimming pool. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $449.

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• 10 SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of San Diego. Located 1 km from Downtown San Diego, SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront boasts a year-round outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All rooms at this hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Select units feature views of the ocean or the city. Each room has a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. San Diego Convention Center is 1.8 km from SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront, while Balboa Park is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 3 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $522.

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• 11 AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of San Diego. Conveniently set in the Downtown San Diego district of San Diego, AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter is located 1.2 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, 2 km from Maritime Museum of San Diego and 2 km from USS Midway Museum. The property is around 3.3 km from Balboa Park, 3.9 km from San Diego Zoo and 6.7 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The property is 1.3 km from San Diego Convention Center, and within 500 metres of the city centre. University of San Diego is 9.4 km from the hotel, while SeaWorld San Diego is 11 km away. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 4 km from AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter. Guests at this property have access to a rooftop swimming pool. Show full description

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• 12 Luxury Designer Pad with Rooftop Pool, Gym San Diego, United States

  

  Apartment. Stay in the heart of San Diego. Set in centre of San Diego, Luxury Designer Suite with Rooftop Pool, Gym features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, city views, as well as a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a private pool, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, fishing and billiards. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The reception at the apartment can provide tips on the area. Luxury Designer Suite with Rooftop Pool, Gym offers a hot tub. A bowling alley is available on site and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the accommodation. San Diego Convention Center is 500 metres from Luxury Designer Suite with Rooftop Pool, Gym, while San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 4 km from the apartment. Show full description Guest review score 9.7, rooms from around $375.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in April 2024. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!