Best New Orleans Pools
Summer is just around the bend, so sip and swim into the simmering months with these local New Orleans spots with refreshing pools.
We've selected pools with the best views, best vibes, and most lush vegetation. Stop by any or all of these swimming holes and grab a drink, sit back, and relax.
1. Virgin Hotels
550 Baronne St., (504) 603-8000
Take a dip into one of New Orleans' favorite rooftop pools at the Virgin Hotels New Orleans' Pool Club. Grab a cocktail to keep you afloat or chow down on one of their small bites. This is heaven with a view. They offer a wrap-around lounge deck and VIP poolside sofas.
Add some shine to your evening with their
golden hour specials. Day passes for non-hotel guests are $35, though they also
offer a $10 pass on Mondays for locals. All entry to the pool is 21+ after
7 p.m.
2. Royal Sonesta
300 Bourbon St., (504) 586-0300
The Royal Sonesta features one of the largest pools in the French Quarter—and it's on the roof! The rooftop courtyard has everything you need to transition into the tranquility of a summer in New Orleans. Post up in a lounge chair, or even get a room for the day overlooking the pool and the historic French Quarter.
When hunger calls, stop by the hotel's award-winning restaurants Restaurant R'evolution and Desire Oyster Bar. Royal Sonesta has everything you need for the daycation of a lifetime.
3. Sunnies
4917 Freret St., (504) 345-2855
For a limited time, Sunnies is offering complimentary pool access with their Pool Pass. This means you can dive right into their craft cocktail and easy sippin' wine list or enjoy their luxuriously plated bites. All of these pair perfectly with their temperature-controlled saltwater pool.
Take a dip or soak up some rays on their
lounge seating, enjoy poolside service, and login to their complimentary Wi-Fi and start vacation early.
4. Hotel De La Poste
316 Chartres St., (504) 581-1200
Hotel De La Poste offers a unique blend of New Orleans history with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy thoughtfully designed rooms, an elevated dinner, and access to their pool. If you get hungry, you can stop by the 3rd Block Depot in the hotel for a bite to eat.
After a rich summer day in the French Quarter, one can return to their hotel, and sink into the pool, surrounded by the beautiful buildings that make up the quarter.
5. Blackbird Hotel
1612 Prytania St., (504) 383-7500
The Blackbird is a design-forward boutique hotel on the edge of the Garden District, and the pool doesn't disappoint. Guests and locals alike can enjoy a secluded, adults-only pool replete with a bar and poolside dining. Passes are $45 from Monday to Friday and $55 on Saturday and Sunday.
Their hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., which means you can start the day with mimosas and sunshine or wind down with a cocktail and dip.
6. Garden District Hotel
1525 Prytania St., (504) 393-9500
With one of the largest pools in New Orleans, the Garden District Hotel offers a heated, saltwater oasis. The pool features New Orleans' only swim-up bar replete with poolside dining options. Hotel guests can bring the little ones from 8 a.m. 'til 11 a.m.; after that, the pool is reserved for guests 18+.
Day passes start at $45, and the hours are daily from 11 a.m. 'til 9 p.m. Make sure to enjoy one of the Crescent City's favorite poolside experiences.
7. The Country Club
634 Louisa St., (504) 945-0742
With one of New Orleans' most iconic pools, the Country Club is a lush getaway tucked quietly away in the Bywater. Stop by the bar and grab a bite or grab a delicious drink from one of the poolside bartenders. Their back private club offers amenities such as the hot tub, the sauna house, and, of course, the heated saltwater pool.
Day
passes are $20, and the annual pass is $499. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m.
to 11 p.m., stop by for one of their famous weekend drag brunches or make it a late
night with friends.
8. Omni Royal Orleans
621 St. Louis St., (504) 529-5333
The Omni Hotel's rooftop pool is more than just a pool. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, the rooftop offers an ariel view of the city's most iconic neighborhood. While access is exclusive to Omni guests, the hotel makes for a wonderful staycation for locals looking for an escape from the day-to-day. The hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for early risers and late-night guests coming back after a day exploring our beautiful city.
While there, be sure to also visit the Rib Room for a bite to eat or go to the Three Maries Jazz Club for an exciting musical performance.
9. The Barnett
600 Carondelet St., (504) 900-1180
The Barnett's High Five Rooftop Pool & Bar is the perfect place to relax in downtown New Orleans. Try their mix of frozen drinks and bites of local flare, while taking in a majestic view of the city. Take a dip in the pool and soak up some sun or dig into that book you've been wanting to read among the lush, sprawling greenery of their lounging area.
This pool is open for hotel guests and locals to enjoy, and it's
open daily, weather permitting, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
10. Bourbon Orleans Hotel
717 Orleans St., (855) 771-5214
Folded into the center courtyard of this Belle Époque style, historic hotel, Bourbon New Orleans' pool has a quiet elegance. This pool provides guests with a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of Bourbon Street, while also clothing them in the historical beauty of the French Quarter. Sleep poolside with their French country-style king room just steps from the courtyard pool.
If you want more to enjoy, be sure to also visit the Bourbon "O" Bar, Roux, and Touchdown Jesus in the hotel.
