Boston Hotels with Outdoor Pools

Where to find hotels with pools in Boston

You won't find many Boston hotels with outdoor pools ... but during warm summer months, nothing feels more wonderful than a refreshing splash in the water at sunset after a day of sightseeing! 

Here's a guide to your options - a half dozen in all, including the only Boston hotel with a roof top pool, a couple of hotels with indoor-outdoor atrium pools and roof decks, and several excellent budget and mid-range choices.

The central location of all these hotels with pools in Boston means you're close to Boston's top attractions - except for one that's right across the river in Cambridge.  You get the best of both worlds - city convenience, plus the enjoyment of swimming and lounging outdoors under the sun.

Most of the seasonal pools are open between Memorial Day and Labor Day (weather permitting, of course) - but to extend the season, opt for one of the hotels with indoor-outdoor atrium pools.

Needless to say, kids love these pools!  Those with indoor-outdoor atrium pools provide the perfect setting for a mid-winter staycation - and they're all great choices for the summer.

Check the map near the bottom of the page to see locations.

Guide to hotels with outdoor pools in Boston (and Cambridge)

Colonnade Hotel Boston 

120 Huntington Avenue - Back Bay
Reward program:   I Prefer (privately owned luxury hotels)

Even without its roof top pool, the Colonnade would rank as one of Boston's best hotels - but the outdoor swimming pool on the hotel's 11th floor sets it apart. 

Spend the day relaxing with a good book on one of the lounge chairs, go for a swim in the pool, and order lunch or a frosty drink at one of the umbrella tables.  Occasional pool-side concerts add to the fun.  You'll also enjoy the roof top views of the city.

What to do when you're not at the pool:  Shop in Prudential Center across the street, explore nearby Copley Square, or take the Green Line to the Museum of Fine Arts and spend the day in the new Art of the Americas Wing.

Insider Tip:  Get a complimentary room upgrade, Internet access, and a welcome gift by signing up for the Colonnade's "I Prefer" loyalty program - and earn points toward stays in over 400 other independent luxury hotels around the world. 

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Midtown Hotel

220 Huntington Avenue - Back Bay
Rewards program:   None

The Midtown Hotel is one of the most affordable Boston hotels with outdoor pools - in fact, it's one of Boston's great bargain hotels.  Why?  Three reasons:  1) The outdoor pool, of course, 2) terrific Back Bay location, and 3) Fenway Park is only about a 10-minute walk away. 

Unlike the sleek high-rise Colonnade down the street, the Midtown is a low-rise - in fact, it's a 1950s-era motel.

What to do when you're not at the pool:  Get concert tickets for nearby Symphony Hall or Jordan Hall, stroll along the reflecting pool at the Christian Science Mother Church on the other side of Huntington Ave, and if the Red Sox are in town, go to a game at Fenway Park. 

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Sheraton Boston Hotel

39 Dalton Street, Back Bay
Reward program:   Starwood

The Sheraton Boston Hotel's pool is one of the largest in the city - fitting, since the Sheraton is also Boston's biggest hotel.

What makes this pool special, aside from the luxurious size, is the retractable glass roof. Located on the Sheraton's 5th floor, the indoor-outdoor pool connects to the rooftop sun deck. You get the best of both worlds!

Although the Sheraton is best known as a high-end business hotel, it's also a family-friendly favorite - in part because of this wonderful pool. Savvy Boston-area and New England families come here for staycations.

What else is special:  Great location - the hotel connects directly to the Hynes Convention Center and Prudential Center. Newbury Street shopping is just steps away.

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Holiday Inn Boston

5 Blossom Street, West End
Rewards program:   Priority Club

The heated outdoor swimming pool behind the Holiday Inn at the edge of the West End neighborhood near Beacon Hill is one of Boston's best kept hotel secrets, and one of several "extras" that add to the appeal of this mid-range hotel.

More to enjoy at the Holiday Inn: Great location midway between TD Garden and the antique shops of Beacon Hill; convenient car rental pickup/dropoff on the garage level if you need a rental car just for the day; tons of very good restaurants nearby; short 6-7 minute walk to Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market and to Boston's North End.

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Howard Johnson Fenway Park 

1271 Boylston Street, Fenway
Rewards program:   Wyndham

The main appeal of this Howard Johnson Hotel is its closeness to Fenway Park - the ball park's lights literally light up the parking lot on game nights.

The Howard Johnson Fenway Park Hotel is also not far from the Longwood Medical area, is convenient to nearby Colleges of the Fenway, and is about a 30-second walk away from Tasty Burger, my daughters' favorite place in Boston for shakes (and I'll admit that I never pass up a mocha shake).

The outdoor pool is small, although perfectly adequate for kids who want to splash around and cool off on a hot summer day. If you think of the pool as a nice bonus, you'll feel pleased - but if you're seeking a resort-like poolside ambiance, you'll probably be happier at the pricier Colonnade, Sheraton Boston, or Royal Sonesta in Cambridge.

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Royal Sonesta Cambridge

40 Land Boulevard, Cambridge
Rewards programs:   Sonesta Travel Pass, Stash Hotel

The Royal Sonesta's large atrium-style indoor-outdoor pool has a retractable roof, and glass walls that slide open to the seasonal sun deck.

What else is nearby:  The Royal Sonesta overlooks the Charles River and across the street from the Cambridgeside Galleria shopping mall.  The Museum of Science and MIT are also nearby.

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Map showing Boston hotels with swimming pools

This map shows locations for the 6 Boston and Cambridge hotels with outdoor swimming pools.