Hotels With a Pool Near Glenmore Park
Glenmore Park is a residential suburb just south of Penrith, in Sydney's west, and it has very few hotels of its own, so the stays with a pool listed for it are in nearby Penrith, St Marys and along the Nepean River. Astina Suites in Penrith has a rooftop pool, a spa and a hot tub, The Select Inn Penrith and St Marys Park View Motel offer outdoor pools at a lower level of comfort, and two holiday parks on the Nepean River pair a pool with kitchens. The Blue Mountains rise just to the west.
Glenmore Park's outdoor life centres on the Nepean River and the approach to the Blue Mountains rather than any beach, so a pool here fills a specific gap: there is no coastline nearby to cool off in, and the river itself is not always the easiest option for a quick swim. A pool deck becomes the practical stand-in for travellers who want to be outside without driving further after a long day on the road.
Rooftop, motel or riverside park pools
A pool matters in western Sydney, where summer days are often hotter than on the coast. Staying around Glenmore Park and Penrith puts a hotel pool, the Nepean River walks and the road to the Blue Mountains within a short drive, at a quieter pace than central Sydney.
Astina Suites is the most polished pool stay in the area. This high-end apartment hotel in Penrith has chic units with kitchens, a rooftop pool and bar, and a spa and hot tub, so a swim can be followed by a drink with a view over the city. Griddle Restaurant Penrith is a minute's walk away, and Penrith Regional Gallery is about nine minutes by taxi for an afternoon out. With a score of 9.2 across 213 reviews, it is the best-rated hotel with a pool near Glenmore Park, and its kitchens suit longer stays or couples who prefer to cook some meals.
Two simpler stays suit travellers watching their budget. The Select Inn Penrith is a budget hotel with basic rooms and suites, an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre, nine minutes on foot from the Great River Walk along the Nepean, and Sinclair's is a three-minute walk for a meal out. It scores 8.0 across 534 reviews. St Marys Park View Motel, near Charles Hackett Drive in St Marys, is a modest motel with bright rooms, an outdoor pool, a barbecue area and free breakfast and parking, with Calli's Grill two minutes away. Guests rate it 8.6 across 470 reviews.
Holiday parks on the Nepean River give families more space than a hotel room. Ingenia Holidays Nepean River is a four-star park beside the river, built for families who want a kitchen and an outdoor pool, with free Wi-Fi and parking, and the Museum of Fire is about seven minutes away by taxi. It scores 7.8 across 460 reviews. Nepean by Gateway Lifestyle Holiday Parks is a three-star park four minutes on foot from Tench Reserve, with a pool, air conditioning and The Orchard seven minutes away on foot. It has only thirteen reviews so far, averaging 9.0, so it is a smaller, newer option.
Location is the key point to understand before booking. The hotels listed for Glenmore Park sit in surrounding suburbs rather than in the suburb itself, and some, such as Atura Blacktown, Alpha Hotel Eastern Creek or Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley, are a longer drive away in other parts of western Sydney. For a pool stay close to Glenmore Park, the Penrith and Nepean River options above are the most practical. They put the Great River Walk, Tench Reserve and the Nepean within easy reach, and the M4 gives a quick run west to the Blue Mountains for a day of walking.
A traveler's takeI would choose Astina Suites for a stay with a pool near Glenmore Park, because its rooftop pool, spa and hot tub come with apartments that have kitchens, and it holds the best guest score of the group. My advice is to keep an evening for a walk along the Nepean River, where the Great River Walk follows the water through Penrith.
PoolEuroka Hideaway
★5.0Quiet base near Jellybean Pool and Glenbrook Park
Why guests love itEuroka Hideaway is a quiet bushland stay near Jellybean Pool and Glenbrook Park, aimed at families who would rather be close to a natural swimming spot than to a hotel's facilities. It has a rating of 10, though from only two reviews, so treat that score with caution. There are no restaurants or bars on site, so plan meals elsewhere. Our editorial advice: choose it for a low-key stay, and look to central Penrith for nightlife.
PoolAstina Suites
★4.6Chic apartment suites with a rooftop pool and spa
Why guests love itAstina Suites is a high-end apartment hotel with chic units and full kitchens, which suits couples and families who want some polish. The rooftop pool and bar, along with a spa and hot tub, are the main draw, and room service is available. Griddle Restaurant Penrith is a minute's walk away, and Penrith Regional Gallery is a nine-minute taxi ride. I would choose it for the rooftop pool and the kitchens.
PoolCrowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley by IHG
★4.6Indoor pool and spa near Governor Phillip Park
Why guests love itCrowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley by IHG is an upmarket four-star stop with an indoor pool, hot tub and spa, two restaurants and a fitness centre, set near Governor Phillip Park. The indoor pool means swimming works in any weather, which matters with children. It sits well for a pause between Sydney and the Blue Mountains rather than a central city stay. A 9.2 score from 1,680 reviews is hard to ignore.
PoolNepean by Gateway Lifestyle Holiday Parks
★4.5A quiet riverside park footsteps from Tench Reserve
Why guests love itNepean by Gateway Lifestyle Holiday Parks is a three-star holiday park for travellers who would rather have a pool and nature nearby than a city hotel. Tench Reserve is a four-minute walk, and The Orchard is a seven-minute walk for a meal. Air conditioning, Wi-Fi and free parking are included. It has only a handful of guest reviews, so I would treat it as a quiet, well-rated but lightly tested option.
PoolSt Marys Park View Motel
★4.3Bright budget rooms with a pool and BBQ area
Why guests love itSt Marys Park View Motel is a modest motel with bright rooms that works for families on a budget. There is an outdoor pool and a BBQ area, and both breakfast and parking are free. Calli's Grill is a two-minute walk away, and the motel sits close to Charles Hackett Drive in St Marys. I would choose it for the free breakfast, the pool and the simple, no-frills setting.
PoolAtura Blacktown
★4.2Modern hotel with a pool near Sydney Zoo
Why guests love itAtura Blacktown is a modern stay in Prospect, a short drive from Raging Waters Sydney and Featherdale Wildlife Park, which is what many families come for. Every room has a kitchenette and looks over the garden or the pool, and there is a swimming pool, a bar and a restaurant. Rated 8.3 by almost 1,500 guests. Our editorial advice: plan the theme park or wildlife day by car and return for a pool swim.
PoolThe Select Inn Penrith | Hotel in Penrith
★4.0Simple budget rooms steps from the Great River Walk
Why guests love itThe Select Inn Penrith is a budget hotel with basic rooms and suites, good for travellers who want a simple base without extras they will not use. There is an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre, plus free Wi-Fi and free parking. The Great River Walk is a nine-minute walk, and Sinclair's is a three-minute walk for a meal. I would choose it for the price level, the pool and the free parking.
PoolAlpha Hotel Eastern Creek
★4.0Heated indoor pool near Featherdale Wildlife Park
Why guests love itI recommend Alpha Hotel Eastern Creek to families who want a pool they can use whatever the weather in western Sydney. The heated indoor pool sits alongside a fitness centre and a spa and wellness area, and some rooms have a kitchenette. The hotel stands on 2.7 acres next to Sydney Motorsport Park, so it also suits race weekends, and Featherdale Wildlife Park is in the same part of Sydney. Parking and WiFi are free, and there is a grill restaurant and a wine bar.
PoolIngenia Holidays Avina
★3.9Pet-friendly family living beside a Sydney vineyard
Why guests love itIngenia Holidays Avina is a four-star holiday park that welcomes both pets and families. Each unit comes with a kitchen as standard, and there is an outdoor pool for warm days. The Vineyard is a three-minute taxi ride away for an evening out, and Rouse Hill Estate is about ten minutes by taxi for a change of scene. I would choose it for a pet-friendly family stay with a kitchen and a pool.
PoolIngenia Holidays Nepean River
★3.9Riverside family holiday living with a pool and kitchen
Why guests love itIngenia Holidays Nepean River is a holiday park by the Nepean River, a good fit for families who would rather have a kitchen and an outdoor pool than a standard hotel room. WiFi and parking are free, which keeps a road trip simple, and the Museum of Fire is about a seven-minute taxi ride away for a day out. More than 460 guests rate it 7.8. My advice: cook breakfast in, swim in the afternoon and save the museum for a cooler day.
Local tips
- 1Pick Astina Suites for a rooftop pool, a spa and a hot tub with an apartment kitchen.
- 2Choose St Marys Park View Motel for an outdoor pool with free breakfast and parking on a budget.
- 3Book Ingenia Holidays Nepean River if children need space, a kitchen and a pool by the river.
- 4Check the suburb of each listing before booking, as several pool hotels tagged here are far from Glenmore Park.
- 5Walk part of the Great River Walk along the Nepean, nine minutes from The Select Inn Penrith.
- 6Drive west on the M4 for a day in the Blue Mountains, then return for an evening swim.