Hotels With a Pool in Reservoir, Melbourne
Reservoir is a northern Melbourne suburb, and the stays on this page are those that the data labels as having a pool and that have a published page. I have set aside Nightcap at Sylvania Hotel, because its listing talks about pool tables rather than a swimming pool. The six that remain are BIG4 Melbourne Holiday Park, Bell Motel, Quest Royal Gardens, The Interlude Hotel at Pentridge, Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social and Don Bosco Hostel Brunswick. Several are in neighbouring suburbs, which I note below. Pools here range from an indoor pool at a five-star hotel to an outdoor pool at a hostel, so I explain which suit families, couples and budget travellers.
Reservoir, a vibrant suburb, offers a relaxed atmosphere with convenient access to various amenities and transport links. While not a major tourist hub, it provides a comfortable base for exploring the wider Melbourne area. The local personality is characterised by a blend of residential charm and practical facilities, making it an ideal spot for those who prefer a quieter stay with easy connections to the city's attractions. The hotels here reflect this practicality, focusing on comfort and essential amenities, including the sought-after pool facilities that add a touch of leisure to the urban experience.
Where to stay
Six Stays With a Real Swimming Pool
Why Choose a Pool Stay in Reservoir
BIG4 Melbourne Holiday Park is the family answer. It is an informal holiday park in Reservoir with chalets, an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a barbecue area, and the listing adds a fitness centre, spa facilities and kitchens in the chalets, which suits longer stays. With a rating of 8.4 and more than 800 reviews, it is the most reviewed of the six. If your children want a pool and you want a kitchen, this is the first place I would look in the suburb. Chalets with kitchens let you cook on your own schedule, and the fitness centre and spa facilities give parents something to do while the children swim.
Quest Royal Gardens is also family-friendly, as an apartment hotel with warm quarters, some with balconies, an outdoor pool and a barbecue area, kitchens in the accommodation, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. It is rated 8.6, although with a small number of reviews, around 40, so I would read recent comments. Bell Motel is the simple option, an unpretentious, family-friendly motel with a swimming pool, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi and air conditioning, rated 7.8, and it suits a short stop with children. Both suit families who value a pool and a kitchen more than a central address, so compare room types and the number of guests each can accommodate before you book.
The Interlude Hotel at Pentridge is the upscale choice, a five-star hotel with an indoor pool, air conditioning, complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking, a restaurant and a bar, and it is a short walk to local dining. It is rated 8.6, from only about 50 reviews, and an indoor pool is useful in a Melbourne winter. It suits couples and travellers who want a higher standard rather than a family needing kitchens. Check the room types and rates directly, since a five-star hotel varies more between rooms than a motel.
Two stays are in neighbouring suburbs. Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social has a pool, a bar and restaurant, free parking and a minute's walk to Essendon Station and Mt Alexander Road, rated 9.0 but from under a hundred reviews. Don Bosco Hostel Brunswick is a smoke-free hostel with an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, free parking and free breakfast, rated 9.8 from very few reviews. Both suit independent travellers, not families who need a kitchen, and I would check the location on a map before choosing either as a base for Reservoir.
A traveler's takeFor a family that wants a pool in Reservoir, I would choose BIG4 Melbourne Holiday Park, because the outdoor pool, hot tub, barbecue area and chalet kitchens fit a longer stay, and it has the most reviews. If I wanted a higher standard and an indoor pool, my pick would be The Interlude Hotel at Pentridge. For a short, simple stop with children, I would book Bell Motel. I would check the location of Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social and Don Bosco Hostel Brunswick on a map first.
PoolDon Bosco Hostel Brunswick
★4.9Outdoor pool, free breakfast, and a smoke-free environment
Why guests love itDon Bosco Hostel Brunswick is a smoke-free hostel with an outdoor pool, free WiFi, free parking and a free breakfast each morning. Sultan Restaurant Brunswick is a minute's walk away, so dinner is easy. A 9.8 score from only 13 reviews is promising but a small sample, so I would treat it as a budget option worth watching and choose it for a simple, low-cost stay.
PoolRoyal Hotel by Nightcap Social
★4.5A comfortable hotel with a pool, bar, and easy access to transport
Why guests love itRoyal Hotel by Nightcap Social is a comfortable three-star stay with an outdoor pool, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There is a bar and a restaurant on site, free parking, and Essendon Station and Mt Alexander Road are a minute's walk away. About 90 guests rate it 9.0. Our editorial advice: use the pool in the afternoon, eat on site and note that the bar makes it livelier in the evening.
PoolQuest Royal Gardens
★4.3Family-friendly apartment hotel with an outdoor pool and BBQ area
Why guests love itI recommend Quest Royal Gardens to families who want space and a kitchen in Melbourne. The apartments have kitchen facilities, air conditioning and free WiFi, and some come with a balcony. The outdoor pool and barbecue area give children something to look forward to on warm evenings, and there is a restaurant on site for nights off cooking. Parking is free, and guests rate the property 8.6, although the score rests on a small number of reviews.
PoolThe Interlude Hotel at Pentridge
★4.3Luxury 5-star stay with an indoor pool and complimentary breakfast
Why guests love itThe Interlude Hotel at Pentridge is a five-star hotel with an indoor pool, air conditioning and complimentary breakfast. Free Wi-Fi and parking are included, and there is a restaurant and bar on site, with local dining and St Pauls Catholic Church a short walk away. About 49 guests rate it 8.6. Our editorial advice: use the indoor pool on any weather, enjoy the free breakfast and eat at the restaurant on arrival night.
PoolBIG4 Melbourne Holiday Park
★4.2Family-friendly holiday park with pool, hot tub, and spa facilities
Why guests love itBIG4 Melbourne Holiday Park is an informal holiday park in Reservoir, and I would recommend it to families who want chalets with their own kitchens. There is an outdoor pool, a hot tub, spa facilities, a BBQ area and a fitness centre. The chalets suit longer stays because you can cook for yourselves. It is relaxed and casual rather than polished, so expect a holiday-park atmosphere.
PoolBell Motel
★3.9Family-friendly motel with a pool, free breakfast, and Wi-Fi
Why guests love itThe Bell Motel in Reservoir offers unpretentious, family-friendly accommodation, and I would recommend it for the simple things done well. Complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi are included, there is a swimming pool and the rooms have air conditioning. The pool is a welcome extra for children in warm weather. Expect a basic motel rather than polish, with a focus on comfort and convenience.
PoolNightcap at Sylvania Hotel
★3.9Roadside hotel with a lively sports bar and pool tables
Why guests love itNightcap at Sylvania Hotel is a casual roadside hotel in Reservoir, where rooms come with air-conditioning and free WiFi, and some have a kitchen for simple family meals. The heart of the place is its sports bar, with pool tables and poker nights, so it leans more towards adults than young children. More than 300 guests rate it 7.8. My advice: ask for a room with a kitchen and away from the bar if you travel with children.
Local tips
- 1Choose BIG4 Melbourne Holiday Park for an outdoor pool, a hot tub and chalets with kitchens.
- 2Pick The Interlude Hotel at Pentridge for an indoor pool and complimentary breakfast, useful in a Melbourne winter.
- 3Use Bell Motel for a simple, family-friendly stop with a pool and breakfast included.
- 4Read recent reviews of Quest Royal Gardens and The Interlude Hotel, because they have few reviews so far.
- 5Check on a map where Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social and Don Bosco Hostel Brunswick are, since both are in neighbouring suburbs.
- 6Ask whether each pool is heated and when it is open before you book.