Best Hotels with a Pool in Abbotsbury, Sydney

Upscale hotel with river views, rooftop pool, and full-service spa

Why guests love it

The William Inglis Hotel Warwick Farm is a five-star MGallery property with river views and a rooftop outdoor pool. It has a full-service spa, a fitness centre, terrace dining, free Wi-Fi and free parking, and the whole property is smoke-free. The listing describes it as family-friendly. More than 1,300 guests rate it 9.0. My advice: book it when pool and spa time matter more than city sightseeing.

Modern hotel with an outdoor pool, connected to a sports complex

Why guests love it

Mercure Sydney Liverpool suits families who want things to do without leaving the building, because the hotel is connected to a sports complex with an ice rink, several restaurants and bars. There is an outdoor pool for warmer afternoons, plus free Wi-Fi and parking. About 1,000 guests rate it 8.8. Our editorial advice: book it for a rink session and an easy dinner on site, and ask for a room away from the busy complex side if your children sleep early.

Refined rooms with an outdoor pool, hot tub, and art deco dining

Why guests love it

Holiday Inn Warwick Farm is the more polished pick for families in this part of Sydney. The outdoor pool and hot tub give children and parents somewhere to relax, there is a fitness centre, an art deco restaurant and two bars, and Wi-Fi and parking are free. It is smoke-free and accessible. About 940 guests rate it 8.6. Our editorial advice: use the pool before dinner and book the restaurant on your first night.

Modern hotel with an outdoor pool and family-friendly amenities

Why guests love it

Atura 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.

Relaxed hotel with an outdoor pool, restaurant, and bar in Abbotsbury

Why guests love it

Rydges Bankstown is a relaxed four-star hotel where the outdoor pool and sundeck are the draw for families. There is an informal restaurant and a bar, air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi and free parking, so evenings are easy. More than 1,000 guests rate it 8.4. Our editorial advice: plan the pool for the late afternoon, eat in the restaurant on arrival night to save energy, and bring the car, since parking costs nothing.

Spacious suites with kitchens, an indoor pool, and spa facilities

Why guests love it

Meriton Suites Liverpool suits families who want room to spread out. The suites have kitchens and the building offers full-service laundry, an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness centre and spa facilities. Westfield Liverpool and public transport are a short walk away. About 330 guests rate it 8.4. Our editorial advice: cook some meals in your suite, use the indoor pool when the weather turns, and shop and eat at Westfield on the way back.

Apartment-style hotel with an outdoor pool and fitness center

Why guests love it

Punthill Apartment Hotels Norwest is a modern apartment-style hotel for families who want space and facilities. There is an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and an on-site restaurant, rooms are air-conditioned, and Wi-Fi and parking are free. Norwest and local dining are a short walk away. About 150 guests rate it 8.2. Our editorial advice: use the pool after a working or sightseeing day and walk to Norwest for dinner.

Spacious apartments with kitchens, an indoor pool, and river views

Why guests love it

Meriton Suites George Street suits families who like space, because the apartments come with full kitchens and the building has an indoor pool, a gym and a spa. Some suites look over the river, and the property is kid-friendly, smoke-free and accessible. More than 1,000 guests rate it 8.2. Our editorial advice: cook breakfast in your own kitchen, use the indoor pool when the weather is poor, and ask for a river-view suite if the view matters to you.

Contemporary hotel with a heated indoor pool and polished grill restaurant

Why guests love it

I 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.

Family-friendly hotel with an outdoor pool and modern dining

Why guests love it

Ramada Hotel & Suites Sydney Cabramatta works for families who want a pool and the option of cooking. The casual rooms and suites include some with kitchens, and there is an outdoor pool, a modern restaurant and a bar, with free Wi-Fi and free parking. Local transport links are easy to reach. About 480 guests rate it 8.0. Our editorial advice: request a suite with a kitchen for longer stays, and note that it sits outside central Sydney.

Family-friendly hotel with an outdoor pool and Mexican dining

Why guests love it

El Toro Hotel is a no-frills, budget-minded base for families who care more about a pool than polish. There is an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a Mexican eatery on site, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and free parking, and some rooms have a kitchen. About 680 guests rate it 7.6. Our editorial advice: ask for a room with a kitchen if you want to cook, and treat the pool and the on-site meals as the easy part of the day.