There can be fee better ways to recuperate from a day in the harsh Lima sun than by returning to your place of accommodation and sinking into a luxuriant pool.
(Photo: Jose Antonio Deluxe / Courtesy Booking.com)
The Peruvian capital certainly has its fair share of days where the heat levels verge on the oppressive. Little surprise, therefore, that so many locals have their own swimming pool at home. For tourists, as well as the cooling waters of the ocean serving as respite, there’s also the option to stay in a hotel with its own swimming pool. We’ve picked out five of the best hotels with a pool that Lima has to offer.
Jose Antonio Deluxe
Tucked away on this 4-star hotel’s rooftop is a small, seasonal outdoor swimming pool that positively compels you to sink into its alluring waters in relative anonymity. Perched alongside a lounge area dotted with comfortable outdoor seating, the rectangular-shaped plunge pool is fringed by colourful flower beds, while the entire rooftop area is illuminated at night by soft lighting. Elsewhere in the hotel, guests can enjoy a fitness centre, a restaurant and bar, concierge services, and private parking. Rooms from $103 per night.
Country Club Lima Hotel
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Set in a stately art-filled building dating back to 1927 and part of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World collection of desirable properties, the Country Club features an array of lavish amenities. Among them is a sumptuous outdoor pool where guests are invited to soak up the tranquil atmosphere and savour moments of relaxation in its soothing waters. Alongside the eye-catching oval-shaped pool is a bar serving a range of drinks and snacks, while an indulgent spa and gourmet restaurant are also available for the use of guests. Rooms from $210 per night.
Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel
Another eminent luxury hotel in the Peruvian capital, Miraflores Park is set in one of Lima’s most fashionable areas and combines personalised service, gourmet dining and a range of indulgent facilities. Perhaps the hotel’s centrepiece offering is its swanky rooftop pool, where guests can take a refreshing swim while soaking up the jaw-dropping views across the city and Pacific Ocean. Open to both adults and children, the pool is open from 7am to 7pm daily and is heated during winter months. Other notable hotel features include a wellness centre, a restaurant and a cocktail bar. Rooms from $479 per night.
Hotel Britania Crystal Collection
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You don’t need to break the budget to find a hotel with a pool in Lima. This mid-range property in the Miraflores neighbourhood has a small rooftop pool and sundeck framed by glass enclosures that deliver exceptional views across the city and beyond. But before that, guests can tuck into a hearty American-style breakfast served in the cafeteria each morning to start their day. There’s also an evening restaurant, a sauna and solarium, 24-hour reception and private parking. Rooms from $31 per night.
Swissotel Lima
For those rare days in Lima when the weather lets you down, an indoor pool is always handy. At Swissôtel Lima, a luxury hotel in the heart of San Isidro, Lima’s main business and residential district, guests can enjoy both at once thanks to a truly unique design. Featuring adjoining outdoor and indoor areas separated by an arched passageway that passes underneath the main hotel building, guests can swim from one to the other at their leisure. The indoor pool is a particularly stylish space, with attractive wood flooring and exposed brickwork. The pool, inside and out, is open from 8am to 7pm daily. Rooms from $149 per night.