When we want to escape Mumbai's heat along with the accompanying cocktail of pollution, smoke and noise, we hit the water — well, even though we have beaches, we're talking about swimming pools here. Mumbai is full of swimming pools, ranging from well-maintained municipal centres to hotel rooftop pools. But if you don’t want one more unfulfilled membership following you around like a bad smell, here is a list of our favourite swimming pools in Mumbai where you can dive in with just a day’s pass.
7 Swimming Pools You Can Jump In Today & Take A Break From The Heat
C’est La Vie, Bandra
We came across this pool while we were shopping on Hill Road. What we love about this pool are the facilities and the peace and quiet. Though there is an accompanying cafe and bar, the pool is a small space of serenity, being as it is three floors above the ruckus of Bandra’s busiest shopping district. The changing rooms are clean and the attendant is friendly. They'll gladly keep a watch on your valuables and discreetly rent out a swimming cap to you if you’ve forgotten yours at home.
Price: INR 800 for an hour
Timings: 7 AM to 9 PM
Contact: 9819154545
Fariyas Hotel
Fariyas Hotel, located around five kilometres away from Girgaum Chowpatty, has a rooftop pool next to the in-house Tamarind Restaurant. Two pool attendants and three lifeguards are always on watch here. We also like to stick around for the entertainment — the restaurant has a live band and singer perform every weekend.
Price: INR 1000 + taxes per day
Timings: 7 AM to 7 PM
Contact: 02261416141
Grand Hyatt, Santacruz East
This swimming pool looks straight out of a movie: lush gardens, top-notch facilities and a beautiful pool overlooking tall trees and patches of grass. Grand Hyatt is all about etching a wonderful experience for all its members, even if for just a day.
Price: INR 2400 for two hours (inclusive of taxes)
Timings: 7 AM to 10 PM
Contact: 02266761234
Ramada Hotel, Powai
Ramada has always been the epitome of luxury but with their swimming pools, they’ve gone one step further for they provide them at an affordable cost. Get yourself some precious me-time at this gorgeous swimming pool in Ramada. Located near Vihar Lake or NITIE College, it provides an expansive area for you to swim around and relax.
Price: INR 1050 per day (inclusive of taxes)
Timings: 7 AM to 9 PM
LBB Tip: If you want to teach your kid swimming without a huge crowd getting in the way, get to Ramada, because they have a dedicated kids section which is a perfect place to toss away your floaties and learn swimming in leisure.
Contact: +912267371600
Four Seasons Spa, Worli
Escape to a luxurious hideaway, right in the middle of the city at Four Seasons Spa in Worli. With their pool on the 3rd-floor deck, bask in some sunshine and quiet, along with the Arabian Sea as your view. They have chair-side service available, so pamper yourself this weekend with artisanal cocktails and cuisine.
Price: INR 3500+taxes for five hours, INR 5000+taxes for the whole day (plus gym accessibility)
Timings: 6 AM to 10 PM
LBB Tip: While you’re at it, check out their varied spa services, they might have just the right thing for your backaches!
Contact: 02269828000
Bombay YMCA, Byculla
We got to know a secret and we do not plan on gatekeeping it. Even though Bombay YMCA in Byculla usually have a membership system with a 2-month commitment, they will let you in with a day pass! You can go in and cool off in the pool. And all you have to do is pay by the hour. This facility is only available on the weekends, which makes it a whole lot better.
Price: INR 400 for an hour
Timings: Sunday, 7 AM to 11:45 AM
Contact: 02223091140
Hotel Sea Princess, Juhu
Located at the end of the iconic Juhu beach, it doesn't get better than the view while swimming at the Hotel Sea Princess. Such serene views and a splash in the pool let you relax and wind down, that too, without the commitment of a month-long membership. Once you’ve had your me-time in the swimming pool, you can grab a bite at the Beach Club, which is their famous sea-view restaurant. Because has any Mumbaikar ever got bored of too much sea?
Price: INR 1500 per day
Timings: 7 AM to 8 PM
Contact: 9821161595
