We have created a list with the best hotels with pool in Kyoto, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Holt & Isa Weber. Updated February 2024.
Resort with outdoor pool.Opened April 2021. Set in Kyoto, 1.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple, ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the various facilities are a shared lounge, a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the resort. At ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts you will find a restaurant serving French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and hot spring bath. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 2.3 km from ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts, while Nijo Castle is 4.3 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 50 km from the resort.Show full description
Luxury Hotel with indoor and outdoor pools. The resort hotel in Kyoto and offering free WiFi throughout, The Westin Miyako features indoor pool, a fitness center and spa treatments. It provides concierge services and a free shuttle from JR Kyoto Station. Keage subway station is a 3-minute walk away and Gion district can be reached in 5-minutes by car. Rooms with wooden furniture are equipped with a seating area, a safety deposit box and an LCD TV. A minibar and complimentary water bottles are provided. The hotel's dining options include Buffet, French and Teppanyaki cuisines. The Westin offers a free shuttle service to downtown Kyoto. It is about a 15-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and Heian Jingu Shrine. Kyoto Gyo-en Garden and Kiyomizu-dera Temple are less than a 10-minute drive away. Nanzen-ji Temple is within a 10-minute walk and the famous Philosopher's Walk is a 15-minute walk away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel with indoor pool.Opened July 2023. Conveniently set in the centre of Kyoto, Dusit Thani Kyoto provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. A buffet, à la carte or American breakfast is available daily at the property. The hotel offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub. Popular points of interest near Dusit Thani Kyoto include Kyoto Station, TKP Garden City Kyoto and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 43 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Hotel with indoor pool.Delightful property. Opened in February 2014, this luxury 5-star hotel boasts high-standard services and guestrooms that are among the most spacious in Kyoto. Guests may enjoy complimentary use of the indoor swimming pool and the fitness centre during their stay. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto is situated right along the Kamogawa River, offering iconic Kyoto views. Kyoto Shiyakushomae Subway Station is just a 3-minute walk away, while JR Kyoto Station can be reached within a 10-minute subway ride. Nijo-jo Castle, one of the World Heritage Sites, is a 3-minute subway ride from the hotel. Featuring traditional Kyoto aesthetics and sophisticated elegance, each room is fitted with a large flat-screen TV, a Blu-ray player and a Nespresso coffee maker. The en suite bathroom comes with a rain shower, a bath tub and a mini LED TV. While staying at the hotel, guests can feel rejuvenated with massage treatments at the spaor enjoy workouts at the 24-hour gym. A 24-hour front desk and concierge services are offered. The business centre is also available 24 hours. La Locanda restaurant serves colourful Italian dishes featuring select ingredients from all over the world. Delicately prepared Japanese kaiseki multi-course meals and sushi can be savoured at Mizuki restaurant. Pierre Hermé Paris offers delicious French sweets including macaroons.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most beautiful pool hotels in Kyoto.
Ryokan with outdoor pool. Renovated in April 2018, boasting a beautiful garden that changes its colour with the season, various artworks on site, Japanese-style guest rooms, public bath and free WiFi access, Ryokan Nenrinbo is nestled in the peaceful Kyoto mountains. Japanese breakfast and dinner featuring seasonal dishes are served in the dining room upon advance reservation. The ryokan is a 10-minute drive from Kinkaku-ji Temple with the golden pavilion. Koetsu-ji Temple, Genkoan Temple and Josho-ji Temple are within walking distance. JR Kyoto Station is a 30-minute drive away, while Kita-Oji Bus Terminal is a 20-minute bus ride from the property. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Luxury Hotel with indoor pool. Conveniently located a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is renovated in September 2016 and features 8 restaurants. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and a concierge is available on call. Complimentary shuttle runs between the hotel and JR Kyoto Station. Featuring contemporary decor with Japanese touches, all rooms come with a satellite TV and minibar. An en suite bathroom includes Laura Ashley bath amenities and toothbrushes. Guests will find an electric kettle, hairdryer, air humidifier and purifier in their rooms. Offering panoramic views from the 14th floor, a rotating restaurant, Top of Kyoto, serves authentic French delicacies, while Aoi Teppanyaki Restaurant serves Japanese-style grilled omi Japanese wagyu beef. Chinese dishes and a bar and cafe are also on site. The hotel is only a 5-minute walk from Nishi Hongan-ji Temple. Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and To-ji Temple are within a 20-minute walk. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is a 5-minute train ride, while Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji temples can be reached within a 30-minute bus ride. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Comfortable beds. In a prime location in Kyoto, Hotel Amanek Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo provides a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.3 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 1.9 km from Kyoto Station and 1.9 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The property is non-smoking and is located 1 km from Gion Shijo Station. All units in the hotel are equipped with a TV. At Hotel Amanek Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Speaking English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Sanjusangen-do Temple, TKP Garden City Kyoto and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from Hotel Amanek Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo. Note: We are not 100% sure this place has swimming pool, so on the booking page please double check it. Show full description
Luxury Hotel with indoor pool.Elegant. Open from 2016, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto boasts a sushi bar and a tea house by a pond in Shakusuien Japanese garden as well as a Western-style restaurant and a lounge. Kyoto Station is a 7-minute drive away. The hotel offers spafacilities including an indoor swimming pool, 2 whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms and 7 spa treatment rooms. Free WiFi is provided throughout the hotel. Rooms at Kyoto Four Seasons Hotel feature a view, an iPad to access hotel services and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and video on demand. A coffee maker and tea sets are provided in each room. There is also a 24-hour fitness centre with a variety of equipment and machines. While overlooking the pond garden, guests can enjoy dishes prepared using Kyoto's local ingredients at The Emba Kyoto Chophouse. The Lounge serves pastries, coffees and teas. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is 1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 2 km from Tofuku-ji Temple. Kansai International Airport is a 75-minute train ride away.Show full description
Charming. Located in the Higashiyama area and directly next to Chion-in Temple grounds, Chion-in Wajun Kaikan offers Japanese and Western-style accommodations. Shakyo Sutra transcriptions and Buddhist morning services can be experienced and free WiFi is available at the public areas. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and a fridge. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding or in rooms with Western beds. The bathroom comes with a hairdryer and Japanese Yukata robes are provided. Guests can refresh in the spacious public baths and shop for local souvenirs at the gift shop. Historical Buddhists materials and artworks from Choin-in Temple are displayed at the gallery. Traditional multi-course meals featuring local Kyoto specialties and Buddhist vegetarian dishes are served for dinner. A Japanese set menu is available for breakfast. All meals are served at the Kasuian restaurant. Guests can take the public bus from JR Kyoto Train Station to Chioin-mae Bus Stop, which is a 5-minute walk away from the property. Wajun Kaikan Chion-in is a 5-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and a 20-minute walk from Kiyomizu Temple. Gion Shijo Train Station is a 10-minute walk away and JR Kyoto Train Station is a 15-minute drive away. Note: We are not 100% sure this place has swimming pool, so on the booking page please double check it. Show full description
Luxury Hotel with indoor pool.Luxurious. Ideally located within Kyoto Station, Hotel Granvia Kyoto boasts an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and 9 dining options. The hotel offers spacious rooms with chic décor and modern facilities. Extra charges apply to use the swimming pool and fitness centre. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Rooms have large windows and are fitted with an LCD TV, extra-long beds and a bathroom. A minibar and an electric kettle are provided. Guests at the Kyoto Granvia can relax in the steam room or the hot tub. The hotel features over 1000 art works. It is close to Kyoto Station’s shopping mall and museum. Cafe Restaurant Le Temps serves light dishes and a range of restaurants offer Japanese specialities. Granvia Hotel features a bar and provides in-room dining until midnight. Hotel Granvia Kyoto is just a 3-minute walk to Nidec Kyoto Tower. Popular Arashiyama area and Fushimi Inari Shrine with hundreds of red gates are both within a 15-minute train ride from the Kyoto Station. Iconic Kiyomizu Temple is a 20-minute bus or taxi ride away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Luxurious. La Viola features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Kyoto. The property is around 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 2.2 km from Kyoto Station and 2.3 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto. The hotel has a hot tub, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At La Viola every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.4 km from the accommodation, while Nijo Castle is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 43 km from La Viola. Note: We are not 100% sure this place has swimming pool, so on the booking page please double check it. Show full description
Indoor pool. ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kyoto is in front of the Nijo Castle and a 1-minute walk from Nijojo-Mae Metro Station. It features a shuttle from Kyoto Station, an indoor pool and 5 restaurants. Guests can enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or unwind in the sauna rooms, at extra charge. Guestrooms at the Crowne Plaza Hotel offer both air-conditioning and heating facilities. Each room enjoys free internet, and has a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom comes with a bathtub. The Rose Room serves an assortment of authentic French cuisine. Japanese teppanyaki can be enjoyed at NIJO, while Karin restaurant offers Chinese dishes. The lobby bar features views of a traditional Japanese garden with waterfalls. A lounge is available for refreshments. Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered. Kyoto ANA Crowne Plaza is 400 meters from the International Manga Museum and a 10-minute walk from the Imperial Palace.Show full description
Holiday Home.Charming. Open from May 2017, Mulan Hostel is situated in Arashiyama, a 2-minute walk from Arashiyama Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The property features a shared bathroom. Towels, slippers and free toiletries including toothbrushes are also provided. Guests can relax and watch TV in the shared lounge area. A mini bar and games area are also available at the property. There are several restaurants and cafes within a 5-minute walking distance from the property. Togetsukyo Bridge and Tenryu-ji are an 8 and 10-minute walk from Mulan Hostel. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is 20 minutes away by bus and walk. Fufunoyu Onsen is a 5-minute walk away. Guests can reach Shijo Kawaramachi within 30 minutes by train. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 60-minute drive away. Note: We are not 100% sure this place has swimming pool, so on the booking page please double check it. Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Hotel Okura's elegant rooms boast spectacular views of Kyoto against the backdrop of the Higashiyama Mountains. In the heart of the city, the hotel treats its guests to a shopping avenue, free Wi-Fi at the lobby and concierge services. Okura Hotel offers a charged indoor swimming pool and free parking. Beauty treatments and baby-sitting services are available. Connected to the Shiyakusho-mae Subway Station, Hotel Okura Kyoto is a 5-minute walk from Honno-ji Temple, and a 10-minute walk from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The Takashimaya department store in the shopping district of Shijo Kawaramachi is a 12-minute stroll away. Guests can browse a variety of boutiques at Shopping Avenue Comfort, which includes a hairdresser and a jewellery shop. A free shuttle and charged luggage delivery is provided to/from its Welcome Lounge at JR Kyoto Station. Luxurious rooms feature neutral colours, extra long beds, a flat-screen TV and a seating area. Guests can lounge in their yukata robe or bathrobe, with drinks from the minibar. Free high-speed wired internet is provided. Boasting panoramic mountain and city views, Sky Restaurant Pittoresque serves French cuisine and wines from its own wine cellar. Hotel Okura Kyoto houses a bakery and a variety of restaurants, including a top-floor buffet restaurant and Kyoto cuisine.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Kyoto.
Just a 7-minute walk from Higashiyama Subway Station and Heian Shrine, the completely non-smoking Kyoto Travellers Inn offers bicycle rental, a restaurant and rooms with a flat-screen TV and free internet. The cosy rooms at Travellers Inn Kyoto include a refrigerator and private bathroom. Guests can choose a classical Western room with sofa or traditional Japanese room with futon bedding and tatami floor. Kyoto Municipal Zoo is just a 3-minute walk from the hotel, and Nanzen-ji Temple is only a 10-minute walk. Yasaka Shrine and the Gion area are about a 15-minute walk away. Guests can unwind with a massage or soak in the hot public bath. The friendly English-speaking staff offer luggage storage and laundry services. Free WiFi is available in public areas. A designated smoking area is also available for smokers. The hotel’s restaurant is open for all meals and serves Japanese and Western dishes. Note: We are not 100% sure this place has swimming pool, so on the booking page please double check it. Show full description
Ryokan.Unique. Ideally located just a 2-minute walk from lively Nishiki Market and Ponto-cho Street, Matsui Honkan boasts large public baths and chic Japanese-style rooms. It is within a 10-minute walk from Shijo, Karasuma and Kawaramachi subway stations. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the public area. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room offers a relaxing ambience and facilities like a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a telephone. Yukata robes and tea sets are available in the room. The en suite bathroom has a bath tub and free toiletries. Guests will be greeted with matcha green tea and Kyoto sweets at time of check-in. While staying at Honkan Matsui, guests can also receive massage in the room for a fee. Drinks vending machines and free luggage storage are available on site. The entire property has been renovated in April 2013. Dinner is available for an additional fee upon prior reservation. JR Kyoto Station is a 6-minute subway ride from Karasumaoike Station, which is a 10-minute walk from the property. Nijo-jo Castle, one of the World Heritage Sites, can be reached within a 20-minute walk. Note: We are not 100% sure this place has swimming pool, so on the booking page please double check it. Show full description
Small hotel.Charming. Situated in Gion district, just a 5-minute walk from Hanamikoji Dori, Kyoto Inn Gion The Second provides rooms with free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. The property is located a 7-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 12-minute away. At the hotel, each carpeted room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, electric kettle and fridge. The rooms have a private bathroom with a high-tech toilet, hairdryer and free toiletries. Shared lounge is available for guests to relax in. Luggage storage is available free of charge. Free safety deposit boxes are available at the lobby. The property is non-smoking except for the designated smoking area on site. Guests at Kyoto Inn Gion The Second can enjoy several restaurants, convenience stores and a supermarket are located within a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Inn Gion the Second. Ponto-cho can be reached via 10 minutes' stroll. Heian Shrine is 1.8 km from the accommodation. The property is set a 9-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station and a 2-minute stroll from Higashiyamayasui Bus Stop. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 39 km from the property. Note: We are not 100% sure this place has swimming pool, so on the booking page please double check it. Show full description
Opened April 2021. Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma features air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. TKP Garden City Kyoto is 2 km away and Kyoto Imperial Palace is 2.2 km from the hotel. All units will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the hotel. Popular points of interest near Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma include Kyoto International Manga Museum, Nijo Castle and Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 38 km from the accommodation. Note: We are not 100% sure this place has swimming pool, so on the booking page please double check it. Show full description
Very stylish. Well located in Kyoto, Mercure Kyoto Station provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. Built in 2021, this 4-star hotel is within 600 metres of TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.7 km of Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Kyoto Station. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms at Mercure Kyoto Station are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. The daily breakfast offers buffet, American or Asian options. Languages spoken at the reception include English, French, Japanese and Chinese. Sanjusangen-do Temple is 2 km from the accommodation, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 3.2 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 43 km from Mercure Kyoto Station. Note: We are not 100% sure this place has swimming pool, so on the booking page please double check it. Show full description
Ryokan. Situated just a 1-minute walk from popular Nishiki Market in the heart of Kyoto, Kinparo offers traditional Japanese-style accommodation fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding. Its public baths feature natural green tea leaves. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public area. Kinparo is located a 5-minute walk from Shijo Subway Station and Hankyu Karasuma Station. JR Kyoto Station is a 15-minute drive away. Mikane Shirine is a 20-minute walk from the property. The rooms are decorated with a small seasonal flower arrangement, and come with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a seating area beside large windows. Guests can try on Yukata robes and enjoy free green tea in the room. The en suite bathroom features a small bathtub, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Kinparo Ryokan’s public baths use green tea leaves to add refreshing fragrance. Free-use internet PCs are provided at the lobby. Its Japanese breakfast is prepared using local Kyoto ingredients to delight guests’ appetite. Note: We are not 100% sure this place has swimming pool, so on the booking page please double check it. Show full description
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