The 10 Best Hotel Pools in LA for Lounging

Updated for 2024

Los Angeles is known for its fabulous hotels, and one of the things that makes a hotel ultra-fabulous is its pool. Perfect for evening cocktails, a soothing swim on a hot day, or lounging in a cabana next to a Hollywood starlet, a hotel pool is the setting for many a great story. Here is our list of the 10 Best Hotel Pools in Los Angeles.

Planning a Staycation? Visiting from out of town? You may want to choose your hotel based on how fabulous its pool is. Why not?

Many of these hotels also offer day passes to their pools and cabanas, which means you can enjoy the perks without even booking a room!

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The Top Ten Best Hotel Pools for Lounging and Having Fun

The COVE at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
Two Dole Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91362

Brand new in 2024: the Cove Pool. Situated on more than 2-acres of the sprawling 12-acre Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, The Cove is an outdoor space that evokes the carefree and lively spirit of Southern California.

As one of California’s largest luxury pool concepts, The Cove features three whirlpool spas, a grand pool, terraced lounge seating, luxe private daybeds, swaying hammocks flanked by towering date palm trees, a raised bocce ball court, a working greenhouse for private wellness experiences and an outdoor restaurant and bar.

Andaz West Hollywood
8401 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069

Andaz West Hollywood is home to the highest hotel rooftop pool in Los Angeles that offers views of the Sunset Strip and Hollywood Hills and just completed a half-a-million dollar pool renovation. In the update, they incorporated a new all-wood grain porcelain paver system for the deck space, cabanas, teak wood line furniture and fixtures, and an FX Luminaire lighting system. Changes made to the pool and sundeck help to create a contemporary LA style.

The upgraded cabanas have cool features including an electronic louver system at the touch of the finger, the versatility of semi-privacy panels with curtains, and LED lighting throughout with individual speaker-controlled modules to complete the high-end look and feel. While lounging by this new beautifully updated pool guests are invited to try some of the new pool menu items including watermelon salad, ahi poke, and shrimp ceviche. These light and refreshing summer menu items are the perfect complement to the assortments of beer, wine, and cocktails offered at the Riot House rooftop bar.

Loews Hollywood Hotel
1755 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028

Situated in Los Angeles’ most revered neighborhood, where dreams come true, you’ll find a fabulous pool for lounging, along with an enriched family program as part of its ‘Loews Loves Families’ initiative. This includes a new Adventurous Eaters kids’ menu, educational exploration for families, and partnerships with Little Spoon and Hello Bello.

Tired of swimming and splashing? Loews Hollywood Hotel offers expansive discovery opportunities for travelers of all ages just outside its doorsteps to discover the rich history of Hollywood from its Golden Age to the modern day. Families can immersive themselves in the glamour of Hollywood with a stroll along the historic Hollywood Walk of Fame honoring decades of achievement in the entertainment industry. Use our affiliate link to book a stay now!

L’Ermitage Beverly Hills
9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

This beautiful rooftop pool offers sweeping views of Beverly Hills and the Los Angeles skyline in an elegant setting.

Related: Things to do on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

London West Hollywood
1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069

This rooftop pool has a spacious sundeck, private cabanas, and panoramic views of the Los Angeles basin.

Beverly Hilton
9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210

This pool is so famous, it even has its own name. The Aqua Star pool has many Hollywood stories, including Esther Williams christening its opening and Angelina Jolie jumping in after her 2^nd Golden Globe win.

Beverly Hills Hotel
9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210

This famous pool is surrounded by palm trees and private cabanas, and if you dare to get your hair wet, you’ll be treated to underwater music.

Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows Santa Monica
101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401

This pool is secluded and delightful, just steps from Palisades Park and a view of the Pacific Ocean.

Terranea Resort
100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

This fabulous resort offers multiple pools to choose from, including the Resort Pool, which boasts a 140-ft water slide and splash zone.

Related: Prefer to spend time at a public pool? Check out: The Best Public Pools in Los Angeles.

Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405

As the name suggests, Shutters is right on the sand at Santa Monica Beach, and the view of the Pacific Ocean is amazing as you lounge by the pool.

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