One hotel per budget, picked for its pool. Rooftop, indoor or lap pool, heating, season and extras, with sources.
Checked: 2026-11-04
Best pool in the city: Holiday Inn Cambridge by IHG. 15-metre indoor pool with lap lanes, open from 6:30 to 21:00 according to a travel blog.
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Holiday Inn Cambridge by IHG
★★★★ · Cambridge
Indoor 15-metre pool with lap lanes, part of the hotel's leisure club. Guests mention the jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms, though some reported the pool closed for refurbishment or maintenance.
Pool
Indoor · Lap pool
Length
15 m
Hours
06:30-21:00
Extras
Jacuzzi · Sauna · Steam room · Play area by the pool
Indoor heated pool overlooking the River Cam, with a hot tub, sauna and steam room. Guest reviews praise the pool, though a few mention minor cleanliness issues.
Pool
Indoor
Heated
Yes
Hours
Kids 10:00-18:00; adults 06:30-10:00 and 18:00-21:30
We could not confirm a hotel pool in this category.
3 stars or less
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