The best hotel pools in Durham.

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: Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. Indoor pool and hot tub on the Duke University campus, with guest reviews praising its temperature and size for laps.

LuxuryBest pool in the city

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Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

★★★★ · Duke University campus

Indoor pool and hot tub that guests can use, located on the Duke University campus. Guest reviews mention the pool's temperature and size.

Pool: Indoor
Extras: Hot tub
Access: Accessible to guests

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Sources: travelmyth.co.uk booking.comhotels.comnz.kayak.com

Mid-range

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DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park

★★★★ · Research Triangle Park

Outdoor pool on picturesque grounds, which guests describe as a delightful feature for families.

Pool: Outdoor

Limited information: confirm the pool with the hotel before booking.

Sources: travelmyth.co.uk

Budget

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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham

★★★ · Durham

Indoor-outdoor pool that can be used year-round. Guest reviews praise its cleanliness and size.

Pool: Indoor · Outdoor
Hours: Open until 22:00
Season: Year-round (indoor-outdoor configuration)

Sources: travelmyth.co.uk travelmyth.co.uk

How we choose. We look only at the pool: rooftop, infinity, indoor or lap pool, size, heating and season, views, extras like a jacuzzi or pool bar, and what guests say about it. Categories follow the official star rating. Every fact comes from a public source listed under each hotel. Links to Booking.com are affiliate links: if you book, we may earn a commission at no cost to you.

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