Best Pool Hotels in Orlando-Walt Disney World

The Four Seasons Resort Orlando has three on-site pools, including an adults-only pool and a family pool with a zero-entry access point. On the property's Explorer Island, there's a splash zone with a 242-foot-long waterslide and a lazy river.

The Loews Portofino Bay has three main pool areas, each with a unique atmosphere. The Beach Pool features a sand beach and waterslide, as well as a kids pool and two hot tubs. The Villa Pool offers higher-quality lounge chairs and cabanas, and the adults-only Hillside Pool aims to provide a more tranquil atmosphere for those looking to relax by the water.

The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate offers two pools to guests – a zero-entry pool and a free-form pool. At the zero-entry pool, children can play in the adjacent water playground or slide down the 125-foot-long corkscrew waterslide. For travelers interested in relaxing by the pool, the property's other pool offers a relaxed vibe and eigh cabanas. A 850-foot lazy river is also located on-site.

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort features a variety of pools to satisfy the whole family. In total, there are five pools – two lap pools, a kiddie pool, a wading pool and a grotto pool with waterfall and waterslides – and four whirlpools. The resort also offers a man-made sand beach with a playground and volleyball courts.

The free-form main pool at the Hilton Orlando includes extras like a waterslide and zero-depth entry points on both ends. On the surrounding 10,000-square-foot pool deck, visitors will find a whirlpool, six cabanas (which can be rented for a fee), lounge chairs and a poolside bar and grill. Nearby, an 892-foot-long lazy river swirls past waterfalls, fountains and water cannons. And a tucked-away, adults-only pool provides a quiet escape.

Two pools are available at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. The property's main pool is ideal for families, while the smaller lap pool at the spa offers an adults-only environment. Both pools are heated and are surrounded by cushioned lounge chairs.

The Beach Pool at the Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa overlooks Seven Seas Lagoon and features a 181-foot-long waterslide, while the Courtyard Pool is located behind the main building of the resort and offers a quieter atmosphere. Both pools are zero-entry, which resembles walking into the water at the beach. A third pool, The Captain's Shipyard, is designed for kids and has a replica pirate ship. Ample lounge chairs surround all three pools.

Guests of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge have access to two swimming pools and a water playground. The 11,000-square-foot Uzima Springs Pool and the 4,700-square-foot Samawati Springs Pool both feature zero-depth entry points (like a beach), long waterslides, poolside bars and views of the savannas. The Samawati Springs Pool also features the Uwanja Camp water playground area, which encompasses a wading pool, water jets and water cannons.

The Hyatt Regency Orlando's free-form Grotto Pool is surrounded by lush landscaping and features a waterslide. An Olympic-sized lap pool is located on the hotel's terrace rooftop, and the small, quieter Serenity Pool serves clients of the hotel spa.

The JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes features a large lazy river that snakes through a man-made forest of palm trees, fountains and rock formations. The water is heated for comfort, and two pool floats per room are covered by the daily resort fee. Quench Poolside Bar & Grill offers guests a chance to grab lunch or a tropical beverage without leaving the pool area.

The pool at the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort is a 12,000-square-foot behemoth with a sand beach, two hot tubs, a sand volleyball court, fountains and a play area for children. The pool also features a 260-foot-long waterslide. Daily activities at the pool include Ping-pong tournaments, water balloon toss games and hula hoop contests.

The resort boasts two pools: the Lava Pool (which has a gradual entry, a 40-foot-high volcano and a 142-foot-long waterslide) and the Oasis Pool (where guests looking for a quiet atmosphere can go for a swim).

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa has two zero-entry swimming pools near its lake and main restaurants, as well as three smaller pools and whirlpools near the Treehouse Villas, Congress Park and The Grandstand. The High Rock Spring Pool offers waterfalls and a 128-foot-long waterslide, plus two whirlpools. The Paddock Pool has a horseshoe-shaped whirlpool and a 146-foot-long waterslide that starts inside a water tower. Both pools also have children's splash areas with miniature waterslides.

As part of Disney's Animal Kingdom, those staying in Kidani Village have access to two pools. The Uzima Pool features a zero-depth entry and a 67-foot-long waterslide, and the Samawati Springs Pool offers an even bigger waterslide that's 128 feet in length, plus the Uwanja Camp – a water playground with games and geysers.

Guests at the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort have access to five swimming pools and two lazy rivers. The main pool is a zero-depth-entry lagoon with fountains and palm trees and is surrounded by lounge chairs, tent cabanas and a bar and grill with poolside service. Other pools have waterslides with pirate ship and fortress themes.

There are four pools available at this resort – an indoor pool, a spa pool, a children's splash zone and a main pool with three waterslides. Two of the waterslides are 200 feet long, while the third is 90 feet long. The main pool also hosts a poolside laser light show nightly.

Disney's Contemporary Resort has four outdoor pools, including one with a 17-foot-high waterslide and a pool with sandy beaches. A quiet pool, where excessive noise is prohibited, and a children's water playground with a kiddie pool are also available.

There are two pools available at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows: the Lava Pool and Oasis Pool. The 120,000-gallon Lava Pool features a volcano with a 142-foot-long waterslide, in-pool seating, a zero-depth entrance and tropical surroundings. The Oasis Pool offers a more relaxed and calm vibe within a lush garden setting. There’s also sandy swimming beaches along Seven Seas Lagoon.

The Waldorf Astoria Orlando features two outdoor pools, and guests can also access the pool, lazy river and waterslide at the adjacent Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. One pool is large enough for swimming laps, while the other has a zero-entry design and hosts the kids club's poolside activities. Food and drink service is available from Aquamarine, the poolside bar and grill. Guests looking to spend the day lounging by the pool may wish to rent a cabana, which offers complimentary soft drinks, a TV, wireless internet access and seating for up to eight people.

Guests can get the feel of the beach without leaving the resort: the Loews Royal Pacific features a lagoon-style swimming pool and a sandy beach. A variety of poolside activities for kids, including pingpong tournaments, pool basketball and hula hoop contests, are available every day, and pool cabanas with TVs, stocked refrigerators and ceiling fans can be rented for a fee. The pool deck also features plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas.

There is a large aquatic center and three leisure pools shared between Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Disney's Beach Club Resort and Disney's Beach Club Villas. In addition, Stormalong Bay is spread across 3 acres and features a sand-bottom pool, a lazy river, a shipwreck replica and one of the tallest waterslides at Walt Disney World resort.

The pool complex at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek includes a zero-entry, lagoon-style pool with a waterslide, as well as a lazy river. Food and beverage service is provided to guests seated in the lounge chairs and private cabanas (which feature flat-screen TVs, ceiling fans and welcome refreshments). For variety, guests can also head to the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, which has two pools and a Jacuzzi.

Maybe the best feature of the Disney Beach Club Resort is the 3-acre water park, Stormalong Bay, that the resort shares with its sister property. The water park area includes a sand-bottomed pool, a lazy river, three whirlpools and a 230-foot-long waterslide beside a replica pirate ship. The resort also features three leisure pools for a quieter experience.

There are four pools at Rosen Shingle Creek that appeal to all types of guests, including a lap pool, a zero-entry family pool, a kiddie pool and a designated quiet pool. Pools are surrounded by ample lounge chairs and sporadic umbrellas for shade.

The Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld offers an outdoor swimming pool with a Mediterranean theme. A whirlpool and kids wading pool is also provided. The separate R Aqua Zone features two large waterslides for older kids and a water playground and a smaller waterslide for toddlers.