Singapore’s skyline is one of the most dramatic in the world, and the best way to appreciate it is horizontal, in a rooftop pool, with a cold drink nearby. The city packs an extraordinary range of rooftop pool hotels into a small island — from the world-famous infinity edge at Marina Bay Sands to intimate boutique pools that feel like a private secret above the city streets. Whether you’re after jaw-dropping bay views, a lively pool bar, or a quiet lap pool on a high floor with the CBD spread out below, you’ll find it here. These are the best hotels in Singapore with a rooftop pool, chosen for their pool quality, views, and overall stay experience.
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Singapore Hotels
| 1. Marina Bay Sands World’s Most Iconic Rooftop Pool Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 5-minute walk to Gardens by the Bay, directly above Bayfront MRT Guest Reviews: World’s largest rooftop infinity pool, panoramic 57th-floor city views, spacious rooms, exceptional dining Best Room: Premier Room Price: From USD $380 – $750 per night |
| 2. The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 8-minute walk to Raffles Place MRT, directly on the Marina Bay waterfront Guest Reviews: Unobstructed Marina Bay views from pool, Lantern rooftop bar, immaculate rooms, outstanding La Brasserie breakfast Best Room: Premier Bay View Room Price: From USD $420 – $800 per night |
| 3. The Clan Hotel Singapore by Far East Hospitality Best Pool Above Chinatown Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: Direct access to Telok Ayer MRT, 8-minute walk to Raffles Place Guest Reviews: 30th-floor pool and jacuzzi with Chinatown skyline views, complimentary minibar, tea master welcome ceremony, spotless rooms Best Room: Grand Premier Room Price: From USD $195 – $400 per night |
| 4. PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore Best Sky Garden Pool Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: Adjacent to Chinatown MRT, 5-minute walk to Clarke Quay Guest Reviews: Sky gardens cascading down the facade, peaceful pool terrace above the CBD, rooftop urban farm, award-winning St. Gregory Spa Best Room: COLLECTION Club King/Twin Price: From USD $230 – $500 per night |
| 5. Andaz Singapore, by Hyatt Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: Direct connection to Bugis MRT, 5-minute walk to Haji Lane and Kampong Glam Guest Reviews: 25th-floor infinity pool with bay views, complimentary daily minibar, Mr. Stork rooftop bar with teepee huts, floor-to-ceiling city views from all rooms Best Room: Suite, 1 King Bed (Andaz Residence) Price: From USD $240 – $500 per night |
| 6. Artyzen Singapore Best Glass-Bottom Pool Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 10-minute walk to Orchard Boulevard MRT, steps from Orchard Road and ION Orchard Guest Reviews: Glass-bottomed 25-metre cantilevered infinity pool, 4-metre double-height ceilings, private balcony on every room, complimentary shuttle within 1km Best Room: Premier Balcony King Room Price: From USD $255 – $500 per night |
| 7. Mondrian Singapore Duxton Best Pool View of Heritage Rooftops Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 5-minute walk to Maxwell Food Centre, 8-minute walk to Outram Park MRT Guest Reviews: Infinity pool with heritage shophouse rooftops in the foreground and CBD skyline behind, Canyon Club rooftop bar, Dario Cecchini’s Italian restaurant Bottega Di Carna on-site, Jungle Ballroom tiki bar with secret vine tunnel entrance Best Room: Shophouse Suite King Price: From USD $140 – $450 per night |
| 8. The Westin Singapore Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 5-minute walk to Downtown MRT, 15-minute walk to Marina Bay Sands Guest Reviews: 35th-floor corner infinity pool overlooking the south coast, Heavenly Spa with hot tub and sauna, extensive breakfast buffet with gelato bar, all rooms start from Level 35 with full city views Best Room: Club Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View (Corner) Price: From USD $280 – $600 per night |
| 9. Pullman Singapore Hill Street Best Pool-and-Bar Combo Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 5-minute walk to City Hall MRT, 10-minute walk to National Gallery Singapore Guest Reviews: Rooftop infinity pool facing Marina Bay Sands directly, El Chido Mexican rooftop bar with tacos and panoramic views, train-heritage interiors with luggage wall installation, two pools total including quieter ground-level option Best Room: Studio Suite Price: From USD $195 – $450 per night |
| 10. Naumi Hotel Singapore Best Boutique Rooftop Pool Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 5-minute walk to City Hall MRT, directly behind Raffles Hotel Singapore Guest Reviews: 10th-floor rooftop infinity pool with city skyline views, complimentary daily minibar replenishment, Apple TV and magic privacy glass in rooms, Cloud 9 Pool Bar with evening happy hour for all guests Best Room: Oasis Room Price: From USD $185 – $350 per night |
| 11. JEN Singapore Orchardgateway by Shangri-La Longest Rooftop Pool Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: Direct access to Somerset MRT via Orchardgateway mall, connected to three shopping centres Guest Reviews: 47-metre rooftop infinity pool with hydro jets overlooking Orchard Road and Marina Bay, Jeno the robot handles 24-hour room service, Club Lounge with automated wine dispenser and evening cocktails, sheltered access to 313@Somerset without stepping outside Best Room: Panorama Club Room Price: From USD $215 – $450 per night |
What Singapore’s Rooftop Pools Are Actually Like
Singapore’s rooftop pool scene looks consistent from the outside — infinity edge, city views, cold drink nearby — but the experience varies considerably depending on which hotel you choose and when you go. A few things worth knowing before you book.
- Sun orientation matters more than most guides admit — this is the most common question in Singapore hotel forums and almost nobody answers it directly. Singapore sits just north of the equator, so the sun tracks roughly east to west with a southward tilt. Pools facing west or southwest get direct afternoon sun, which is when most guests want to swim. Marina Bay Sands faces northwest across the bay and gets strong afternoon sun on the pool deck, though the sheer size means some sections are shadier than others. The Fullerton Bay Hotel’s rooftop pool faces the bay but is partially shaded by late afternoon. Artyzen Singapore’s cantilevered pool on Level 20 is open and largely unshaded through the afternoon. JEN Singapore Orchardgateway’s rooftop faces toward Marina Bay and gets reasonable afternoon sun, though the surrounding buildings clip it earlier than you’d expect. For the most reliable unshaded afternoon swim, Pullman Singapore Hill Street’s rooftop and The Clan Hotel’s 30th-floor pool are strong picks.
- Crowding is a real variable — and the gap between the busiest and quietest pools on this list is significant. JEN Singapore Orchardgateway is repeatedly flagged in forums as one of the harder pools to secure a lounger at, particularly on weekends; the loungers run in a single row with no privacy between them, and the pool draws guests from a large hotel above a busy shopping centre. Marina Bay Sands operates on a time-slot booking system for the pool, and the sheer volume of guests means it rarely feels private. Mondrian Singapore Duxton introduced cabana time limits precisely because the rooftop gets busy; slots fill quickly on weekends. At the quieter end, Naumi Hotel Singapore (73 rooms total) and Artyzen Singapore (142 rooms) run small enough operations that the pool is genuinely uncrowded on most mornings. PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering’s sky garden pool sits within a larger terrace of gardens and receives consistently calm reviews.
- Pool character differs significantly across this list — not every property offers the same experience. Marina Bay Sands is a social spectacle: 150 metres long, open bar service, guests photographing each other against the skyline. The Fullerton Bay Hotel and Naumi Hotel lean quieter and more intimate, with a poolside bar that feels more like a private terrace than a rooftop club. Mondrian Singapore Duxton and Pullman Singapore Hill Street both have genuine rooftop bar energy — music, cocktails, a crowd that’s there as much for the atmosphere as the swim. Artyzen Singapore’s glass-bottomed cantilevered pool is more of a design statement than a lap pool; it’s 25 metres but the real draw is the transparent floor section and the views below. The Westin Singapore’s 35th-floor corner infinity pool and The Clan Hotel’s 30th-floor pool both feel more like hotel amenities for guests who want a quiet swim with a view than destination pools in their own right.
- Children’s access varies by property — and this matters if you’re travelling with kids. JEN Singapore Orchardgateway and Pullman Singapore Hill Street both welcome children at the rooftop pool. Andaz Singapore has a children’s pool separate from the main infinity pool, so families and adults who want a quieter swim can both be accommodated. Naumi Hotel Singapore restricts the pool to guests aged 12 and above without adult supervision. Mondrian Singapore Duxton’s rooftop pool skews adult in both design and atmosphere. If an adult-only or reliably quiet pool is important, Artyzen Singapore, The Fullerton Bay Hotel, and The Westin Singapore are the most consistently calm options.
- Pool hours are tighter than most guests expect — the majority of rooftop pools on this list close between 9pm and 10pm, which means the post-dinner swim that looks good on paper often isn’t available. Mondrian Singapore Duxton and Pullman Singapore Hill Street are among the exceptions where the rooftop bar stays open later, and the pool access extends alongside it — though confirm current terms directly with the hotel. Marina Bay Sands runs the pool daily from 6am to midnight, which makes it one of the few genuine late-night swim options.
Where to Stay for the Best Rooftop Pool Experience
The pool experience you get in Singapore is partly determined by where the hotel sits in the city, and that affects everything from the view direction to how easy it is to get out and explore. The four main zones where these hotels sit each have a distinct character.
- Marina Bay — Marina Bay Sands and The Fullerton Bay Hotel sit directly on the waterfront here, and the pool views face across the bay toward the CBD skyline. This is the most photogenic vantage point in the city and the one most first-time visitors are picturing when they search for a rooftop pool hotel in Singapore. The trade-off is price: Marina Bay hotels are the most expensive on this list, and the area itself is polished but thin on local atmosphere. There are no hawker centres within easy walking distance; most meals happen inside the hotels or in the surrounding malls. Worth it if the bay view is the priority. Worth reconsidering if you want to spend evenings wandering somewhere with genuine street life.
- CBD and Chinatown — PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, The Clan Hotel Singapore, and Mondrian Singapore Duxton all sit in this zone, with pools looking back across the CBD skyline and, in Mondrian’s case, over the coloured heritage rooftops of Duxton Hill. This is a strong choice for guests who want a rooftop pool and a neighbourhood worth exploring on foot. Chinatown’s hawker centres, Duxton Hill’s bar and restaurant strip, and Maxwell Food Centre are all within easy walking distance. The MRT connections at Chinatown and Outram Park stations cover most of the island efficiently.
- City Hall and the Civic District — Pullman Singapore Hill Street and Naumi Hotel Singapore sit here, a short walk from City Hall MRT and close to the National Gallery, CHIJMES, and Raffles Hotel. The rooftop pool at Pullman faces directly toward Marina Bay Sands, giving guests a clear sightline to the iconic skyline without paying Marina Bay prices. Naumi’s pool faces toward Raffles and the Civic District, which is a quieter but equally interesting view. This zone suits guests who want central access to attractions and good food without the full Marina Bay premium.
- Orchard and the CBD Tower Zone — Artyzen Singapore sits just off Orchard Road on Cuscaden Road, a quieter residential stretch that puts guests within a short walk of ION Orchard and Orchard Boulevard MRT. The rooftop pool looks toward the West Orchard and Buona Vista direction — not a Marina Bay view, but an open city panorama with good afternoon sun. JEN Singapore Orchardgateway is embedded directly into the Orchard Road shopping belt, which is its biggest strength and its biggest limitation; the pool faces toward Marina Bay in the distance and gets busy with hotel guests who are there primarily to shop. Andaz Singapore and The Westin Singapore sit in the eastern CBD and financial district respectively, with pools pointing toward Marina Bay from a different angle. All are well-served by MRT.
When to Visit Singapore for a Rooftop Pool Stay
Singapore is genuinely tropical year-round, which means the question isn’t really whether it will be warm enough to swim — it will always be warm enough to swim — but whether the sky will cooperate.
- February to April is the most reliable window — February is Singapore’s sunniest month, averaging around ten rainy days and the lowest rainfall of the year. The northeast monsoon has tapered off, the southwest monsoon hasn’t arrived, and the mornings in particular are consistently clear. March and April are nearly as good. If the pool is a central reason for your trip, this is the window to target. The heat sits around 30°C, which is genuine tropical warmth but manageable before the humidity climbs in May and June.
- June to early September is a solid secondary option — the southwest monsoon brings rain, but the pattern in Singapore during these months tends toward clear mornings and afternoon thunderstorms rather than all-day grey. This means an early pool session is usually fine, and the afternoon storms clear quickly. School holiday periods in July and August do push prices up across the board and increase pool crowding at larger hotels.
- November to January is the most difficult period for pool use — the northeast monsoon peaks in December with up to 350mm of rainfall and around 20 wet days in the month. Overcast skies are common for days at a stretch, and while temperatures remain warm, the pool experience becomes hit and miss. December also brings the highest hotel prices of the year, driven by Christmas and New Year demand. If you’re visiting in December for the festive atmosphere, the pools are still usable — just not the reliable daily highlight they would be in February.
- Weekday mornings are the best time to swim at any hotel — regardless of month. Singapore’s rooftop pools are quietest between 6am and 9am on weekdays, when most guests are at breakfast or preparing for the day. Weekend afternoons at popular pools like Marina Bay Sands, JEN Singapore Orchardgateway, and Mondrian Singapore Duxton can be significantly busier, with loungers filling up by mid-morning. If your schedule is flexible, building your pool time into the morning and your sightseeing into the afternoon produces a better experience at almost every hotel on this list.
FAQs
1. Can non-guests use any of these rooftop pools?
Most rooftop pools in Singapore are strictly for hotel guests. Marina Bay Sands enforces this with keycards and does not offer any form of non-guest access. Pullman Singapore Hill Street is the notable exception on this list: the rooftop El Chido bar operates as a venue open to the public, and non-guests can use the pool area alongside it — though confirm current terms directly with the hotel before visiting, as this can change.
2. Is Marina Bay Sands worth the price just for the pool?
It depends on what else you’re getting from the stay. The pool itself is genuinely exceptional — 150 metres long, 57 floors up, with a view that no other hotel in Singapore matches. But if the pool is the only reason you’re considering it and the room rate feels steep, hotels like Pullman Singapore Hill Street, The Clan Hotel Singapore, and The Fullerton Bay Hotel offer rooftop infinity pools with strong views at meaningfully lower prices.
3. Which rooftop pool has the best views?
For Marina Bay and skyline views, Marina Bay Sands and The Fullerton Bay Hotel are the clearest choices, with Pullman Singapore Hill Street close behind — its rooftop faces directly toward the MBS towers and CBD skyline. For a different perspective, Mondrian Singapore Duxton’s pool looks over the heritage shophouse rooftops of Chinatown with the skyscrapers behind, which many guests find more interesting than a straight skyline shot. Artyzen Singapore offers an elevated Orchard Road panorama that is quieter but genuinely open.
4. Which pool is best for families with children?
JEN Singapore Orchardgateway and Pullman Singapore Hill Street both welcome children at the rooftop pool and have good family facilities in the broader hotel. Andaz Singapore separates the main infinity pool from a dedicated children’s pool, which works well for families who want both. Naumi Hotel Singapore restricts the pool to guests aged 12 and above without adult supervision, so it is better suited to adults or older children.
5. Which hotel has the quietest rooftop pool?
Naumi Hotel Singapore and Artyzen Singapore are consistently the calmest, driven by their small room counts — 73 and 142 rooms respectively. PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering also receives quiet pool reviews, partly because the pool sits within a wider garden terrace rather than a dedicated rooftop deck. Avoid JEN Singapore Orchardgateway and Marina Bay Sands if a quiet swim is the priority.
6. How far in advance should I book for a rooftop pool hotel in Singapore?
For most hotels on this list, two to four weeks ahead is sufficient outside peak periods. Marina Bay Sands books up faster than the rest, particularly for weekends and the December–January holiday period, where six to eight weeks ahead is more realistic. If you’re visiting during the Formula 1 night race period, which typically falls in September, book as early as possible regardless of which hotel you choose — prices spike and availability tightens across the board.
7. Do Singapore rooftop pools stay open late?
Most close between 9pm and 10pm. Marina Bay Sands is the most generous, running the pool daily from 6am to midnight. Mondrian Singapore Duxton and Pullman Singapore Hill Street extend pool access in line with their rooftop bar hours, making them better choices if a late-night swim is important to you. Confirm current hours directly with any hotel before your stay, as these can change seasonally.
8. Which rooftop pool hotel gives the best value?
Mondrian Singapore Duxton and The Clan Hotel Singapore both offer rooftop infinity pools with strong city views at prices well below the Marina Bay tier, with rooms starting from around $140–195 USD per night on weekdays. Naumi Hotel Singapore adds a boutique pool experience with a complimentary daily minibar from around $185 USD. JEN Singapore Orchardgateway is the most affordable on this list for what it delivers — a 47-metre rooftop infinity pool directly above Somerset MRT — with entry-level rooms from around $215 USD.
