The World’s Best Disney Hotel Swimming Pools

Disney is the master of creating magical and transformative worlds. It’s no wonder, then, that Disney has designed remarkable watery worlds with its hotel swimming pools. Some feature elaborate theming, fountains, waterslides or waterfalls. All are fantastic places to play and lounge. We asked travel experts to share their favorite Disney hotel pools to compile this curated menu of splashy oases, from Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California to Disneyland Paris and far beyond. Ready for a swim. Let find out The World’s Best Disney Hotel Swimming Pools below.

The World’s Best Disney Hotel Swimming Pools

Aulani – A Disney Resort

Aulani is home not only to one of Hawaii’s best hotel pools, but also the resort offers an array of other enticing water features. Waikolohe Pool is Aulani’s main pool, situated beside the resort’s beachfront cove. This zero entry pool is a beautiful spot to swim and splash together as a family. A lazy river named Waikohole Stream winds its way through palm trees and sweet scented tropical plants like plumeria, pikake, and ginger. Playful fountains spray water at floaters and bubbles flow up from the river’s floor in a volcanic cave. Aulani boasts two full sized waterslides the Volcanic Vertical enclosed tube and the Tubestone Curl open air inner tube slide. Meanwhile, mythical Hawaiian characters shoot and pour water on giggling children at Menehune Bridge. This impressive splash structure includes rope bridges, and fountains galore. Especially for kids aged 5 and younger, Keiki Cove features rainbow water jets and images of aquatic creatures.

Disney’s Yacht Club and Disney’s Beach Club

Families will instantly fall in love with the pool at Disney’s Yacht Club, Stormalong Bay, an amenity shared by Disney’s Yacht Club and Disney’s Beach Club resorts. The pool complex has four swimming pools, a lazy river, waterslide, a ship wreck to explore, and even a sandy beach. Even though the pool is shared by two Disney properties, it never feels crowded, as it covers over 2.5 acres. After everyone has worked up an appetite, head to the poolside Beaches & Cream Soda shop for the ultimate sweet treats.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is a stunning, exotic resort; easily among the best deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The main pool embraces the resort’s exotic African theme. At more than 11,000 square feet, it is one of the largest pools at any of the Disney World resorts. There is a nice zero entry section that is great for kids, a 67 foot winding waterslide, and plenty of lifeguards on duty. The entire area is lushly landscaped and there is thatch roof bar for poolside drinks and cocktails. You’ll also find two whirlpool spas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, both set aside in secluded areas, making them extra relaxing. One even overlooks the savannah. If you’re lucky, you may see a giraffe wander by while enjoying the hot tub.

Disney’s Grand Floridian

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is often hailed as Disney’s most luxurious on property resort, so it’s no surprise that a great pool scene comes standard here. The hotel has two main pools. The first, known as the Beach Pool, features a waterslide and is surrounded by waterfalls overlooking Seven Seas Lagoon. The second pool, the Courtyard Pool, is located behind the main building and offers zero entry on one side as well as small jets for babies and toddlers to wade and splash safely. Once kids spot the resort’s splash pad and water playground, however, they may never want to return to the main pools. This structure is Alice in Wonderland themed, complete with a bucket that dumps water on kids in the shape of the Mad Hatter’s hat. It’s whimsical and fun while still in keeping with the resort’s elegant atmosphere.

Disneyland Hotel

Disneyland Hotel’s Monorail Slide Pool was named one of the Best Hotel Pools for Kids in the USA for good reason. It boasts two whimsical and winding Monorail themed waterslides, topped by a retro Disneyland sign. Thrill seekers will love the 25 foot high, 180 foot long Red Monorail slide. Meanwhile, those seeking a more mellow splashdown will enjoy the 13 foot high, 80 foot long Yellow Monorail slide. A two lane mini slide designed for smaller children also spills out into a small pool, while pop jets, fountains and a surging waterfall add to the fun. Additionally, the hotel includes two E Ticket Pools, one of which sits beneath a flower ensconced footbridge. Plenty of complimentary cushy lounge chairs are available for relaxing. Shaded cabanas with flat-screen TV, Internet access, and refrigerator can be rented at an additional charge, too.