Hot Tub and Sauna Hotels in Calgary, Alberta

Residence Inn Calgary South is built for families on longer stays: the air-conditioned family rooms have kitchenettes, and a buffet breakfast is served every day. The indoor pool and hot tub give children a reliable activity through the Alberta seasons, and parents can use the fitness centre or the spa and wellness area. An on-site restaurant serves American dishes at lunch and dinner, and pets are welcome too.

Le Germain is a boutique luxury hotel, but it is listed as family-friendly and pet-friendly, so children and the family dog are welcome. Its location directly across from the Calgary Tower gives kids an easy first outing, and the rest of downtown is walkable. The hot tub and sauna are better suited to parents than to young swimmers, as there is no pool listed. In-room massages offer a rare treat for tired adults after a day in the city.

For a family flying in or out of Calgary, this Westin removes most of the stress: it sits steps from Calgary International Airport with a complimentary shuttle, and the indoor pool and hot tub give children a way to burn off energy after a long flight. A restaurant on site means dinner without a drive. Rooms have a work desk and coffee maker, and pets are welcome. Its 9.1 rating from more than 400 reviews is excellent for an airport hotel.

Being directly connected to Calgary International Airport is the main reason I would book the Delta Hotels Calgary Airport In-Terminal for a family flight. There is no shuttle to wait for with luggage and children, and soundproofed rooms help everyone sleep despite the runways. The indoor pool, hot tub and sauna fill a layover evening, and the fitness centre is open 24 hours. Pets are welcome too. Guests rate it 9.0 across 961 reviews, an excellent score.

Family rooms with kitchenettes are the main asset here, letting parents prepare simple meals and keep snacks to hand. The indoor pool and hot tub give children a reliable activity through a Calgary winter, and the sun terrace is there for warmer days. A restaurant and a bar are on site, pets are accepted, and the free airport shuttle makes arrivals and departures easier with luggage and tired children in tow.

Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire is a strong family pick because the pool has a waterslide, with a hot tub alongside. Every unit is a spacious suite with a seating area and a microwave, so children have room to settle. There is a restaurant and a pub on site, plus a fitness centre, a hair salon and ski storage for mountain day trips in winter. With an 8.9 score from 452 reviews, I would book it for a city-and-mountains family trip.

Applause Hotel Calgary Airport stands out for its two rooftop hot tubs, the detail I would mention first to families looking for something a little different from a standard airport stay. It is less than 3 km from Calgary International Airport and runs a complimentary shuttle, so arrivals with children and luggage are simpler. The on-site restaurant covers dinner, rooms have a coffee maker and flat-screen TV, and parents can use the fitness centre.

Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel connects directly to Calgary International Airport, so a family can walk from the gate to the room without a shuttle. The indoor pool and hot tub help children burn off energy before an early flight, and rooms include a mini-refrigerator for milk and snacks. YAKIMA Social Kitchen + Bar handles dinner on site, and pets are accepted. Rated 8.9 across 753 reviews, I would book it for the night before or after a long-haul trip.

Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection is 2 km from Calgary International Airport and runs a complimentary 24-hour shuttle, which I would point out to families with awkward flight times. The swimming pool and hot tub give children something to enjoy before or after travelling, and some rooms look out to the Rocky Mountains on clear days. The on-site restaurant means no extra trip for dinner, and free WiFi helps keep everyone entertained during a layover.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary University has air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms, and an indoor swimming pool and hot tub that give children an easy evening after a day out. Parents can use the fitness centre, and WiFi is free. Its location near McMahon Stadium is handy for a family attending a game or an event there. With an 8.8 rating across 494 reviews, I would book it as a calm, well-reviewed family base in northwest Calgary.

Homewood Suites Calgary Airport is an all-suite hotel where every suite has a kitchenette, a seating area and a dining area, so a family can spread out and eat in. The hot breakfast is included, the indoor pool and hot tub fill the evenings, and Wi-Fi is free. A 24-hour airport shuttle makes early flights easier, and some suites look towards the mountains. With an 8.8 score from 452 reviews, I would book it for the start or end of a trip.

Families get a dependable downtown base with real perks for children. The indoor pool is a lifesaver during Calgary's long winters, and the seasonal sun deck takes over in summer, Stampede week included. Rooms come with mini-fridges and coffeemakers, and many look out over the Bow River or the skyline, which children tend to love at night. The restaurant is on site, and pets are accepted for families travelling with a dog.

Staybridge Suites Calgary Airport gives families rooms with fully equipped kitchens, so early dinners and picky eaters are easy to manage. The indoor pool and hot tub fill the evenings, and there is a sun terrace for warmer days. A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, and the free airport shuttle helps on arrival and departure days. With an 8.7 score from 518 reviews, I would choose it for the first or last nights of a Calgary trip.

A large indoor pool and a hot tub are what I would point out first to families at the Fairmont Palliser, especially during a Calgary winter. Rooms with city views include a coffee maker and a minibar, and several on-site restaurants spare the search for dinner with children. Pets are accepted, and parents can book time at the day spa. The skywalk link to the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre also suits a family trip combined with work. Guests rate it 8.7 across 395 reviews.

Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel sits near Calgary International Airport, which suits families with early flights or a late arrival. The indoor pool is the obvious evening plan for children, and parents can use the hot tub, sauna and fitness centre or relax at the bar. Rooms are air-conditioned with tea and coffee makers and flat-screen TVs. Pets are welcome, and the Calgary Tower and Stampede grounds are a drive away. A guest score of 8.6 from 571 reviews is reassuring.