Hotels with Indoor Pools in Peterborough, Ontario
Five hotels in Peterborough list an indoor pool, and each does something a little different with it. Hampton Inn Peterborough has a saltwater indoor pool, Holiday Inn Hotel Peterborough Waterfront has connected indoor and outdoor pools on the Trent Severn Waterway, Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn adds a hot tub beside a creekside garden, Super 8 by Wyndham Peterborough has a pool with a spa bath, and Comfort Hotel & Suites has a heated pool and a spa bath. I would choose by the extras that come with the pool, since all five list one, and by whether you want a waterfront, a garden or a golf-course setting.
Peterborough, situated on the Otonabee River, is known for its blend of natural beauty and urban convenience, often referred to as the 'Electric City' due to its early adoption of hydroelectric power. The city's personality is shaped by its connection to the Trent-Severn Waterway, offering a relaxed pace with access to outdoor activities, cultural sites like the Art Gallery of Peterborough, and educational institutions such as Trent University. Its hospitality sector reflects this balance, providing comfortable stays that cater to families, couples, and solo travelers alike, with a strong emphasis on amenities that enhance comfort and leisure.
Peterborough Hotels with an Indoor Pool
Peterborough hotels pair their indoor pools with a hot tub or spa bath, a waterfront or a garden, and often a free breakfast. The five listed here differ mostly in setting and extras. I would choose by the type of stay you want, and confirm pool hours, since the listings confirm the pool but not when it opens.
Hampton Inn Peterborough is the best rated, at 8.9, and it has a saltwater indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, free on-site parking, a daily buffet breakfast and barbecue areas, along with access to a casino. It lists family rooms with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi, and it is pet-friendly. Fewer than 200 guests have rated it, so I would read recent reviews. I would choose it for a family weekend where a saltwater pool, a free buffet breakfast and free parking matter more than a waterfront view. Confirm the pool hours.
Holiday Inn Hotel Peterborough Waterfront by IHG sits directly on the Trent Severn Waterway, with connected indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, a fitness room and several dining venues on site. Rooms offer views of the river, the city or the harbour, and it is less than five minutes by car from central Peterborough. It scores 7.6 from more than 520 guests and lists pet-friendly options. I would choose it for a stay where the pool and the waterfront are both part of the plan, and ask for a river-view room when booking.
Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn sits creekside with tranquil gardens, an indoor pool, a hot tub and a riverside breakfast room, and its warmly decorated rooms have flat-screen TVs and small fridges. The Peterborough Lift Lock is a five-minute drive away and the Canadian Canoe Museum is 2.2 km from the property. It scores 8.4 from more than 520 guests. I would pick it for a quiet stay with a garden and a hot tub, and for the easy access to the Lift Lock the next morning. Confirm the pool hours.
Super 8 by Wyndham Peterborough, next to Kawartha Golf & Country Club, has an indoor pool with a spa bath, an airport shuttle service, free continental breakfast and rooms with a microwave and mini-fridge, and welcomes pets. Comfort Hotel & Suites has an indoor heated pool, a spa bath and an on-site restaurant, four minutes' walk from Kawartha Golf Club, and is pet-friendly. I would book Super 8 for the breakfast and shuttle, and Comfort for a restaurant in the building and a short walk to the golf club. Ask about pet terms.
A traveler's takeFor a pool stay in Peterborough, I would choose Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn: the indoor pool and hot tub, the tranquil creekside gardens and the riverside breakfast room feel the most considered, and the Peterborough Lift Lock is five minutes away by car. If I wanted a waterfront with connected pools, I would book Holiday Inn Hotel Peterborough Waterfront. For a family weekend with free buffet breakfast and parking, I would pick Hampton Inn Peterborough.
4.5Hampton Inn Peterborough
Indoor Pool · 186 reviewsFamily-friendly hotel with a saltwater indoor pool and casino in Peterborough
Why guests love itA saltwater indoor pool and family rooms make the Hampton Inn Peterborough an easy choice with children, and its 8.9 rating from 186 reviews backs that up. The daily buffet breakfast is included, parking is free, and rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi. Barbecue areas add an option for a relaxed evening in good weather. Pets are accepted. I would book a family room rather than a standard one.
4.2Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn
Indoor Pool · 526 reviewsCreekside hotel with an indoor pool, hot tub, and tranquil gardens
Why guests love itBest Western Plus Otonabee Inn gives families a calm creekside setting in Peterborough, with gardens to wander and an indoor pool and hot tub for any season. Rooms include small fridges and coffee facilities, handy for breakfast snacks or bottles. The Peterborough Lift Lock, a fun stop for children, is a 5-minute drive, and the Canadian Canoe Museum is 2.2 km away. Guests score it 8.4/10 from more than 500 reviews.
4.0Super 8 by Wyndham Peterborough
Indoor Pool · 1321 reviewsIndoor pool, spa bath, and airport shuttle near Kawartha Golf & Country Club
Why guests love itSuper 8 by Wyndham Peterborough is a three-star hotel next to Kawartha Golf & Country Club, and I would recommend it to families who want an indoor pool and a dog-friendly room. The pool has a spa bath, rooms include a microwave, a mini-fridge and free Wi-Fi, and a free continental breakfast is served. An airport shuttle is available. It is a practical stay, not a polished one.
4.0Comfort Hotel & Suites
Indoor Pool · 331 reviewsIndoor heated pool, spa bath, and on-site dining near Kawartha Golf Club
Why guests love itKelsey's Restaurant opens straight off the lobby at the Comfort Hotel & Suites in Peterborough, which makes dinner with children easy, and the indoor heated pool and spa bath fill the evening. Rooms are spacious, with a microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee maker and free WiFi. Kawartha Golf Club is a four-minute walk away, and pets are accepted. Guests rate it 7.9 from 331 reviews.
3.8Holiday Inn Hotel Peterborough Waterfront by IHG
Indoor Pool · 521 reviewsWaterfront hotel with connected pools and dining on the Trent Severn Waterway
Why guests love itHoliday Inn Peterborough Waterfront sits directly on the Trent Severn Waterway, and its connected indoor and outdoor pools are the big draw for children: they can swim inside or out depending on the weather. A hot tub and fitness room add to it, and several dining venues on site make meals easy. Central Peterborough is under 5 minutes by car. Pets are allowed. The 7.6/10 score from over 500 reviews is fair rather than outstanding.
Local tips
- 1Confirm pool hours when you book, because the listings confirm that each hotel has an indoor pool but do not say when it opens.
- 2Choose Holiday Inn Hotel Peterborough Waterfront if you want connected indoor and outdoor pools next to the Trent Severn Waterway.
- 3Pick Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn for a quiet creekside garden and a hot tub, with the Lift Lock five minutes away by car.
- 4Book Hampton Inn for a saltwater pool, a free buffet breakfast and free on-site parking.
- 5Bring a dog only to hotels that list pets, such as Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, Super 8 and Comfort Hotel, and ask about fees.
- 6Check recent reviews for Hampton Inn before booking, because its 8.9 rating comes from fewer than 200 guests.