Windsor Hotels with an Indoor Pool
Windsor faces Detroit across the Detroit River, and an indoor pool is a practical extra in a city where winters are grey and long drives often end here. Our list counts seven published Windsor hotels with an indoor pool, from Caesars Windsor, the casino resort on the riverfront with a pool, hot tub and spa, to Hyatt Place Windsor, the best rated at 8.8. Three of them stand on the waterfront with views towards the Detroit skyline, while others add a saltwater pool, a spa area or a full hot breakfast for families on the road.
In Windsor, an indoor pool earns its place: winters along the Detroit River are cold and grey, and a pool gives families and travellers crossing the border a simple way to spend an evening in. The city's draws sit mostly by the river, from the Riverfront Trail and Dieppe Gardens to Caesars Windsor, with Walkerville and its distillery history a short drive east. I would choose a hotel near the riverside for a weekend, and keep the hotels on the outskirts for a stop on the road or a flight from the airport.
Riverfront pools, saltwater and spa options
An indoor pool suits Windsor because the city is often a stopover: travellers crossing the Ambassador Bridge or the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, families visiting for a weekend, fans heading to a game in Detroit. A pool gives children an outlet after a long drive, works in every season, and on the riverfront it comes with a walk along the Detroit River and the Windsor Sculpture Park right outside.
Caesars Windsor, the most reviewed hotel on our list with nearly 1,400 reviews and a rating of 8.2, is the largest option here: a casino resort on the riverfront with an indoor pool and hot tub, a spa and wellness centre and rooms with river views. It suits adults who want an evening of entertainment and a swim the next morning. Outside, the Riverfront Trail runs along the Detroit River, and the views reach across to the towers of downtown Detroit, which light up after dark. Families with young children may prefer one of the quieter waterfront hotels described below, which keep the same river within walking distance.
Two other hotels share the same waterfront. Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront by IHG, rated 8.6, lists a waterfront location, downtown access, an indoor pool and a pet-friendly policy, which makes it a good all-round base. Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel, rated 7.7, adds a hot tub to its indoor pool and offers rooms with a river view, a detail worth requesting when you book. From either hotel you can walk to the Windsor Sculpture Park, an open-air collection of large sculptures along the river, and to the restaurants of downtown Windsor around Ouellette Avenue, so the car can stay parked all evening.
Away from the river, the choice turns to comfort. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Windsor, rated 8.6, has a saltwater indoor pool, a spa and wellness area and a complimentary buffet breakfast, a strong combination for families who prefer gentler water than chlorine. Comfort Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge, rated 7.8, also lists spa and wellness facilities with its indoor pool and a full hot breakfast. Four Points by Sheraton Windsor Downtown pairs a central location with an indoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, convenient if you want the waterfront and the downtown streets within walking distance without staying in a casino hotel.
Hyatt Place Windsor is the best rated hotel on this page at 8.8, with an indoor swimming pool, a restaurant and bar and an outdoor fireplace, a pleasant spot on a cool evening. Six of the seven hotels on our list accept pets, so travelling with a dog rarely limits the choice. For day trips, Walkerville, the historic district shaped by the Hiram Walker distillery, lies east of downtown, and Point Pelee National Park, the southern tip of mainland Canada, is about an hour's drive away; both pair well with an evening swim back at the hotel once the day is done.
A traveler's takeIf I were stopping in Windsor with children, I would book the Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront by IHG, rated 8.6, for its indoor pool and its position on the riverfront, a short walk from the Windsor Sculpture Park. For a night out as a couple, I would choose Caesars Windsor instead, with its hot tub, spa and rooms looking across the Detroit River to the Detroit skyline.
4.4Hyatt Place Windsor
Indoor Pool · 145 reviewsComfortable stay with an indoor pool, dining, and pet-friendly amenities
Why guests love itHyatt Place Windsor is listed as family-friendly, and the indoor swimming pool is the part children will care about most. Parents get a fitness room, spa and wellness facilities and an outdoor fireplace for the evening. The restaurant serves American cuisine with halal and vegetarian options, useful when the family has different diets, and the bedding is hypoallergenic. Pets are welcome, so the family dog can come along. I would pick it as a practical, well-rated base in Windsor.
4.3Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Windsor
Indoor Pool · 295 reviewsComfortable rooms, saltwater pool, and spa services near the airport
Why guests love itHampton Inn & Suites Windsor gives families rooms with a sofa bed, a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker, so a family of four can share comfortably and handle snacks easily. The indoor pool uses salt water, a gentler option for children, and a spa and wellness area serves parents. Pets are accepted. The hotel is near the airport. I would choose it for families who want space and a pool in Windsor.
4.3Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront by IHG
Indoor Pool · 924 reviewsWaterfront views, downtown convenience, and a pet-friendly welcome
Why guests love itThe view across the Detroit River to the Detroit skyline is the memorable part of a family stay here, and the downtown location puts the riverfront paths within easy reach for an evening walk. An indoor pool keeps children busy after a day out, and the spa and wellness facilities give parents a break. Pets are welcome. Rooms are practical rather than spacious, with a coffee maker and a desk, and the whole hotel is non-smoking.
4.1Caesars Windsor, A Caesars Destination
Indoor Pool · 1394 reviewsRiver views, a casino, and a spa with indoor pool and hot tub
Why guests love itCaesars Windsor is a four-star hotel and casino complex overlooking the Detroit River, and I would recommend it more to adults than to young children. Rooms are modern with city or river views and free WiFi. The spa has an indoor pool and hot tub, and a large fitness center is on site. Dining options are available inside the complex. Families should ask which areas are open to children.
4.0Four Points by Sheraton Windsor Downtown
Indoor Pool · 226 reviewsDowntown comfort with an indoor pool, spa, and pet-friendly rooms
Why guests love itFour Points by Sheraton Windsor Downtown puts families in the city centre, one block from the Detroit Windsor Tunnel. The indoor pool gives children something to look forward to, and the spa and wellness centre is there for parents. Rooms are contemporary, with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen cable TV and a coffee maker, and the restaurant on site keeps dinner simple. Pets are accepted. The 7.9 score from 226 reviews is fair for a central base.
3.9Comfort Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge
Indoor Pool · 554 reviewsComfortable rooms, an indoor pool, and a hot breakfast near the Ambassador Bridge
Why guests love itI would suggest the Comfort Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge to families on a practical stop in Windsor. The daily hot breakfast covers mornings before a day out or a border crossing, and the indoor pool gives children an evening activity. Rooms have a refrigerator, a coffee maker, cable TV and free WiFi, handy for snacks. A spa and wellness area is listed for parents, and pets are accepted. Rooms are Standard Single or Double Queen.
3.9Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel
Indoor Pool · 473 reviewsRiverside Drive hotel facing the Detroit skyline, an eight-minute walk from the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel
Why guests love itBest Western Plus Waterfront's 277 Riverside Drive address puts families straight onto the Windsor riverfront, where the parks and the walking path along the Detroit River are across the street, a good first outing after a long drive. The indoor pool and sauna help on a cold or wet day, and the mini-fridge handles milk and snacks. Pets are welcome, which makes it one of the easier downtown options with a dog. Parents should weigh the downsides: parking is paid, and the downtown casino district is busy late on weekends. For a day in Detroit, children need their own documents to cross by the tunnel. A 7.7 from 473 reviews says the river view does more of the work than the rooms.
Local tips
- 1Ask for a river-view room at Caesars Windsor or the Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel: the Detroit skyline is the best view in town.
- 2If you plan to cross to Detroit, carry a passport and allow time for border checks at the Ambassador Bridge or the tunnel.
- 3For gentler water, pick Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Windsor and its saltwater indoor pool.
- 4Travelling with a dog? Six of the seven hotels on this page accept pets; Caesars Windsor does not list it.
- 5Pair a morning swim with a walk on the Riverfront Trail, which follows the Detroit River past the Windsor Sculpture Park.
- 6For a day out, Point Pelee National Park, the southern tip of mainland Canada, is about an hour's drive from Windsor.