Burlington Hotels With an Indoor Pool
Burlington sits on Lake Ontario between Hamilton and Oakville, and nine hotels here list an indoor pool. The Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington is the only one right next to Spencer Smith Park and the Waterfront Trail, with a spa and wellness centre as well. Courtyard by Marriott Burlington-Oakville and Best Western Plus Burlington Inn & Suites offer saltwater pools, while Quality Hotel adds a hot tub and sauna. For longer stays, Homewood Suites and Candlewood Suites pair the pool with kitchens. An indoor pool matters here, since the lake is too cold for swimming for most of the year.
Burlington is a lakeside city in Halton Region at the western end of Lake Ontario, between Hamilton and Oakville. Its downtown around Brant Street opens onto Spencer Smith Park and the pier, the Waterfront Trail follows the shore, the Royal Botanical Gardens lie on its western edge, and the Niagara Escarpment rises behind the city.
Lakefront, Saltwater and Suite Pools
An indoor pool lets families swim in Burlington in any season, after a walk along the Waterfront Trail or a day at the Royal Botanical Gardens. The hotels on this page range from a downtown lakefront address to suburban suites with kitchens, so you can choose by location, by type of pool or by the space you need.
Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington has the best location on this list. It stands downtown right next to Spencer Smith Park and the Waterfront Trail, so a morning walk along Lake Ontario starts at the door, and Brant Street's shops and restaurants are close by. Besides the indoor pool, it has a restaurant and a spa and wellness centre, and pet-friendly rooms are available. Rated 7.9 from more than 2,000 reviews, it is the hotel I would choose for a short stay focused on the lake and downtown Burlington rather than on facilities.
Two hotels offer a saltwater indoor pool, which many swimmers find gentler than chlorinated water. Courtyard by Marriott Burlington-Oakville is the highest rated hotel here at 9.1, with a saltwater indoor pool, a fitness centre, a terrace, an outdoor fireplace with a lounge area and a family-friendly restaurant serving all meals. Best Western Plus Burlington Inn & Suites, rated 8.3, pairs its indoor saltwater pool with a hot tub and a daily breakfast, and its rooms include a microwave and refrigerator. Either suits a family weekend, with Courtyard the more polished of the two.
If you want warm water beyond the pool, Quality Hotel has an indoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna, along with continental breakfast and pet-friendly rooms, and it describes itself as close to local attractions and wine country. Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Burlington adds a hot tub to its indoor pool, with a Keurig coffee machine in the rooms. Hampton Inn & Suites Burlington, rated 8.9, offers an indoor pool, a fitness room, free private parking and pet-friendly rooms, and Holiday Inn Burlington Conference Centre has an indoor pool within 4 km of the city centre and close to the Waterfront Trail.
For a longer family stay, the suite hotels make more sense. Homewood Suites by Hilton Burlington has family rooms with a kitchen, an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor play area, a garden and a daily breakfast, plus free parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Candlewood Suites Burlington Conference Centre gives every room a fully equipped kitchen, with an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a bar. With a kitchen and a pool in the same building, children can swim after dinner, and day trips to the Royal Botanical Gardens or Niagara wine country stay easy by car.
A traveler's takeFor a family weekend in Burlington I would book Courtyard by Marriott Burlington-Oakville: it holds a 9.1 rating, has a saltwater indoor pool and an outdoor fireplace for the evening. If the lake matters more than the facilities, I would choose Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington instead, right next to Spencer Smith Park and the Waterfront Trail.
4.6Courtyard by Marriott Burlington-Oakville
Indoor Pool · 110 reviewsComfortable stay with an indoor saltwater pool and family dining
Why guests love itSofa beds in the rooms let families of four share one space comfortably, and the indoor saltwater pool is gentler on children than a heavily chlorinated one. The family-friendly restaurant serves American food at every meal, with vegetarian and dairy-free options for children with dietary needs. An outdoor fireplace and lounge make a pleasant spot for parents in the evening. Burlington sits between Toronto and Niagara, so the hotel works well as a base for day trips in either direction.
4.5Hampton Inn & Suites Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Indoor Pool · 562 reviewsFamily-friendly comfort with an indoor pool and pet-friendly amenities
Why guests love itHampton Inn & Suites Burlington offers air-conditioned family rooms with a refrigerator, handy for drinks and snacks, and an indoor swimming pool that keeps children busy in any weather. The restaurant serves American dishes most children will eat, and parents can use the fitness room. Pets are welcome and parking is free, which suits families on a road trip along Lake Ontario. With an 8.9 rating across 562 reviews, I would book it as a dependable family base in Burlington.
4.2Homewood Suites by Hilton Burlington
Indoor Pool · 104 reviewsFamily-friendly suites with kitchens, an indoor pool, and pet-friendly options
Why guests love itAn outdoor play area, an indoor pool and family rooms with a kitchen make the Homewood Suites by Hilton Burlington one of the more child-friendly addresses in this Ontario city. Breakfast is served daily in continental, American or buffet style, and the kitchen handles snacks and simple dinners. A garden and a sun terrace give extra room outside, parking is free, pets are welcome, and an EV charging station is on site. Guests rate it 8.4 across 104 reviews.
4.2Best Western Plus Burlington Inn & Suites
Indoor Pool · 663 reviewsIndoor saltwater pool, hot tub, and daily breakfast in Burlington
Why guests love itBest Western Plus Burlington Inn & Suites suits families who want a pool and an easy breakfast on a trip to the Hamilton and Burlington area. The indoor saltwater pool and hot tub are the evening highlight for children, and a daily breakfast saves the morning rush. Every room has a microwave and refrigerator for snacks and simple meals, and WiFi is free. Parents can use the wellness facilities on site. A guest score of 8.3 from 663 reviews is reassuring.
4.0Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington
Indoor Pool · 2068 reviewsDowntown waterfront hotel with an indoor pool and spa
Why guests love itSpencer Smith Park and the Waterfront Trail sit right next to the Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington, which is why I would suggest it to families who like to walk, cycle or play outside by Lake Ontario. When the weather turns, the indoor pool takes over. The restaurant on site keeps meals simple, parents can book the spa and wellness centre, and pet-friendly rooms are available. WiFi is free throughout, and 2,068 reviews average 7.9.
4.0Quality Hotel
Indoor Pool · 255 reviewsPet-friendly hotel with indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna in Burlington
Why guests love itThe indoor pool, hot tub and sauna give a family a full evening of water time in any season, and a complimentary continental breakfast keeps mornings easy. Pets are welcome and wireless internet is free. The location is central, with the Joseph Brant Museum and shopping centres nearby, and Ontario wine country and Niagara Falls are day trips by car. Rooms are standard, so facilities are the draw.
3.9Holiday Inn Burlington Conference Centre by IHG
Indoor Pool · 125 reviewsIndoor pool and on-site dining near Burlington's city centre
Why guests love itThis Holiday Inn gives families the basics for a Burlington stay: an indoor pool for evenings, an on-site restaurant and bar, and rooms with mini-fridges for milk and snacks. The Waterfront Trail along Lake Ontario is close by, good for a morning walk or bike ride with children, and city-centre shops and restaurants are within 4 km. Rooms are air-conditioned, which helps in humid summer weather. Expect a functional conference hotel rather than a resort experience.
3.9Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Burlington
Indoor Pool · 174 reviewsIndoor pool and hot tub for a relaxing stay in Burlington
Why guests love itAn indoor pool and a hot tub are what the Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Burlington offers families looking for a relaxed base on the Ontario shore of Lake Ontario, between Toronto and Hamilton. Children can swim whatever the weather, and the on-site restaurant saves a drive at the end of the day. Rooms are tastefully decorated, with a Keurig coffee machine for parents and free wired and wireless internet. Guests rate the hotel 7.7 across 174 reviews.
3.8Candlewood Suites Burlington Conference Centre by IHG
Indoor Pool · 41 reviewsComfortable suites with kitchens, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre
Why guests love itA fully equipped kitchen in every room is the family advantage at Candlewood Suites: meals, bottles and snacks can be prepared in the room, which helps on longer stays. The indoor swimming pool and fitness centre add an evening activity, rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom, and pets are welcome. Free Wi-Fi and private parking are included, and there is a terrace and a bar.
Local tips
- 1Stay at Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington if you want Spencer Smith Park and the Waterfront Trail at the door.
- 2Choose Courtyard by Marriott or Best Western Plus if you prefer a saltwater pool to a chlorinated one.
- 3Quality Hotel adds a hot tub and sauna to its indoor pool, useful after a cold walk by the lake.
- 4For a week with children, Homewood Suites and Candlewood Suites combine a kitchen in the room with an indoor pool.
- 5Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens on Burlington's western edge, then end the day at the pool.
- 6Use the GO train's Lakeshore West line from Burlington to reach Union Station in Toronto without driving.