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Pullman Cape Town rooftop pool

Heated pool for in-house guests, plus the Ghibli rooftop bar

No. 4 of 15 on our Cape Town rooftop pools list, in Cape Town City Centre.

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Sample photo, not Pullman Cape Town. Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Hotel guests only
Day pass
No
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published

Pullman is the pick for heated water plus a rooftop bar under one roof, right in town. Swimming is for in-house guests only.

The pool

The heated pool at 22 Riebeek St is for in-house hotel guests. Above it, Ghibli Rooftop Bar has skyline views, cocktails and light bites, and the rooftop deck hosts morning yoga classes. No floor is published for the pool.

Our take

Pullman is the heated option in the city centre. The Trade, a few streets away on our list, doesn't publish its heating, so Pullman is the safer bet for a swim in the cooler months.

The catch is access: the pool is for in-house guests, and no day pass or hours are published. The bar is a separate matter, with cocktails and light bites at Ghibli. For a swim without staying, Cloud 9 is the alternative.

Good to know

  • Heated pool, stated by the hotel
  • Ghibli Rooftop Bar with skyline views
  • Morning yoga classes on the rooftop deck

The catches

  • In-house guests only
  • Pool hours and floor aren't published

Best forGuests wanting heated water and a rooftop bar in the city centre.

Skip it ifYou're not staying, since only in-house guests can swim.

Getting in

In-house hotel guests only; no day pass is sold.

Pool hours and age rules aren't published.

Tips

  • Stay in June to August only if heated water matters, since highs are about 17 to 18°C.
  • Ask the front desk about the morning yoga schedule when you book.

Before you go. Check the pool's opening hours with the hotel, since none are published.

Pool facts and where they come from

Facts marked "unconfirmed" come from a travel guide or booking site, not from the hotel. Check them with the hotel before you plan around them.

Where the pool is Rooftop Unconfirmed: from timeout.com, not the hotel
Pool type Heated rooftop pool Unconfirmed: from google.com, not the hotel
Who can swim In-house hotel guests only Source: the hotel's website
Heated Yes, heated pool Source: the hotel's website
Loungers and shade Contemporary loungers Unconfirmed: from timeout.com, not the hotel
The view Wide-angle skyline views Unconfirmed: from timeout.com, not the hotel
Rooftop bar Ghibli Rooftop Bar: skyline views, cocktails and light bites Source: the hotel's website
SeasonNot published by the hotel

Location and contact

Address22 Riebeek St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000Open in Google Maps
AreaCape Town City Centre
Pool levelRooftop
Hotel class5 stars
Google rating4.5 from 775 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool.
Phone+27214674000
Websitepullmancapetown.com

Pullman Cape Town pool: questions people ask

Can non-guests swim at Pullman Cape Town City Centre?

No. Swimming is limited to in-house hotel guests.

Is the Pullman pool heated?

Yes. The hotel states it is a heated pool.

Is there a rooftop bar?

Yes. Ghibli Rooftop Bar has skyline views, cocktails and light bites.

What floor is the pool on?

The hotel doesn't publish a floor.

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