THE GREY rooftop pool
Skybar rooftop pool that closes for winter and reopens in October
No. 8 of 15 on our Cape Town rooftop pools list, in Cape Town.
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- Who can swim
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Not published
- Season
- Winter pause; reopens in October (2026 dates not stated)
Choose THE GREY for a rooftop pool at Skybar, with Table Mountain and ocean in view, if you're staying between October and the end of summer. The pool pauses in winter, and 2026 reopening dates aren't stated.
The pool
At 49 Napier St, the pool is up on the roof at Skybar, facing Table Mountain and the ocean. It is a guests pool. The hotel pauses it over winter and reopens it in October, without stating the 2026 dates.
Our take
THE GREY is one of the few hotels on our list that publishes a winter closure, which is useful if you're planning around Cape Town's cooler months. The best swim weather runs January to March, with January highs averaging 27C. Cape Town Lodge, another city-centre rooftop, says nothing about a season.
The downside is the date gap. It's now November, and the hotel says the pool reopens in October without naming a 2026 day. Email the hotel to confirm it's open before you rely on it. Skybar is also first-come, first-served, so a good spot isn't guaranteed.
Good to know
- Table Mountain and ocean views from the roof
- Skybar cocktails next to the pool
- Published winter pause, reopening in October
The catches
- 2026 reopening date isn't stated
- Skybar is first-come, first-served
Best forSummer visitors who want a Table Mountain view and a cocktail by the pool.
Skip it ifYou're travelling between June and August, when the pool is paused.
Getting in
Only staying guests can swim. THE GREY lists no day pass.
Skybar runs first-come, first-served. It takes function bookings for 12 or more guests, which matters if you're travelling in a group.
Tips
- Visit from January to March, the warmest stretch, when January highs average 27C.
- Email the hotel for the exact 2026 reopening date before you book.
Before you go. Check that the pool is open on your dates, since the hotel says it reopens in October but gives no 2026 date.
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, at Skybar Source: the hotel's website |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Rooftop swimming pool Unconfirmed: from google.com, not the hotel |
| Who can swim | Guests may face pool fees; ask the hotel directly Unconfirmed: from google.com, not the hotel |
| Season | Winter pause; reopens in October (2026 dates not stated) Source: the hotel's website |
| The view | Table Mountain and the ocean Source: the hotel's website |
| Rooftop bar | Skybar, a rooftop bar with Table Mountain views Source: the hotel's website |
| Heated | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | 49 Napier St, Cape Town, 8001Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Area | Cape Town |
| Pool level | Rooftop |
| Hotel class | 4 stars |
| Google rating | 4.3 from 170 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +27214211106 |
| Website | thegreyhotel.co.za |
THE GREY pool: questions people ask
Can non-guests swim at THE GREY?
No day pass is listed, so treat it as a pool for staying guests. Ask the hotel directly if you want to check any other arrangement.
Is THE GREY pool open in winter?
No, it closes for winter and reopens in October. The hotel doesn't state the 2026 dates.
Which floor is the THE GREY pool on?
It is on the roof at Skybar. No floor number is published.
Is the THE GREY pool heated?
Heating isn't published by the hotel.