The Silo rooftop pool
Heated rooftop pool at the V&A Waterfront, residents only
No. 2 of 15 on our Cape Town rooftop pools list, in Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
We earn a commission if you book through some links on this page. It doesn't change your price, and hotels can't pay to be listed. How we make money.
- Who can swim
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Heated
- Season
- Not published
Pick The Silo for a heated rooftop pool at a 5-star V&A Waterfront hotel, as long as you're booking a room. Only residents can swim.
The pool
The pool is on the roof of the hotel at Silo Square in the V&A Waterfront, in the area called The Silo Rooftop. It is heated and has panoramic views. Only resident guests can use it, and the hotel doesn't publish its floor.
Our take
The Silo is the one to choose over Cloud 9 if you want warm water through the cooler months and are already planning a stay. Cloud 9 lets in non-residents, while The Silo does not, and its heating is stated outright.
The downside is winter: the hotel says rooftop experiences in that season depend on weather and can change at short notice. If you're coming in June or July, when highs sit around 17°C, ask before you count on the roof. The number for rooftop questions is +27 (0) 21 670 0509.
Good to know
- Heated pool, stated by the hotel
- Panoramic views from the roof
- Rated 4.7 on Google from 1987 reviews, at a 5-star hotel
The catches
- Resident guests only
- Winter rooftop use may change at short notice
Best forResident guests after a heated rooftop pool at the Waterfront.
Skip it ifYou're not staying the night, because non-guests can't swim.
Getting in
Resident guests only. The hotel says the pool is closed to non-guests, and no day pass is sold.
Pool hours and age rules aren't published.
Tips
- Visiting in winter? Phone +27 (0) 21 670 0509 and ask about rooftop availability before you book.
- Aim for January to March; January highs reach 27°C.
Before you go. Confirm rooftop availability for your dates, especially in winter, since the hotel says rooftop experiences can change at short notice.
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 | The Silo Rooftop, atop the hotel Source: the hotel's website |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Glass-walled rooftop pool Unconfirmed: from timeout.com, not the hotel |
| Who can swim | Resident guests only; not open to non-guests Source: the hotel's website |
| Heated | Heated Source: the hotel's website |
| Rooftop bar | Stylish cocktail bar and restaurant on the hotel roof Unconfirmed: from timeout.com, not the hotel |
| Season | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | Silo Square, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Area | Victoria & Alfred Waterfront |
| Pool level | Rooftop |
| Hotel class | 5 stars |
| Google rating | 4.7 from 1,987 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +27216700500 |
| Website | theroyalportfolio.com |
The Silo pool: questions people ask
Can non-guests swim at The Silo Hotel?
No. The pool is for resident guests only and is not open to non-guests.
Is The Silo's rooftop pool heated?
Yes, the hotel describes the rooftop pool as heated.
Is the rooftop open in winter?
Sometimes. In winter the rooftop depends on weather and can change at short notice. Call +27 (0) 21 670 0509 to check.
What floor is the pool on?
No floor is published. The hotel places the pool on The Silo Rooftop, on top of the building.