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Fort Lauderdale is warm enough to swim most of the year: average highs are 27.1°C in November and 24.2°C in January, and March to May is the best stretch. Each of the 7 hotels we picked has its pool on the roof, and every one sells day passes, so none is guests-only.
Our first pick is Hyatt Centric Las Olas, an adults-only pool on the 8th floor with a ResortPass day pass from $20, the lowest on our list. If you want height or a cabana, the Omni Fort Lauderdale has the 10th-floor deck, the highest that publishes a floor, from $60.
Adults-only 8th-floor pool with the lowest day pass here
South Fort Lauderdale, 4-star hotel, rated 4.8 on Google (3,595 reviews)
Sample photo, not Hyatt Centric Las Olas. Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
8thfloor pool
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $20
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Book here if you want a rooftop swim for the least money. The adults-only pool on the 8th floor sells day passes on ResortPass from $20, the lowest price on our list.
The pool sits on the 8th floor of a boutique hotel on Las Olas, next to the Elev8 Bar, with skyline views over the boulevard. Only adults can swim. Whether the water is heated isn't stated by the hotel.
Best forAdults who want a cheap rooftop swim with a bar next to the water.
Skip it ifChildren are in your group, or you need a guaranteed heated pool.
10th-floor deck with cabanas and Intracoastal views, open year-round
East Fort Lauderdale, 4-star hotel, rated 4.5 on Google (430 reviews)
Sample photo, not Omni Fort Lauderdale. Blake Patterson from Alexandria, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
10thfloor pool
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $60
Heated
Heated
Season
Available year-round to all guests
Why it's here. Pick the Omni for a group or a cabana. Its pool deck is on the 10th floor, the highest on our list that publishes a floor, and a day pass starts at $60.
The pool deck is on the 10th floor, facing the Intracoastal Waterway and the skyline. It has loungers and private cabanas, with Tide Coastal Kitchen as the poolside bar and restaurant. The catch is the price and a nightly adults-only window.
Best forSmall groups who want a cabana and Intracoastal views.
Skip it ifThe cheapest pass matters most, or you need published daily hours.
Heated 8th-floor rooftop pool plus a second family-friendly pool
East Fort Lauderdale, 4-star hotel, rated 4.3 on Google (705 reviews)
Sample photo, not Kimpton Shorebreak. Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
8thfloor pool
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $50
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Choose the Kimpton if your group includes kids or you want a heated pool. A $50 ResortPass day pass covers both the 8th-floor rooftop pool and a heated courtyard pool.
The outdoor, heated pool is on the 8th floor, with Intracoastal Waterway views. Escape Rooftop Bar sits at the top and serves cocktails and light bites. A second heated pool sits in the courtyard. Weekend afternoons bring a DJ, which suits some swimmers and not others.
Best forFamilies and groups wanting heated water on the roof and a second pool downstairs.
Skip it ifYou want a quiet weekend deck or the cheapest pass.
Central rooftop pool with shaded cabanas and a $35 pass
Central Fort Lauderdale, 5-star hotel, rated 4.3 on Google (1,394 reviews)
Sample photo, not The Dalmar. Sandra Cohen-Rose and Colin Rose from Montreal, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $35
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. The Dalmar works if you want shade and a central address for $35. A ResortPass day pass opens the rooftop pool to non-guests, but the hotel doesn't publish which floor it is on.
A hotel on North Federal Highway in central Fort Lauderdale has the pool on its roof. Shaded cabanas have sofa seating and privacy curtains, and Sip N Dip handles poolside service. The floor isn't published.
Best forTravelers who want a shaded cabana and a mid-priced central pool.
Skip it ifYou need the floor, heating or hours confirmed before you book.
Heated clothing-optional rooftop pool open until 10 PM Wed to Sun
Hollywood Beach, 3-star hotel, rated 4.1 on Google (464 reviews)
Sample photo, not Rooftop Resort. PattayaPatrol, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $35
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. This is a clothing-optional, adults-only resort in Hollywood, so read the rules before you go. Day passes cost $35 on ResortPass for ages 21 and over, with a heated rooftop pool open until 10 PM Wednesday to Sunday.
A clothing-optional hotel and day club on Hollywood Beach has a heated sky pool on its roof sun deck. It has ocean views and panoramic Intracoastal views. A retractable roof covers the pool, and the resort also has a sauna.
Best forAdults 21 and over who want a clothing-optional heated rooftop pool.
Skip it ifYou are under 21 or want a clothed, family-friendly pool.
6th-floor rooftop pool and hot tub at a Hollywood rental
Hollywood Beach, 3-star hotel
Sample photo, not Hyde Beach House. Pjotr Mahhonin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
6thfloor pool
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $40
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Try Hyde Beach House for a rooftop pool and hot tub in Hollywood on a $40 ResortPass day pass. It is listed as a two-bedroom rental, so expect less hotel detail than elsewhere on our list.
The rooftop pool is on the 6th floor in Hollywood, Florida, with city views from the patio. A hot tub is listed beside the pool, and a tennis court is among the amenities. The listing is for a luxury two-bedroom rental, and there is no published address beyond the Hollywood postal code.
Best forVisitors in Hollywood who want a hot tub beside a rooftop pool.
Skip it ifYou need published hours, heating or age rules before you commit.
Victoria Park, 3-star hotel, rated 4.1 on Google (574 reviews)
Sample photo, not Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown. Jordiferrer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $35
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Pick this for a $35 day pass and a Victoria Park base near Las Olas and the beach. The hotel doesn't publish its pool floor or whether the water is heated, so check first.
The pool sits in Victoria Park, a neighborhood near Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Downtown. The hotel gives no floor and says nothing on heating. Marriott's site lists The Easton Rooftop Pool & Lounge as a restaurant-bar at this address.
Best forTravelers who want a mid-priced day pass near Las Olas and don't need a published floor.
Skip it ifA confirmed heated pool or a stated floor has to be settled before you pay.
March to May is the best stretch for a rooftop swim in Fort Lauderdale. Average highs run 27.1°C in November, 25.4°C in December and 24.2°C in January, so winter swims are possible, but a heated pool takes the guesswork out. On our list, the Omni (open year-round), the Kimpton Shorebreak and Rooftop Resort are heated.
Events fill hotels and can affect day-pass availability. Tortuga Music Festival is on Fort Lauderdale Beach April 2 to 4, 2027. Cruises that list Fort Lauderdale include Soul Train Cruise (Nov 7 to 13, 2026), Sandy Beaches Cruise (Jan 9 to 16, 2027) and Country Music Cruise (Feb 7 to 14, 2027). Book your pass early for those weeks.
Average daily highs: November 81°F (27°C), December 78°F (25°C), January 76°F (24°C). The warmest stretch for swimming is Mar–May.
Where to stay: Fort Lauderdale's rooftop pools by area
Victoria Park
Victoria Park sits near Downtown, Las Olas Boulevard and Fort Lauderdale Beach, and has an "Old Florida" feel. The Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown is the listed hotel here.
Hollywood Beach
Hollywood Beach is the base for two pools on our list: Rooftop Resort, which is adults-only and clothing-optional, and Hyde Beach House on the 6th floor.
Cheaper ways to swim in Fort Lauderdale
Two public pools are the alternative to a day pass: Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center and Bass Park Pool, a city park facility. Neither publishes an admission price, so call before you go.
Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center. The sources give no adult admission price. Only the address and admissions phone number are stated.
Bass Park Pool. Listed as a city park facility with a pool and recreation center. The sources give no admission price.
Hotels you might expect here, and why they're not
These hotels and rentals come up in Fort Lauderdale pool searches, but we can't place their pools on the roof or a top-level terrace.
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. No source says the pool is on the roof. The sources mention a rooftop deck and a Sky Terrace, but neither is linked to a pool. The HotelTonight listing names "The Westin Beach Resort & Spa", which may be the same hotel. Treat the identity as unconfirmed.
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach. The hotel's own FAQ says the heated outdoor pool is on the lobby level, not the roof or a top-floor terrace.
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach. The sources mention a pool deck and a pool seen from The Wreck Bar, but none places the pool on the roof or a top-floor terrace. Pool level is not stated, so this is not confirmed as rooftop.
The J Spot (Private) Deluxe Pool Hot Tub. Sources describe a private backyard heated plunge pool and spa on a secluded patio. None says the pool is on a roof or top-floor terrace, so it is a ground-level pool, not rooftop.
UNIQUE FANTASY CREATION | FORT LAUDERDALE POOL & TIKI ESCAPE. No source says the pool is on a roof or top-floor terrace. The hotel's site describes a private waterfront pool with a dock and tiki pavilion, and Swimply calls it a backyard pool. Note: the hotel's site is named Tiki Sunset Retreat, and the Swimply listing uses "FORT LAUDERDALE POOL & TIKI ESCAPE".
Experience Seclussion And Comfort In Our Private Cabanas. The hotel's own site describes two heated pools among tropical gardens and waterfront grounds, with no roof or top-floor pool. The requested name matches a Swimply listing title, but that listing gives no address, so it is not confirmed as this Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa property.
Plantation Paradise: The Nest, Private Pool with Covered Patio & Cabana Bathroom. The Nest is described as a private backyard pool in Plantation, FL, which is ground level. No source places the pool on a roof or top-floor terrace. The Google Maps listing uses a different name, so its match to this hotel is uncertain.
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. No source says any pool at this hotel is on the roof or a top-floor terrace. The sources describe outdoor pools with beach access and poolside cabanas, which points to ground level, but none states the level explicitly. Status is not-rooftop because no rooftop pool is evidenced.
Fort Lauderdale rooftop pools: questions people ask
Which Fort Lauderdale hotels let non-guests use the rooftop pool?
All 7 on our list sell day passes. Hyatt Centric Las Olas is the cheapest at $20 and the Omni the most expensive at $60. Kimpton Shorebreak is $50, Hyde Beach House $40, and The Dalmar, Rooftop Resort and Courtyard Downtown $35 each.
Are any Fort Lauderdale rooftop pools heated or open in winter?
Yes, 3 are heated: the Omni Fort Lauderdale, Kimpton Shorebreak and Rooftop Resort in Hollywood. The hotel describes the Omni's deck as open all year. The other four don't publish whether the water is heated.
Which Fort Lauderdale hotel has the highest rooftop pool?
The Omni Fort Lauderdale, with a pool deck on the 10th floor. It is the highest on our list that publishes a floor. Four hotels publish one: the Omni (10th), Hyatt Centric and Kimpton (8th) and Hyde Beach House (6th).
Are there family-friendly or adults-only rooftop pools?
Yes, both. Kimpton Shorebreak is our family pick: its $50 pass covers the 8th-floor rooftop pool and a second heated courtyard pool. Hyatt Centric Las Olas admits adults only. Rooftop Resort admits ages 21 and over and is clothing-optional.
How can I swim at a Fort Lauderdale rooftop pool for the least money?
A $20 day pass at Hyatt Centric Las Olas, sold on ResortPass. The next cheapest are $35 passes at The Dalmar, Rooftop Resort and Courtyard Downtown. Public pools don't publish prices.
