5 best hotels with a pool in Los Angeles (CA)

Hotels with a pool in Los Angeles (CA) are ideal for visitors who want real downtime between sightseeing—especially when the sun is high and schedules are packed. In a city spanning Westside bustle and hillside viewpoints, a genuine pool helps you cool off properly and keeps stays comfortable for families, group trips and business travellers alike.

Where to stay: If you’re drawn to UCLA and West Los Angeles energy, look around Westwood for easy access to campuses and local dining. Westwood is best known as the home of UCLA and its walkable Westwood Village area. You’ll also find great options for pairing pool time with iconic views and late-evening plans, while the Griffith Observatory base in Griffith Park is a convenient hallmark stop for those exploring Hollywood. For a more practical, value-leaning base with strong connections to Downtown, Glendale sits about 10 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles.

What makes a hotel genuinely fit “Hotels with a pool”: beyond the pool itself, look for well-maintained water, proper deck space for sun lounging, and consistent opening hours (so you can plan around them). This page’s selection includes options across budgets and styles—from city hotels to full-service stays—suited to both short breaks and longer itineraries.

Examples in this inventory include L Ermitage Beverly Hills (5★), Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles Glendale (3★), and Fairmont Breakers Long Beach (4★).