These five Dallas hotels have pools worth planning a stay around. We ranked them on pool size, type, setting and who can get in, ahead of star rating or brand, and checked that all five were operating as of 2026.
How we ranked these pools
Pool size and type drove every placement decision. We sorted the pools into three groups: a multi-pool resort complex first, then single outdoor pools open year-round, then a rooftop pool that closes for winter. Within the same group, hotels with verified sustainability credentials rank first, then higher star ratings.
We excluded any hotel where the pool has closed, been removed, or where guest access is restricted to a paid club membership without a clear day-pass option. If we could not verify a pool exists with confidence, we replaced that hotel with one we could confirm.
Dallas hotel pools at a glance
| Hotel | Pool type | Star rating | Access policy | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omni Dallas Hotel | Heated rooftop infinity pool | 4 | Hotel guests; winter day passes | LEED Gold (new construction) |
| The Adolphus, Autograph Collection | Rooftop outdoor | 5 | Hotel guests, spa guests, ResortPass day use | None verified |
| Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek | Outdoor heated | 5 | Hotel guests; ResortPass day pass | None verified |
| Hyatt Regency Dallas | Outdoor, third-floor sundeck | 4 | Hotel guests only | None verified |
| Hilton Anatole | Outdoor resort complex (seasonal) | 4 | Registered hotel guests | None verified |
Before you book: pool access tips for Dallas hotels
- Dallas summers push past 100°F regularly, so outdoor pools are in peak demand from June through September. Book pool-view rooms early if you want guaranteed proximity.
- Several hotels on this list offer day passes for non-guests. Call the hotel directly to confirm availability and pricing, as day-pass programs change seasonally.
- Each hotel card below names its nearest DART light rail station, so you can check the walk before you book.
- The Rosewood, the Omni Dallas and the Hyatt Regency Dallas list their outdoor pools as open year-round. The Adolphus closes its rooftop pool for winter and reopens it in February.
Hotels with pools in Dallas: what to expect by segment
Dallas hotel pools range from compact rooftop setups at boutique properties to full resort-style complexes with multiple pools, waterslides, and poolside food service.
The Hilton Anatole's JadeWaters complex covers three acres of the hotel's grounds. Properties in Uptown and downtown tend toward rooftop pools with city views, while hotels along the North Dallas corridor lean toward larger ground-level or resort-style configurations.
Pet-friendly and budget hotel pages for Dallas are linked below. If a workout matters too, our hotels with gyms in Dallas overlap with several of these.
The hotels
Omni Dallas Hotel
555 South Lamar Street, Dallas
9.02,457 reviews
7 min walk to EBJ Union Station (Red/Blue)Heated rooftop infinity pool on the fourth-floor deck, open year-round
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The Adolphus, Autograph Collection
1321 Commerce Street, Dallas
9.0871 reviews
4 min walk to Akard DART Station (Red/Blue/Orange/Green)Rooftop pool on the seventh floor, open to hotel guests, spa guests and ResortPass day-use buyers
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Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
2821 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Dallas
9.1229 reviews
Nearest DART rail: Cityplace/Uptown Station (Red/Blue/Orange)Temperature-controlled 25-meter outdoor pool, open year-round, so a winter swim is realistic
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Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Boulevard, Dallas
8.71,625 reviews
5 min walk to EBJ Union Station (Red/Blue)Outdoor splash pool on a third-floor sundeck, open year-round, next to Reunion Tower
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Hilton Anatole
2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas
8.31,125 reviews
12 min walk to Market Center DART Station (Orange/Green)JadeWaters: a three-acre outdoor complex with a beach-entry pool, two water slides and a 630-foot lazy river, open seasonally
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Frequently asked questions
Which Dallas hotel has the biggest pool?＋
The Hilton Anatole has the biggest pool complex on this list. JadeWaters covers three acres, with a 7,000 sq. ft. beach-entry pool, an activity pool, two water slides, a 630-foot lazy river and a separate pool with a swim-up bar.
Can non-guests use hotel pools in Dallas?＋
A few hotels on this list sell pool access to non-guests: the Rosewood and The Adolphus through ResortPass, and the Omni Dallas in winter. Day-pass availability changes seasonally and is not always advertised online. Call the hotel directly to confirm current pricing before you visit.
Are Dallas hotel pools open in winter?＋
Some are. The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek keeps its temperature-controlled outdoor pool open year-round, and so do the Omni Dallas rooftop infinity pool and the Hyatt Regency Dallas outdoor pool. The Adolphus closes its rooftop pool for winter and reopens it in February, and the Hilton Anatole's JadeWaters complex is seasonal.
Which Dallas hotel pool has the best city views?＋
The Adolphus has a seventh-floor rooftop pool downtown, and the Omni Dallas has a heated rooftop infinity pool on its fourth-floor deck.
Do I need a reservation to use the pool at these hotels?＋
Registered guests use the pool as part of their stay. The Rosewood rents private cabanas to guests 21 and over, and the Hilton Anatole sells a JadeWaters package with guaranteed pool access.
Is there a Dallas hotel pool accessible by DART light rail?＋
The Hyatt Regency Dallas is the most transit-accessible option on this list, 5 minutes on foot from EBJ Union Station on the Red and Blue lines. The Omni Dallas is 7 minutes from the same station, and The Adolphus is 4 minutes from Akard Station, served by all four light rail lines. The Hilton Anatole is 12 minutes from Market Center Station on the Orange and Green lines. Convention Center Station, next to the Omni, is closed to riders during the convention center rebuild.
