Dip, dive, splash and swim in one of Cape Town’s most popular public pools. There’s something for everyone, whether it’s an Olympic-sized pool, springboard diving pool or a splash pool.
These include:
Long Street Indoor Swimming Pool
Visit the original 1908 bathhouse in Long Street. Swim a few laps in the 25m heated pool or relax in the soothing sauna and steam rooms. Kids can also enjoy hours of fun in the 12m long splash pool.
Features and facilities
- Kiddies pool
- Change rooms
- Ablution amenities
- Showers
- Lifeguards
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday and public holidays: 7am-7pm.
Note: Peak operational hours are from 1 November 2022 to 15 April 2023.
Indoor pools entrance fee: R32 for adults, R18 for children and free for pensioners.
Turkish baths entrance fee: R87 per hour / R164 per 4-hour session
Hot baths/showers entrance fee: R26
Location: Long Street, Cape Town
Mnandi Swimming Pool
Located opposite Mnandi Beach Resort, this swimming facility offers a wide range of excellent activities on hot Cape Town days. It’s safe, secure and provides the perfect day out for the whole family.
Features and facilities
- Splash pool
- Slides
- Kiosks
- Ablution amenities
- Change rooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Lifeguards
Opening hours: Closed Monday – Thursday; Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10am to 4pm.
Entrance fee: R32 for adults, R18 for children, and free for pensioners
Location: Weltevreden Road, Mitchells Plain
Muizenberg Swimming Pool
Cool down in the 22m main pool while the little ones splash and play in their own 5m long swimming pool. Thrill seekers can enjoy rushing down waterslides, while sunbathers and spectators can relax along the grassy embankments, get lost in a good book or enjoy a summer picnic.
Features and facilities
- Kiddies pool
- Lifeguards
- Picnic areas
- Ablution amenities
- Change rooms
- Slides
- Showers
Opening hours: Closed Monday – Thursday; Friday 1-5pm; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10am to 5pm.
Entrance fee: R8 for adults, R2 for children, and free for pensioners
Location: 1 Beach Road, Muizenberg
Sea Point Swimming Pool
A prominent landmark in the area, the Sea Point Pavilion Swimming Pool has been attracting locals and visitors since the 1950s. Home to South Africa’s top open-water swimmers, the pools are built right on the Atlantic Ocean, giving pool-goers incredible views of Robben Island while submerged in crystal-clear waters.
Features and facilities
- Kiddies pool
- Diving pool
- Splash pool
- Lifeguards
- Ablution amenities
- Disability access
- Saltwater pool
- Kiosks
- Showers
- Change rooms
- Grassed areas
Opening hours: Monday: 10am to 7pm; Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays: 7am-7pm.
Note: Peak operational hours are from 1 November 2022 to 15 April 2023.
Sea Point Swimming Pool will close at 1pm on 24 and 25 December 2022.
Entrance fee: R32 for adults, R18 for children, and free for pensioners
Location: Sea Point Pavilion, Lower Beach Road, Sea Point
For a complete list of public pools in Cape Town, visit the City of Cape Town website.
