Fierro Hotel

With a temperate, subtropical climate, Buenos Aires is generally a good city to visit to visit all year round. But spring and autumn are the best times in terms of weather; seasons which bring glorious sunny days, perfect warm temperatures and an explosion of colourful foliage across the city. And in the hot months, it makes sense to opt for a hotel with an outdoor pool. After a day sightseeing in the hustle and bustle of the Argentinian capital, a dip is the perfect way to cool off – although you may not wish to leave your sunlounger at all! From rooftop pools with views and sleek design to properties with pools in lush gardens and elegant courtyards, enjoy some watery relaxation with our pick of the best Buenos Aires hotels with outdoor pools below.

For families

Casasur Bellini

  • The trendy and eco-friendly Palo Santo Hotel is replete with lush vertical gardens and contemporary art. It might seem grown-up in style, but children are welcome – suites work well for parents with a small child and/or baby, and the shallow rooftop pool is perfect for all ages.
  • Another eco-friendly design hotel in the heart of Palermo Soho, Mine Hotel Boutique has bright contemporary interiors, while the pool is set within wooden decking in a sun-trap courtyard. Baby cots are provided for children under two for free, and extra beds can be provided.
  • Fierro Hotel is very welcoming to children of all ages, with extra beds available. This sleek little boutique hotel in the heart of the buzzy Palermo district also has a roof terrace plunge pool with lovely cityscape views.
  • Located in a leafy residential part of town, CasaSur Bellini is fresh and contemporary with colourful, characterful style and most rooms can add an extra bed if you're travelling with kids in tow. Rooms with balconies overlook the long pool with sunloungers dotted around the edge.

For contemporary style

1828 Smart Hotel

  • The chic Ilum Experience is set in the heart of Palermo Hollywood. Stylish rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, polished wooden floors and crisp white linen, while the seasonal outdoor pool and glorious spa will provide some serious pampering after a day exploring the city.
  • Small but fabulous 1828 Smart Hotel has light, airy rooms with huge windows, and glam touches like an evening piano lounge. An outdoor heated swimming pool and small spa make for a pleasingly indulgent stay.
  • Hotel Pulitzer's pool is found on the seventh-floor rooftop, with a handful of chairs and sunloungers adjacent. Book this one for an extremely smart contemporary hotel in BA's financial district.

For a pool with a view

Be Hollywood

  • The small and seemingly unassuming Nuss Buenos Aires Soho is a well-located boutique hotel with a lovely splash pool and sunny terrace, which enjoy wonderful views at dusk. Compact rooms have a 'Scandi meets Spanish' vibe and fresh white palette.
  • Offering large self-catered Nordic-style suites, the calm and quiet AQ Tailored Suites is housed within a modern industrial building in Recoleta. There's a rooftop pool which is open in high season and available to guests at an extra charge.
  • In the neighbourgood of Palermo Hollywood, the pretty BE Hollywood! is a contemporary boutique hotel with a small rooftop pool and spacious deck that are open to guests during high season.

For a lovely garden

Home Buenos Aires

  • L'Hotel Palermo is a gem that genuinely feels secluded in the upbeat Palermo Soho. Uniquely quiet with a large garden, the fab rooftop terrace and pool bring St Tropez chic to Buenos Aires, with wooden loungers and good cocktails.
  • Set amongst verdant jasmine and ferns, the heated pool of Home Buenos Aires is a chic and picturesque spot in which to relax. Live DJ sets take place every Friday over the summer, bringing cool beach club vibes.
  • With three levels of gardens, a solar-heated pool and an outdoor kitchen, Jardin Escondido is set on a glorious terrace amidst lashings of greenery. A real oasis.

For lavish elegance

Four Seasons Buenos Aires

  • Offering a swim with a difference, Faena Hotel's pool has a glittering crown-shaped fountain at its centre. The dramatic, opulent hotel was designed by Philippe Starck, and features performance spaces which host everything from tango to art exhibitions.
  • Algodon Mansion is an extravagant townhouse hotel with a grand rooftop modelled on a Hollywood penthouse veranda, featuring a small pool and teak decks. A handful of loungers welcome guests who are waited on by their own private butlers. A very spoiling stay.
  • Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires comprises a Belle Epoque mansion and new tower. If you want to stay in Recoleta, this is the only outdoor swimming pool in the neighbourhood, and a heated one at that. The Roman-style settling and adjacent landscaped gardens make this a really memorable place.

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Buenos Aires Hotels with Outdoor Pools

Faena Hotel

Buenos Aires (Puerto Madero)

This Philippe Starck-designed hotel represents the best in extravagant decoration and cultural performance. Lavish and individually decorated rooms, fantastic restaurants, and performance spaces which host anything from tango to art exhibitions. A unique experience.

  • Foodies - With a range of choices from El Bistro, El Mercado, The Library Lounge and La Cava there is truly something for every palette.
  • City Style - This trendy and sophisticated hotel by Argentinean fashion designer Alan Faena and Philippe Starck oozes elegance.
  • Cooking classes - The hotels ‘School of Good Living’ offers classes on dance, cooking and wine- a must!
  • Restaurant - The Faena has a wide selection of restaurants and bars to choose from.
from £358 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Home Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires (Palermo)

A funky boutique hotel, oozing life and understated cool. Contemporary rooms are decorated with vibrant colours on white washed walls, vintage wallpaper and retro furniture. The bar has a wide selection of cocktails and the spa offers Ayurvedic massage. A trendy hang out you could call home.

  • Total relaxation - Truly homely, with warm service, fresh flowers everywhere, seaweed wraps, massages and deep soaking tubs.
  • Local markets - A 10-block walk from Serrano Square’s trendy craft fair in Palermo.
  • Restrictions on children - Older children are accepted.
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor pool
from £95 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Mine Hotel Boutique

Buenos Aires (Palermo)

A hip, intimate, and eco-friendly hotel in the heart of Palermo Soho - enjoy the boutiques and bars on the hotel's doorstep. Bright contemporary interiors and in-room hot tubs ensure a comfortable stay. Suitable for families and city-explorers.

  • Outstanding location - Slap bang in the middle of Palermo Soho's boutiques and bars.
  • Eco - Impressive environmental practices.
  • City Style
  • Restaurant - Mid and peak season only.
from £126 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires (Retiro)

An extremely smart contemporary hotel in BA's financial district. Primarily a business destination, but its outstanding facilities and magnificent roof top Sky Bar should not deter any city visitors.

  • Business meetings - Located in the financial district this is a prime spot for business meetings.
  • Bar - Magnificent open-air Sky Bar.
  • City Style
  • Contemporary
from £106 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Algodon Mansion

Buenos Aires (Recoleta)

This townhouse hotel epitomises all things luxurious with uncompromising classical elegance. Ten outstanding suites provide private butlers, pianos, and chefs. Fantastic spa, extensive wine lists, and magnificent Sky Bar. Extravagance with style.

  • Artworks - The hotel exhibits the art works of contemporary artist Eduardo Hoffman.
  • Roof terrace - Magnificent views from the Sky Bar, swimming pool, deck chairs.
  • Outstanding location - Set in Recoleta - the Belgravia of Buenos Aires.
  • Good wine list - Award-winning wines.
from £378 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
L'Hotel Palermo

Buenos Aires (Palermo)

A secluded hidden gem in the heart of lively Palermo Soho. A uniquely quiet destination with a large garden and stunning roof top terrace - sip cocktails and recline on the wooden beds St Tropez style. A chic refuge.

  • Quiet - A real hide-away in the centre of bustling Palermo Soho.
  • Hideaway - A gem hidden in central Palermo Soho.
  • Garden - The biggest garden in Palermo Soho.
  • City Style
from £110 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Jardin Escondido

Buenos Aires (Palermo)

A small, beautiful, garden property in a hip district. Luxurious rooms exude a contemporary feel, yet are decorated with Argentine artefacts. Split into two sections the house is rentable as a half or as a whole. Staff keep themselves scarce unless needed giving the place a homely feel. City bliss.

  • City Style - A chic boutique hideaway with lush gardens and slick interiors, in one of Buenos Aires' hippest districts.
  • Sights nearby - Visit the Cementerio de la Recoleta a strangely fascinating experience.
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor pool.
  • Romantic
from £189 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Palo Santo Hotel

Buenos Aires (Palermo)

An uber hip hotel in one of Buenos Aires' trendiest parts of town. Sleek contemporary rooms are bedecked with contemporary art and boast luxurious bathrooms. The rooftop pool is the perfect spot to enjoy a drink and the contemporary Nikkei cuisine certainly doesn't disappoint. Fabulous.

  • City Style - An ultra cool hotel boasting eco-chic vertical landscaping in the trendy Palermo district.
  • Great walks - Take a walk in the nearby park, Bosques de Palermo.
  • Designer
  • Swimming Pool
from £87 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
1828 Smart Hotel

Buenos Aires (Palermo)

A chic small hotel in the trendy Palermo Soho district. Contemporary rooms are light and airy with floor to ceiling windows, plush leather bed heads and luxurious bathrooms. An atmospheric piano lounge makes for glamorous evenings. A terrace pool and small spa are utterly spoiling. Fabulous.

  • City Style - A chic property complete with a piano lounge and terrace pool in the trendy Palermo Soho area.
  • Restaurant - The restaurant serves international cuisine both day and night
  • Romantic
  • Swimming Pool
from £147 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Ilum Experience

Buenos Aires (Palermo)

A chic contemporary property set in the heart of Palermo Hollywood. Stylish rooms feature floor to ceiling windows, polished wooden floors and crisp white linen. A glorious spa will provide some serious pampering after a day exploring the city. A tranquil escape in a prime location.

  • City Style - A contemporary hotel complete with fabulous spa. A stylish stay.
  • Great walks - Take a stroll through the Botanical Gardens and the woods in Palermo Park.
  • Sights nearby - Find numerous galleries to explore in the Palermo Soho district.
  • Swimming Pool
from £100 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires (Retiro)

Grand city hotel combining Belle Epoque mansion & new tower. Double-height ceilings, elegant recessed wall panels & Louis XVI furniture embody the past, while modern areas channel stylish minimalism with fresh pastel colours. There's two Argentinian restaurants, a pool, spa and gardens. A class act.

  • Families - Families will love the child-friendly touches; welcome gifts, special room amenities, babysitting & family-friendly itineraries
  • Local exploring - The hotel's historic Recoleta neighbourhood has some of the city's finest European-style architecture, museums & galleries
  • City Style - As you would expect from the Four Seasons, this plush property is one of the city's grandest luxury hotels
  • Spa breaks - A superb spa offering massages, signature treatments, salon services plus a sauna and steam bath
from £406 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Nuss Buenos Aires Soho

Buenos Aires (Palermo)

A little gem in vibrant Palermo Soho. Small and seemingly unassuming, the property ticks all the boxes for a well-located city boutique hotel. Compact rooms have a 'Scandi meets Spanish' vibe and fresh white palette. Rooftop pool, sun-drenched terrace, sunset views and deli make an unbeatable combo.

  • Local exploring - Eclectic Palermo Soho has great bars, boutiques & nightlife. The subway (10 mins away) takes you to the city's main sites easily
  • City Style - Formerly a convent, the lush inner courtyard, city views, rich history and revamped aesthetic work brilliantly
  • Value chic - The property offers great value with its buzzing location and much in demand pool, terrace and sunset views
  • Restaurant - There's no official restaurant but the Deli Lobby Lounge offers tapas, afternoon tea, snacks and cocktails throughout the day
from £120 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
CasaSur Bellini

Buenos Aires (Palermo)

A modern hotel in a leafy residential neighbourhood. Contemporary and cool in style, spacious, paired-back and light-filled rooms have blonde wood floors, shaggy rugs & throws and calming grey and beige palettes. Expect a slick outdoor pool, spa, beauty salon, great gym and good restaurant.

  • Local exploring - The area is a quieter, leafier & more family-friendly extension of Palermo. It's not far to shops, bars, galleries & restaurants
  • Groups - With a high number of similar rooms and large outdoor shared spaces, the hotel makes life easy for large groups
  • Great walks - The pleasant area abounds in plazas and parks for strolling and casual exploring. Visit the Eco Gardens or Japanese Gardens
  • Sights nearby - MALBA - Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires - and the city's National Library are both within walking distance
from £115 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
AQ Tailored Suites

Buenos Aires (Recoleta)

Collection of spacious self-catered Nordic-style suites within a modern industrial-conversion building in swanky Recoleta. Luxe decor combines soft beige, cream and lilac hues with wooden touches. There's a rooftop pool, breakfast & massage rooms. Calm and quiet but in the middle of the action.

  • Value chic - The combo of central location & high quality accomodation makes this an absolute steal - perfect for long stays at a slower pace
  • Local exploring - Located in the distinguished Recoleta area, enjoy high-end galleries, up-scale restaurants, parks, museums and theatres
  • Sights nearby - It's easy to get to mega-watt city sites like the Recoleta Cemetery, Obelisk of Buenos Aires & Basilica del Santisimo Sacramento
  • Swimming Pool - The rooftop city-view infinity pool is small, but still a very welcome addition
from £77 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
BE Hollywood!

Buenos Aires (Palermo)

Delightful boutique hotel with pretty rooms and self-catering lofts in atmospheric Palermo Hollywood. Contemporary decor combines a fresh white palette with hot pink touches; many rooms have balconies. Enjoy in-room massages, funky rooftop pool, terrace and BBQ with fab city views. Fab for couples.

  • Local exploring - With cobbled leafy streets & historic buildings, this lively area boasts high-end dining, upscale bars, galleries & museums
  • Honeymoons - Romantic rooms, holiday-vibe rooftop terrace plus great dining options nearby make for a memorable stay
  • Value chic - Unbelieveable value for fresh, spacious rooms and good facilities in a trendy, buzzing neighbourhood
  • Restaurant - The on-site restaurants serves breakfast, quick business-style lunches and gourmet dinners. There's also a BBQ on the roof
from £52 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Fierro Hotel

Buenos Aires (Palermo)

A sleek little boutique hotel in the heart of the buzzy Palermo district. Rooms are decorated in reds, graphite, and black and are simple yet very comfortable. There's a roof terrace plunge pool and lovely garden; however, it is the restaurant that really stands out. A chic city base.

  • Local exploring - Well located in the heart of Palermo Hollywood, there are restaurants, cafes, bars, and boutiques a-plenty to explore
  • Foodies - Uco Restaurant is the real lure with unpretentious but very good Argentinian fare plus a knowledgeable sommelier
  • Boutique - A small boutique stay with standout cuisine, excellent staff, and a perfect location
  • Swimming Pool - Roof terrace plunge pool
from £164 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Written by John Ovans

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