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Places to Stay With a Pool in Merseyside

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Places to Stay With a Pool in Merseyside

Kids judge a holiday by the pool, and they're not wrong. These Merseyside stays all have swimming pools — compare what else each offers and book direct.

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Crowne Plaza

Crowne Plaza

✓ Swimming Pool

✓ Central waterfront location next to the Royal Liver Building

🏖️ 2.88 miles from New Brighton Beach East

Liverpool

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What you'll find

BritStays lists 11 places to stay with a swimming pool in Merseyside. Eight are hotels and three are caravan parks, so the choice is between a hotel break with a pool on site and a holiday park where the pool is one part of a bigger set of facilities. All 11 have a restaurant, and 10 have a bar, so you won't need to go far for a meal or a drink at the end of the day.

Beyond the pool, the most common facilities are:

  • Gym: 9 of the 11
  • WiFi: 8
  • Parking: 8
  • Spa: 7
  • Disabled access: 6

WiFi, parking and step-free access aren't available everywhere, so check the individual listing if any of them matter to you.

Choosing an area

Liverpool has the most stays in this set, with four. Two are listed under Merseyside more generally, and there is one each in Wirral, Flint, St Helens, Prestatyn and Southport. Locations are recorded as they appear on each listing, and some caravan parks are filed under Liverpool even though their names suggest somewhere else. Check the exact address and map on the listing before you book, especially if you want to stay near the sea or close to a particular attraction.

If you want a city base, Liverpool works well. The Crowne Plaza there has a pool, gym and bar, and you can reach the Royal Liver Building, John Lennon's Childhood Home, The Hardmans' House and Speke Hall from it. A second Crowne Plaza, listed under Merseyside, has the same pool, gym and bar combination.

If you'd rather be around Southport, Formby Hall Golf Resort And Spa has a pool, gym and spa. Southport Pleasureland is the obvious day out for families staying here, and Rufford Old Hall suits a quieter afternoon.

Which stays suit which trip

Couples and spa breaks: Seven of the stays have a spa. Best Western Premier Suites Hotel & Spa Liverpool-Knowsley pairs a pool and gym with spa facilities, and Knowsley Hall makes a good heritage visit nearby. If a hot tub matters more than treatments, Thorton Hall in Wirral and the Swan Hotel in Flint both have one alongside the pool and gym.

Families: The caravan parks and Beaches Hotel Prestatyn stand out for families because they offer evening entertainment as well as a pool. Greenacres Caravan Park Presthaven combines a pool, entertainment and a restaurant. Talacre Beach Caravan Park and Seaview Holiday Home Park both have a pool, hot tub and gym. Mercure St Helens is a more straightforward hotel option with a pool, gym and bar.

Dog owners: None of the facility information here shows whether pets are allowed. Don't assume either way. Read the policy on each listing, or contact the stay before you book.

Things to do once you're there

Merseyside and the surrounding area have plenty for days out of the pool:

  • Families: Southport Pleasureland, the Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum in Merseyside, and Chester Zoo.
  • History and houses: Speke Hall, Rufford Old Hall, Brynbella, Knowsley Hall and the National Trust's John Lennon's Childhood Home.
  • Museums further afield: the Grosvenor Museum in Chester, and in Lancashire the Harris Museum, Museum of Lancashire, Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, Higher Mill and Whitakers' Mill.

For a wet day, a mix works well: a morning museum, then an afternoon back in the pool.

When and how to book

With only 11 pool stays in the region, the choice narrows quickly if you need something specific, such as a hot tub, a spa, evening entertainment or disabled access. It's sensible to book early for school holidays and weekends. Spa hotels like Formby Hall Golf Resort And Spa tend to be popular for short breaks, and caravan parks with entertainment are most in demand when children are off school.

Before you confirm, check these points with the stay directly:

  • Pool opening hours
  • Whether children's swimming times are restricted
  • Whether spa access is included or charged separately
  • Whether the pool closes for maintenance during your dates

If you're driving, check that parking is available, since it's listed at 8 of the 11 stays. Ask the same about WiFi if you'll need to work while you're away.

Frequently asked questions

How many places to stay with a pool are there in Merseyside?

BritStays lists 11 stays with a swimming pool in Merseyside. Eight are hotels and three are caravan parks.

Which area has the most pool stays?

Liverpool has the most, with four. Two are listed under Merseyside, and there is one each in Wirral, Flint, St Helens, Prestatyn and Southport.

Do the pool stays have a spa?

Seven of the 11 have a spa. Examples include Best Western Premier Suites Hotel & Spa Liverpool-Knowsley, Formby Hall Golf Resort And Spa and Beaches Hotel Prestatyn.

Which stays suit families?

Greenacres Caravan Park Presthaven and Beaches Hotel Prestatyn both offer evening entertainment as well as a pool. Southport Pleasureland and Chester Zoo are good family days out.

Are there pool stays with a hot tub?

Yes. Thorton Hall in Wirral, the Swan Hotel in Flint, Talacre Beach Caravan Park and Seaview Holiday Home Park all list a hot tub alongside the pool.

Do all the stays have disabled access and parking?

No. Six of the 11 list disabled access and eight list parking, so check the individual listing before you book.

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