The Alva rooftop pool
Cabana-lined rooftop pool above Fortitude Valley, heating not published
No. 4 of 10 on our Brisbane rooftop pools list.
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- Who can swim
- Access not published
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Not heated
- Season
- Not published
Choose this one for a rooftop with a restaurant attached. Cabanas and daybeds ring the pool above Fortitude Valley, and food and drinks can be taken poolside. Heating, hours and swimming access aren't published.
The pool
The Alva's rooftop pool is on Brunswick St in Fortitude Valley, with cabanas, daybeds and skyline views. Iris Rooftop Bar & Restaurant serves drinks and Spanish-inspired dishes, with long lunches by the pool and tapas in the evening. Heating, hours and access rules aren't published.
Our take
Ovolo is the other rooftop pool in Fortitude Valley, and the better choice without a room, since it sells A$49 day passes. The Alva gives no access rules, so there is nothing to book from the outside.
The downside is the information gap. With no heating published and Brisbane highs averaging 21°C in June and July, check before you pack a swimsuit for winter. Summer, from December to February, is the safer bet.
Good to know
- Cabanas and daybeds around the pool
- Iris Rooftop serves lunch and evening tapas
- Food and drinks can be taken poolside
The catches
- Heating, hours and access rules aren't published
- No day pass is listed
Best forGuests who want to eat and drink beside the pool as much as swim.
Skip it ifYou need confirmed non-guest access or a heated pool in winter.
Getting in
No pool access rules are published, and no day pass is listed. Treat it as a guests pool unless the hotel tells you otherwise.
Iris Rooftop Bar & Restaurant is on the rooftop and serves drinks and food. The hotel gives no age rule for the pool.
Tips
- Plan long lunches at Iris Rooftop for December or January, when average highs are 29.6°C and 30.4°C.
- Email or call before you arrive to confirm pool hours, since none are published.
Before you go. Check whether the pool is heated and open to non-guests before you build a day around it.
Pool facts
| Where the pool is | Rooftop |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Rooftop pool with Mediterranean styling |
| Size | 15 metre pool |
| Heated | Not heated |
| Loungers and shade | Cabanas and daybeds around the pool |
| The view | Sweeping Brisbane skyline views over Fortitude Valley |
| Rooftop bar | Iris Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, on the rooftop, serves drinks and Spanish-inspired dishes |
| Who can swim | The hotel does not publish who can swim. Ask before you go. |
| Season | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | 458 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Pool level | Rooftop |
| Hotel class | 5 stars |
| Google rating | 4.4 from 554 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +61735191000 |
| Website | ihg.com |
Can non-guests swim at The Alva Hotel Brisbane?
No access rules or day pass are published. Contact the hotel before planning a visit.
Is The Alva rooftop pool heated?
Heating isn't published. If you plan to swim in June or July, when highs average 21°C, ask first.
Can you eat by the pool at The Alva?
Yes. The hotel's amenities page says food and drinks can be enjoyed poolside, and Iris Rooftop serves lunch and evening tapas.
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