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Phoenix swimming peaks from June to August, and average highs drop to 19°C in December and 19.8°C in January, so winter swimmers should look for heat. Seven hotels here have a rooftop pool. Five sell day passes, one is guests-only, and one doesn't publish its access rules.
Our first pick is Fairmont Scottsdale Princess: an adults-only pool on the Well & Being Spa roof with two 25-meter lanes, reached through the spa. For an easier way in, The Westin Tempe sells a $20 ResortPass day pass for its heated 18th-floor pool and hot tub.
Adults-only lap swimming on a spa roof, two 25-meter lanes
North Scottsdale, 5-star hotel, rated 4.6 on Google (6,877 reviews)
Sample photo, not Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Jose Monica, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
Sold, price varies
Heated
Not published
Season
Pools reportedly open year round, per a 2017 forum question
Why it's here. Choose this if you want lap swimming with no kids around. The pool sits on the Well & Being Spa roof, has two 25-meter lanes and admits only guests 18 and older. Access runs through the spa, so plan that first.
North Scottsdale's adults-only pool sits on top of the Well & Being Spa. It is open-air, with two 25-meter lap lanes, day beds, floating bean bags and an oversized hammock. The hotel doesn't publish a floor, and entry depends on spa access.
Best forAdults who want lap lanes and a quiet deck above the spa.
Skip it ifYou're traveling with children, since the pool admits only guests 18 and older.
Terrace pool above Joya Spa, with Camelback Mountain views
La Posada, 4-star hotel, rated 4.5 on Google (3,422 reviews)
Sample photo, not Omni Montelucia. Alexandre Ultré, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $35
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Book a Joya Spa treatment if you want a roof pool with Camelback Mountain views and long hours. Spa guests can use the terrace pool from 6 AM to 10 PM every day, and hotel guests can reserve private cabanas.
The Joya Terrace pool is on the Joya Spa rooftop terrace at the resort in La Posada, Scottsdale. It has private cabanas, loungers and views of Camelback Mountain and the resort. Access is limited to Joya Spa guests, and no floor is published.
Best forSpa-goers who want a rooftop terrace pool with mountain views.
Skip it ifYou want a pool you can walk into without a spa booking or a confirmed pass.
Heated 18th-floor pool open to day-pass swimmers from $20
4-star hotel, rated 4.2 on Google (711 reviews)
Sample photo, not The Westin Tempe. Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
18thfloor pool
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $20
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Pick this for the highest pool on our list that publishes its floor: the 18th. A $20 ResortPass day pass covers the pool and hot tub, and the listing calls the pool heated, which helps from November to January.
The pool is on the rooftop, 18th floor, at 11 E 7th St in Tempe. It is a small outdoor pool listed as infinity, with a hot tub, cushioned lounge chairs, day beds and panoramic desert and Tempe skyline views. Shade is limited.
Best forDay-pass swimmers who want height, a hot tub and a heated pool in cooler months.
Skip it ifYou want a large pool for laps or a shaded deck.
14th-floor pool with cabanas, towels and a day pass
4-star hotel, rated 4.4 on Google (868 reviews)
Sample photo, not Canopy Tempe Downtown. Hu Totya, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
14thfloor pool
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
Sold, price varies
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Go here for a 14th-floor deck where a day pass is listed from €9 and cabanas from €89. Towels are listed among the amenities, and the deck has a view of Camelback Mountain, best at sunset.
This pool sits on the 14th floor at 108 E University Dr in Tempe. Day passes are sold on ResortPass, and cabanas are listed too. Camelback Mountain can be seen from the deck at sunset. The hotel's pool type, hours and heating aren't published.
Best forDay-pass swimmers in Tempe who want a cabana option and towels included.
Skip it ifYou need confirmed hours or a heated pool, since neither is published.
Downtown Phoenix, 4-star hotel, rated 4.4 on Google (2,066 reviews)
Sample photo, not Kimpton Palomar. Jvhertum, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
3rdfloor pool
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $20
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Choose this for a Downtown Phoenix pool with a $20 day pass and Eden Rooftop Bar attached. It's the lowest published pool on our list, on the third floor, so come for the scene, not the height.
This is a third-floor rooftop pool at 2 E Jefferson St in Downtown Phoenix. It has cabanas that seat up to six, city views and cocktails from Eden Rooftop Bar, which has a firepit and lounge seating. The rooftop pool and lounge were renovated during 2022.
Best forFriends who want a cabana, cocktails and a downtown day pass.
Skip it ifYou want a quiet pool or a high-floor view.
Downtown Phoenix, rated 4.9 on Google (12 reviews)
Sample photo, not Denū Hotel & Spa. Ori Ackerman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Hotel guests only
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Book a room here for a calm, wellness-focused rooftop pool in Downtown Phoenix. It's the only guests-only pool on our list, with towels provided and children welcome with an adult.
This rooftop pool is at 1 E Adams St in Downtown Phoenix, with panoramic skyline views. It is an outdoor boutique-style pool, and Nidos Rooftop Bar sits alongside it. The rooftop was scheduled to open in October 2026.
Best forHotel guests who want a quiet, wellness-minded rooftop in Downtown Phoenix.
Skip it ifYou aren't booking a room and want a day pass, since none is stated.
Downtown Phoenix hotel pool with no published access rules
Downtown Phoenix, 4-star hotel, rated 4.4 on Google (4,729 reviews)
Sample photo, not Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. Amanda Hawker, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Book here for the Downtown Phoenix location, and only after you confirm the pool terms. The hotel doesn't publish its floor, day-pass access or heating, so the details you'd normally plan around are missing.
The pool sits at 340 N 3rd St in Downtown Phoenix. No floor is listed, so its height is unknown to us. Access, heating and hours are all unstated, and that is the main catch.
Best forTravelers who want a 4-star Downtown Phoenix base and will confirm the pool terms before booking.
Skip it ifYou want a stated floor, warmed water, or a day pass you can buy ahead of time.
June to August is the best stretch for a rooftop swim in Phoenix. Winter is cooler: average highs are 24.7°C in November, 19°C in December and 19.8°C in January. Two pools are listed as heated, The Westin Tempe and Kimpton Palomar, so those are the ones to book from November to January.
Two events fall in the cooler months. The Rock 'n' Roll Arizona running weekend is January 16 to 17, 2027 at the Phoenix Convention Center, and M3F Fest is March 5 to 6, 2027 at Steele Indian School Park. Check rates and day-pass availability for those dates before you commit.
Average daily highs: November 76°F (25°C), December 66°F (19°C), January 68°F (20°C). The warmest stretch for swimming is Jun–Aug.
Where to stay: Phoenix's rooftop pools by area
Downtown Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix is rated 3.7 and ranked second among Phoenix neighborhoods to visit. Kimpton Palomar, Denū Hotel & Spa and Sheraton Phoenix Downtown are here, and only Kimpton Palomar sells a published $20 day pass.
Cheaper ways to swim in Phoenix
Neither of the two public pools publishes an adult price, so we can't say they cost less than a hotel day pass. The Salvation Army Kroc Center has an indoor pool and water park with day passes open to everyone, and Falcon Pool on W. Roosevelt St. offers free entry for children.
The Salvation Army Kroc Center - Phoenix. A community center with an indoor pool and water park. Membership is open to everyone, and day passes are available. No adult price is stated in the source.
Falcon Pool (Phoenix). Located at 3420 W. Roosevelt St. It offers free entry for children, and the source does not state an adult price.
Hotels you might expect here, and why they're not
Two hotels people expect to find here, Rise Uptown Hotel and Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes, have no pool on the roof or an upper floor.
Rise Uptown Hotel. The rooftop is Don Woods' Say When, a bar and terrace with no pool mentioned. The only pool is at Lylo Swim Club, and no source places it on the roof or on a top floor.
Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes. Sources describe two outdoor pools built into the rock setting. None places a pool on the roof or an upper floor, so it is classed as not rooftop.
Phoenix rooftop pools: questions people ask
Which Phoenix hotels with rooftop pools let non-guests swim?
Five of the seven do. The Westin Tempe and Kimpton Palomar both sell $20 day passes, and Omni Montelucia lists $35. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and Canopy Tempe Downtown also sell passes but don't show a price in dollars. Denū Hotel & Spa is guests-only.
Are any Phoenix rooftop pools heated or open in winter?
Yes, two are listed as heated: The Westin Tempe and Kimpton Palomar. Average highs are 19°C in December and 19.8°C in January. The other hotels don't publish heating.
Which Phoenix hotel has the highest rooftop pool?
The 18th floor at The Westin Tempe is the highest on our list that publishes its floor. Canopy Tempe Downtown is next at the 14th floor, and Kimpton Palomar is on the 3rd.
Are any of these rooftop pools adults-only or family-friendly?
Yes, one is adults-only: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess admits only guests 18 and older. Denū Hotel & Spa welcomes children with an adult. The other hotels don't publish an age policy.
How can I swim at a Phoenix rooftop pool for the least money?
$20 is the lowest published price, for a day pass at The Westin Tempe or Kimpton Palomar. The Westin's covers the pool and hot tub, and Kimpton's comes with Eden Rooftop Bar next door.
Is there a rooftop pool in Phoenix where access isn't published?
Yes, Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. The hotel doesn't publish its floor, day-pass access or heating, so confirm the pool terms before you book.
