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Summer decides the swim in St Julians: July to September are the best three months, and November highs average 20.4°C before dropping to 15.3°C in January. Every one of the 20 hotels we cover has a rooftop pool, and the main split is access. Two sell day passes, four are guests only, and 14 don't publish who can swim.
Our first pick is InterContinental Malta: an infinity pool on the 19th floor, the highest on our list that publishes its floor, with day passes sold on ihg.com. For a cheaper route, Hotel Mistral lists rooms from €63 and has a heated 10th-floor pool open April to November.
19th-floor infinity pool with a day pass sold on ihg.com
5-star hotel, rated 4.4 on Google (4,555 reviews)
Sample photo, not InterContinental Malta. Jose Monica, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
19thfloor pool
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
Sold, price varies
Heated
Not published
Season
Seasonal; site lists closure 1 Nov 2025 to 30 Apr 2026
Why it's here. Book here if you want the highest pool on our list that publishes its floor, and the option to swim without a suite. The infinity pool is on the 19th floor, and the day pass is sold on ihg.com.
SKYBEACH is an outdoor infinity pool on Level 19, with panoramic island and Mediterranean views and a pool bar beside it. It is seasonal, and the hotel's site lists a closure from 1 November to 30 April.
Best forTravelers chasing a 19th-floor infinity pool with a paid way in that skips the suite.
Skip it ifYou need a known day-pass price or plan to swim between November and April.
Heated 13th-floor infinity pool with a Sicilian-Mediterranean bar beside it
5-star hotel, rated 4.8 on Google (452 reviews)
Sample photo, not voco Malta. Jose Monica, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
13thfloor pool
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Heated
Season
Closed September 21, 2026 to April 30, 2027 for the season
Why it's here. The pick for a heated infinity pool on the 13th floor, but plan around the season: it is closed from September 21, 2026 to April 30, 2027. Who can swim isn't stated.
The Rooftop Pool Deck is on the 13th floor and has a heated infinity pool with island views. The Volare rooftop bar and restaurant sits beside it, serving poolside snacks.
Best forSummer guests who want heated infinity water with food on the deck.
Skip it ifYou are visiting between late September and April, or need to know non-guest access before booking.
Heated 9th-floor infinity pool, adults only, open all year
5-star hotel, rated 4.6 on Google (3,094 reviews)
Sample photo, not AX The Palace. Alexandre Ultré, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
9thfloor pool
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Heated
Season
Summer May to October; infinity pool also open in cooler months
Why it's here. AX The Palace suits adults who want to swim outside the summer months. The 9th-floor infinity pool is heated year-round, and the hotel is adults-only. Non-guest access isn't published.
A heated outdoor infinity pool sits on the roof at the 9th floor, and the views run 360 degrees over Sliema and Valletta. A Rooftop Pool Bar sits beside it. The hotel's address is in Tas-Sliema.
Best forCouples and adult travelers after heated rooftop water in winter.
Skip it ifYou are traveling with children or want a confirmed day pass.
Small guests-only rooftop pool above Spinola Bay, summer only
4-star hotel, rated 4.7 on Google (841 reviews)
Sample photo, not Hotel Juliani. Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Open throughout the summer only, exclusively for hotel guests
Why it's here. Hotel Juliani is for people staying in the hotel who want a small rooftop pool overlooking Spinola Bay. It is open through summer only and exclusively for guests, so day visitors are out.
The pool is a small one on the top-floor rooftop terrace, with panoramic views over Spinola Bay. A pool bar runs daily 10:00 to 19:00, and the Juliani Rooftop Bar opens from 8pm in summer. The floor number isn't published.
Best forHotel guests who want a small summer pool and a late rooftop bar in one place.
Skip it ifYou aren't staying overnight or are visiting outside summer.
Small heated rooftop pool, 10th floor, open April to November
3-star hotel, rated 4.6 on Google (279 reviews)
Sample photo, not Hotel Mistral. Hu Totya, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
10thfloor pool
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Heated
Season
Open April to November
Why it's here. A budget route to a 10th-floor rooftop pool: rooms are listed from €63, and the pool is open April to November. It is small, and non-guest use isn't stated.
The outdoor pool sits on the rooftop terrace at level 10, next to a rooftop bar. It is small and listed among the hotel's services as heated. Views take in Mercury Towers, Spinola Bay and Spinola Palace.
Best forBudget travelers after a 10th-floor rooftop pool with a bar next to it.
Skip it ifA large pool or a confirmed day pass matters to you.
Eighth-floor deck with a pool bar, for guests only
3-star hotel, rated 4.6 on Google (1,379 reviews)
Sample photo, not Hotel Valentina. Jvhertum, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
8thfloor pool
Who can swim
Hotel guests only
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
April to October, weather permitting
Why it's here. Book here only if you are sleeping at the hotel. The 8th-floor pool is for guests only, has a pool bar, and runs April to October.
Hotel Valentina's pool is on the 8th floor, at Dobbie in San Ġiljan, with a pool bar on the same level. It opens April to October, weather permitting. Heating isn't published.
Best forPeople staying at the hotel who want a rooftop pool with a bar from April to October.
Skip it ifYou don't have a room booked or need a pool before April.
Heated rooftop pool over Balluta Bay, with day passes sold
5-star hotel, rated 4.5 on Google (2,108 reviews)
Sample photo, not Malta Marriott. Ori Ackerman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
Sold, price varies
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Pick the Marriott for a heated rooftop pool you can reach without a room. Day passes are sold through the hotel's Facebook page, but no price is shown, so ask before you travel.
The pool is on the hotel's rooftop, described as the top floor, with views over Balluta Bay. It is heated and sits beside the Sundeck Pool & Bar. No floor number is given.
Best forVisitors who want heated water and a bay view without paying for a night.
Skip it ifYou need a published floor, hours or a fixed day-pass price.
Outdoor pool on the 8th floor of a 20-storey tower
5-star hotel, rated 4.8 on Google (428 reviews)
Sample photo, not ME Malta. Amanda Hawker, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
8thfloor pool
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Choose this for a 5-star room with an outdoor pool on the 8th floor, from EUR 119. Who else can swim isn't published by the hotel.
ME Malta's outdoor pool is on the 8th floor, at Saint George's Road, and the hotel calls it its rooftop. The hotel takes the upper part of a 20-storey tower in the Mercury complex. Season, hours and heating aren't published.
Best forPeople staying in a 5-star tower hotel with an outdoor pool on the 8th floor.
Skip it ifYou require a confirmed day pass or posted pool hours.
Sample photo, not Hyatt Regency Malta. Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Weigh this one if you are already drawn to Hyatt Regency Malta. It is described as having a rooftop pool, but the floor, hours and access rules are not published.
Hyatt Regency Malta is at 77 Triq Sqaq Lourdes, San Ġiljan, and is described as having a rooftop pool. The hotel publishes no floor, season, hours or access rules. It is rated 4.7 from 1281 Google reviews.
Best forGuests who already want a 5-star Hyatt and will confirm the pool details themselves.
Skip it ifYou need a stated floor or set hours, or want a day pass confirmed first.
65-foot rooftop infinity pool with live DJs in summer
4-star hotel, rated 4.3 on Google (1,620 reviews)
Sample photo, not H Hotel. Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Closed November to April; use may depend on weather
Why it's here. Reserve this for a summer afternoon: a 65-foot open-air infinity pool with a cocktail bar, hot tubs and live DJs. It is closed November to April.
H Hotel's rooftop pool, on Triq Santu Wistin, runs as Infinity by Hugo's. The hotel describes a 65-foot open-air infinity pool, a cocktail bar, a private champagne bar, VIP sofas and hot tubs. It is closed November to April, and use depends on the weather.
Best forWarm-weather travelers who want a rooftop pool with a bar, music and reservations.
Skip it ifYou want a quiet deck, or you are travelling between November and April.
Rooftop pool listed, with almost nothing else published
5-star hotel, rated 4.7 on Google (503 reviews)
Sample photo, not Hyatt Centric Malta. Blake Patterson from Alexandria, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Open year-round
Why it's here. Little is published about this pool, so treat it as a maybe. Hyatt Centric Malta is a 5-star hotel on our list for its rooftop pool, with no floor, hours or access rules given.
Hyatt Centric Malta is on Triq Santu Wistin in San Ġiljan and is rated 4.7 from 503 Google reviews. We list it for its rooftop pool. The hotel publishes no floor, season, hours or access rules.
Best forGuests who already like the hotel and will check the pool details before booking.
Skip it ifYou want the floor, hours or a day pass settled before booking.
Sample photo, not beHotel. Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Open March to November, weather permitting
Why it's here. Go here for the clearest schedule on this part of our list: 08:30 to 20:00, March to November, weather permitting. Who can swim isn't published, so confirm access first.
The be.KINI Rooftop Pool and Lounge is at beHotel in the Bay Street Tourist Complex, St. George's Bay, with sea views, food and drinks. It is open 08:30 to 20:00, March to November, weather permitting. The floor and who can swim aren't published.
Best forVisitors who care about posted daytime hours and a March to November season.
Skip it ifYou want an evening swim or need a confirmed day pass.
Rooftop infinity pool, residents only, open all year
4-star hotel, rated 4.8 on Google (61 reviews)
Sample photo, not Thirty Three Boutique. Sandra Cohen-Rose and Colin Rose from Montreal, Canada, CC BY 2.0, 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. Choose this one for a roof pool you can use in any month. Only hotel residents get in, year-round, and the hotel markets it for morning swims and sunset dips.
An infinity pool sits on the roof, with panoramic city views, planters and loungers. The hotel doesn't publish the floor. The catch is that it is closed to anyone not staying, and its heating isn't stated.
Best forStaying guests after an early swim or a sunset one on an infinity pool.
Skip it ifYou're not a resident and want a day pass or bar access.
Heated rooftop pool with Mercury Towers skyline views
3-star hotel, rated 4.3 on Google (334 reviews)
Sample photo, not VITA Hotel & Rooftop. PattayaPatrol, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Heated
Season
Heated for the cooler months (off-season)
Why it's here. Pick VITA if you travel in the cooler months and want a heated rooftop pool. The hotel says it heats the pool for those months, but it doesn't publish the floor or who can swim.
VITA Hotel & Rooftop on St George's Road has its pool on the roof, with views of Mercury Towers and the skyline. The hotel heats it in the cooler months. Access rules and floor aren't published.
Best forCooler-month travelers after a heated roof pool and a skyline view.
Skip it ifYou need a published floor, hours or a day-pass price.
Spa hotel with an indoor pool, sauna and steam room
rated 4.7 on Google (592 reviews)
Sample photo, not HOLM Boutique & Spa. Pjotr Mahhonin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Consider HOLM when the spa weighs as much as the roof. It has an indoor pool, sauna and steam room. The hotel's own pool details are thin, so check access and the floor before you book.
HOLM Boutique & Spa is on Sqaq Fabri Lane in St Julian's. Its spa has an indoor pool, sauna and steam room. The hotel's pages don't give the floor, hours or access rules for the pool.
Best forSpa-minded guests who want a sauna and steam room alongside the pool.
Skip it ifYou need a confirmed floor, hours or a day-pass price.
Level 13 outdoor pool with a bar and skyline views
4-star hotel, rated 4 on Google (516 reviews)
Sample photo, not Noru Hotel. Jordiferrer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
13thfloor pool
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Rooftop lounge open during the summer months
Why it's here. Noru suits anyone who wants a high pool and a bar beside it. The outdoor pool is on Level 13, and the rooftop lounge runs 08.00 to 19.00 in the summer months.
The pool is an outdoor rooftop pool on Level 13 of Noru Hotel Malta, with sunbeds and a bar. The hotel calls the skyline one of the best in St Julian's, with Mercury Towers in view. Who can swim isn't published.
Best forSummer visitors after a high pool, a bar and a Mercury Towers view.
Skip it ifYou want to swim outside the summer months or need a day pass.
Rooftop deck open May to September with bookable sunbeds
3-star hotel, rated 4.3 on Google (362 reviews)
Sample photo, not SOCITY Hotel. Supercarwaar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Open May to September, weather permitting
Why it's here. SOCITY is a summer-only choice. The rooftop pool is open May to September, weather permitting, and guests can reserve a sunbed through reception ahead of time.
SOCITY Hotel at St Rita Steps in St Julian's has its pool on the rooftop deck. The hotel pitches it as a break from Paceville, with sunbeds and views over Malta. The floor isn't published.
Best forSummer guests who want to book a sunbed ahead.
Skip it ifYou're visiting outside May to September or want a day pass.
Rooftop pool plus a separate indoor pool for guests
4-star hotel, rated 4.2 on Google (3,736 reviews)
Sample photo, not Vivaldi Hotel. Jose Monica, CC BY 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. Vivaldi is a two-pool hotel, with a rooftop pool and a separate indoor pool for guests. The hotel publishes nothing else we can use, so confirm access and season first.
Vivaldi Hotel is on Dragonara Road in St Julian's. Its pools are one on the roof and a separate indoor one. The floor, hours, season and access rules aren't published.
Best forGuests who want both a rooftop pool and an indoor pool on one booking.
Skip it ifYou need a published floor, hours, heating or day-pass price.
Seventh-level deck, free guest access, heated indoor pool all year
3-star hotel, rated 3.7 on Google (3,056 reviews)
Sample photo, not Bayview Hotel & Spa. Jose Monica, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
7thfloor pool
Who can swim
Hotel guests only
Day pass
No
Heated
Heated
Season
Outdoor pool seasonal; indoor pool open all year
Why it's here. Book Bayview for a winter swim. Guests use the pool free from 10:00 to 18:00, and the heated indoor pool stays open through every month. Only people staying at the hotel get in.
The pool deck is on level 7 of the Bayview on The Strand in Il-Gżira, with panoramic sea views and the Valletta skyline across the water. It has two rooftop pools, a heated indoor pool, a sauna and a jacuzzi. The catch is the window: guests only, 10:00 to 18:00.
Best forGuests who want a heated pool, sauna and jacuzzi at no extra charge, whatever the month.
Skip it ifA day pass or a swim after 18:00 matters to you.
Guests-only rooftop pool with almost no published detail
3-star hotel, rated 4.1 on Google (214 reviews)
Sample photo, not Flamingo Hotel. Alexandre Ultré, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Hotel guests only
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Seasonal (open part of the year, dates not stated)
Why it's here. Pick Flamingo for the room and location, and count the pool as a bonus for guests. The hotel doesn't publish the floor, hours, season, heating or any day pass, so we can't promise more than that.
Flamingo Hotel Malta is on Triq Ross in San Ġiljan, and only hotel guests can use its rooftop pool. The hotel's own pages give no floor, size, hours, opening dates or heating details. That gap is the catch.
Best forGuests who book for the location and would treat a rooftop pool as a possible extra.
Skip it ifA confirmed heated pool, a published floor or a day pass is a must.
July to September are the best three months for a rooftop swim in St Julians. Several pools run on fixed seasons: SOCITY is open May to September, Hotel Valentina April to October, Hotel Mistral April to November, and beHotel March to November (08:30 to 20:00, weather permitting). H Hotel is closed November to April.
Winter is possible but narrower. Average highs are 20.4°C in November, 17.1°C in December and 15.3°C in January. AX The Palace heats its 9th-floor pool and keeps it open all year, and Thirty Three Boutique's roof pool is open all year for residents. Bayview Hotel & Spa has a heated indoor pool open every month, free for guests from 10:00 to 18:00. voco Malta is closed from September 21, 2026 to April 30, 2027.
Average daily highs: November 20°C (69°F), December 17°C (63°F), January 15°C (60°F). The warmest stretch for swimming is Jul–Sep.
Hotels you might expect here, and why they're not
Two hotels people expect to find here don't have a pool on the roof, so they are not on the ranked list.
Verdi St. George's Bay Marina. The only source with pool details (The Independent) describes cascading pools towards the sea and an indoor pool and spa, not a rooftop pool. The Google Maps listing has no pool information, and the Jet2 page had no content provided.
Hilton Malta. No source places a swimming pool on the roof or a top-floor terrace. The hotel's own pool page describes a "main pool area" with outdoor pools and no roof. The only "rooftop pool" text (hoteles.com) sits in a list naming other hotels, so it cannot be attributed to this one. The Tripadvisor snippet mentions a rooftop bar, which does not count without a pool.
St Julians rooftop pools: questions people ask
Which St Julians hotels let non-guests use the rooftop pool?
Two sell day passes: InterContinental Malta on ihg.com, and Malta Marriott through the hotel's Facebook page. Neither shows a price, so ask the Marriott before you travel. Four hotels are guests only: Hotel Valentina, Thirty Three Boutique, Bayview Hotel & Spa and Flamingo Hotel. Hotel Juliani also says its pool is exclusively for guests.
Are any St Julians rooftop pools heated or open in winter?
Yes. Eight hotels on our list are marked heated, including Malta Marriott, voco Malta, AX The Palace and VITA Hotel & Rooftop. AX The Palace is heated year-round and open all year. Thirty Three Boutique is open all year for residents. Bayview's heated indoor pool is open every month. voco Malta is closed until April 30, 2027.
Which St Julians hotel has the highest rooftop pool?
InterContinental Malta, on the 19th floor, is the highest on our list that publishes its floor. voco Malta and Noru Hotel follow, both on the 13th floor.
Which St Julians rooftop pool is adults only?
AX The Palace is adults only, with a heated infinity pool on the 9th floor. The other hotels on our list don't state an adults-only rule in the facts we hold, so ask about children before booking.
How can I swim in a St Julians rooftop pool for the least money?
Rooms at Hotel Mistral are listed from €63, the lowest price on our list, and its heated 10th-floor pool is open April to November. Day-pass prices at InterContinental Malta and Malta Marriott aren't shown, so you'd need to ask.
