A charming city nestled in South Carolina, Charleston is a waterfront city well known for its architecture and history. The United States’ first museum, the Charleston Museum, can be found in the city centre. A stroll along the streets of Charleston takes you back in time as you occasionally spot horse-drawn carriages and Antebellum-style architecture. Surrounding Charleston are many beaches and islands that are great for day trips such as Folly Beach, Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms, to name a few. The hotels recommended in this list are situated in strategic locations, near the best attractions that make up the reasons to visit Charleston. Regardless of the season, there’s always a hotel pool you can find to relax in Charleston. Read on to find out the top hotels with pool in Charleston, South Carolina.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to pool. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 09, 2024.
1. Market Pavilion Hotel (from USD 454)
This property has a quaint historic charm that radiates through its decor, architecture, and even the furnishings, prime examples of which are the ornate sun loungers and the grandiose beds. The accommodation’s unique combination of historic grandeur and modern amenities makes it arguably one of the best hotels in Charleston with an outdoor pool. In the evening, you can head to the on-site bar for a nightcap before turning in for the night.
Market Pavilion Hotel
Address: 225 East Bay Street
143 meters (469.5 ft) from Palmetto Carriage Works
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2. The Ryder Hotel (from USD 379)
If you’re looking to stay in a property with chic and elegant rooms, then you should definitely head to The Ryder Hotel. It easily ranks as one of Charleston’s best luxury hotels with a pool. After a great swim in the outdoor pool, guests can relax on one of the day beds that line the poolside.
Rooms are styled in soothing colours, with the hardwood floors and wooden furniture accentuating the elegance of the whole space. Flat-screen LCD TVs are available in each room at the accommodation.
The Ryder Hotel
Address: 237 Meeting Street
336 meters (0.3 ft) from Palmetto Carriage Works
3. Hotel Bennett Charleston (from USD 799)
This is by far the most luxurious Charleston hotels with a pool in this top 10 list. Next to Marion Square, you’ll find the grand and elegant Hotel Bennett Charleston. The luxurious rooms at Hotel Bennett Charleston can accommodate up to four guests and each room has a bath tub. For a grand pool experience, Hotel Bennett Charleston offers a fully open-air heated rooftop pool, with private cabanas available for rent for hotel guests only. Each cabana has fancy day beds, as well as a private television, which can accommodate up to six guests only.
Hotel Bennett Charleston
Address: 404 King Street
984 meters (0.7 ft) from Palmetto Carriage Works
4. Hyatt Place Charleston - Historic District (from USD 339)
Reasonable pricing for spacious rooms and excellent breakfast included.
Convenient valet parking, rooftop bar, and easy access to historic district attractions.
Centrally located in the Historic District, within walking distance to great restaurants, bars, and attractions.
Wide variety at breakfast, complimentary but could have more variety and better coffee.
In Upper King Historic District, you’ll find the modern and chic Hyatt Place Charleston. Commodious and clean, each room has a living area that will make you feel like you’re staying in a home instead of a hotel room. The Hyatt Place Charleston is recommended for business travellers due to its spacious rooms and great meeting facilities.
One of the highlights of this hotel is its indoor pool, open to guests daily from 11am to 3pm and 4pm to 7pm. Nearby attractions include a 10-minute walk to Charleston Museum and a 15-minute bus ride to Charleston City Market.
Hyatt Place Charleston - Historic District
Address: 560 King Street
1.66 km (1.1 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
5. Holiday Inn Charleston Historic Downtown (from USD 293)
Reasonable pricing for the area, but valet parking is pricey at $30/day.
Clean and well-maintained facilities, with a pool and valet parking available.
Conveniently located near King Street and within walking distance of downtown attractions.
Good dining options nearby, and the hotel's breakfast is reasonably priced and enjoyable.
One of the newer Charleston hotels with pools is Holiday Inn Charleston Historic Downtown. Its strategic location makes discovering the city easier as the hotel is only a 20-minute drive from popular Charleston attractions like Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms. Besides free WiFi and 24-hour fitness centre, Holiday Inn Charleston Historic Downtown has an outdoor pool with a shaded living-room style resting area. If you’re visiting during the chilly season but wish to go for a swim, make sure to book your stay at this hotel as their outdoor pool is heated.
The Limited Hotel
Address: 425 Meeting Street
1.56 km (1.0 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
6. The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel (from USD 390)
Housed in a bright pink building, The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel stands out in the downtown area of Charleston. It is a great place to stay for art lovers as the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist and Gibbes Museum of Art are just a stone’s throw away from the property. If you’re looking for more museums to explore in this charming city, check out the best art museums in Charleston, South Carolina.
This is one of the more aesthetically pleasing Charleston hotels with pools, and the best way to have easy access to the pool is to stay in the Pool Side room, which has a private porch that leads to the pool. The hotel pool isn’t the only aesthetically pleasing feature as the entire hotel is Instagram-worthy, too!
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Address: 115 Meeting Street
525 meters (0.4 ft) from Palmetto Carriage Works
7. Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District (from USD 275)
Step back in time with Hampton Inn Charleston’s historic interior and furnishings. Housed in an Antebellum-style building, Hampton Inn Charleston Historic District lies right in the middle of Charleston’s must-visit historic attractions such as The Charleston Museum, Charleston Visitor Center and Best Friend of Charleston Museum. The hotel has a simple outdoor swimming pool, with sun loungers around the pool. Hampton Inn Charleston Historic District is perfect if you’re looking for a simple hotel stay in Charleston.
Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District
Address: 345 Meeting St
1.02 km (0.7 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
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8. Comfort Suites West of the Ashley (from USD 149)
Comfort Suites West of the Ashley is an all-suites hotel housed in a red-brick building. Away from Charleston’s museums, your stay at Comfort Suites West of the Ashley will bring you closer to nature, with just a 15-minute drive to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens and a 30-minute drive to Folly Beach. If you’re visiting Charleston during the winter season, stay at Comfort Suites West of the Ashley to enjoy their heated indoor pool facility, open from 7am to 11pm daily. This hotel is also a great place to stay for people with disabilities as the hotel provides braille elevator and phone for hearing impaired.
Comfort Suites Charleston West Ashley
Address: 2080 Savannah Highway
9.85 km (6.2 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
9. Belmond Charleston Place (from USD 649)
Conveniently located in the heart of the Historic district with easy access to sights, shopping and various restaurants.
Clean, elegant and well located with spacious rooms. The staff so accommodating.
Great location convenient to everything. Shuttles were too expensive.
Only grabbed coffee and pastries at the coffee shop but they were good. Would love to have had a coffee maker instead of an espresso machine in our room!
For a stay at one of Charleston’s most elegant hotels, check out Belmond Charleston Place. With its Georgian-style architecture and interior, you’ll be amazed by this hotel the moment you enter as the wonderful double staircase greets you. With many hotels with a pool in Charleston, you’ll find one of the best in Belmond Charleston Place — it has a retractable, rooftop infinity pool and a hot tub. The infinity pool has a spacious indoor resting area, but there’s also an outdoor resting area for those who need a suntan. While its rooftop gives a view of the sky, the windows surrounding the pool gives you the best view of downtown Charleston.
The Charleston Place
Address: 205 Meeting Street
392 meters (0.3 ft) from Palmetto Carriage Works
10. Embassy Suites Charleston - Historic District (from USD 322)
Reasonable pricing for a historic downtown location.
Complimentary breakfast, evening manager’s reception, and valet parking. Spacious suites with historic charm.
Conveniently located in the historic district, close to restaurants and attractions.
Excellent breakfast with made-to-order eggs, but limited options during evening social hour.
Situated right next to Marion Square, Embassy Suites Charleston in Historic District is a five-storey, all-suites hotel. The hotel’s main lobby looks like a park, with lots of potted plants, street lamps and and a fountain in the centre. Instead of the usual buffet style breakfast, Embassy Suites Charleston offers made-to-order breakfast, complimentary for all guests. During summer, the fairly small yet cosy outdoor pool makes the perfect retreat from the heat.
Embassy Suites Charleston - Historic District
Address: 337 Meeting Street
931 meters (0.6 ft) from Palmetto Carriage Works
11. Homewood Suites By Hilton Charleston Historic District (from USD 259)
Reasonably priced for a downtown location, but parking fees are high.
Spacious rooms, gym, pool, kitchenette, and valet parking available.
Convenient location just off King Street, walking distance to dining and nightlife.
Excellent breakfast with good coffee, but some complaints about limited options and quality.
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charleston Historic District is surrounded with plenty of restaurants serving from Japanese to Spanish cuisines. If you are staying in Charleston for a long period, book your stay at Homewood Suites By Hilton Charleston Historic District and get to know your neighbours with the complimentary evening socials from Monday to Thursday. This hotel has a relaxing outdoor pool with pool fountains and a spacious patio with sun loungers, enjoyed by guests of all ages.
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charleston Historic District
Address: 415 Meeting Street
1.49 km (1.0 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
12. Charleston Marriott (from USD 293)
Charleston Marriott has one of the best views as it is located right beside Ashley River. With one of the only hotels with a rooftop bar in the city, the best way to enjoy the view of Ashley River is to indulge in a glass of cocktail at the rooftop bar or go on a leisure stroll in Brittlebank Park. During the summer if it gets too hot to hang around the rooftop bar or take a walk in the park, head to Ashley River for water sports activities such as kayaking and jet-skiing, or take a swim in the hotel’s outdoor pool. The outdoor pool is fairly spacious, with lots of sun loungers and resting areas with tables and chairs. There’s also a hot tub pool for a complete relaxing experience at Charleston Marriott.
Charleston Marriott
Address: 170 Lockwood Boulevard
2.89 km (1.8 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
Cool down with a swim and a cocktail by the pool
Looking for the best hotels with pools in Charleston? Charleston is a charming city, but these hotels with pools are the hidden charms of the city. Whether it’s summer or winter, these hotels with pools in Charleston provides you with the best variety of options to choose from. Based on your preferences, you can choose from simple to grand, indoor or outdoor pools that would be perfect for your stay.
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