Hong Kong Pools
Pools provide the ideal place to unwind and cool off during Hong Kong’s scorching summer heat, whether that means taking a refreshing dip or swimming laps or simply lazing on a chaise lounge. Some of the most luxurious pools can be found at hotels such as The Ritz Carlton. Its elegant indoor pool area looks straight out of a Gatsby movie with marbled Roman columns and striped lounge chairs reminiscent of its timeless interior space.
Hotel offers pool, fitness centre, and bar amenities in Sai Ying Pun. Its expansive pool provides an idyllic retreat from Hong Kong’s humid weather.
Over recent years, several new pools have opened to relieve overcrowded ones. Wan Chai Swimming Pool was constructed as an answer to an older pool being demolished to make way for Exhibition Centre station of Sha Tin to Central Link; Tin Shui Wai North will also receive its own new pool.
Public pools operate under various hours and days of the week; some even close periodically for cleaning or repairs, so it is wise to consult the Leisure and Cultural Services Department website prior to planning to swim at one. Most swimmers tend to visit after school and around evening hours; it is therefore wise to arrive early as these times tend to become very busy in terms of congestion at pools.
Some pools provide lockers where you can store your belongings safely, although you may incur an associated fee and use a coin to do it. As it drops into an internal slot on the locker when stored inside, be sure to remember where it went!
Swimming pools provide an ideal place for families, offering children’s swimming areas and family changing rooms, plus Jacuzzis or slides – great entertainment for the little ones! Unfortunately, however, during peak periods certain pools may become overcrowded so you might need to wait your turn before entering one of them.
HK Pools is a contracting firm specializing in swimming pool construction and renovation, operating for four years with an average contract value of $35,000. Their projects range from luxury hotels and resorts to several high-end projects underway; their website is user friendly with comprehensive lists of their past work as well as license history. You can reach them easily either by phone or email for further inquiries.