Hotel pools can elevate any family vacation, particularly when they are full of standout features, like a stunning view or thrilling water slide. As you plan your summer travels, curb the are-we-there-yet chants with the promise of a dip in one of these ultra-cool hotel pools.

We’ve rounded up 14 family-friendly hotels in New York state with fun hotel pools ready to welcome visitors. Whether you’re planning an urban vacation, a trip to Long Island's East End, or a weekend of Hudson Valley explorations, we’ve got a pick for you.

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Cool Hotel Pools in New York City

1. Hotel Gansevoort – Chelsea

Located in the heart of NYC’s Meatpacking District, this heated rooftop pool is open year-round (until 9pm in the summertime). It offers beautiful sunsets and sweeping views of the city’s skyline. There’s also a pool table in the lobby that kids are welcome to use as long as adults supervise them.

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Swim under the watchful eye of Andy Warhol at Sixty LES.

2. Sixty Les – Lower East Side

This Lower East Side hotel is definitely for the cooler crowd, but families are always welcome. It boasts a pretty unique rooftop swimming pool that features large, black-and-white images of Andy Warhol’s face etched into its surface. Kids can rinse off in the outdoor shower once they've had their fun in the pool.

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Airplane aficionados can enjoy the view from the TWA Hotel's runway-side infinity pool.

3. TWA Hotel – Jamaica, Queens

Enjoy the chic 1960’s vibe at this hotel. It’s located at JFK Airport and is connected to Terminal 5, so it’s an excellent hotel for a layover. Enjoy a rooftop infinity pool where swimmers are treated to a view of the airport’s tarmac. You can book a reservation for the pool even if you aren’t staying the night. The hotel has plenty of other Mad Men-like attractions, including exhibits of TWA memorabilia. Plus, the hotel hosts a retro roller rink on weekends.

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The William Vale has a chic fourth-floor terrace pool.

4. The William Vale – Brooklyn

The William Vale is a fun spot for families to stay at, and it’s perfect for exploring the trendy Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. In addition to a pool 0n the fourth-floor terrace that opens in the summer, the hotel also features Vale Park, a 15,000-square-foot public park, complete with Mister Dips, a 1974 Airstream trailer retrofitted to serve kid-friendly burgers, fries, shakes, and more.

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5. Allegria Hotel – Long Beach

Located in Long Beach, one of Long Island’s popular beach towns, Allegria's claim to fame is having the only rooftop pool on Long Island. After a day at the beach or a round of mini golf—or instead of—the whole family can relax in the heated pool, which offers a great view of the boardwalk.

6. Hartman’s Briney Breezes Beach Resort – ​Montauk

This family-run hotel is a perfect vacation spot for those who want to explore all that Montauk offers. If you want the beachfront feel without the sand, this pool is the perfect option as it's just steps away from the beach. Kids can spend plenty of time splashing around in the large outdoor heated pool.

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The Hero Beach Club's pool has a tropical feel.

7. Hero Beach Club – Montauk

The large pool area at this local resort boasts lush, tropical plants and custom furniture from Bali, so you feel like you’re staying at a far-off, beachfront resort, yet the hotel is super kid-friendly. In addition to the pool and beach areas, there are complimentary lawn games, picnic tables, and evening s’mores.

8. Hotel Indigo East End – Riverhead

Situated in the heart of Riverhead, this hotel boasts an enormous outdoor pool with plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas. Nearby family-friendly attractions include Splish Splash Water Park and the Long Island Aquarium.

9. Sound View – Greenport

This newly renovated waterfront hotel offers families the use of a large, outdoor pool surrounded by a deck that overlooks a private, quarter-mile beach. It’s a great location for exploring Greenport and other East End towns.

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The Kartrite is a lovely Catskills destination. Photo by Margaret Hargrove

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10. Kartrite Resort & Indoor Water Park – Monticello

We are huge fans of this Catskills-area resort with its huge indoor water park. It's been shuttered for more than a year, and a reopening date has yet to be announced. But here's hoping it's soon. The Kartrite lays claim to the largest water park in New York state and features an indoor/outdoor heated pool, Affinity Springs.

11. Greek Peak Mountain Resort/Hope Lake Lodge – Cortland

Families can book a stay at Hope Lake Lodge, which features condominium-style suites, and enjoy the amenities at the Cascades Indoor Waterpark next door. Featuring a 41,000-square-foot water park, it boasts tons of water-related fun, including a wave pool, outdoor pool, kiddie pool and slides, splash zones, and much more. The resort is an all-seasons destination. Currently, some water park features are limited, and reservations are required to swim.

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Bubbling geysers and a zero-entry pool are just the start of the fun at Rocking Horse Ranch's new Boulder Bay attraction. 

12. Rocking Horse Ranch Resort – Highland

From an indoor water park to outdoor pools with flumes and slides, the aquatic amenities at this popular dude ranch are sure to thrill the whole family. Parents will enjoy the new Eldorado Hot Springs, an indoor/outdoor pool area that’s heated to 98 degrees year-round, while kids will flip for Boulder Bay, a brand new aquatic adventure zone with five slides and two heated pools. There are plenty of other activities to keep everyone happily busy during your stay.

13. Pine Ridge Dude Ranch – Kerhonkson

There are indoor and outdoor pools at this dude ranch, and the outdoor pool boasts double flume waterslides. In addition to swimming and horseback riding, there are plenty of other activities and amenities for families, including a private lake for fishing and paddle boating, mini golf, petting zoos, and much more.

14. Quality Inn & Suites Palm Island Indoor Waterpark – Batavia

Don't let the name fool you. This is not your typical budget hotel! An on-site indoor water park makes it a vacation haven for families. The park includes an abundance of slides, fountains, and numerous pools to splash around in. There’s also a game room and fitness center.

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