Lagoon Pools and Resort Swimming at Australian Casino Stays

Ranking · Lagoon pools

The Ville Resort-Casino

Townsville waterfront resort featuring the Splash infinity pool, swim-up bar, cabanas, and views across to Magnetic Island.

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Darwin beachfront resort with a swim-up lagoon bar, private deck swim-out rooms, and a seaside infinity pool.

Crown Perth

Burswood resort featuring expansive outdoor lagoon pools at Crown Towers and children's waterslides at Crown Metropol.

The Star Brisbane

Queen's Wharf precinct featuring Level 7's Isoletto Pool Club with three heated pools overlooking the Brisbane River.

Tropical Lagoons and Swim-Up Bars

For families who want outdoor tropical swimming, three northern properties publish distinct pool grounds. The Ville in Townsville features Splash, an outdoor infinity pool complete with a swim-up bar, private cabanas and a sun-soaked deck overlooking Coral Sea views toward Magnetic Island. Next door at the Ardo Hotel, guests can also access the Ardo Rooftop Pool.

Further north in Darwin, Mindil Beach Casino Resort offers two distinct outdoor swimming areas: a lagoon pool with a swim-up Lagoon Bar and a separate infinity-edged pool overlooking the water. Guests staying in the Superior Lagoon Rooms can swim directly up to the Lagoon Bar from their private deck.

On the West Coast, Crown Perth features expansive lagoon pools in the grounds of Crown Towers, alongside a dedicated Poolside Bar & Grill. Over at Crown Metropol Perth, the pool area includes a main pool, a relaxation pool, and a family pool equipped with children's waterslides, making it a rare setup among city casino resorts. To understand how we evaluate these amenities, see how we rank each resort.

Rooftop Pools and Skyline Swimming

In Queensland's major cities, rooftop and elevated pool decks offer swimming paired with city or river views. At The Star Brisbane on Queen's Wharf, Level 7 houses the Isoletto Pool Club, exclusive to guests of The Star Grand. The deck includes three heated pools—featuring two infinity-edged pools—overlooking the Brisbane River, as well as a sauna, steam room, indoor gymnasium, and pool bar.

On the Gold Coast, The Star Gold Coast precinct includes the Dorsett Gold Coast, which publishes an outdoor heated infinity pool with a poolside bar and access to the Isoletto Pool Club. In Cairns, Reef Hotel Casino features a rooftop pool and casino pool deck overlooking Trinity Inlet.

Heated Indoor Laps and Year-Round Swims

Southern properties focus primarily on climate-controlled indoor swimming, ideal for year-round visits regardless of the weather. At Crown Melbourne, all three hotel towers offer indoor swimming options. Crown Towers features a 25-metre heated indoor pool with day beds, described by the resort as one of the largest indoor pools in Australia. Crown Metropol hosts an indoor pool on its 27th floor, while Crown Promenade provides an indoor pool for its registered guests.

In Hobart, Wrest Point offers an indoor heated pool alongside its Sandy Bay waterfront position on the River Derwent. Further inland, Country Club Tasmania in Prospect Vale provides an indoor swimming pool within its parkland complex. For detailed rules regarding minor access to resort facilities, read our summary of what kids can do across each state.

Pool Rules, Supervision, and Practicalities

While casino floors are strictly 18+ across all Australian jurisdictions, resort swimming pools operate as separate hotel amenities open to staying families. Operating hours, seasonal maintenance closures, and lifeguard presence vary by property. For instance, Crown Promenade Melbourne publishes scheduled maintenance notices during winter months, during which registered guests are directed to the Crown Towers or Crown Metropol pools.

When planning a stay centered around pool time, check whether pool access is restricted to specific hotel towers within a complex, and review the family comparison table to check free parking, waterfront settings, and room options across all ten properties. You can also explore value weekends for tips on choosing dates. To ask our desk to check pool access policies for your preferred dates, see the hotel options or request custom holiday planning.