Best Pool Stays in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil

Flat Mont Blanc Premium is a comfortable pick for families in Ribeirão Preto. Family rooms are available, the outdoor pool is open all year, and there is a garden and a terrace for some outdoor time. Parents can use the sauna and the fitness room, while the restaurant, the bar and room service take care of meals. The 24-hour front desk and free WiFi round things off. A 9.4 rating from 33 reviews is very strong.

Hotel Pousada Santa Rita is a family-friendly pousada in Ribeirão Preto with air-conditioned rooms, some with a spa bath and a king-size bed. Guests have a garden living area, free WiFi, a buffet breakfast and free private parking, and the location suits visits to the USP University. Guests rate it 9.3 from 1,515 reviews, an outstanding score. I would recommend it to families and couples who prefer a homely pousada to a large hotel.

TRYP by Wyndham Ribeirão Preto is the hotel I would suggest to a family who wants a pool in Ribeirão Preto without leaving the city. The outdoor pool and sun terrace are the draw for children, some rooms have a seating area that gives a bit more space, and the restaurant keeps dinner simple. WiFi is free, private parking is available, and the car hire desk helps if you want to explore the region by road.

Garden Hotel is a three-star in Ribeirão Preto with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi and private bathrooms. For families, the garden and the pool give children room to move, and the on-site restaurant saves a trip out at dinner. Pets are welcome, which matters if the dog travels too. The sauna, fitness centre and 24-hour front desk suit longer stays. Guests rate it 9.2 across 2,575 reviews, a strong score for this city.

Stream Hotéis is the central Ribeirão Preto hotel I would suggest to a family who wants to walk out into the city. Family rooms are available and air-conditioned, the pool gives children a break after sightseeing, and breakfast is served every day. Room service runs 24 hours, useful when a child is hungry at an odd hour, and parents can fit in a session at the fitness centre. WiFi is free throughout.

Taiwan Hotel is a four-star hotel in central Ribeirão Preto with a rooftop pool and a panoramic deck, a restaurant and a gym. Rooms are spacious with classic décor, wooden floors, air conditioning, a minibar and free WiFi. Room service runs 24 hours and airport transfers are free. Guests rate it 8.9 from 1,354 reviews. I would recommend it to couples and business travellers who want a central stay with a rooftop pool.

Hotel JP Ribeirão Preto Resort & Convenções is a five-star resort-style hotel with elegant air-conditioned rooms, balconies and many garden views. It has a year-round outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a tennis court, plus a spa area with a sauna, hot tub, steam room and hammam. Free WiFi covers the property, and the hotel is family-friendly and pet-friendly. Guests rate it 8.8 from 684 reviews. I would recommend it to families and couples who want resort facilities in the city.

Every unit at Le Privilège Araucária is a suite with a separate living area, so I like it for families: parents can stay up while children sleep. The outdoor pool with sunloungers is the obvious afternoon spot in Ribeirão Preto's heat, and the sauna and gym give adults some time of their own. A buffet breakfast with local and international dishes starts the day. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across more than 1,900 reviews.

Nobile Inn Executive Ribeirão Preto is a 3-star hotel that works for families despite its business name. Rooms are apartment-style with large windows and free WiFi, giving a bit more space than a standard double. Children can use the outdoor pool while adults head to the fitness centre or the wellness area, and pets are accepted. With 4,189 reviews and an average of 8.7 out of 10, it has an unusually long and consistent track record.

Matiz Vilaboim gives families more to do on site than most city hotels in Ribeirão Preto. The swimming pool is the obvious draw for children in the São Paulo interior heat, while parents get a fitness centre and sauna. Rooms are air-conditioned, WiFi and private parking are free, and the Japanese restaurant saves a search for dinner. Pets are accepted, which helps families who travel with a dog. An 8.7 score from 2,073 reviews is a convincing record.

Le Privilège Mont Blanc is a five-star hotel in Ribeirão Preto, near Carlos Raia Park. Suites have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a dining area, with city or pool views. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, a gym, an à la carte restaurant, free WiFi, a business centre and meeting facilities. Guests rate it 8.7 from 1,598 reviews. I would pick it for business travellers and for families wanting space and a pool in the city.

Hotel Flat Bassano Vaccarini gives families in Ribeirão Preto a spacious apartment rather than a single room. Each one is air-conditioned, with a living room, cable TV and a kitchenette for simple meals or children's snacks. The rooftop pool with city views is the treat at the end of the day, parents can use the modern gym, and breakfast can be served in the apartment, handy with young children. Wi-Fi and valet parking are included. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10.

Wyndham Garden Ribeirão Preto Convention pairs an outdoor pool with a spa centre, so I see it as a good fit for families who want a break between outings. The restaurant and bar on site mean dinner does not require a drive, and the front desk is staffed 24 hours. Rooms have a flat-screen TV, a work desk and free toiletries. Parking on site is paid. Guests give it 8.7 out of 10 across more than 1,500 reviews.

Pousada Shangrila RP is a family-friendly, pet-friendly pousada in Ribeirão Preto with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and garden views. It has a swimming pool, a hot tub, a restaurant and a bar, plus free WiFi, private parking and a 24-hour front desk. Guests rate it 8.6 from 377 reviews. I would recommend it to families and travellers with pets who want a pool and a garden setting in the city.

Flat Super Premium in the Mont Blanc building gives families in Ribeirão Preto apartment space with hotel back-up. Each unit has air conditioning, a balcony, a private bathroom and a kitchenette, and family rooms are available. The outdoor pool is open all year, and there is a sauna, a garden, a restaurant and a bar. Room service helps on tired evenings. Guests rate it 8.5 from 34 reviews.

Hotel Nacional Inn Ribeirão Preto has a kids' club and an outdoor pool open all year, and those two features are why I would suggest it to families. A sun terrace sits beside the pool, and a traditional restaurant serves meals on site. Family rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom, a desk, a minibar and city views. WiFi is free, and there is a charging station for electric cars. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across more than 1,600 reviews.

This flat in a Ribeirão Preto hotel building is a practical family option. The air-conditioned units have a private bathroom, a terrace with city views and a sofa bed, and family rooms are available. Children will head for the rooftop pool, while adults have a sauna, a fitness centre and a sun terrace. Daily housekeeping, free WiFi and free private parking are included, and pets are accepted. Guests rate it 8.0 from 24 reviews.

Araucária Flat Apto 305 is a convenient family option in central Ribeirão Preto. The family rooms are air-conditioned with a balcony and a private bathroom, and the building has a garden, a restaurant, a bar and room service, so meals are easy to sort. Parents can use the sauna and the fitness centre. The bus station and the convention centre are within walking distance, and the front desk is open 24 hours. Guests rate it 7.9 from 24 reviews.