Top Stays with a Pool in Belém, Brazil

Pousada Hangar gives families a pool to cool off in all year, welcome in Belém's humid heat, along with air-conditioned rooms and private bathrooms. The shared kitchen lets parents prepare snacks or simple meals for children, and the lounge and outdoor seating area offer space to relax together. The Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth is close, and so is the airport for arrival and departure days.

Luxuoso Flat No Hotel Radisson is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom aparthotel unit in Belém with air-conditioning and city views. Guests can use a rooftop swimming pool, an indoor pool, a sauna, a fitness center and a sun terrace, so children have two pools to choose from whatever the weather. There is a bar, WiFi is free and pets are welcome. With one bedroom it suits small families best, and a 9.3 rating from 36 reviews supports my recommendation.

This apartment inside the Radisson Belém combines your own space with hotel facilities, which suits a family who wants both. The rooms are air-conditioned with city views and a flat-screen TV, and the rooftop swimming pool and terrace give children somewhere to swim with a view over Belém. I like having a restaurant serving Brazilian cuisine and a bar in the building, plus a 24-hour front desk. The airport is 11 km away. Guests rate it 9.3 from 8 reviews.

Hotel e Restaurante Tribo Combú gives families a lot on one site in Belém: a pool with a view, a restaurant and bar, outdoor dining and barbecue facilities, so meals and swims need no planning. I like the family rooms, which are air-conditioned with a balcony, a seating area, a dining area, a minibar and a TV with streaming services for quiet evenings. Room service, breakfast options and free parking add convenience. Guests rate it 9.1 from 10 reviews.

Atrium Hotel Quinta de Pedras in Belém offers a restaurant, a bar and complimentary WiFi. Rooms have flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms, and some have seating areas and views of the pool or the garden, which gives families a pleasant outlook. A fitness centre and dry-cleaning services are also on site. Its rating is 9.1 across nearly 900 reviews, a strong score for a hotel with a simple description.

Tivoli Maiorana is the 5-star I would suggest in Belém for a family that wants a proper pool: it is outdoors and open all year, with a sun terrace and a garden around it. Rooms are air-conditioned and elegant, some looking out over the river, and parents get a fitness centre and spa facilities. The restaurant is on site and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 9.0 across 187 reviews.

Amazon Park Hotel suits families flying in or out of Belém, as it sits 2 km from Val de Cans International Airport. Family rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and city views, and the outdoor pool is open all year, a welcome break in the equatorial heat. The family-friendly restaurant and bar mean you can eat without heading out after a flight. Free Wi-Fi is included, and an airport shuttle is available at extra cost. An 8.9 score is reassuring.

Ibis Styles Belém Hangar is near the Hangar convention centre, and what I would point out to families is the rooftop pool, a welcome break in Belém's heat and humidity. Rooms are modern and air-conditioned, there is a gym and wellness facilities for the adults, a restaurant on site and free WiFi. Pets are accepted, which helps families travelling with a dog. Guests rate it 8.8 across 362 reviews.

Hotel Sagres in Belém has more than 45 years of hospitality behind it and sits in the central São Brás neighborhood, close to major tourist, gastronomic and business attractions. A large outdoor pool and a spa and wellness center are on site, and family-friendly apartments give parents extra room. Its rating is 8.6 across more than 1,300 reviews, and it suits a mix of travelers.

Vila Galé Collection Amazônia is a 5-star hotel in Belém with plenty for families: an outdoor pool open all year, a separate children's pool and a large garden for running around in the shade. Rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom and a minibar, and look over the garden or the river. The family-friendly restaurant keeps meals simple, and parents have a spa and a fitness centre. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 543 reviews.

I would choose ibis Styles Belem Nazaré for a family or a pet owner who wants a pool in Belém's Nazaré area. Air-conditioned rooms have flat-screen TVs, and the outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace give a break from the heat. A gym and spa and wellness facilities are on offer, and pets are welcome. Guests score this three-star hotel 8.4 across 1,635 reviews.

Hotel Riviera D'Amazônia has more for children than most city hotels in Belém: a playground, a rooftop swimming pool and a lush garden to run around in. The family-friendly restaurant serves Brazilian cuisine, and there is also a bar, a pool bar and a coffee shop. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. Pets are welcome, and parents can use the spa and wellness area. An 8.4 score from over 900 reviews is solid.

Radisson Hotel Belém is a comfortable family base one kilometre from the city centre. The pool with a hot tub is the highlight for children in Belém's heat, and parents can use the sauna. Rooms are air-conditioned with modern decor, and the restaurant serves a buffet breakfast, so mornings start without searching for food. Families and pets are both welcome. A score of 8.4 from more than 600 reviews reflects a reliable stay, and I would book it with confidence.

For a family stay in Belém, I like the Mercure Belém Boulevard for its pool and sun terrace, which give children a break from the city heat. Boulevard Shopping Centre is 800 metres away, handy for meals and supplies, and the restaurant serves both international and regional dishes, a gentle way to try Pará cooking. The hotel accepts pets, and guests rate it 8.3 across 701 reviews.