Top Stays with a Pool in Belo Horizonte

Flip House BH Jardins is a three-star property in Belo Horizonte with air-conditioned, apartment-style rooms, private bathrooms and garden or city views. A year-round outdoor pool and a sun terrace give children a place to swim, and parents can use the sauna and the fitness centre. A restaurant and a bar on site make evening meals easy. With a 9.7 rating from 42 reviews, I would recommend it to families who want a pool and space in the city.

Max Savassi Premier 14 is one of the better-equipped family stays in Belo Horizonte. The air-conditioned apartments have a kitchenette and a balcony, and the building adds an outdoor pool, an indoor play area for children, a sauna, a steam room and a fitness centre. The restaurant serving Brazilian cuisine is family-friendly, and pets are welcome. A score of 9.6 from 71 reviews is outstanding. I would book it for a city break with children.

Hilton Garden - Apartamento incrível Prudente de Moraes BH is a five-star apartment in Belo Horizonte with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms, free WiFi and balconies with city views. A rooftop swimming pool and a terrace give children a treat after a day in the city, and a restaurant and a bar on site make meals easy. Adults can also use the sauna. With a 9.5 rating from 29 reviews, I would recommend it to families wanting a polished city stay with a pool.

I like this Lourdes apart-hotel for families because the apartment does the work: a separate living room, a kitchenette for breakfasts and snacks, air-conditioning and a private balcony. Children can use the pool with its view over the city, and the garden and sun terrace give everyone a break from the room. When nobody wants to cook, the restaurant serves Brazilian cuisine, and the bar covers a quiet drink later. The sauna and fitness centre are more for the adults.

Suíte Alto Afonso Pena in Belo Horizonte has air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms and city views. A swimming pool with a view, a sun terrace, a solarium and an outdoor seating area give children space to play, while adults can use the sauna, the steam room and the fitness room. A family-friendly restaurant serves Brazilian cuisine, there is a bar, and WiFi is free. With a 9.3 rating from 49 reviews, I would recommend it to families wanting a pool in the city.

For a family, the layout is the reason I would book Max Savassi Prime: each one-bedroom apartment has two bathrooms and a separate living room, so parents and children are not squeezed into a single space. The kitchenette covers simple breakfasts and snacks, and the private balcony adds a little air. The outdoor pool is open all year, which helps after a day out in Belo Horizonte, while the sauna and steam room suit the adults. Pets are accepted as well.

Flat Pampulha suits families who want to be near Pampulha Lagoon and Mineirão Stadium, for a walk by the water or a match. Each air-conditioned unit has a kitchenette, a private bathroom, a workspace and a balcony with a lake or city view. I like the pool with its sun terrace and garden for children after a day out, and the restaurant serves Brazilian dishes when nobody wants to cook. The bar covers a quiet drink for the parents.

Hotel Gran Vivenzo Belo Horizonte gives families apartment-style rooms, which means more space than a standard room for a stay with children. The restaurant and bar serve international cuisine, so dinner is easy after a day out, and free Wi-Fi is included. Minas Shopping and Estação Minas Shopping metro station are a short walk away, handy for rainy days and for getting around the city without a car. A 9.0 score from almost 8,000 reviews is a strong signal.

I would recommend Holiday Inn Belo Horizonte Savassi to a family or a pet owner who wants a five-star hotel in the Savassi district. Air-conditioned rooms have a Smart TV, a minibar and a private bathroom. An outdoor pool, a fitness centre, an on-site restaurant and a bar are available, and the 24-hour front desk eases late arrivals. Guests score it 9.0 across 1,177 reviews.

Esuites Virgínia Luxemburgo is an apartment hotel in Belo Horizonte, family-friendly and pet-friendly, with an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and spa and wellness facilities. Rooms are soundproof, with air conditioning and a minibar, and free WiFi and private parking are included. It is conveniently placed near Lourdes and Savassi, two neighbourhoods known for restaurants and shops. Its rating is 9 across more than 1,400 reviews.

Max Savassi Apart Service is an apart-hotel in the Savassi neighborhood of Belo Horizonte with spacious suites that have balconies, kitchen facilities and separate living rooms, which gives families real room to spread out. An outdoor pool, a sauna and a gym are on site, and complimentary breakfast is served daily. A restaurant, a coffee shop and a beauty salon complete the services, and pets are welcome.

Califórnia Suítes gives families in Belo Horizonte something many city hotels lack: an outdoor pool open all year, with a garden and a solarium around it. The family rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms and balconies, and a daily buffet breakfast with warm dishes and fresh pastries starts the day well. Free private parking on site is a real help when travelling with children and luggage. Guests give it 8.9 out of 10 from more than 250 reviews.

For a family that wants room to spread out in Belo Horizonte, I would start with Promenade Pancetti in Savassi. Each suite has a separate living room and a mini-kitchen, so simple meals and early bedtimes do not depend on the restaurant. There is an outdoor pool and a sauna for the afternoons, parking on site and free WiFi, and pets are accepted. Guests rate it 8.8 across 1,387 reviews.

San Diego Suites puts families in Lourdes, one of Belo Horizonte's best districts for restaurants, while giving them the independence of a self-catering apartment. Being able to cook simple meals helps a lot with young children, and every unit has its own balcony. After a day of sightseeing, the pool is a welcome reward for children, and parents can use the sauna or the fitness area. The city's historic sites are within easy reach. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10.

Life Residence is a family-friendly apartment property in the city centre of Belo Horizonte. A rooftop swimming pool, a sauna and a sun terrace are on site, and pets are welcome. Each apartment has air conditioning, a private bathroom and a kitchen, and many have city views and balconies. For families the kitchen and the extra space are the draw, and the rating is 8.7 across more than 1,100 reviews.

Ville Celestine Hotel is a 4-star apartment hotel in Belo Horizonte, 3 km from Savassi, with units that suit families well: each has air conditioning, a kitchenette and two private bathrooms, which makes mornings much easier. The rooftop pool is the highlight for children, and adults can use the sauna and fitness centre. There is also a garden, WiFi and private parking are free, and pets are accepted. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 1,570 reviews.