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In Seville, a hotel pool often means a small rooftop dip, not a place for laps. Among these boutique stays, Corral del Rey offers private plunge pools in named suites, H10 Casa de la Plata has a room made for two adults and two children, and Cavalta places its pool across the river in Triana. The right choice starts with the room and neighbourhood you want.
The hotels at a glance
| Hotel & neighbourhood | Best for | Main tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Alhaja by ShiaduNear Cathedral | A Cathedral-focused short stay with a rooftop dip between sightseeing stops. | Interior rooms are compact and face the central hall, not an exterior view. |
| Hotel Casa 1800 SevillaSanta Cruz | Santa Cruz sightseeing with a monument-view roof and an afternoon-tea break. | Summer day-pass visitors mean the roof is not always resident-only. |
| H10 Casa de la PlataOld town | Two adults and two children who want a clearly defined family-room setup in the old town. | The rooftop plunge pool is for cooling down, not swimming lengths. |
| Corral del ReyAlfalfa | Travellers whose priority is a private plunge pool attached to a named suite. | Ordinary Deluxe and Superior rooms use the shared rooftop pool instead. |
| Mercer SevillaEl Arenal | A couple wanting a courtyard-house stay and an intimate El Arenal rooftop. | The published pool policy says entry is not adapted for disabled guests. |
| Casa Palacio Don RamónEncarnación-Regina | Palace-interior lovers, especially travellers who want two bedrooms in one suite. | A generic Deluxe booking does not secure a particular photographed decorative theme. |
| Cavalta Boutique HotelTriana | A Triana-based stay, with a useful connected-space suite for a family or small group. | The Cathedral quarter is across the river, rather than on your doorstep. |
| Vincci Selección UnukOld town | Travellers who want modern interiors and wellness facilities, with a two-bedroom group option. | The Terrace Junior Suite has a hot tub, not a private swimming pool. |
Boutique pool hotels near Seville's Cathedral
Casa Alhaja by Shiadu
Near Cathedral
Best for A Cathedral-focused short stay with a rooftop dip between sightseeing stops.
At a glance
- Pool
- Rooftop terrace pool.
- Beds
- Twin beds are available in some rooms; select the configuration when booking.
Room options
- Interior Double or TwinAverage 16 m²; central-hall outlook; ground-floor and upper-floor options.
- Superior Double or TwinAverage 23 m²; larger room alternative.
Why choose it
- The terrace looks towards the Giralda and Santa Cruz.
- Calle Segovia keeps the Cathedral area close to your base.
- Superior rooms give more space for time indoors than Interior rooms.
What to consider
- Interior rooms are compact and face the central hall, not an exterior view.
Casa Alhaja sits on Calle Segovia, close to the Cathedral, with a terrace pool that looks across the Giralda and Santa Cruz. It is a small, straightforward choice if you want to return from sightseeing for a dip without leaving the old town. Recent guest comments repeatedly value the location and helpful staff; the roof is a recurring part of their praise.
The room decision is unusually clear. The Interior Double or Twin averages 16 m² and faces the building's central hall. The Superior Double or Twin averages 23 m². Choose Superior if you plan to spend more than sleeping hours inside; the smaller category makes more sense when the terrace and streets will be your living space. Twin beds are available in some rooms, so select that bed configuration when reserving.
Book Alhaja for an easy Cathedral-area base and a quick roof dip. If you need room to spread out after a day on foot, the Superior is the more convincing choice.
Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla
Santa Cruz
Best for Santa Cruz sightseeing with a monument-view roof and an afternoon-tea break.
At a glance
- Pool
- Shared rooftop pool; published hours 10:00–20:00, year-round.
- Booking conditions
- Summer pool day passes are sold to nonresidents.
Room options
- Premium RoomThe basic Premium category; choose a named patio or terrace upgrade for private outdoor space.
- Premium with PatioA furnished private patio on the ground floor.
- Deluxe Room with Terrace and JacuzziNamed terrace-and-Jacuzzi upgrade; private tub is distinct from the shared pool.
- Junior Suite 1800 with Terrace and JacuzziDuplex layout with a terrace and Jacuzzi.
Hotel facilities & services
- Breakfast buffetBreakfast buffet served in the patios or in your room.
- Afternoon teaComplimentary afternoon tea explicitly offered daily.
- Direct-booking welcome benefitComplimentary snack and water advertised as an official-direct-booking benefit, not a universal booking-channel entitlement.
Why choose it
- The rooftop pool looks across the Cathedral and Giralda.
- Complimentary afternoon tea provides a pause before going out again.
- Named patio and Jacuzzi upgrades add private outdoor time.
What to consider
- Summer day-pass visitors mean the roof is not always resident-only.
- A Jacuzzi upgrade gives you a private tub, not a private swimming pool.
At Rodrigo Caro 6, Hotel Casa 1800 is especially convenient for a first Seville stay focused on the Cathedral, Giralda and the lanes of Santa Cruz. Its rooftop pool looks across those monuments, and the hotel says it is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. year-round. The hotel also serves complimentary afternoon tea, a useful pause before going back out for dinner. In summer it sells pool day passes to nonresidents, so the roof is not invariably guest-only.
Avoid confusing the pool with the hotel's room-specific water features. A Premium Room is the classic entry to the house. A Premium with Patio gives you a furnished ground-floor outdoor area. The Deluxe Room with Terrace and Jacuzzi and Junior Suite 1800 with Terrace and Jacuzzi add private heated outdoor tubs. Those are named upgrades, not amenities in every room. The shared rooftop pool remains available independently of that room choice.
Recent guest reviews repeatedly mention the location, rooftop view and tea. Room size and service accounts vary, so choose this for the building and Santa Cruz convenience rather than expecting the same room outlook from every category. For a couple planning long sightseeing days, the standard Premium is sensible; for private outdoor time, compare the exact terrace-and-Jacuzzi category.
H10 Casa de la Plata
Old town
Best for Two adults and two children who want a clearly defined family-room setup in the old town.
At a glance
- Pool
- Shared rooftop plunge pool with loungers.
- Sleeps
- Family Room: two adults + two children.
- Beds
- King-size bed and large sofa bed.
Room options
- Double Room Atrium ViewApproximately 21–26 m²; hotel atrium outlook.
- Double Room SevillaApproximately 24–27 m²; city-centre street outlook.
- Junior Suite SevillaApproximately 30–35 m²; living area with sofa bed; street/square or atrium outlook.
- Family RoomUp to 35 m²; atrium outlook; king bed, large sofa bed, double washbasin and bathtub; two adults plus two children.
Hotel facilities & services
- Magallanes breakfastBreakfast buffet 07:30–11:00, opening onto an outdoor courtyard.
- Lobby BarGround-floor bar with light dishes, drinks and cocktails; published hours 11:00–23:00.
- Rooftop BarCocktails and tapas with historic-centre views; bar open 12:00–23:00.
Why choose it
- A named Family Room avoids relying on two adjoining doubles being available.
- The family bathroom includes a bathtub and double washbasin.
- The rooftop and Andalusian patio give the stay outdoor spaces between walks.
What to consider
- The rooftop plunge pool is for cooling down, not swimming lengths.
- Children sleep on a sofa bed; the Family Room does not provide separate bedrooms.
H10 Casa de la Plata sits on a pedestrian street in the historic centre. It has a rooftop terrace, loungers and plunge pool. The practical reason to shortlist it is the room range: the Family Room combines a king bed, large sofa bed and bathtub, with stated capacity for two adults and two children. That is a much firmer family choice than guessing whether two adjoining boutique doubles will be available.
For two adults, decide between an Atrium Double of roughly 21–26 m² and a Sevilla Double of roughly 24–27 m² facing the city streets. A Triple Room sleeps up to three and is sold through the hotel's own website. The difference between atrium and street outlook matters more than the small size gap. The pool is for a cool-down between walks; the Family Room supplies the extra sleeping space.
For a family, the named 2+2 room is the reason to start here. Couples choosing between the two doubles should decide whether an atrium outlook or a street view feels better for their stay.
Corral del Rey
Alfalfa
Best for Travellers whose priority is a private plunge pool attached to a named suite.
At a glance
- Pool
- Shared rooftop plunge pool; private pools in Penthouse Suite and Grand Pool Terrace.
- Booking conditions
- A private pool requires the specified suite category on the reservation.
Room options
- Deluxe Double RoomKing bed; marble bathroom with double rain showers overlooking a light well.
- Junior SuiteKing bed and rollaway listed; bathroom has bathtub and separate rain shower.
- Penthouse SuiteLiving room, roof terrace and another private terrace with plunge pool; king bed and rollaway listed.
- Grand pool terracePrivate roof terrace reached by staircase, with plunge pool, sunbeds and Cathedral outlook.
Hotel facilities & services
- Continental breakfast offerContinental breakfast in the hotel’s listed room offers; select the meal terms of your rate.
- Extra sleeping optionA rollaway is offered in Junior Suite and Penthouse categories; reserve the required bed setup.
- In-room tea and coffeeTea/coffee facilities listed for Deluxe, Junior Suite and Penthouse categories.
Why choose it
- Penthouse Suite and Grand Pool Terrace offer private plunge-pool options.
- The Penthouse adds a living room and private terraces.
- A small restored townhouse keeps the stay in Alfalfa's narrow streets.
What to consider
- Ordinary Deluxe and Superior rooms use the shared rooftop pool instead.
- Plunge pools are for a dip, not swimming lengths.
The 17-room Corral del Rey is tucked into Alfalfa's narrow streets, with a shared rooftop plunge pool above its restored house. The interesting decision is upstairs. Its Penthouse Suite has a living room, roof terrace and a second private terrace with a plunge pool. The Grand Pool Terrace category also has a private rooftop plunge pool. Neither feature comes with an ordinary Deluxe Double.
The Junior Suite offers a different kind of comfort: a bathroom with a bath and separate rain shower, and space for a rollaway. That can be more useful than a tiny private pool when travelling with a third person. Rooms are individually decorated, so book by the space and water feature you need, then confirm the exact suite name on the reservation.
Guest comments return to the central position and the decorated rooms. Book the Penthouse Suite or Grand Pool Terrace when a pool of your own is essential. A standard room gives you the house and its shared rooftop instead.
Arenal, palace and Triana pool stays
Mercer Sevilla
El Arenal
Best for A couple wanting a courtyard-house stay and an intimate El Arenal rooftop.
At a glance
- Pool
- Rooftop pool and terrace for hotel guests.
- Booking conditions
- Published roof-bar season: May–October.
Room options
- Deluxe35–36 m²; queen bed; rain shower; some rooms overlook the vertical garden.
- Junior Suite39–48 m²; street, vertical-garden or backyard outlook; some have balconies or bathtubs.
- Suite63 m²; living room, bedroom area, bath and shower, two street-facing balconies; can connect to a specific 47 m² Junior Suite.
Hotel facilities & services
- Mercer BreakfastBuffet breakfast with made-to-order à la carte dishes.
- María Luisa RestaurantMediterranean-inspired restaurant using Spanish produce.
- Fizz Bar and Hall BarCocktail bar also open to the public; separate Hall Bar in the central courtyard.
- Room coffee, tea and pillow menuDeluxe and suite categories offer a pillow menu, Nespresso machine, kettle and complimentary coffee and tea.
Why choose it
- A central courtyard gives the house a distinct setting.
- The roof looks across El Arenal for poolside downtime.
- A guest-only terrace keeps the rooftop separate from outside day visitors.
What to consider
- The published pool policy says entry is not adapted for disabled guests.
- Roof-bar service is seasonal rather than available throughout the year.
Mercer Sevilla occupies a house on Calle Castelar in El Arenal. Rooms wrap around a central courtyard, while the roof terrace and pool are reserved for overnight guests. That makes it a different proposition from a busy public rooftop. The roof bar runs May to October, according to the hotel; do not assume bar service outside those months.
The hotel names Deluxe, Junior Suite and Suite categories. Its room descriptions do not attach a standard view to each category. Choose a Deluxe for the courtyard-house stay or compare the suites if you want more room indoors.
Mercer fits a couple who wants El Arenal, a courtyard-house atmosphere and a pool terrace with fewer outside visitors. Its pool is not adapted for disabled guests. If accessible pool entry is essential, this is a material reason to choose another property.
Casa Palacio Don Ramón
Encarnación-Regina
Best for Palace-interior lovers, especially travellers who want two bedrooms in one suite.
At a glance
- Pool
- Rooftop pool.
- Booking conditions
- Deluxe decorative theme is assigned subject to availability.
Room options
- Deluxe RoomMozarabic, Arabic or New World decorative versions assigned according to availability.
- Junior SuiteSeparate living room described; Al-Andalus or Seville decorative version assigned according to availability.
- Seville SuiteA suite with two bedrooms.
Hotel facilities & services
- El Limón restaurantOn-site restaurant with Sevillian-inspired food; not an included-meals claim.
- Parking and valetParking and valet services available.
- Hearing-access supportHearing loop and an accessible wake-up device; wheelchair rental also available.
- External fitness serviceAccess to an external gym and a personal-trainer service; not an on-site gym.
Why choose it
- Courtyards and decorated interiors make the building part of the stay.
- The Seville Suite offers separate bedrooms within one hotel suite.
- A rooftop pool adds outdoor time to the palace-house setting.
What to consider
- A generic Deluxe booking does not secure a particular photographed decorative theme.
Casa Palacio Don Ramón brings the pool to an ornate palace-house on Calle Trajano. Its rooftop is one part of a stay built around interior courtyards, decorated rooms and a restaurant. The hotel's room list offers a particularly useful distinction: the Seville Suite has two bedrooms. That is worth considering for travellers who want shared living space but separate sleeping rooms in one hotel suite.
The Deluxe Room comes in Mozarabic, Arabic and New World decorative versions, assigned according to availability. If one specific room design sold you the property, do not treat its photographs as a guarantee for a generic Deluxe reservation. The Junior Suite has a living area; the two-bedroom Seville Suite is the meaningful upgrade for a family or two couples.
Don Ramón makes most sense when its palace interiors or the two-bedroom Seville Suite appeal as much as the rooftop pool.
Cavalta Boutique Hotel
Triana
Best for A Triana-based stay, with a useful connected-space suite for a family or small group.
At a glance
- Pool
- Rooftop pool and solarium beside Alzalí Garden Club.
- Sleeps
- Family Suite accommodates up to five.
Room options
- Family Suite63 m²; two connected spaces; up to five people; exterior balcony and king bed listed.
- Junior Suite36–38 m²; king bed and exterior balcony.
- Premium Room31 m²; exterior outlook over San Jacinto; king bed.
- Grand Deluxe27 m²; exterior balcony overlooking Triana streets.
Hotel facilities & services
- Balbuena y HuertasAndalusian-inspired restaurant on the ground floor; open 13:00–midnight.
- Alzalí Garden ClubRooftop cocktails, snacks and live music alongside the pool/solarium setting.
- Private parkingPrivate hotel parking available.
- Concierge and chauffeur24-hour concierge; chauffeur service also available.
Why choose it
- Triana's streets and food options are at your door.
- The Family Suite provides two connected spaces for staying together.
- A restaurant, rooftop pool and garden club give reasons to spend time on site.
What to consider
- The Cathedral quarter is across the river, rather than on your doorstep.
- Cocktails and live music make the roof a social setting, not a secluded retreat.
Across the river in Triana, Cavalta Boutique Hotel occupies a restored house on Calle San Jacinto. It has just 12 rooms. The rooftop combines a pool, solarium and Alzalí Garden Club; the hotel also advertises cocktails, snacks and live music there. This is a lively rooftop setting as well as a place to cool down.
The distinction is geographical as much as architectural. A stay here puts Triana's streets and local food options at your door, while the Cathedral quarter is across the river. Recent guests repeatedly praise the staff and the roof pool. Pool mentions describe a plunge pool, so book it for a neighbourhood-focused stay and an evening on the roof, not for daily lengths.
Cavalta's room list gives a concrete choice: the 63 m² Family Suite has two connected spaces and accommodates up to five, while the 31 m² Premium Room faces San Jacinto. Couples can choose the street-facing room; a family or small group gains more from the suite's separate spaces. Cavalta suits travellers who want evening walks in Triana followed by a small hotel with a restaurant and active terrace.
Vincci Selección Unuk
Old town
Best for Travellers who want modern interiors and wellness facilities, with a two-bedroom group option.
At a glance
- Pool
- Shared rooftop infinity pool.
- Sleeps
- Residence Suite accommodates up to five.
Room options
- Essence Unuk RoomKing bed and rain shower.
- Junior SuiteAdds a sofa bed.
- Junior Suite with TerracePrivate terrace and hot tub, not a private swimming pool.
- Residence SuiteTwo bedrooms; accommodates up to five.
Hotel facilities & services
- Wellness RoomMassages and sauna available by reservation.
- Fitness RoomTreadmills, free weights and strength-training equipment.
- Recoveco and terrace barRestaurant plus terrace tapas/cocktail offering.
- Essence self-service areaComplimentary throughout the day for hotel guests: coffee, tea, soft drinks, pastries, fruit and sweet/savoury canapés.
- Parking and valetParking can be booked ahead; a car wash is complimentary when reserving parking.
Why choose it
- The rooftop infinity pool adds a city-break pause.
- Fitness and wellness rooms offer facilities beyond the roof terrace.
- Residence Suite keeps a larger party together with separate bedrooms.
What to consider
- The Terrace Junior Suite has a hot tub, not a private swimming pool.
- Extra sleeping space in an ordinary Junior Suite is a sofa bed.
Vincci Selección Unuk offers a contemporary alternative near Plaza de la Encarnación. It combines a rooftop infinity pool with a wellness room, fitness room and restaurant. Guests repeatedly mention service and comfortable modern rooms; the official facility list explains why it works for someone who wants more to do within the hotel than sit by the roof pool.
Its room ladder is worth reading carefully. The Essence Unuk Room has a king bed and rain shower. The Junior Suite adds a sofa bed. The Junior Suite with Terrace adds a private terrace and hot tub, not a private swimming pool. The two-bedroom Residence Suite accommodates up to five people. This is the strongest named multi-room option in the set if a larger group wants to stay together.
Unuk earns its place for modern interiors and the extra indoor facilities. Its shared roof pool is a break from the city, while the two-bedroom Residence Suite answers a more practical group-room question.
Choose the pool and room you will actually use
Start with the water: a shared rooftop dip, a guest-only terrace, or a private plunge pool attached to a named suite. The last option is specific to Corral del Rey in this selection. A Jacuzzi or hot tub in a terrace room at Casa 1800 or Unuk is a different feature. For a family, H10's 2+2 room and Don Ramón's two-bedroom Seville Suite solve different sleeping arrangements; Unuk's two-bedroom Residence Suite can hold up to five.
Then choose the neighbourhood. Santa Cruz keeps a first visit close to the Cathedral and Alcázar. El Arenal gives Mercer a guest-only roof, and Triana gives Cavalta a different evening base. Check the hotel's current pool hours for your dates.
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim lengths in these boutique-hotel pools?
Do not plan on it. Several hotels explicitly call their rooftop pool a plunge pool. These are cooling-off spaces in dense city buildings. A larger conventional hotel may be better if actual swimming is the priority.
Which hotel has a private pool in the room category?
Corral del Rey lists a private plunge pool with its Penthouse Suite and Grand Pool Terrace category. Its ordinary rooms use the shared roof pool.
Which is best for a family?
H10 Casa de la Plata gives a specific Family Room capacity of two adults and two children. Cavalta's Family Suite has two connected spaces for up to five. For two bedrooms, compare Don Ramón's Seville Suite and Unuk's Residence Suite, which also sleeps up to five.




