Australia can get pretty toasty, so it's always great when you can cool off in the water at the end of a long hot day. We've rounded up our properties with awesome pools to entice you in for a swim.
YHA Brisbane City
Enjoy stunning rooftop views over Brisbane City as you go for your morning splash at this enviably located property.
YHA Byron Bay
The centrepiece of this colourful, vibrant travellers' mecca is its gorgeous pool. Take a dip, or take it easy and soak up some rays.
YHA Cape Byron
There's no better way to enjoy this incredibly laid-back, subtropical oasis of a property than with a swim in its very own pool.
YHA Sydney Central
Yes, YHA Sydney Central really does have a rooftop pool! And it's perfect for cooling off during the hot Sydney summers.
YHA Coolangatta
Relaxed, warm and welcoming, YHA Coolangatta makes you feel right at home – and in typical Queensland fashion, it comes complete with a pool!
YHA Hervey Bay
Encircled by palm trees and other greenery, this lush YHA on Queensland's Fraser Coast is a delightful place for a paddle.
Samurai Beach Bungalows (Port Stephens)
Great beaches, pristine bushland, and sea views all make Port Stephens awesome – but the property and its tranquil pool are right up there too. *Partner property
YHA Darwin | MoM Darwin
Unlike many of the nearby waterways, YHA Darwin's pool is 100% free from crocodiles (not including the inflatable kind, of course!).
YHA Broome | Kimberley Traveller's Lodge
In contrast with the arid, dusty landscape of Broome itself, YHA Broome's lush water hole is ideal for unwinding in after a hot day.
Excape Backpackers (Exmouth)
Situated in the heart of Exmouth, located on the grounds of the Potshot Hotel Resort, Excape Backpackers (Exmouth) features not one, but THREE swimming pools. *Partner property
YHA Port Macquarie
Don't forget your swimmers when visiting YHA Port Macquarie... Bathe away the day, hang out in a hammock or take it easy in the poolside cabana.
Kalbarri Backpackers
This laid-back and welcoming property features a large outdoor pool area – the ideal place to hang out during the heat of the day. *Partner property
YHA Cairns Central
Surrounded by leafy gardens, this tropical gem has one of YHA's very best pools. Have a paddle, watch a movie on the outdoor screen or just lounge out poolside.
Rockhampton Backpackers
You don't need to resort to the river for a swim in this historical Central Queensland town. Rockhampton Backpackers has you covered! *Partner property
YHA Alice Springs
Wash off the heat of the desert with a refreshing dip in the oasis-like back yard of YHA Alice Springs.
Stunning pools you won't believe are at YHAs
We don’t know about you, but when we’re booking accommodation for an Aussie summer, we’re usually asking ourselves one question: does it have a pool? Air conditioning is great and all, but splashing around is just so much more fun!
