Whether you’re a veteran water baby whose day is incomplete without cutting laps around a pool or you’re just looking for a relaxing dip on weekends, Mumbai offers a variety of swimming pools and clubs catering to different needs and budgets. From affordable memberships to flexible pay-per-session options, there’s something for everyone. Our list of the 5 best swimming pools in Mumbai will help you find the perfect spot to make a splash in the city.
1. Matoshri Arts and Sports Trust
Located conveniently along the highway, this outdoor swimming pool at this multi-sport club is a well-maintained indoor pool that’s open to non-members too. Their 16-day program is a great way to get your legs wet if you’re new to swimming. Pro swimmers can sign up for the annual membership that gives them access to more sessions around the clock. Surrounded by greenery, it’s the perfect spot for serious swimming or just a relaxing soak.
📍:Meenatai Thackeray Playground, Suprimo Activity Center Matoshri, Jogeshwari-Vikhroli link road
⏰: 7am–8am; 5pm-6:1pm
🎟️: INR 4,000 for 16 sessions a month for adults; INR 2,000 for kids
2. Bombya YMCA
This half-a-century-old swimming pool (established in 1968) at the Bombay YMCA is open to all and sundry. Exclusive swim times are available on Sundays and you can sign up for classes with experienced instructors from Tuesdays to Sundays. This communal pool’s hygienic and welcoming environment makes it a popular choice for the city’s swimming enthusiasts. The catch to that is it does get overcrowded at times. Affordable membership plans with annual and bi-monthly options are available.
📍: F.S. Umerbhai Path opposite Lal Maidan, Agripada, Byculla
⏰: 6:30am, 7:15am, and 8 AM (three batches daily)
🎟️: INR 11,110 annually (for adults); INR 500 (basic coaching classes)
3. Karnala Sports Academy
This Navi Mumbai sports club knocks it out of the park when it comes to amenities and facilities, boasting an Olympic-size swimming pool and separate pools for women. Beyond swimming, they also have an indoor stadium, open-air theatre and auditorium as well as shooting ranges and tennis courts. Special family and corporate membership deals make it a great spot to frequent in large groups.
📍: Behind HOC Colony, opp. Kalsekar College, Sector 16, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai
⏰: 7am–10am; 4pm-8pm
🎟️: INR 1,100 per person monthly
4. Elixir Gym, Andheri
Established in 2008, Elixir is a renowned gym favoured by Mumbai’s celebrities and a swim here will leave you feeling like a star. Membership grants you access to the outdoor pool, steam room, sauna, and locker rooms along with physiotherapists’ consultations. They also provide pay-per-session swim options and coaching classes. For more than just a swim, sign up for their aqua aerobics, aqya yoga and hydrotherapy classes.
📍: Oak Land Park Society, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West
⏰: 7am-11am; 4pm-10pm; 11am-8pm on Sundays
🎟️: INR 2,500 monthly for pool access; INR 3,5000 for 12 swimming lessons in a month
5. Pransukhlal Mafatlal Swimming Bath and Boat Club
Inaugurated in 1942 by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the club stands out in South Mumbai with its 50-metre-long Olympic-size swimming pool as well as separate pools for men and women. Another point in its favour is that you don’t need to be a member to swim here if you are accompanied by one. There are plenty of water activities here apart from swimming like boating and water sports. It also features a library, yoga facilities, steam and sauna rooms, and a children’s play area. The in-house diner provides a stunning view of the Queen’s Necklace and the Arabian Sea.
📍: Netaji Subhash Road, Girgaon Chowpatty, Charni Road West
⏰: 7am-11am; more info here
🎟️: INR 120 per session on weekdays; INR 240 per session on Sundays