In this article, we have a list of affordable swimming pools in Nairobi. Swimming is not only a good way of relieving stress but also a fun way to exercise.
Since most people don’t have swimming pools in their backyards, they go out searching for clean and easily accessible pools to hang out or do some workout, especially during the warm weather. If you’re on a tight budget, here is a list of the best and most affordable swimming pools in Nairobi including their charges.
Cheap Swimming Pools In Nairobi
1. Kasarani Aquatic Stadium
Kasarani Aquatic Stadium is located at Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi. It has three swimming pools. One Baby Pool, 1.25m deep warm-up or training pool, 1.5m deep competition (Olympic size) pool, and a 6m deep diving pool with 3 springboards and up to 10m high diving platform.
The pools are well-maintained and clean to make you comfortable. The facility also has lifeguards at all times. Their charges are Kshs 150 on weekdays and Kshs 200 on weekends and public holidays.
Contact: +254(0)20 860065
2. Barclays Sports Club
Barclays Sports Club is located on Thika Road near Utalii College. It is a private members club but the pool is open to the public. The pool is 25 meters by 12 meters, making it ideal for laps. They have a baby pool detached from the main pool with a lifeguard on standby at all times. Their charges are Kshs 300 for adults and Kshs 200 for children.
Contact: 0722 335 200
3. YMCA Swimming Pool
The YMCA swimming pool is located along Statehouse road, Nairobi. It’s a very famous public swimming pool in Nairobi. The pool is equally big and treated from time to time with lifeguards on sight. The pool area has multiple poolside benches to sprawl on and enjoy the sun’s rays after swimming.
Swimming lessons are also available for new swimmers upon arrangement at an affordable cost. A restaurant where you can order food as you continue swimming is available as well. They charge Kshs 200 on weekdays and Kshs 300 on weekends. However, you can opt for a monthly membership fee to save.
Contact: 0702 221 821
4. Chester House Swimming Pool
The swimming pool is on the 4th floor at Chester hotel, Koinange Street, Nairobi. It’s open to all residents and is accessible for your use at your pleasure. You may also choose to unwind by the pool and soak in the sun if you are not too keen on taking a dip. They charge Kshs 500 for adults and Kshs 300 for kids.
Contact: 0722 345 735
Email: reservations@jambochesterhotels.com
5. Nyayo National Stadium Swimming Pool
It is located on Nyayo National Stadium on Mombasa road just a few minutes away from Nairobi CBD. Open every day including weekends and public holidays. The Olympic size pool measures 50 metres by 25 metres making it a perfect spot. Besides, it provides locker rooms for changing purposes. They charge Kshs 150 for adults and Kshs 50 for children per day.
Contact: +254 20 2013704
6. East African School of Aviation Swimming Pool
The ultimate swimming pool for residents of Embakasi, Nairobi. EASA swimming pool is a well-maintained swimming pool for personal and group swimming with a lifeguard on duty at all times. The changing rooms are also well-fitted and clean, for a smooth clean-up and changing experience. The pool is open to the public. They charge Kshs 200 per adult and Kshs 100 per child.
Contact: 0716 164 229
7. Funcity Swimming Pool, Utawala
Funcity is located along the Eastern bypass, in Utawala, Nairobi. The facility has a restaurant and an amusement park with live music. The swimming pool is 25m long ideal for swimming laps. Arrive early to benefit from a meaningful swim as afternoons are normally crowded. They also have a baby pool detached from the main pool. Swimming per day is Ksh 300 for both adults and children.
Contacts: 0722 238 988
8. Blue Springs Hotel Swimming Pool
Blue Springs Hotel is located on Thika road just opposite EABL. Has two pools. One for professional swimmers and another one for children and those learning how to swim. They charge Ksh 300 for both adults and children.
Contacts: 0722 355 515
Email: info@bluespringshotel.co.ke
9. Spur Mall, Ruiru
Spur Mall is located on Thika road at Ruiru. The swimming pool is on the fourth floor of the Mall. It’s a heated swimming pool which charges Kshs 500 for adults and Kshs 300 for children, making it the most affordable heated pool in Nairobi.
Contacts: 0710 240 240
10. Methodist Guest House Swimming Pool
Methodist Resort and Conference Centre is ideally situated in Lavington, on Oloitoktok Road, off Gitanga Road. Methodist Hotel has a state-of-the-art 25 Metre Swimming Pool. The perfect place to slip into the water, swim a few laps and let the day’s troubles just melt away.
Contact: 0722 205 784
11. Sadili Oval Sports Centre
This Sports Centre is situated in Lang’ata Civil Servants Estate, Off Kitengela Road. Its location makes it easily accessible for residents of the greater Lang’ata region and Kibera. They Kshs 100 shillings per adult and Kshs 50 per child.
Contact: 0722 729 038 (WhatsApp)
12. Rabai Road, Swimming Pool
Rabai Road, Swimming Pool is located in Doonholm. Features an adult pool and a detached baby pool. The deep end of the adult pool is ideal for swimming practices. They charge Ksh 100 for swimming all day.
Contacts: 0721 343638
13. Utalii Hotel
Utalii Hotel hotel is situated 6km from the city centre off Thika Road near the Mathare area. The swimming pool is open to the public and walk-in guests for Kshs 500 per adult and Kshs 300 per child. Ideal for families.
Contact: 0722 205 891
14. Umoja Primary Swimming Pool
It’s a public swimming pool located in Embakasi West Constituency. Open Daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Special introductory offer Charge Kshs 200 for adults and Kshs 150 for children.
Contact: 0718 642 266
15. Jathniel, Utawala
Jathniel swimming pool is located along the Eastern bypass at Utawala, Nairobi. The pool is 20m long and it’s rarely congested. The is also a fast-food joint in the vicinity where you can buy food as you continue swimming. They charge Kshs 200 for both adults and children.
Contact: 0722 241 669
