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Island East Swimming Pool

📍 Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong Island

★3.6(227 Google reviews)💰HK$5 entryđŸ‘ļAll ages

Public indoor swimming facility in Sai Wan Ho with lap pool and children's swimming areas. Compact layout. Quiet on weekday mornings. Water temperature runs cold year-round.

✓ indoor pool✓ lap swimming✓ quiet mornings✓ compact facility✓ kids swimming
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★★★★★Featured review by Kumari Puja Ajit jha

Very good place to swim with kids.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children comfortable in cool water who want a weekday swim without crowds. The quiet morning sessions suit supervised children's swimming well. Families expecting warm recreational water or a large pool layout will find this facility falls short of those expectations.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring HK$5 coins for the entry turnstiles — staff at the gate can make change if needed.
⏰Visit on weekday mornings for the quietest, least congested swim sessions.
đŸŽŸī¸Pack extra layers for post-swim warmth — the water and poolside air run cold throughout the year.

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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3.6
★★★★★

227 Google reviews

Good for kids and lap swimming40%
Quiet on weekday mornings30%
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Kumari Puja Ajit jha

★★★★★

“Very good place to swim with kids.”

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Peter Kam Fai Cheung

★★★★★

“On March 7, 2019 at 16:00, I came here to use the indoor facilities for the first time. I did not bring any $5 coin and the gate keeper happily changed my $100 note. The facilities are compact in every way, but here is Island East, and I swam my 40 laps including one in butterfly style!”

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Kevin Willock

★★★★★

“It's a decent swimming pool for kids, and good lap pool for adults, however it is freezing cold in summer time. Very quiet on weekday mornings, but you will be shivering.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Island East Swimming Pool offers a covered swimming option on Hong Kong Island's eastern end. The facility has a dedicated lap pool and recreational swimming areas used by families with children. Weekday mornings run noticeably quiet, making them the most practical time for families. The water temperature stays cold even in summer — reviewers specifically flag this as a consideration for children. The facility is compact; lane discipline is inconsistent in the recreational sections.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday06:30 – 21:00
Tuesday06:30 – 21:00
Wednesday18:00 – 21:00
Thursday06:30 – 21:00
Friday06:30 – 21:00
Saturday06:30 – 21:00
Sunday06:30 – 21:00

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