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Refresh at these swimming pools in Jakarta
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Swimming is a fun as well as healthy activity, especially on a hot day in Jakarta. (Shutterstock/-)
W
eekend or not, swimming can be an enjoyable way to refresh your mind and re-energize your body. Fortunately, Jakarta has a good selection of swimming pools that you can go to by yourself or with your family.
This hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool for you to dive in or just read a summer book while lazily lounging nearby. Located by the lobby, the pool’s facilities include towels, changing rooms and a locker room. The pool is surrounded by exotic green scenery to further refresh your mind.
Where: Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 6, Central Jakarta
Contact: +6221 2993 2798
Operational hours: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Starting price: Rp 150,000 (US$11.3)
Talavera
This swimming pool is located within the Talavera Office Park near the My Body Gym. It is a suitable place if you are looking for a tranquil swimming pool amid Jakarta’s skyscrapers. Towels and lockers are available.
Where: Talavera Office Park, Jl. TB Simatupang, South Jakarta
Contact: +6221 759 24535
Operational hours: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Starting price: Rp 70,000 (weekdays), Rp 100,000 (weekends)
Cilandak Sport Center
Behind Cilandak Town Square mall is an almost Olympic-size outdoor swimming pool as a part of the Cilandak Apartment and Sport Center. Lockers and changing rooms are included, while towels can be rented for Rp 10,000. It is best to drop in at this place in the morning, as the pool tends to get crowded in the afternoon.
Where: Cilandak Apartment and Sport Center, Jl. TB Simatupang Kav. 15, South Jakarta
Contact: +6221 750 4963
Operational hours: 6 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Starting price: Rp 50,000 (weekdays), Rp 60,000 (weekends)
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The Wave Pondok Indah Water Park
If you want to swim as well as have fun with your children, consider visiting this place. Positioned next to Pondok Indah Mall, the water park has different types of swimming pools, including a 50-meter long Olympic pool, the Flow Rider for those learning to surf, the renowned Lazy River and other exciting pools. The different pools have different opening times. Lockers and changing rooms are also available.
Where: Pondok Indah Mall, Jl. Metro Pondok Indah, South Jakarta
Contact: +6221 750 6750
Operational hours: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Starting price: Rp 100,000 (weekdays), Rp 150,000 (weekends)
This swimming pool features beautiful scenery from the second floor of the hotel. Do note that the pool is deeper on one side than on the other, so you should watch your children when they swim here. If you are looking to simply lounge, the pool chairs are for you. Lockers and towels are free of charge. (kes)
Where: Kartika Chandra Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta
Contact: +6221 525 0808
Operational hours: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Starting price: Rp 60,000
