voco Jeddah Gate by IHG
Two pools, indoor and outdoor, both running year-round
About this hotel
voco Jeddah Gate runs a genuinely rare pairing for this city: an outdoor pool and a separate indoor pool, both operating year-round rather than one filling in for the other seasonally. That gives guests an actual choice each day, sun and open air on one side, a controlled indoor setting on the other, plus a hot tub and steam room in the same spa area for the wind-down after either. Rooms carry flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms and comfortable seating, standard five-star comfort without excess. The restaurant covers Middle Eastern, local and international dishes, with continental, American or full English breakfast to start. Al Fayha District and Jeddah Corniche are both within reach for guests wanting to leave the hotel grounds.
- Outdoor and indoor pools
- Hot tub and steam room
- Spa facilities
- Free private parking
Our take
This is the pick for anyone who wants a genuine choice between indoor and outdoor swimming on the same day, which almost none of the other five-star options in Jeddah offer side by side. It suits a longer stay where variety matters more than a single standout pool, and it holds up well for a family wanting the indoor option during the hottest stretch of the afternoon.
- ✓Swim outdoors in the morning and switch to the indoor pool once the afternoon heat sets in.
- ✓Book the hot tub slot after an indoor swim, it is quieter than trying to use it post-outdoor session.
- ✓Try the Middle Eastern dinner menu, it is the strongest of the three cuisines on offer.
Why we love it
- Both an outdoor and an indoor pool, year-round
- Hot tub and steam room in the same spa area
- Middle Eastern, local and international dining
- Five-star comfort without any excess
Why guests love itHaving both pools on site changes how a stay here unfolds, since guests are not locked into a single option regardless of the weather or the time of day. Families with younger kids tend to favour the indoor pool once the outdoor deck gets too warm, then swap back outside once things cool down. The hot tub and steam room see steady but not heavy use, mostly guests treating them as the last stop of the day. Two pools also means neither feels overcrowded, even close to full occupancy.