Sacramento Hotels with a Hot Tub
Sacramento's hot tub hotels cluster in two areas. Downtown, Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park faces Capitol Park with a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub, while the Hyatt Regency Sacramento, directly opposite the California State Capitol, offers a heated pool and a full-service spa. North of the city, in Natomas near Sacramento International Airport, several suite hotels pair an outdoor pool with a hot tub, led by Homewood Suites by Hilton Sacramento Airport-Natomas with an 8.9 score. Governors Inn Hotel, with nearly 2,000 Booking reviews, adds a free airport shuttle for travelers with early flights.
Sacramento is California's capital, a city of government buildings, tree-lined streets and two rivers, the Sacramento and the American, which meet just north of downtown. The Gold Rush-era waterfront of Old Sacramento and the Golden 1 Center draw visitors downtown, while Natomas to the north serves the airport and business travelers.
Capitol Park suites or Natomas convenience
A hot tub earns its place in Sacramento after a day on the Capitol grounds and in Old Sacramento, or after a long drive from the Bay Area. Evenings in the valley cool down once the Delta breeze arrives, which makes an outdoor soak more pleasant than the daytime heat suggests. The hotels here are practical rather than glamorous, so the choice comes down to location and room type.
Downtown is the choice when you want to walk. Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park sits directly across from Capitol Park and offers spacious suites with fully equipped kitchens, a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub, a hot breakfast buffet and a restaurant serving California cuisine. It is rated 8.4 by guests. The Hyatt Regency Sacramento, directly opposite the California State Capitol, is the larger alternative, with a heated outdoor pool, a full-service spa and a restaurant, and it accepts pets. Its listing mentions a spa rather than a hot tub, so I would pick the Residence Inn if a soak is the priority.
In Natomas, two all-suite hotels suit longer stays. Homewood Suites by Hilton Sacramento Airport-Natomas has the best score in this selection, 8.9 from 470 reviews, with fully equipped kitchens, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center and a free hot breakfast, and it is both pet-friendly and family-friendly. Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas follows the same model, with full kitchens in every suite, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, tennis courts, a daily hot breakfast and an evening social, rated 8.5. I would book either one for a work trip of several nights or a family visit with children.
If your trip is short and built around a flight, two hotels near Sacramento International Airport offer shuttles. Governors Inn Hotel, less than 15 minutes from the airport, has the largest number of reviews here, nearly 2,000 with an average of 8.3, and combines an outdoor pool and a hot tub with complimentary airport shuttles, a gym and a business center. Fairfield Inn and Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas, newly renovated, has a heated outdoor pool, a whirlpool, a fitness room and a 24-hour airport shuttle, plus a continental breakfast. Both make an evening soak easy before an early departure.
Two more hotels cover the areas between the airport and downtown. Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento/South Natomas, north of downtown, has an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a restaurant and rooms with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee machine, and it accepts pets, with a score of 8.6. Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo, by the grounds of the California State Fair, offers an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a well-equipped fitness center, a cafe serving breakfast and laundry facilities, rated 8.1. I would choose the Courtyard for an event at Cal Expo and the Hilton Garden Inn for a base between downtown and the airport.
A traveler's perspectiveFor a stay downtown, I recommend Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park: its heated pool and hot tub are directly across from Capitol Park, a short walk from the State Capitol. If you are flying out early, I would choose Homewood Suites by Hilton Sacramento Airport-Natomas, the best rated hotel here at 8.9, with a hot tub and a free hot breakfast before the drive to the airport.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Sacramento Airport-Natomas
Sacramento
470 reviews
All-suite comfort with kitchens, pool, and pet-friendly amenities near the airport
Check availabilityWhy guests love itSuites with fully equipped kitchens are what I would book the Homewood Suites Natomas for with a family, especially on longer stays near Sacramento airport. The free hot breakfast covers mornings, and from Monday to Thursday the evening manager's reception can take care of a light dinner for parents. The outdoor pool and hot tub suit the afternoons, and the guest laundry helps when the suitcase runs low. Pets are accepted. A score of 8.9 across 470 reviews is strong.
Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento/South Natomas
Sacramento
256 reviews
Pet-friendly hotel with an outdoor pool and hot tub north of downtown
Check availabilityWhy guests love itI would book this Hilton Garden Inn for a practical Sacramento stay with a pool to come back to. It sits north of downtown, and guests rate it 8.6 across 256 reviews. The outdoor pool and hot tub suit families after a day out, and the fitness center keeps routines going. Rooms have a spacious work desk, a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee machine. The Garden Grille and Bar handles meals, and pets are welcome.
Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas
Sacramento
125 reviews
All-suite comfort with full kitchens, pool, and pet-friendly amenities
Check availabilityWhy guests love itResidence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas is an all-suite hotel in the Natomas area, and every suite has a full kitchen, which suits families on longer stays. A complimentary hot breakfast starts each day and an evening social is offered daily. Children can use the outdoor pool, parents the hot tub, and the on-site tennis courts give everyone a way to stay active. Pets are welcome. Guests rate this 4-star hotel 8.5 from 125 reviews.
The Westin Sacramento Riverfront Hotel & Spa
Sacramento
108 reviews
Riverfront luxury with a heated pool, spa, and Italian-inspired rooms
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe Westin Sacramento Riverfront Hotel & Spa sits on the Sacramento River, two miles from the city center, and its outdoor pool is heated year-round, so children can swim even in the cooler months. Parents can use the hot tub, the 24-hour gym and spa services. Rooms have vintage Italian furnishings, luxury linens and 42-inch flat-screen TVs, and select rooms have balconies with river views. Dining is on site. Guests rate it 8.4 from 108 reviews.
Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park
Sacramento
127 reviews
Spacious suites with kitchens, a heated pool, and a prime downtown location
Check availabilityWhy guests love itResidence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park faces Capitol Park directly, so families have green space across the street. The spacious suites come with fully-equipped kitchens, useful for picky eaters and longer stays. Children can swim in the heated outdoor pool while parents use the hot tub, a hot breakfast buffet starts each day, and the on-site restaurant serves California cuisine. WiFi is free, and guests rate it 8.4 from 127 reviews.
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Sacramento
799 reviews
Capitol-facing hotel with a heated pool, spa, and pet-friendly rooms
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe hotel faces the California State Capitol, and Capitol Park around it gives children room to run between visits. The heated outdoor pool can be used beyond the hottest months, and rooms are spacious enough for a family to spread out. The full-service spa is a treat for parents, and pets are welcome. A score of 8.4 from 799 reviews reflects reliable service in the city center.
Fairfield Inn and Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas
Sacramento
291 reviews
Newly renovated hotel with pool, hot tub, and airport shuttle
Check availabilityWhy guests love itA heated outdoor pool and a whirlpool give families a way to end the day at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas, a recently renovated hotel with spacious rooms, luxury bedding and free Wi-Fi. The continental breakfast covers mornings, and the 24-hour market handles snacks at any hour. Parents can use the 24-hour fitness room. The complimentary 24-hour shuttle to Sacramento International Airport helps with early or late flights.
Governors Inn Hotel
Sacramento
1,999 reviews
Outdoor pool, hot tub, and free airport shuttles near Sacramento attractions
Check availabilityWhy guests love itA free airport shuttle and Sacramento International less than 15 minutes away make the Governors Inn a calm first or last night for a family flying in or out. I like that the outdoor pool and hot tub give children a swim after the flight, and the light breakfast of coffee, pastry and fruit covers an early start. Old Sacramento State Historic Park and the State Capitol Museum are a short drive. A score of 8.3 from 1,999 reviews is solid.
Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo
Sacramento
201 reviews
Outdoor pool, hot tub, and family-friendly comfort in Sacramento
Check availabilityWhy guests love itFamilies get the essentials here: an outdoor pool and a hot tub for the end of the day, air-conditioned rooms with mini-fridges and tea and coffee facilities, and on-site laundry that helps on a longer trip. The cafe serves breakfast, so mornings start without a search for food. Arden Fair Mall and the Sacramento Zoo are within easy reach for a family outing. Dining options on foot are limited, so plan dinners with the car in mind.
Local tips
- 1Book Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park if you want a hot tub within walking distance of the State Capitol.
- 2At the Hyatt Regency Sacramento, note that the listing mentions a heated pool and a full-service spa, not a hot tub.
- 3For an early flight, Governors Inn Hotel and Fairfield Inn and Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas both offer airport shuttles.
- 4Families staying several nights can use the full kitchens at Homewood Suites or Residence Inn Sacramento Airport Natomas.
- 5In summer, plan your soak for the evening: afternoons in Sacramento are hot, and the Delta breeze cools the valley after sunset.
- 6Attending an event at Cal Expo? Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo pairs a hot tub and an outdoor pool with a location by the fairgrounds.