How Pool Singapore measures pool size, calculates sun hours, scores views, and groups hotel prices, so you can compare every pool fairly.
How sizes are measured?
The primary source of data for swimming pool measurements are hotel fact sheets, presentations, publications, answers to questions, and other hotels' firsthand information. When official data is not available, to evaluate the estimated size of the pool, we measure the pool on aerial imagery or use visual analysis of large sets of pool images from different angles.
Marking of the sources of the dimensions on the pool page:
- Measured on site: we measured the pool at the pool, with a tape or laser measure.
- Satellite-measured: we measured the pool on aerial imagery, using a known scale.
- Hotel figure: the size the hotel publishes. We have not checked it.
- Estimated: an approximation from photos.
How does the sun calculation work?
We calculate direct sun for every pool from its geolocation, position in the hotel, the height and distance of nearby buildings, and the sun's path through the year. Expected sunshine hours are calculated by month and show a clear-sky estimate, with no clouds and rain modelled. Each pool page also displays typical sunshine hours and rain days in the city for the clarity. The calculated chart shows clear-sky sunshine potential, but clouds reduce it.
What is the view score?
Our readers and editorial team set the view score. Pool Singapore visitors compare views from anonymous pools by playing the "Choose your view" game. Two views appear with no pool or hotel names, and they pick the one they like more. Our experienced editorial team also evaluates what you see from the pool, how open the view is, and the influence of the surrounding buildings to the skyline.
What do five price levels mean?
The price level displayed rates the hotel, not the pool or a day pass. It is set taking into consideration the hotel's typical price for a double room per night, averaged over the year. Expected prices for each level:
- Budget - under 150 SGD
- Mid-range - 151 to 280 SGD
- Upscale (upper mid-range) - 281 to 450 SGD
- Luxury - 451 to 900 SGD
- Ultra-luxury - above 900 SGD
How is the sunbed rating set?
The sunbed availability rating is calculated by evaluating the number of sunbeds available at the pool and the hotel's room count.
Our rankings
Each of our rankings uses measured or scored data, not opinions. We are ranking all hotel pools in our database by view scores, calculated sun hours, floor level, and water surface. Rankings are updated daily with new pool records added.