We've compiled a list of child-friendly pools that may be in your neighborhood. Be aware that some places do charge a fee, others may not. Please call ahead to confirm prices as well as any regulations the hotel may have and availability.

1. Jacaranda Hotels

Location: Woodvale Close, WestlandsTel no: (254) (711) 089000Email: cro@jacarandahotels.comOperating hours: 7:00 am - 7:30 pmCost: Ksh.600 for children and Ksh.1000 for adultsTemperature: not heated

2. Ole Dume Suites (hidden gem for MumsVillage community grapevine)

Location: Ole Dume Road, KilimaniTel no: +254 722 385 280Email: reservations@oledume.comOperating hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pmCost: Ksh.200 per child per day and Ksh. 400 per adult per dayTemperature: not heated

3. Executive Residency by Best Western

Location: Corner off Riverside Drive and Riverside Grove, Nairobi, KenyaTel no:+254 (0) 733 407 100Email: reservations@bwexecutiveresidencynairobi.co.keOperating hours: 6:30 am - 10:00 pmCost: Ksh.1000 for adults and Ksh.500 for kidsTemperature: heated at around 30-40 degrees celsius  (regulated according to weather)

4. Methodist Resort (formerly known as Methodist Guest House)

Location: Oloitokitok Road | Off Gitanga RoadTel no: +254 733 699994Email:reservations@methodistresort.co.keOperating hours: 10:00am - 8:30pmCost: Ksh.300 for kids and Ksh.500 for adultsTemperature: not heated

5.  Sarabi Pool at Sankara

Location: Woodvale Grove, WestlandsTel no: +254 703 028000Email: connect@nairobi.sankara.comOperating hours: 6:00am - 6:00pmCost: Ksh.200o for under 13 and Ksh.2500 for over 13Temperature: heated (regulated according to weather)

6. Fairmont the Norfolk

Location: Harry Thuku Rd, Nairobi, KenyaTel no: +254 20 2265555Email:kenya.reservations@fairmont.comOperating hours: 8:00am - 6:00pmCost: Ksh.800 for kids and Ksh.1800 for adultsTemperature: heated at 28 degrees celsius

7. Kasarani Aquatic Stadium

Location: KasaraniTel no: 02023900500Email:  info@stadiumskenya.co.keOperating hours: 7:00 am- 5:30pmCost: Ksh. 150Temperature: not heated

8. YMCA Nairobi Central Hostel

Location: Sate House RoadTel no: +254729152816Email: centralymcahostel@kenyaymca.comOperating hours: 9:00 am - 7:00pm (closes  early at 5:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and weekends)The Hostel allows guest to use indoor facilities within the complex at a fee.Cost: Ksh. 50 per for members and Ksh. 100 per day for non -membersTemperature: not heated

9. Impala Club Kenya

Location: Ngong RoadTel No: +254202111951Email: info@impalaclubkenya.comOperating hours: 6:00 am - 7:00pmCost: Ksh. 300 for adult non members and Ksh. 200 for children who are non- members.Temperature: not heated

10. Rowallan Club

Location: Kibera Drive near Jamhuri ASK ShowgroundTel no: +254020220819Cost: Ksh. 100 a day

11. Nairobi Club

Location: Ngong Road opp Kenya National Library ServicesTel no: 0722 203649Email: info@nairobiclub.comTemperature: not heatedOnly for membersThey also have organized swimming galas quarterly during every school holiday including April, August and December, usually from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m

12. Cloud Hotel Suites

Location: ParklandsTel no: 0715404994Email: info@cloudhotelsuites.comOperating hours: 7:00am-7:00pmCost: Ksh.600 for adults and Ksh.400 for kidsTemperature: heated (regulated according to outside weather)Alternatively, instead of running your own setup at home in your garden, you could try some other options such as this.