Swimming has been banned on Kyiv beaches for nearly two weeks due to healthcare concerns. But luckily, there are other ways to enjoy one of the summer’s beloved pleasures.
Kyivans still have a chance to dip into chill waters and sunbathe at private pools all across and outside the city.
Some also top the experience off with offering food, drinks and even music shows.
The Kyiv Post has picked out some of the best outdoor pools in and right outside the capital.
Sungrilla Secret Beach is a city pool located in Kyiv’s Podil district. (Sungrilla/Facebook)
Sungrilla Secret Beach
There is no need to go far to take a dip in a crystal blue pool. Kyivans can stop by the Sungrilla Secret Beach located right in the middle of Podil district on their way to or from work or in between any other daily activities.
Overlooking the Dnipro River, the complex has two pools: one is kept cool and the other one is slightly heated up to make the transition from hot air temperature to water smoother. Sungrilla’s bar helps visitors to cool down with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, while its restaurant treats them to a variety of dishes on a terrace. On weekends, the venue throws pool parties at night, inviting Kyivans to enjoy “the hottest summer rhythms” together.
Sungrilla Secret Beach’s lounge chairs run on a first-come, first-served basis. A lounge chair costs Hr 300 on Mon-Thu and Hr 400 on the weekend per day. A pool bed for two people costs Hr 700–1,000, for four people the price is Hr 1,000–1,600.
10 Naberezhno-Khreshchatytska St. Sun-Thu. 10 a. m. — 10 p. m. Fri-Sat. 10 a. m. — 6 a. m. +38093 1877479. www.sungrilla.com
People rest by the children’s pool at Pirs 39 located on the territory of the VDNH exhibition complex in Kyiv on July 28, 2021. (Kostyantyn Chernichkin)
Pirs 39
The huge VDNH exhibition complex is well known as a beloved winter entertainment spot. But it has lots of fun to offer in summer too.
Its Pirs 39 beach combines a 25-meter-long pool for adults, a pool for kids, a volleyball playground and a bar with icy drinks. Aside from tanning and relaxing in the water, this city beach encourages visitors to join their sports activities such as aqua fitness and aqua yoga held right inside the pool.
Entering Pirs 39 for one hour costs Hr 100 for adults and Hr 50 for children on Mon-Fri. The weekend price for adults is Hr 150 and Hr 75 for children. Training sessions cost Hr 150–400 and require an upfront registration.
VDNH (1 Akademika Hlushkova Ave.) Mon-Fri. 7 a. m. — 9 p. m. Sat-Sun. 9 a. m. — 9 p. m. +38068 3526455. www.pirs39.com
People rest by the pool at Wish Aqua & Spa Resort in Vyshenky village, Kyiv Oblast. (Wish/Facebook)
Wish Aqua & Spa Resort
Far from the city buzz, this resort is perfect for some quiet recreation. Wish Aqua & Spa is located in the Vyshenky village, about 10 kilometers south of Kyiv.
The resort offers a big crystal-blue pool inside, as well as an outdoor pool divided into two zones for newbies and experienced swimmers. There are also jacuzzi baths for further relaxation. The complex’s Wish Grill restaurant offers a wide selection of snacks, entrées and drinks.
One-day visit is Hr 1,500 for adults and Hr 500 for children on Mon-Fri and Hr 2,000 for adults and Hr 750 for children on weekends.
Vyshenky village. 29 Naberezhna St. Mon-Sun. 7 a. m. — 11 p. m. +38044 5858777. www.wishaqua.com
Sobi Club is a resort located in the pine woods just outside of Kyiv. (Sobi club/Facebook)
Sobi Club
Sobi Club is an oasis hidden deep in the pine woods outside of Kyiv.
The resort has a 25-meter-long pool, part of which is set inside, with hydro-massage and a waterfall, while the rest of which opens up to a terrace. There’s also a pool for children and a playground to keep them busy outside of the water.
Aside from that, the complex provides tennis courts and a team sports field for active recreation. Drinks and food are served by a built-in grill restaurant. The guests can stay overnight at the resort’s hotel rooms and houses available to book online.
A one-day visit with access to the outdoor pools for adults is Hr 600–650 for one day and Hr 400–450 for children.
Vyshhorod region, 1,000 meters from the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant in the direction of the Khotianivka village. Mon-Sun. 9 a. m. — 8 p. m. +38068 3638524. www.sobiclub.com
People swim in a pool at Kyiv’s Fifty Beach. (Fifty Beach/Facebook)
Fifty Beach Club
Fifty Beach Club is one of Kyiv’s largest beach complexes with an area of 5,000 square meters. The place offers all the essentials of beach recreation to keep visitors busy all day long. There’s a 25-meter-long pool, four volleyball fields, three bars and a restaurant. The venue also occasionally throws music shows and parties to entertain its guests.
Renting a lounge chair, an umbrella and a towel for one day costs Hr 200 on Mon-Fri and Hr 500 on weekends. A bed for four people is Hr 1,500-Hr 2,000.
5 Brovarskyi Ave. Sun-Thu. 10 a. m. — 11 p. m. Fri-Sat. 10 a. m. — 6 a. m. +38063 1115050. www.instagram.com/fifty.beach
People enjoy swimming in a pool at Kyiv’s Grand Admiral Resort. (Grand Admiral Resort/Facebook)
Grand Admiral Resort & Spa
Another peaceful getaway, Grand Admiral Resort & Spa, is just a 15-minute car ride away from Kyiv. The complex is also surrounded by a pine forest and offers a variety of outdoor activities. Aside from swimming in its four outdoor pools with different depths and enjoying Jacuzzi bubbles, the visitors will have an opportunity to dip into the crystal clear water of a lake located right nearby. The resort provides hotel rooms, restaurant service and everything needed for a comfortable weekend stay.
A one-day visit with access to the pools is Hr 1,200 on Mon-Thu and Hr 1,450 on Fri-Sun.
Irpin, 116 Varshavska St. Water access: Wed-Mon, 9 a. m. — 11 p. m. Tue, 3 p. m. — 11 p. m. +38067 2145117. www.admiralclub.com.
