Where to stay
Hotels in Dili with a Pool
A pool makes a real difference in Dili's heat, and a handful of hotels have one. These are all the places we list with a pool, from good-value options to the city's top hotels.
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By David
Quick answer · as of September 2026
We list 8 places to stay in Dili with a pool: Hotel Dongshan (partner), Timor Lodge Hotel & Residence, Arbiru Beach Resort and more. Prices start from USD 40 a night at Hotel Dongshan. Rates are as of September 2026.
- Places
- 8
- Lowest from-price
- USD 40
At a glance
| Place | Area | Per night (USD) | Pool | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Dongshan (partner) | Comoro, Dili | USD 40–60 | Yes | Yes |
| Timor Lodge Hotel & Residence | Comoro, Dili | USD 48–100 | Yes | No |
| Arbiru Beach Resort | West Dili beachfront | USD 73–130 | Yes | Yes |
| Hotel Esplanada | Waterfront, Dili | USD 80–150 | Yes | No |
| Timor Plaza Hotel & Apartments | Comoro, Dili | USD 100–190 | Yes | No |
| Hotel Timor | Central Dili | USD 118–180 | Yes | Yes |
| Novo Turismo Resort & Spa | Lecidere, Dili | USD 160–250 | Yes | No |
| Palm Springs Hotel Dili | Central Dili | USD 180–350 | Yes | No |
The places
hotel
PartnerHotel Dongshan
Comoro, Dili
A mid-sized hotel in Comoro, west Dili, with a pool, large bedrooms and studio apartments. Breakfast, laundry and cleaning are included, which makes it good value for monthly stays.
- Swimming pool
- Breakfast included
- Laundry
- +2 more
USD 40–60 / night
USD 800–1,000 / month
hotel
Timor Lodge Hotel & Residence
Comoro, Dili
A large compound near the airport with cabin-style rooms, studios and small houses, a pool, gym and sports courts. Practical for early flights and for travellers who want space.
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Wi-Fi
- +3 more
USD 48–100 / night
apartment
Arbiru Beach Resort
West Dili beachfront
Beachside apartments in west Dili with kitchenettes, an infinity pool and a restaurant. Breakfast, daily laundry and cleaning are included, so it works well for stays of a week or more.
- Swimming pool
- Breakfast included
- Laundry
- +5 more
USD 73–130 / night
hotel
Hotel Esplanada
Waterfront, Dili
A long-standing waterfront hotel on Avenida de Portugal with two pool areas and a beachfront restaurant looking out to Atauro. Popular with families and first-time visitors.
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Wi-Fi
- +2 more
USD 80–150 / night
hotel
Timor Plaza Hotel & Apartments
Comoro, Dili
Occupies the upper floors of the Timor Plaza complex in Comoro, with a pool, a rooftop restaurant and serviced apartments. Having the mall downstairs is very convenient, especially for longer stays.
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Wi-Fi
- +2 more
USD 100–190 / night
hotel
Hotel Timor
Central Dili
One of Dili's longest-running hotels, in the government quarter a few minutes from the waterfront. Rooms around a courtyard pool, a relaxed restaurant and bar, and breakfast included.
- Swimming pool
- Breakfast included
- Restaurant
- +2 more
USD 118–180 / night
resort
Novo Turismo Resort & Spa
Lecidere, Dili
A resort-style hotel on the seafront east of the centre, with about 60 rooms, a large pool with a swim-up bar, a spa and a gym. One of the more polished options in the city.
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Wi-Fi
- +2 more
USD 160–250 / night
hotel
Palm Springs Hotel Dili
Central Dili
The most upmarket hotel in Dili, on raised ground above the city, with a pool, several restaurants, a rooftop bar, a fitness studio and conference rooms. Used for official visits and events.
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Wi-Fi
- +1 more
USD 180–350 / night
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