Baner and its adjacent Balewadi area offer strong swimming options within a compact area. Mahalunge Balewadi Stadium Swimming Pool is a large competition-grade facility within the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex. Bluewater Swim Academy on Baner-Balewadi Road is a dedicated swim school where one student went from beginner to independent swimmer in a single month. VJS Fitness Club & Swimming Pool in Balewadi features trainer Ravi, praised for patience and child-focused coaching. Dhananjay Tamhane Swimming Pool in Baner has wide, well-maintained water and experienced coaches. Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Swimming Pool in Mahalunge has two Olympic-size pools and strong coaching.
💡 Bluewater Swim Academy is the only dedicated swim school in the Baner area with a focused coaching programme. One reviewer joined in April and was swimming independently within a month — one of the fastest beginner-to-swimmer progressions noted in Pune. The washrooms have had complaints, so check current maintenance status when you visit.
The 5 swimming studios, ranked
Ordered by overall rating and review volume
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Mahalunge Balewadi Stadium Swimming Pool
SHREE SHIV CHHATRAPATI SPORTS COMPLEX, Mahalunge, Pune, Maharashtra 411045, India · Competition-grade pool · Mahalunge Balewadi Sports Complex · Suitable for serious and recreational swimmers · Large public facility · ★ 4.5 (999 reviews)
Mahalunge Balewadi Stadium Swimming Pool within the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex holds 4.5★ across 999 reviews. Reviewers praise it as 'a really nice swimming pool with almost all facilities — visited there for competitions, everything was well-organised.' Another calls the location 'fantastic, with everything wonderful.' One concern: one reviewer noted hygiene is 'not maintained at all' despite a low booking price. A competition-grade facility — best for serious swimmers and those seeking a large public pool.
Cost: Low price booking — confirm at facility
⚠ Booking required in advance
Parents love
competition-grade facility used for swim meetsall facilities praised999 reviews at 4.5★ — high confidencefantastic location at Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex
Watch out for
hygiene maintenance concerns flagged by one reviewerbooking required — can be stressful per reviews
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Bluewater Swim Academy – Balewadi
Mitcon Road, Survey No 4/1/2, Baner–Balewadi Rd, Pune, Maharashtra, India · Dedicated swim school · Beginners and improvers · Baner-Balewadi Rd · Fast beginner progression · ★ 4.5 (35 reviews)
Bluewater Swim Academy on Baner-Balewadi Road is the only dedicated swim school in the Baner area with 4.5★ across 35 reviews. Coaches are 'highly skilled and dedicated.' One student joined in April and was swimming independently within a month. One negative review flags washrooms in poor condition and changing rooms not properly maintained. Overall the coaching quality is praised — check current hygiene conditions when visiting.
Parents love
dedicated swim school — only one in Baner areacoaches highly skilled and dedicatedbeginner to independent swimmer in one month
Watch out for
washrooms reported in poor condition in one reviewchanging rooms flagged as not maintained
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Sr no 49, Shivkrupa Dairy Farm, near F Residences, Balewadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India · All age groups · Trainer Ravi praised · Balewadi near F Residences · Fear-of-water recovery coaching · ★ 4.4 (251 reviews)
VJS Fitness Club & Swimming Pool in Balewadi holds 4.4★ across 251 reviews. Trainer Ravi is praised: 'we had a wonderful experience with Ravi as our child's trainer. He is extremely patient.' One reviewer writes about a child named Girish who progressed 'FROM WATER FEAR TO enjoying swimming sessions' through personal coaching. The club offers swimming class in batches for all age groups with personal trainers available. Located beside the road in Balewadi.
Parents love
Ravi praised as extremely patient child's trainerwater fear to enjoyment transformation notedbatches for all age groupspersonal trainers available
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Dhananjay Tamhane Swimming Pool
Jupiter Hospital, Prathamesh Park, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra 411069, India · Children and adults · Structured swim coaching · Baner near Jupiter Hospital · Experienced coaches · ★ 4.3 (256 reviews)
Dhananjay Tamhane Swimming Pool near Jupiter Hospital in Baner holds 4.3★ across 256 reviews. The pool is 'wide and well-maintained, with clean and clear water.' All coaches are praised as 'amazing.' A daughter has 'learned so much while enjoying every session with experienced coaches.' One of the most reviewed dedicated coaching pools in Baner.
Parents love
wide, well-maintained pool with clean waterall coaches praised as amazingdaughter learning and enjoying sessions256 reviews — high confidence
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Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Swimming Pool
HQG6+VC9, National Games Park, Mahalunge, Pune, Maharashtra 411045, India · 2 Olympic-size pools · Baby pool for young children · National Games Park Mahalunge · Coaching available — enquire directly · ★ 4.3 (166 reviews)
Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Swimming Pool in National Games Park, Mahalunge, holds 4.3★ across 166 reviews. Reviewers describe it as 'a very good place for swimming in Pune — coaches are also very good here.' The pool has 2 Olympic-size pools: 'one reserved for professional swimmers, the other for members. Clean and maintained.' A baby pool is available and fills up during vacations. For coaching, enquire directly.
Cost: Monthly pass available — confirm at facility
⚠ Monthly pass required for coaching
Parents love
2 Olympic-size pools — one for members, one for proscoaches praised as very goodclean and well-maintained poolsbaby pool available
Watch out for
baby pool full during school vacationscoaching enquiry required in advance
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Five questions to ask before you enrol
Based on recurring patterns across Baner swimming reviews
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At Bluewater Swim Academy, what age can children start and are there separate batches for absolute beginners?
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At VJS Fitness Club, is trainer Ravi available for children's one-on-one coaching, and what is the fee?
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Does Mahalunge Balewadi Stadium pool require advance booking, and how can I book for a regular morning batch?
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At Shri Shiv Chhatrapati pool, is the baby pool open to non-members or does it require a monthly pass?
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Does Dhananjay Tamhane pool offer trial sessions before monthly enrolment?
Frequently asked questions
Which swimming class in Baner Pune is best for complete beginners?
Recur's review of swimming classes in Baner found that Bluewater Swim Academy on Baner-Balewadi Road is the best option for complete beginners. One student joined in April as a complete beginner and was swimming independently within a month — one of the fastest beginner progressions in the Pune area. Coaches are described as 'highly skilled and dedicated.' Call +91 94221 67495 for current batch timings and enrolment availability.
Is there a swimming pool in Baner Pune where coaches are specifically praised for children?
Recur's review of swimming classes in Baner found that VJS Fitness Club in Balewadi and Dhananjay Tamhane Swimming Pool in Baner both have coaches praised specifically for children. Trainer Ravi at VJS Fitness is described as 'extremely patient' — a child named Girish progressed from water fear to enjoying swimming through his personal coaching. At Dhananjay Tamhane, a daughter learned a lot 'while enjoying every session with experienced coaches.' Call +91 84215 17771 for VJS or +91 93700 99785 for Dhananjay Tamhane.
What is the best large swimming facility near Baner Pune?
Recur's review of swimming classes in Baner found that Mahalunge Balewadi Stadium Swimming Pool within the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex is the largest and highest-reviewed facility, with 4.5★ across 999 reviews. It is used for swim competitions and has 'almost all facilities.' Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Swimming Pool in National Games Park has two Olympic-size pools. Both are in Mahalunge — a short drive from Baner. Note that Mahalunge Balewadi requires advance booking.
Are there swimming pools near Baner with good hygiene standards?
Recur's review of swimming classes in Baner found that Dhananjay Tamhane Swimming Pool and Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Swimming Pool both receive positive mentions for cleanliness. Dhananjay Tamhane is described as 'wide, well-maintained, with clean and clear water.' Shri Shiv Chhatrapati is called 'clean and maintained.' Bluewater Swim Academy had a washroom complaint in one review — worth checking current conditions when visiting. Call +91 93700 99785 for Dhananjay Tamhane batch details.