Checklist template

Hotel pool and fitness area operations

A ready-to-use checklist with 120 items in 6 sections, covering Pool area, Water testing, Fitness room, Towels and amenities, Signage, Logs. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 120 Items
  • 99 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 129 Points

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1. Pool area 27 items

  1. Pool inspected Choice
    • Indoor pool
    • Outdoor pool
    • Indoor and outdoor pools
  2. The pool opened to guests at the posted opening time today Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The main drain cover is visible from the deck through the full depth of the water Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The water surface is free of leaves, insects and floating debris Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The pool floor shows no sand, grit or algae patches Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The waterline tile is free of the oily scum ring Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Skimmer baskets were emptied this morning Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The water level sits at mid-height of the skimmer openings Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Return jets show steady flow when a hand is held in front of them Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The automatic pool cleaner and its cord were removed before opening Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The deck was hosed or squeegeed, with no puddles standing in walkways Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Deck drains are clear of hair and debris Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Lounge chairs are set in straight rows with their backs at the same angle Yes / No 1 pt
  14. No lounge chair, table or umbrella has broken straps, cracked slats, bent ribs or missing end caps Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Umbrellas not in use are closed and tied Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Cushions are dry, free of mildew stains and placed on every chair that takes one Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Used cups, bottles and food packaging were cleared from tables and the deck Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Deck trash and recycling bins are less than three-quarters full and have lids Yes / No 1 pt
  19. The hot tub water is clear, with no foam standing after the jets stop Yes / No 1 pt
  20. The hot tub jet timer is reachable from the deck and works Yes / No 1 pt
  21. Ladders and handrails are tight in their anchors and do not wobble Yes / No 1 pt
  22. The pool gate or door closes and latches by itself Yes / No 1 pt
  23. The guest key card reader at the pool entrance works Yes / No 1 pt
  24. Indoor pool air has no strong chloramine smell or stinging of the eyes Yes / No 1 pt
  25. Underwater and deck lights all work when switched on Yes / No 1 pt
  26. Lounge chairs available on the deck at the time of the visit Number
  27. Presentation of the pool and deck Rating
    • Sparkling water and an orderly deck 5 pts
    • Clean water, deck needs straightening 3 pts
    • Cloudy water or a littered deck 1 pt

2. Water testing 21 items

  1. The pool water was tested before opening today Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The test was repeated at the interval set by local regulation or company policy during open hours Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The test kit reagents or strips are within their expiry date Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The employee on duty demonstrated the test correctly when asked Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The free chlorine or bromine reading taken during the visit is within the range posted in the pump room Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The pH reading taken during the visit is within the range posted in the pump room (commonly 7.2 to 7.8) Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The combined chlorine reading is below the action level set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The hot tub was tested separately from the pool Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Total alkalinity and calcium hardness were tested within the last week Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Cyanuric acid, in outdoor pools using stabilized chlorine, was tested within the last month Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The automatic chemical controller readings agree with the manual test within the tolerance set by its supplier Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The chemical feed tanks or the tablet feeder hold enough product for at least the next day Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The employee on duty knows the reading at which the pool must be closed to guests Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The test sample was taken at elbow depth, away from the return jets Yes / No 1 pt
  15. A second employee trained to test the water is on the schedule for the regular tester's days off Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Free chlorine or bromine reading in the pool (ppm) Number
  17. pH reading in the pool Number
  18. Free chlorine or bromine reading in the hot tub (ppm) Number
  19. Pool water temperature (°F or °C) Number
  20. Hot tub water temperature (°F or °C) Number
  21. Water balance at the time of the visit Rating
    • All readings in range 5 pts
    • One reading out of range and corrected during the visit 3 pts
    • Readings out of range, pool should be closed 1 pt

3. Fitness room 23 items

  1. The fitness room is open during the hours posted on its door Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Every treadmill starts, changes speed and stops with the safety key pulled Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Every elliptical and stationary bike powers on, and the resistance changes Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Cardio machine screens and built-in televisions work, with no error codes showing Yes / No 1 pt
  5. No machine carries an out-of-order sign older than the repair time set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Treadmill belts are centered, with no frayed edges Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Cables and pulleys on the strength station show no fraying or cracked sheaths Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Selector pins are present on every weight stack Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Dumbbells are on the rack in order of weight Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Each pair of dumbbells is complete Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Upholstery on benches and machine pads has no tears or exposed foam Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Disinfectant wipes or a spray and towel station is stocked for guests Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Hand grips, seats and screens of the machines are free of residue when wiped with a white cloth Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Mirrors are free of handprints and splashes Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The floor is free of dust under and behind the machines Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Exercise mats, balls and resistance bands are stored on their rack, free of sweat marks Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The water cooler or bottle filling station works and has cups where needed Yes / No 1 pt
  18. The room temperature is at the brand setpoint for fitness rooms Yes / No 1 pt
  19. The wall telephone or emergency call button connects to the front desk Yes / No 1 pt
  20. The equipment layout leaves the clearance behind treadmills set by the manufacturer Yes / No 1 pt
  21. Fitness room temperature (°F or °C) Number
  22. Machines out of order at the time of the visit Number
  23. Condition of the fitness equipment Rating
    • All machines working and clean 5 pts
    • One machine down or minor wear 3 pts
    • Several machines down or damaged 1 pt

4. Towels and amenities 16 items

  1. Clean pool towels are stocked at the pool at or above the par level for the time of day Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Clean towels are stocked in the fitness room at or above the par level Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Pool towels are folded or rolled to the brand standard on the shelf or cart Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Towels are free of stains, holes and frayed edges Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The used towel hamper at the pool is less than three-quarters full Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The used towel hamper in the fitness room is less than three-quarters full Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Used towels left on chairs and equipment were collected on the last attendant round Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The towel sign-out or key card system, where used, is in operation Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The poolside shower runs and drains Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Poolside restrooms or changing rooms have soap, paper and dry floors Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Drinking water is available at the pool Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Poolside food and drink service, where offered, uses no glass Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Pool toys, noodles and life jackets offered to guests are clean and stored on their rack Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The pool attendant round is completed at the interval set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Clean pool towels on hand at the time of the visit Number
  16. Towel and amenity service Rating
    • Fully stocked and tidy 5 pts
    • Stocked but untidy or close to running out 3 pts
    • Out of towels or hampers overflowing 1 pt

5. Signage 15 items

  1. Pool hours are posted at the entrance and match the hours on the guest directory or app Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Pool and hot tub signs are in the brand's current sign format, with no faded or cracked panels Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Every sign on the property's pool safety sign list (rules, lifeguard notice, depths, bather load, hot tub cautions) was confirmed in place on today's opening checklist Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Fitness room hours posted at its door match the hours in the guest directory or app Yes / No 1 pt
  5. A sign tells guests where to get pool towels and where to return them Yes / No 1 pt
  6. A sign at the pool gives the telephone extension for food service, towels or assistance Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The no-glass rule is posted at the pool entrance Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The sign on each machine out of order shows the date the fault was reported Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Wet floor signs are stored at the pool entrance or the changing rooms for use during cleaning Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Fitness room rules and the minimum age are posted at the door Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Instruction placards on each machine are legible and not peeling Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Wayfinding signs from the elevators lead to the pool and the fitness room Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Accessible pool lift instructions are posted at the lift Yes / No 1 pt
  14. No handwritten or taped paper notices are in use in either area Yes / No 1 pt
  15. A "pool closed" sign in the brand format is kept ready at the pool for closures Yes / No 1 pt

6. Logs 18 items

  1. The water test log has an entry for each required test in the last 7 days Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Each out-of-range reading in the log has a written corrective action and a retest result Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Chemical additions are logged with the product, the quantity and the time Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Filter backwashes are logged with the before and after pressure Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The daily opening checklist of the pool was completed and signed today Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The daily closing checklist of the pool was completed and signed last night Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The fitness room cleaning checklist shows the rounds for today Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Fitness equipment faults are entered as work orders with the machine identified Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Pool closures, with their reason and duration, are recorded Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Incident and guest injury reports for both areas are filed with the manager on duty Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Guest complaints about the pool or the fitness room in the last 7 days are noted with the action taken Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Date of the last preventive service visit for the fitness equipment Date
  13. Date of the last filter backwash Date
  14. Name of the employee who opened the pool today Short text
  15. Name of the manager on duty Short text
  16. Completeness of the logs over the last 7 days Rating
    • Every day and every test entered 5 pts
    • Entries missing on one or two days 3 pts
    • Blank for most days or not kept 1 pt
  17. Overall rating of the pool and fitness area Rating
    • No fault found in either area 5 pts
    • Minor faults that do not affect guest use 4 pts
    • A fault that affects guest use (machine down, no towels, reading out of range) 2 pts
    • Pool or fitness room should be closed 1 pt
  18. Corrective actions required Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the InspectLoop template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In InspectLoop you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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