I always have -
The first day I always go get a drink from the pool bar and ask if its okay to use the pool. I've never been refused, but I do think its polite to ask.

Elaine

Yes, I agree always polite to ask first, but as long as you spend some money they are ok,usually have our lunch at the pool we choose making sure we make friends with the staff.

Thanks for the replies.

I am a little fed up about it now to be honest i wish i had gone looking for info on the hotel now! Surely there must be some sun round the pool area or why built a pool there!!

One report i read said there a garden area so hopefully that gets some sun.

Anyone know of the Goldstone Hotel?

yes you can use other pools as long as you buy a drink.we were lucky to have free acommadation from a turkish friend who moved out of his house so we could move in for 3 weeks.he had no pool but his house was next door to apartments that had a pool ..so we just nipped over the fence.used it every day with no problems.even ran up a bill at bar ,we were treated like there own guests ,once they get to know youre face youre treated like any other guest ..so dont worry boro red you will be ok .im sure youre smoggy personality will shine from 1 smoggy to another

We stayed at the L Etolie and our friends were staying at the Blue Rainbow, they had NO problems using our pool, or snack bar. They said they were just visiting friends, and paid for any snacks or drinks they had and were really made welcome. Honesty is the best policy I say. Bye Anna xxxxxxxxxxxxx

We have never had any probs either. I think so long as you are buying drinks/food around the pool they dont mind.

very good question - as I've wondered about that too. Thanks for all the above answers.