Infinity swimming pool in St. Lucia
Here we show a selection of remarkable hotel pools around the world. Outdoor pools can turn a swim into a full landscape experience, with open air, wide views, and a strong sense of place. This kind of luxury comes at a high price, but for many travelers it is a once-in-a-lifetime dream. Dive with us into some memorable luxury resorts!
Cool hotel swimming pools around the world
What about a spectacular pool overlooking a turquoise lagoon? Or a swim beside a beach villa, with the rainforest or the ocean in view?
The Datai Langkawi in Malaysia offers a secluded rainforest-and-beach setting. After a swim here, the beach may feel almost optional.
10. The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia – a peaceful rainforest retreat
Here you can enjoy the water with spectacular views. The Datai is set within Langkawi’s rainforest, where rooms, suites, villas, and pools are arranged around the natural landscape.
Exotic villas with pools.
9. Jamaica Inn – a private retreat in Jamaica.
The Caribbean has a special charm, welcoming nature, and a relaxed lifestyle. Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios is known for spacious suites and cottages, private terraces, and views of the Caribbean Sea.
Pool by the water.
Idyllic pool at Jamaica Inn Resort.
8. Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Thailand.
Phulay Bay in Krabi combines tropical greenery, personal pools, sea views, and a spa rooted in Thai wellness traditions.
Luxury with a relaxed atmosphere.
Indoor swimming pool in traditional Thai style.
Water garden.
7. Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, St. Lucia.
Set between St. Lucia’s Pitons and the Caribbean Sea, Sugar Beach pairs rainforest scenery with villas, cottages, bungalows, and residences designed for indoor-outdoor living. The resort’s pools sit naturally within this tropical setting.
Luxurious and elegant Caribbean villa.
Spectacular, distinctive luxury.
6. Ocean villas at Six Senses Con Dao in Vietnam.
Six Senses Con Dao is set in a protected national and marine park in Vietnam, with villas and residences designed for quiet beachside stays. You can enjoy nature at its calmest.
Exotic hotel with wide beaches.
A calm oasis for a Zen-inspired escape.
Magnificent villa with a swimming pool.
5. Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali.
Banyan Tree Ungasan in Bali was known for clifftop villas with private pools and dramatic views over the Indian Ocean.
Beautiful swimming pool with panoramic views.
Reflective surface of the pool.
Elevated outdoor pool with a fresh view.
4. Daios Cove in Crete, Greece.
Greece is one of Europe’s classic holiday destinations, and Crete still offers quiet coves with a special character. Daios Cove in Vathi, Crete, has an infinity seawater pool, a private beach, pergolas, sun loungers, and wide views over the cove.
Sun terrace with panoramic coastal views.
Spa and leisure.
The infinity pool blends into the blue horizon.
Pool floating above the sea.
3. Constance Ephelia Resort, Seychelles.
Constance Ephelia on Mahe overlooks Port Launay Marine National Park, with lush gardens, villas, private pools, and a large spa.
Pool overlooking Port Launay Marine National Park.
A Seychelles dream.
Some of the coolest pools in the world are found in the Seychelles.
2. Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives.
This tropical oasis is surrounded by a turquoise lagoon. The pool area has sweeping ocean views, and the resort’s private villas include options with their own pools.
Lagoon-style pool villa.
One of the world’s memorable hotel pools with a view.
Wooden villa with a private pool.
Immerse yourself in a light-filled atmosphere.
1. Our favorite: The Oberoi, Mauritius.
The Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius sits on Turtle Bay amid subtropical gardens. Its villas include private pool options, and the resort’s open-air dining and waterfront setting make the view part of the experience.
Outdoor pool.
Embrace the experience.
Beautiful seascape.
Enjoy sunsets by the water’s edge.
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