The World’s Most Beautiful Hotel Pools

by Lauren Dana Ellman

The World’s Most Beautiful Hotel Pools

by Lauren Dana Ellman
Smart Luxury

Whether you’re looking to admire sky-high city views from a bustling rooftop or swim laps in the Utah desert, these hotels truly have it all. Here are 28 of our favorites from around the world.

Whether you’re looking to admire sky-high city views from a bustling rooftop or swim laps in the Utah desert, these hotels truly have it all. Here are 28 of our favorites from around the world.

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Belmond Hotel Caruso / Photo courtesy of the property
Marina Bay Sands Skypark
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Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Take a refreshing dip in this 57th-floor infinity pool as you gaze down at the bustling city below. After your swim, relax under a palm tree or sunbathe on a lounger. Rates from $294 per night, depending on the season.

Take a refreshing dip in this 57th-floor infinity pool as you gaze down at the bustling city below. After your swim, relax under a palm tree or sunbathe on a lounger. Rates from $294 per night, depending on the season.

InterContinental Hong Kong
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InterContinental Hong Kong

The pool terrace at the InterContinental Hong Kong is not to be missed. During the day, you’ll feel like you’re floating along Victoria Harbor; at night, admire the glimmering city skyline from your one-of-a-kind vantage point. Rates from $189 per night, depending on the season.

The pool terrace at the InterContinental Hong Kong is not to be missed. During the day, you’ll feel like you’re floating along Victoria Harbor; at night, admire the glimmering city skyline from your one-of-a-kind vantage point. Rates from $189 per night, depending on the season.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

This iconic property – which is set on two private islands – offers amazing amenities like overwater villas, an underwater restaurant, and luxury accommodations. We especially love the infinity pool, which overlooks the postcard-worthy beach. Rates from $380 per night, depending on the season.

This iconic property — which is set on two private islands — offers amazing amenities like overwater villas, an underwater restaurant, and luxury accommodations. We especially love the infinity pool, which overlooks the postcard-worthy beach. Rates from $380 per night, depending on the season.

Brown Beach House, Croatia
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Brown Beach House, Croatia

The black and white tiled pool at Brown Beach House Croatia is a design lover’s dream. Here, you can take a dip as a DJ spins tunes, relax on a lounge chair, and take in the beautiful Adriatic sunsets.  Rates from $170 per night, depending on the season.

The black and white tiled pool at Brown Beach House Croatia is a design lover’s dream. Here, you can take a dip as a DJ spins tunes, relax on a lounge chair, and take in the beautiful Adriatic sunsets.  Rates from $170 per night, depending on the season.

Hanging Gardens Of Bali
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Hanging Gardens of Bali

It’s no surprise this famed resort — which overlooks the Ayung River and Dalem Segara Temple — is home to an equally-as-stunning pool. The two-tiered cascading pool is suspended over a lush rainforest and is bucket-list-worthy on its own. Rates from $485 per night, depending on the season.

It’s no surprise this famed resort — which overlooks the Ayung River and Dalem Segara Temple — is home to an equally-as-stunning pool. The two-tiered cascading pool is suspended over a lush rainforest and is bucket-list-worthy on its own. Rates from $485 per night, depending on the season.

Montpelier Plantation Inn
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Montpelier Plantation Inn, Nevis

Montpelier Plantation Inn is fit for royalty – really! Back in the ‘90s, Princess Diana, Prince Harry, and Prince William (then little boys) vacationed here. There’s no doubt the trio enjoyed the sparkling pool, which overlooks 60 acres of lush tropical gardens. Rates from $170 per night, depending on the season.

Montpelier Plantation Inn is fit for royalty – really! Back in the ‘90s, Princess Diana, Prince Harry, and Prince William (then little boys) vacationed here. There’s no doubt the trio enjoyed the sparkling pool, which overlooks 60 acres of lush tropical gardens. Rates from $170 per night, depending on the season.

Strawberry Hill, Jamaica
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Strawberry Hill Hotel, Jamaica

The serene infinity pool at Strawberry Hill Hotel offers breathtaking views of Kingston (Jamaica’s capital city). Take a moment to look out into the Caribbean Sea as you swim, socialize, and sip on cocktails. Rates from $310 per night, depending on the season.

The serene infinity pool at Strawberry Hill Hotel offers breathtaking views of Kingston (Jamaica’s capital city). Take a moment to look out into the Caribbean Sea as you swim, socialize, and sip on cocktails. Rates from $310 per night, depending on the season.

Amangiri, Utah
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Amangiri, Utah

This sprawling desert resort features a magnificent swimming pool built around a 165-million-year-old rock. Surrounding it, you’ll find breathtaking plateaus and miles of desert. Contact the property directly for rates.

This sprawling desert resort features a magnificent swimming pool built around a 165-million-year-old rock. Surrounding it, you’ll find breathtaking plateaus and miles of desert. Contact the property directly for rates.

Lake Argyle Resort
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The Lake Argyle Resort, Australia

Located in the heart of The Outback, Australia’s Lake Argyle Resort is not to be missed. The sprawling property is home to a 35-meter infinity pool, where you can take a much-needed dip and beat the heat. Plus, the pool offers killer sunset views. Contact the property directly for rates.

Located in the heart of The Outback, Australia’s Lake Argyle Resort is not to be missed. The sprawling property is home to a 35-meter infinity pool, where you can take a much-needed dip and beat the heat. Plus, the pool offers killer sunset views. Contact the property directly for rates.

The Joule Dallas
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The Joule, Texas

Thanks to its central location on Dallas’ Main Street, the rooftop pool at The Joule offers amazing city views. The pool is actually bigger than the roof itself; it actually hangs out and over into the sidewalk below. Rates from $328 per night, depending on the season.

Thanks to its central location on Dallas’ Main Street, the rooftop pool at The Joule offers amazing city views. The pool is actually bigger than the roof itself; it actually hangs out and over into the sidewalk below. Rates from $328 per night, depending on the season.

The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
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The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage, California

Perched 650 feet above the desert, the adults-only Vista Pool at the Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage offers sweeping mountain, valley, and desert views. Here, you can grab a bite, enjoy a cocktail, and lounge out under the California sunshine. Rates from $289 per night, depending on the season.

Perched 650 feet above the desert, the adults-only Vista Pool at the Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage offers sweeping mountain, valley, and desert views. Here, you can grab a bite, enjoy a cocktail, and lounge out under the California sunshine. Rates from $289 per night, depending on the season.

The Berkeley
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The Berkeley, U.K.

The white and gold tiled swimming pool at The Berkeley wraps around the entire seventh floor and features a retractable rooftop. As you swim, admire the picture-perfect views of Hyde Park and the city skyline. Rates from $590 per night, depending on the season.

 

The white and gold tiled swimming pool at The Berkeley wraps around the entire seventh floor and features a retractable rooftop. As you swim, admire the picture-perfect views of Hyde Park and the city skyline. Rates from $590 per night, depending on the season.

 

Belmond Hotel Caruso
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Belmond Hotel Caruso, Italy

Set on a cliff 1,000 feet above sea level, Belmond Hotel Caruso offers amazing views of the Amalfi Coast.  It’s no surprise that the infinity-edge pool — which is set amid acres of olive vines and manicured gardens — is just as stunning as the property itself. Rates from $618 per night, depending on the season.

Set on a cliff 1,000 feet above sea level, Belmond Hotel Caruso offers amazing views of the Amalfi Coast.  It’s no surprise that the infinity-edge pool — which is set amid acres of olive vines and manicured gardens — is just as stunning as the property itself. Rates from $618 per night, depending on the season.

National Hotel, Miami
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National Hotel, Miami

The palm-tree-lined, 205-foot-long infinity-edge pool at the National Hotel is the backdrop for many a concerts, parties, special events, and more. Rates from $99 per night, depending on the season.

The palm-tree-lined, 205-foot-long infinity-edge pool at the National Hotel is the backdrop for many a concerts, parties, special events, and more. Rates from $99 per night, depending on the season.

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
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1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

This jaw-dropping plunge pool offers panoramic Manhattan views. Since it’s just three-feet deep, it’s ideal for lounging out and relaxing — with a drink in hand, of course. Rates from $262 per night, depending on the season.

This jaw-dropping plunge pool offers panoramic Manhattan views. Since it’s just three-feet deep, it’s ideal for lounging out and relaxing — with a drink in hand, of course. Rates from $262 per night, depending on the season.

The Cambrian Adelboden
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The Cambrian Hotel, Switzerland

Located in the fairytale-worthy Alpine village of Adelboden, The Cambrian Hotel offers sweeping views best enjoyed while soaking in the outdoor infinity pool. Rates from $238 per night, depending on the season.

Located in the fairytale-worthy Alpine village of Adelboden, The Cambrian Hotel offers sweeping views best enjoyed while soaking in the outdoor infinity pool. Rates from $238 per night, depending on the season.

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
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Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania

The infinity pool at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is the perfect place to relax after an action-packed day. Plus, it overlooks a local watering hole, so you can spot elephants and other wildlife. Rates from $1,117 per night, depending on the season.

The infinity pool at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is the perfect place to relax after an action-packed day. Plus, it overlooks a local watering hole, so you can spot elephants and other wildlife. Rates from $1,117 per night, depending on the season.

Hotel Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris
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Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris

It’s only fitting that this chic pool is housed inside one of the most stylish hotels in the City of Lights. The 23-meter indoor pool is surrounded by white couches, embellished mirrors, all-white walls, and sparkling silver accents. Rates from $676 per night, depending on the season.

It’s only fitting that this chic pool is housed inside one of the most stylish hotels in the City of Lights. The 23-meter indoor pool is surrounded by white couches, embellished mirrors, all-white walls, and sparkling silver accents. Rates from $676 per night, depending on the season.

The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur
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The Oberoi Udavilas, India

The main swimming pool at this stunning lakeside property is next-level beautiful, and is complete with sand-colored arches and surrounding gardens. Rates from $346 per night, depending on the season.  

The main swimming pool at this stunning lakeside property is next-level beautiful, and is complete with sand-colored arches and surrounding gardens. Rates from $346 per night, depending on the season.  

Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa
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Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Greece

The sparkling infinity pool at this luxury property is nothing short of spectacular. It’s complete with massive golden arches, plenty of seating, and lots of room to lounge out. Plus, it’s just steps from the beach. Rates from $214 per night, depending on the season.

The sparkling infinity pool at this luxury property is nothing short of spectacular. It’s complete with massive golden arches, plenty of seating, and lots of room to lounge out. Plus, it’s just steps from the beach. Rates from $214 per night, depending on the season.

Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club
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Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, Honolulu

The pool at the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club in Honolulu was practically made for Instagram. The nostalgia-inducing, vintage-inspired property’s pool bottom reads “Wish You Were Here!” Rates from $187 per night, depending on the season.

The pool at the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club in Honolulu was practically made for Instagram. The nostalgia-inducing, vintage-inspired property’s pool bottom reads “Wish You Were Here!” Rates from $187 per night, depending on the season.

San Alfonso del Mar, Chile
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San Alfonso Del Mar, Chile

This oceanfront, 20-acre saltwater pool is one of the longest longest in the world — and there’s so much to do besides swim (think kayaking, windsurfing, and sailing). Contact the property directly for rates.

This oceanfront, 20-acre saltwater pool is one of the longest longest in the world — and there’s so much to do besides swim (think kayaking, windsurfing, and sailing). Contact the property directly for rates.

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
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Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, U.A.E.

The sprawling pool at the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara overlooks the surrounding desert and is a great place to cool off after an action-packed day. Rates from $197 per night, depending on the season.

The sprawling pool at the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara overlooks the surrounding desert and is a great place to cool off after an action-packed day. Rates from $197 per night, depending on the season.

Blue Lagoon
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The Retreat Hotel, Iceland

This sophisticated property is home to Iceland’s most famous pool, the Blue Lagoon. Here, you can swim under the waterfall, relax in a cave, and even book an in-water massage.  Rates from $1,282 per night, depending on the season.

This sophisticated property is home to Iceland’s most famous pool, the Blue Lagoon. Here, you can swim under the waterfall, relax in a cave, and even book an in-water massage.  Rates from $1,282 per night, depending on the season.

Zemi Beach House Resort and Spa
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Zemi Beach House Hotel and Spa, Anguilla

The beachfront infinity pool at Zemi Beach House Hotel and Spa is complete with an underwater window that faces the ocean. Rates from $421 per night, depending on the season.

The beachfront infinity pool at Zemi Beach House Hotel and Spa is complete with an underwater window that faces the ocean. Rates from $421 per night, depending on the season.

Hotel Chocolat, Saint Lucia
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Hotel Chocolat, Saint Lucia

This swimming pool at Hotel Chocolat offers up-close views of one of St. Lucia’s most famous landmark: Petit Piton. Rates from $214 per night, depending on the season.

This swimming pool at Hotel Chocolat offers up-close views of one of St. Lucia’s most famous landmark: Petit Piton. Rates from $214 per night, depending on the season.

TWA Hotel
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TWA Hotel, New York

The rooftop infinity pool at the TWA Hotel — the only on-site hotel at John. F. Kennedy International Airport — offers one-of-a-kind views of the adjacent airport runway. Overnight rates from $188 per night; day rates from $99. 
 

The rooftop infinity pool at the TWA Hotel — the only on-site hotel at John. F. Kennedy International Airport — offers one-of-a-kind views of the adjacent airport runway. Overnight rates from $188 per night; day rates from $99. 

InterContinental Hayman Island Resort
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InterContinental Hayman Island Resort, Australia

The pool at the newly reopened InterContinental Hayman Island Resort overlooks the Coral Sea, and it's just as massive as it is breathtaking (it's about seven times the size of an Olympic swimming pool!). Rates from $373 per night, depending on the season.
 

The pool at the newly reopened InterContinental Hayman Island Resort overlooks the Coral Sea, and it's just as massive as it is breathtaking (it's about seven times the size of an Olympic swimming pool!). Rates from $373 per night, depending on the season.

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Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii

The saltwater lagoon at Hilton Waikoloa Village spans four acres and features its own white-sand beach. Here, you can paddle board, kayak, and even snorkel. (You're likely to spot turtles and tropical fish here, since the lagoon connects directly the ocean). 
 

The saltwater lagoon at Hilton Waikoloa Village spans four acres and features its own white-sand beach. Here, you can paddle board, kayak, and even snorkel. (You're likely to spot turtles and tropical fish here, since the lagoon connects directly the ocean). 

Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya
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Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya

This luxe Riviera Maya resort, located within the gated Mayakoba complex, is surrounded by mangroves and lush greenery — the property also has several lagoons and canals on-site. One of our favorite resort amenities is the sparkling pool, where you can cool off, lounge out, and admire the large, colorful mural that surrounds the pool area. 

This luxe Riviera Maya resort, located within the gated Mayakoba complex, is surrounded by mangroves, lagoons, and lush greenery and even has an on-site lagoon. One of our favorite resort amenities is the sparkling pool, where you can cool off, lounge out, and admire the large, colorful mural that surrounds the pool area. 

 

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