The 50 + 1 Most Amazing Hotel Pools in the World

1. Alila Diwa Goa

Take a dip in this beautiful lap pool at this luxury resort in India. The hotel is located in South Goa, and its infinity pool overlooks rice fields, palm trees, and the open countryside.

The ultra-modern swimming pool at Alila Diwa has a sun terrace, sunbeds, and umbrellas.

If you are looking for natural tranquility, there is another swimming pool in the Diwa Wing on the other side of the resort.

And if you get thirsty, The Edge poolside bar overlooks the calm blue waters of the infinity pool and has a long list of tasty cocktails.

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2. Caruso, A Belmond Hotel

This beautiful hotel is located in Italy on a cliff overlooking the Amalfi Coast, and the pool is of equal beauty. The infinity pool offers stunning views, a poolside bar, and the nearby Pool Restaurant.

Caruso's renovated 12th-century building surrounds the pool - a former palace set atop a cliff above Ravello. From the terrace, you have a view of the Gulf of Salerno and the Tyrrhenian Sea far below you.

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3. Altira Macau

This indoor pool is located in Macau, China. It has floor-to-ceiling windows, underwater music (!), and a stunning view of the Macau Peninsula.

Altira's pool is so famous that Forbes Traveler magazine named it one of the ten best swimming pools in the world.

For a complete experience, there is a bar next to the infinity pool where you can grab a drink, lie on one of the comfy lounger chairs, and enjoy the fantastic views.

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4. Vigilius Mountain Resort

This indoor-outdoor pool in Italy offers an infinite view of the South Tyrolean mountains and their lush vegetation. The heated swim-in and swim-out pool allows you to enjoy the view of fresh snow on the pine trees during the winter months.

To arrive at this pretty building made of nature-friendly materials, you have to take the cable car to 4,921 feet (1,500 meters) above sea level.

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5. Tongabezi Lodge

Zambia's getaway lodge sits by the magical Zambezi River. What better way is there to celebrate at this hidden spot than having a candlelit dinner by the illuminated pool?

Tongabezi opened up in 1990 as a basic camp with tents and buckets to shower, and two decades later, it became one of the top 20 hotels in the world.

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6. Parkroyal on Pickering

This infinity pool offers stunning city views of Singapore, with colorful and cool birdcage-inspired cabanas lining the perimeter.

Parkroyal on Pickering's vertical gardens and wavy concrete surfaces are striking architectural wonders that can be admired from street level. Still, of course, it's even more fascinating from the hotel's pool.

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7. The Palace of the Lost City

Venture to South Africa to find not just a pool but a full-on water park, complete with a lazy river. The main attraction is the Roaring Lagoon, a wave pool with hydraulics that generates waves nearly 7 feet high (2 meters)!

The Olympic-sized swimming pool is heated during winter. Next to Africa's only artificial sandy beach, you will find all kinds of water slides, from the Lazy River to the thrilling ride of Temple of Courage.

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8. One&Only Reethi Rah

While each of the three pools at this resort in Maldives is lovely, the adults-only lap pool is the true beauty. It extends into the lagoon and even features an internal hot tub and a carved stone bed at one end.

The paradise island has sublime sunsets over the Indian Ocean, and you can sit at the edge of the 100-foot (30-meter) long infinity pool to fully immerse in the experience. As you sit by the end of the pool, you feel like floating above the turquoise lagoon.

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9. Post Ranch Inn

Located in Big Sur, California, you can enjoy not one, not two, but three luxurious heated infinity pools at this coastal inn.

The spa infinity pool overlooks the Pacific Ocean from such a height that sometimes clouds cover the vast waters as a blanket of fluffy cotton balls.

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10. Marina Bay Sands

The world’s largest rooftop infinity pool is located here, 57 floors up, at the Marina Bay Sands, and offers stunning skyline views of Singapore.

It's 656 feet (200 meters) up in the air, cantilevered on three towers, and spans 492 feet (150 meters). The super-long rooftop pool is exclusive to hotel guests, so it's never too crowded.

Marina Bay Sands' pool offers breathtaking sunsets along with Singapore's skyline. It's open until midnight, so you will have plenty of time to enjoy the view of the glittering skyscrapers at night.

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11. Alva Park Costa Brava

This pool offers lovely views of Alva Park, making it a relaxing place to soak in. The Spanish resort's spa is a remnant of a Roman bath, with marble masonry and a starlight ceiling. If that was not enough, the pool plays underwater music!

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12. Amangiri

Relax in this villa's gorgeous stone-lined, cold plunge pool and take in the surrounding desert views. Carved into a red rock, Amangiri's outdoor pool has one of the most secluded settings you can imagine.

It makes you wonder what a spa would look like on Mars!

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13. Aqua Dome Langenfeld

If you find yourself in Austria, you must check out the 12 pools at the Aqua Dome. With both indoor and outdoor options, there’s a perfect spot for everyone.

The two thermal pools have a temperature of 93°F (34°C) and 97°F (36°C), so you can enjoy them even when it snows. From the three futuristic UFO-shaped pools, you get an amazing view of the Ötztal Alps.

The pools receive a fresh flow of pure Sulphur spring water every 15 minutes. Each is a bit different from the other. One has a salt content of 5%, and the other plays music with lighting effects to make it more interesting.

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14. Hacienda Na Xamena, Ibiza

This uniquely beautiful pool overlooks the sea in Spain. With a stunning view like this, you may never want to leave!

Hacienda Na Xamena is Ibiza's first 5-star luxury hotel, and it's in one of the island's best spots. It's built into a cliffside surrounded by rocks and pine forests. This unique setting gives the outdoor cascading pool a vast open view of the Mediterranean Sea.

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15. B2 Hotel Zürich

Don't miss it if you ever visit the beautiful country of Switzerland. This rooftop open-air heated pool offers sweeping city views that will take your breath away.

The B2 Hotel is in the former Hürlimann brewery, and its rooftop is a modern extension of the historic structure.

The Hürlimann Baths & Spa Zurich lets you experience Turkish bath culture in pools filled with Aqui Spring’s mineral water.

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16. Blue Lagoon Iceland

More than a pool, the Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa, one of the “25 Wonders of the World.” Rich in minerals, its refreshing, gorgeous water can even be enjoyed with massages inside the thermal pools.

The geothermal spa is between the international airport (20 mins drive) of Iceland and Reykjavik (45 mins drive). The temperature of the lagoons is 40 °C (104 °F), and it's full of healing minerals like silica and sulfur.

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17. Boscolo Milano

Located in Italy, this pool is set behind frosted glass in a room that was once a bank vault. It looks rather cave-like. Foiled bubbles pepper the walls, adding to the truly unique ambiance of this one-of-a-kind pool.

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18. Como Shambhala Estate

Set in central Bali's lush, tropical jungle, this stunning infinity pool is a slice of paradise for travelers.

Although Como Shabhala's estate is only a 15-minute drive from Ubud, you will like part of nature with the pools surrounded by the tropical jungle of Bali.

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19. Eco Lodge Mancora

This gorgeous outdoor pool, complete with a diving board, can be found in Northern Peru at the Eco Lodge Mancora.

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20. Evason Ma'In Hot Springs

You'll find this gem in Jordan, complete with cascading hot spring waterfalls surrounded by mountains. This hot spot is just a 30-minute drive from the Dead Sea.

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21. Alila Ubud

This infinity pool is the perfect oasis in Bali’s Ayung River Valley. From the sleek pool, you can see into the depths of the Balinese forest, which is dotted with palm trees.

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22. Four Seasons Shanghai

This pool on the 41st floor features the Shanghai skyline front and center. It has oversized windows for hotel guests to take in the sights, including three of the world's tallest towers, iconic landmarks, and the Huangpu River.

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23. Gellert Hotel

Often referred to as one of the most beautiful spas in Budapest, this pool area is as rich in history as it is in relaxation. The hot spring water has healing properties and is rich in magnesium, calcium, fluoride ions, and sodium. Gellért Spa is Budapest's largest, prettiest, and most elegant place, with numerous thermal and swimming pools inside and outside.

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24. Hacienda Uayamon

This remarkable pool can be found in Mexico, tucked inside a stone enclosure where the walls are dotted by time and ruffled where stones have been crumbling away over the years.

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25. Bill & Coo Hotels Mykonos

This infinity pool in Greece offers beautiful bay views and is the perfect romantic setting. When the sun sets, star-shaped night lights illuminate the pool, creating a spectacular atmosphere together with the view of the Aegean Sea and the eastern Cyclades.

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26. Hanging Gardens Ubud

TripAdvisor and Condé Nast Traveller named this twin-tiered cascading pool the "World's Best Swimming Pool" and Bali's number one honeymoon destination. No wonder! Uniquely beautiful with striking design, you may never want to leave this luxurious pool in Bali's green paradise.

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27. Holiday Inn Shanghai

Scary or thrilling? You be the judge. The hotel’s indoor pool, located 24 stories high, protrudes from the main building and is suspended mid-air.

Its bottom is constructed with strengthened glass that gives you a sense of floating in the sky, with a clear view of the streets below. It’s the first in China and worth checking out if you can stomach the breathtaking scenery.

The hotel is surprisingly affordable, so if you need a super unique hotel in Shanghai, you found it!

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28. Hotel Atlantis Paradise Island

With over 20 swimming areas, the Hotel Atlantis in the Bahamas is a unique paradise for anyone who loves the water. There's a slice of paradise for everyone, from the Mayan Temple pool to the River pool and Royal Baths.

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29. Alila Villas Uluwatu

Alila Villas Uluwatu is in Bali's southernmost part, facing the water. This luxurious Indonesian getaway is the perfect romantic escape. Relax in one of the most breathtaking infinity pools in the world, overlooking the endless ocean.

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30. Hotel Indigo Hong Kong

The infinity glass-bottom pool of Hotel Indigo offers stunning views of Hong Kong. Not only is the bottom made of glass, but the pool juts out from the 29th floor of the hotel, allowing swimmers to see straight down to the street below. Or passers-by to look at you while you soak in happiness.

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31. Areias Do Seixo

Check out the striking (and private!) infinity pool at the Areias Do Seixo in central Portugal. It's part of a luxurious suite, and this giant tub carved from stone will be the highlight of your stay.

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32. Hotel Tjampuhan

Discover one of the world’s most beautiful pools in Bali, Indonesia; set in a tropical oasis, you surely won’t want to leave. The mystical staircase leading down a narrow path ends in a grand reveal of the pool which is hugged by the lush jungle from all sides.

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33. Amanjiwo

Amanjiwo is a property by Aman, one of the world's most luxurious hotel chains. It offers the highest-class—and most expensive—accommodation in some of the most exclusive places on Earth. The hotel is located in Central Java, Indonesia, next to the World Heritage Site of Borobudur. The sleek pool faces a stone temple with incredible views of the mountainous surroundings.

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34. Hoshi Onsen

These traditional hot baths, also known as Onsen, are in Japan and invite you to a relaxing dip in a warm, cozy wooden setting enriched by the centuries.

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35. InterContinental Hong Kong

Intercontinental's rooftop has a large outdoor swimming pool and three hot tubs, each overlooking Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. The sight is especially mesmerizing during the evening hours when the lights of the hundreds of skyscrapers in Hong Kong switch on.

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36. ION Luxury Adventure Hotel

This Icelandic gem offers stunning views in an outdoor setting that will take your breath away. Worried it'll be cold out there? This pool is heated! Although the setting is remote and looks wild, it's within a short drive of Rejkjavik's international airport.

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37. La Purificadora

Located in Mexico in a former water purifying factory (hence the "Purificadora" name), this unique glass-walled rooftop pool is not to be missed, offering stunning views of historic architecture in Puebla's center.

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38. Mandarin Oriental Barcelona

Enjoy a breathtaking view of Barcelona in this beautifully sleek pool set on the rooftop of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Few can say they’ve been in a pool that offered views of La Sagrada Família and Casa Batlló.

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39. Lake Palace Hotel

Lake Palace Hotel's pool is one of the most unique pools in the world. The whitewashed palace that puts Disney cartoons to shame with its dreamy architecture is floating in the middle of Lake Pichola, an artificial freshwater lake in the center of Udaipur. So, you can only gain access if you take a boat to India's "floating hotel".

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40. Royal Crescent Hotel

Royal Crescent Hotel's indoor pool is one of the most beautiful in the world. Its vaulted ceilings and flagstone floor resemble a church rather than a pool deck. Fittingly, the hotel is in Bath, the spa capital of the UK.

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41. COMO Laucala Island

This exclusive, private island resort in Fiji is home to one of the most stunning pools in the world. As if the beach wasn’t beautiful enough, take a dip in this glass-walled lap pool set within the lagoon pool!

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42. LeCrans

LeCrans Hotel is high up in the Swiss Alps, and if you are lucky, you can experience a snowfall big enough to swallow up cars and create a perfect-looking winter scene. The outdoor pool is heated, allowing you to swim peacefully in the warm water surrounded by snow walls.

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43. Huka Lodge

Huka Lodge is New Zealand's beautiful nature getaway built along a wild river with waterfalls. It has luxury suites and private pool villas. The infinity pools are facing the river with nature views to die for!

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44. Maison Couturier

When the tasteful aesthetics of Mexican design and colonial architecture unite, wonderful things happen. This stone pool in San Rafael, Mexico, is surrounded by bungalows and transformed into paradise with its natural surroundings and gardens.

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45. Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan

Would you like to plunge into the pool of the world's oldest hotel? Head to Japan to experience this observatory's outdoor hot spring bath of Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, which uses water sourced from the Earth's chasm, Fossa Magna.

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46. Pacuare Lodge

Costa Rica is home to this tropical pool paradise. Take a dip among the trees and wildlife and enjoy the peace and quiet. The keyhole-shaped pool faces the wild river in front of Pacuare Lodge, where you can go on a rafting adventure.

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47. andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge

South Africa is where you’ll find this lovely pool...and perhaps a couple of elephants! With once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters, swimming is a unique experience at this lodge. But you better be quick before the elephants drink all the water from the pool!

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48. Sublime Samana

Is 500 feet (152 meters) long enough pool for you? At the Sublime Samana in the Dominican Republic, you can do your morning swim in this beautiful long pool or hang out on one of the many sunbeds lined up nearby.

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49. Grace Hotel

Escape Santorini's crowds in the most elegant way. This infinity pool is another exquisite island masterpiece as if Greece wasn't beautiful enough. With uninterrupted views across the Caldera, this pool is enough to book your trip now.

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50. The Oberoi Udaivilas

India is home to one of the world’s most gorgeous palaces, especially in the northern region of Rajasthan. The Oberoi Udaivilas is one of them, and it sits at the shore of Pichola Lake in Udaipur. Its deep, blue-tiled pool shines in the sun and is peppered with sandstone columns and elephant fountains.

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+1 Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa

The list could not be complete without the pool in the world's tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa. The outdoor zero-entry swimming pool is on the 76th floor of this 2,717-foot (828-meter) tall tower. And yes, the hotel was designed by the world-famous fashionista Giorgio Armani.

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