Design hotels with pools

Vals 2016 From $5,000

7132 Hotel

Quarried Vals quartzite slabs, Kengo Kuma oak carpentry, and dramatic dark stucco suites by Peter Zumthor. Indoor central pool at 32 degrees Celsius, outdoor panoramic pool at 30 to 36 degrees Celsius, fed directly by the 30-degree St. Peter thermal spring

Cernay-la-Ville 2023 From $450

Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay

Cordélia de Castellane layers Pierre Frey fabrics, William Morris wallpapers, and candlelit vaulted dining spaces across the estate. Heated outdoor swimming pool, private estate lake

Mononaftis, Crete $$$$

Acro Suites

Suites carved into Mononaftis Bay cliffs with cave plunge pools, raw plaster, and native marble. Saltwater private plunge or infinity pool in every suite and villa, including cave pools carved into the rock, plus central outdoor swimming pool.

Villy, Champoluc From $500

Aethos Monterosa

Angular roofs of larch, concrete, and Corten steel echo surrounding Alpine peaks. A 25-meter heated indoor semi-Olympic lap pool with panoramic mountain views and a heated outdoor pool on the garden terrace.

Ploenchit, Bangkok $$$$

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok

Jean-Michel Gathy interiors featuring a twelve-meter golden tree sculpture, black reflecting pool, and ceramic spinning tops. 82-foot outdoor saltwater infinity swimming pool built around an open courtyard void

Midtown, New York From $4,600

Aman New York

Pivoting backlit rice-paper screens, dark stone, and murals inspired by Hasegawa Tohaku's classical Pine Trees. 65-foot (20-meter) heated indoor swimming pool on the 10th floor flanked by daybeds and open flame fire pits, plus private outdoor terrace hot baths and plunge pools

Canyon Point 2020 $$$$

Amangiri

Geometric concrete planes dyed with local sand mirror the surrounding slot canyons. Sunken outdoor swimming pool built curving around an 80-foot natural sandstone butte with submerged loungers and hot tub, Camp Sarika pool and Jacuzzi, and private plunge pools in select suites and pavilions.

Pogonia, Paleros $$$

Amethyst Selene - Adults Only Suites

Earth-sheltered geometric stone suites framed by chestnut pergolas and floor-to-ceiling Ionian Sea panoramas. Private infinity plunge pools on every suite terrace, with heated options available, plus freestanding soaking tubs in bathrooms.

Harads 2020 From $650

Arctic Bath

A tangled log-jam rotunda encloses an open river plunge pool, paired with minimalist cabins on ice and shore. Open-air central river plunge pool floating in summer and maintained as a cut ice bath in winter.

Chiang Saen 2024 From $100

Athita The Hidden Court Chiang Saen

Handmade red bricks, reclaimed teak woodwork, and porous masonry screens framing ancient temple views. Outdoor swimming pool enclosed by permeable brick walls in the courtyard, plus private plunge pools in villas.

Sayan, Bali From $350

Bambu Indah

Sculptural bamboo pavilions by IBUKU, curvilinear roofs, and an engineered bamboo elevator descending the gorge. Over 15 natural spring-fed pools along the Ayung River filtered by lava stones, and a clifftop salt-chlorinated swimming pool.

Cris, Sighisoara $$$$

Bethlen Estates Transylvania

Reclaimed timber beams and Saxon ceramic tiled stoves furnish the restored stone cottages. 28 sq m seasonal heated outdoor swimming pool at Caretaker's House.

Bacalar 2024 From $250

Boca de Agua

Stilted chicozapote pavilions featuring signature wooden latticework, cross-ventilation, and custom furnishings crafted from upcycled industrial timber offcuts. Central open-air jungle plunge pool, private plunge pools in select villas, and direct private dock access to Laguna de Bacalar.

Pali 2010 From $350

Brij Lakshman Sagar

Mud and stone cottages furnished with repurposed village tools and brass fixtures. Shared outdoor freshwater swimming pool hand-carved into a natural granite rock formation on a hillside, and private outdoor plunge pools at all 12 cottages.

Payangan, Bali From $850

Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape

Doorless, wall-free bales built from salvaged boat ironwood open onto panoramic jungle vistas and copper bathtubs. Cantilevered central infinity pool overlooking the valley, plus private plunge pools and alfresco hand-hammered copper bathtubs at all 16 balés

Leeds, Catskills $$

Camptown Hotel

Shaker simplicity and mid-century lines define the motel rooms and standalone cabins. Heated outdoor saltwater swimming pool with waterbed cabanas and sun loungers

Sumba 2023 $$$$

Cap Karoso

Brutalist concrete architecture anchors Kornelis Ndapakamang’s deconstructed red and brown ikat wall. 33-metre Indian Ocean main infinity pool, beachfront infinity pool at The Beach Club, and private plunge/infinity pools at each standalone villa

Pienza, Val d'Orcia $$$

Casa Newton

Seventies Milanese interiors blend with contemporary art, custom mid-century furnishings, and scalloped pink poolside parasols. Tuscan-tiled infinity swimming pool overlooking the Val d'Orcia countryside

Barichara 2020 $$$

Casa Yahri

Terraced hillside villa featuring whitewashed walls, exposed gnarled timber beams, antique wooden furnishings, and artisanal Santander pottery. Central outdoor infinity lap pool, heated jacuzzi, and private plunge pool in the Chicamocha Suite.

Los Naranjos, Puerto Escondido From $300

Casa Yuma

Structures finished in pale chukum plaster, pink Puebla adobe screens, and custom artisan ceramic lighting. Oceanfront outdoor swimming pool framed by sun loungers and shaded cabanas.

Vila Nova de Cacela 2024 $$$

Casas da Quinta de Cima

Former farmworkers' cottages show off wicker-and-cane ceilings and local Tavira marble baths. Outdoor main swimming pool converted from an agricultural irrigation tank, plus private swimming pools at each of the two villas.

Centro, Espita From $200

Casona Los Cedros

Restored colonial architecture blends with polished concrete, woven bejuco lamps, and custom local woodwork around garden courtyards. Elevated outdoor infinity swimming pool set within tropical gardens, plus a private plunge pool in the top suite

Bintan 2017 $$$$

Cempedak Island

Sinuous two-story villas handcrafted from sustainable bamboo with spiral staircases and thatched grass roofs. Resort main swimming pool, plus private plunge pools at each of the 20 villas.

Srednji Vrh, Kranjska Gora $$$$

Chalet Sofija

Sloping triangular rooflines frame floor-to-ceiling alpine glass and custom Roche Bobois furniture. Heated outdoor infinity pool with counter-current jets and hydromassage bench, plus private terrace Jacuzzis.

Place Vendome, Paris From $850

Château Voltaire

Festen Architecture pairs custom woodwork, seashell sconces, and original Cy Twombly artwork across three historic townhouses. Indoor stone relaxation basin plunge pool with cold deluge showers.

Dunmore Town, Harbour Island $$$$

Coral Sands Inn & Cottages, Harbour Island

Tropical maximalism with thousands of handcrafted seashells, wildflower-canopied four-poster beds, and vibrant pink and turquoise accents. Ocean-facing freshwater heated infinity swimming pool with sundeck and loungers

Santa Lucia, Merida From $300

Decu Mérida, a SLH Hotel

Restored mosaic tile floors meet minimalist stone courtyards across a quiet colonial compound. Outdoor swimming pool wrapped in tropical greenery and stone courtyard walls with sun loungers.

The Red Sea 2025 From $2,700

Desert Rock Resort

Suites and villas carved into granite massifs, finished with raw limestone, charred timber, and cantilevered plunge pools. Water therapy rock pools, private villa pools, and the main wadi pool.

Las Tunas, Todos Santos $$$

Desierto Azul

Polished concrete cottages showcase artisanal tiles, woven raffia lampshades, and private pergolas facing desert cacti. Solar-heated outdoor saltwater pool set among desert gardens

Imerovigli, Santorini $$$$

Divine Cave Experience

Ten organic cave suites carved into volcanic cliffs feature sculpted archways, private terraces, and caldera-view Jacuzzis. Outdoor rooftop swimming pool with floating double daybeds, private suite hot tubs, and a 50-square-meter heated indoor cave pool with hydromassage carved into illuminated volcanic rock.

Palombaggia, Porto-Vecchio $$$$

Domaine Les Oliviers de Palombaggia

Handcrafted dry-stone cottages feature whitewashed walls, exposed timber beams, terracotta accents, and private plunge pool decks. Main outdoor swimming pool, solarium terrace, private heated plunge or swimming pools at villas

Santa Fe 2018 From $150

El Rey Court

Whitewashed adobe motor court interiors featuring exposed timber vigas, kiva fireplaces, Chimayo weavings, and vintage vinyl listening setups. Seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool set within landscaped gardens

Plaka, Milos $$$$

Erema, a Member of Design Hotels, Milos

Volcanic stone, Naxian marble, and earth-toned minimalist interiors framing Aegean horizons from every private pool terrace. Main outdoor infinity pool, an outdoor heated spa pool, and individual private pools for all 41 suites.

North Leigh, Witney $$$$

Estelle Manor

Roman and Williams interiors blend Jacobean wood paneling with malachite velvet banquettes, Murano chandeliers, and eclectic modern art. Five thermal pools including a dedicated breathwork pool and cold plunges, open-air hideaway with secret pool and cascading waterfall, and a 25-meter heated outdoor swimming pool

Sag Harbor, The Hamptons From $350

Faraway Sag Harbor

Saturated sea hues and warm wood interiors blending maritime history with Mediterranean motifs. Heated outdoor saltwater swimming pool with bookable private sun cabanas.

Oberland, Villandro $$$$

Felder Alpin Lodge

Centuries-old timber framing and drystone masonry meet contemporary Italian lighting and handcrafted travel finds. Outdoor private pool and mountain water plunge pool.