Design hotels with pools

Teton Village, Jackson Hole $$$$

Caldera House

Douglas fir panelling, stone fireplaces, and mid-century furnishings by George Nakashima and Isamu Noguchi. Heated outdoor infinity-edge hot plunge pool and tub overlooking Rendezvous Mountain, Waterworks soaking tubs and heated outdoor soaking tubs in suites

Kalafati, Mykonos $$$$

Cali Mykonos

Excavated stone structures, planted living roofs, and a 130-metre heated seawater pool curving along the cliff. 130-metre heated seawater infinity pool along the cliff edge, plus private heated seawater plunge and infinity pools for individual suites and villas.

Calistoga, Napa Valley From $250

Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa

AvroKO styled the interiors with retro camper-van banquettes and bold graphic tiling. Three outdoor geothermal mineral pools including main swimming pool (80-84°F), warm wading pool (90-96°F), and hot mineral whirlpool (100-104°F).

Canyon Point 2020 $$$$

Camp Sarika at Amangiri

Recycled-canvas pavilions designed by Luxury Frontiers feature bespoke walnut joinery, leather detailing, and expansive desert-facing terraces. Communal heated outdoor pool, separate heated Jacuzzi, and private heated plunge pools with jacuzzi functions.

La Lonja, Mallorca From $450

Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden

Restored ancient walls meet Japanese kintsugi philosophy, theatrical ceiling-height velvet drapes, and custom walnut cocktail cabinets. Heated outdoor garden swimming pool set in a 750 m² private garden, plus a rooftop plunge pool.

Santanyi, Mallorca From $400

Can Ferrereta

Restored stone walls set off woven hemp headboards and original Spanish artworks. 25m outdoor dark-green saltwater swimming pool set in landscaped gardens, a 10m heated indoor hydrotherapy pool with jets at Sa Calma Spa, and a private heated pool in the Pool Suite.

Oia, Santorini $$$$

Canaves Ena

Whitewashed cave suites sculpted into volcanic stone, including an arched cave river pool. Cliff-edge outdoor infinity pool with swim-up bar and submerged loungers, plus private heated plunge pools or whirlpools across suites including a cave river pool.

Oia, Santorini $$$$

Canaves Epitome

Dark volcanic stone architecture by K-STUDIO framing open sea views with expansive shaded terraces and pergolas. Dual outdoor infinity pools including an 8,600-square-foot main infinity pool, plus private plunge pools or swimming pools with every suite and villa

Oia, Santorini $$$$

Canaves Oia Suites

Whitewashed cliffside suites by Kapsimalis Architects integrate curved showers and private infinity pools. Two main outdoor freshwater pools including a central infinity pool, plus individual private plunge pools or private infinity pools in every suite and villa

Canfranc-Estacion, Canfranc From $200

Canfranc Estación, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

Interiors evoke 1920s sleeper carriages with tailored brass details and rich velvet. Heated indoor hydrotherapy relaxation pool facing the mountain peaks and tracks

Hampton Bays, The Hamptons From $500

Canoe Place Inn & Cottages

Workstead interiors blending botanical wallpapers, custom millwork, and museum-grade contemporary art. Heated outdoor swimming pool with loungers, cabanas, and poolside food and beverage service

Cap d'Antibes, Antibes $$$$

Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel

Bernard Dubois crafted a modernist coastal sanctuary with casson stone flooring, sun-bleached stucco, and rich mahogany accents. Outdoor heated infinity pool and private fine sandy cove

Maundays Bay, Anguilla From $1,700

Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla

Whitewashed domed villas line the beach with custom inlaid tiles underfoot. Main oceanfront freshwater infinity-edge pool, spa rooftop ocean-facing infinity pool, private plunges and Jacuzzis in select signature suites

Cala Blava, Mallorca $$$$

Cap Rocat

Suites carved into former cannon dugouts featuring dramatic vaulted stone ceilings and custom furnishings. Subterranean sunken saltwater pool carved into natural rock, cliffside outdoor saltwater infinity pool overlooking the Bay of Palma, private suite infinity plunge pools, and direct sea access via stone platforms.

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town From $1,100

Cape Grace

Dark wood floors, custom geometric rugs, and a cabinet of regional curiosities. Heated outdoor swimming pool on the quay terrace overlooking the marina and Signal Hill.

Weligama Bay, Weligama From $1,100

Cape Weligama

Terracotta-roofed residences set in stone-walled garden wattas conceived by architect Lek Bunnag. Signature 60-meter crescent-shaped cliff-edge Moon Pool infinity pool, family-friendly Cove Pool, 15-meter shared lap pools for each watta cluster, and a private rooftop infinity pool at the Cape Residence.

Cotai, Macau $$$$

Capella at Galaxy Macau

Moinard Bétaille sculpted subtropical rainforest motifs with hand-painted silk wallpapers, sinuous curves and a golden Tree of Life atrium. Private indoor heated relaxation plunge pools in all suites, 11-meter outdoor private glass-walled infinity lap pools in penthouses, and access to Galaxy Macau Grand Resort Deck pools and wave pool

Riverside, Bangkok From $1,100

Capella Bangkok

Muted Japandi interiors frame panoramic Chao Phraya views through floor-to-ceiling glass alongside woven rattan and travertine marble. River-facing outdoor marble swimming pool with cabanas and sun loungers, vitality pool, plus private outdoor plunge pools and jacuzzis in verandah suites and waterfront villas

French Quarter, Hanoi From $550

Capella Hanoi

Bill Bensley conjures a 1920s petite auberge filled with custom Kate Spencer portraits. La Grotta heated subterranean indoor pool featuring mirrored ceilings and crystal chandeliers.

Tufu Bay, Sanya $$$$

Capella Hotel Sanya

A monumental oculus lobby pool and Tang-inspired reflecting water gardens across the grounds. Outdoor swimming pool, indoor heated pool, children's pool, vitality Jacuzzis, and private plunge pools in villas

Sentosa, Singapore From $1,000

Capella Singapore

Curving modern wings by Foster + Partners encircle restored 1880s colonial barracks, framed by terracotta louvers and rainforest canopy. Trio of cascading outdoor swimming pools with black slate terraces, standalone villa plunge pools, and private manor lap pools.

Circular Quay, Sydney From $850

Capella Sydney

Contemporary interiors blend with original sandstone architecture, crowned by a kinetic floral lighting sculpture in the atrium. Heated 20-metre indoor lap pool under heritage skylights and an adjacent heated hot-mineral Vitality Pool

Songshan, Taipei From $750

Capella Taipei

André Fu curates a modern mansion aesthetic, weaving arched salons, muted palettes, and bespoke Taiwanese art installations. 14th-floor heated outdoor infinity lap pool measuring 25 to 30 meters lined with bougainvillea, plus private plunge pools and jacuzzis in terrace suites

Tegallalang, Bali From $1,300

Capella Ubud

Bill Bensley's whimsical nineteenth-century explorer camp set across twenty-three stilted tents filled with bespoke curios. The Cistern, a 30-meter outdoor saltwater pool made of marine-grade steel, plus private saltwater plunge pools in every tent

City Hall, Singapore From $400

Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore

Interiors pair restored Chengal timber floors and Travertine columns with Merlion fish-scale cornices and Italian marble. Outdoor saltwater relaxation pool situated on a terrace with living vertical greenery walls and integrated relaxation jets; freestanding Kaldewei Meisterstueck Centro Duo Oval soaking tubs in 142 guest rooms

Capri 2013 $$$$

Capri Tiberio Palace

Giampiero Panepinto interiors feature hand-painted Caprese majolica floor tiles, vintage trunks, and dangling glass jellyfish installations. Heated indoor-outdoor connecting swimming pool extending to an open-air sun deck.

Los Feliz, Los Angeles From $250

Cara Hotel

Century-old olive trees, cream Venetian plaster, and a central reflecting pool in the courtyard. Shallow central reflecting pool set in the open-air courtyard

Agafay, Marrakesh From $200

Caravan Agafay by Our Habitas

Handcrafted earthenware, Berber rugs, and raffia lighting frame solar-powered canvas lodges blending into the desert. Two outdoor desert basins including a main landscape-cut infinity pool and a sunset pool by the lounge.

Old Road, Antigua From $750

Carlisle Bay

Pale limestone floors and dark timber in beachfront suites, beside a fiber-optic library. Unheated two-kidney freeform lagoon pool, separate kids club paddling pool, and spa cold plunge pool.

Dorf, St. Moritz From $2,200

Carlton Hotel St. Moritz

Carlo Rampazzi contrasts bold modern colours against original 1913 antiques in every suite. 1,200 sq m spa across three levels featuring an interconnected indoor sports and relaxation pool flowing to a heated outdoor hydrotherapy pool

Taiba 2019 From $750

Carmel Taíba Exclusive Resort

Geometric cliffside villas integrate regional Brazilian timbers and natural textures across native coastal garden landscapes. Main beachfront infinity pool, hot tubs, jacuzzis, and private plunge pools in select villas.

La Xerea, Valencia From $200

Caro Hotel

Minimalist timber joinery and warm gallery lighting frame exposed archaeological stone ruins. Triangular outdoor plunge pool set on a wooden sun deck terrace.

Zilker, Austin From $200

Carpenter Hotel

Raw concrete framing pairs with interior paneling milled from on-site pecan trees. Outdoor swimming pool in the pecan grove courtyard surrounded by a wood sundeck.

Praiano, Amalfi Coast $$$$

Casa Angelina

Monochromatic white-on-white interiors set against vibrant Murano glass sculptures by Alfredo Sosabravo. Panoramic outdoor heated pool on a lemon-pergola teak deck and an indoor heated hydrotherapy relaxation pool with jet massage.

Vedra, Santiago de Compostela $$$

Casa Beatnik Country House

Hot-pink exterior walls enclose eclectic interiors with Moroccan rugs and Murano chandeliers. Heated outdoor saltwater pool lined with handcrafted red zellige tiles.

Brera, Milan $$$$

Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Mid-century rationalist architecture softened with Fior di Pesco marble and custom geometric furnishings. 8th-floor heated outdoor rooftop swimming pool and sun deck with views over the Milan skyline and Duomo.