Design hotels with pools

Saiq, Jabal Akhdar $$

Sahab Resort & Spa

Indigenous mountain stone embeds prehistoric marine fossils alongside hand-carved Omani timber doors. Outdoor heated cliff-edge infinity swimming pool and whirlpool jacuzzi overlooking the canyon

The Strip, Las Vegas $$

SAHARA Las Vegas

Three towers display contrasting aesthetics ranging from Moroccan headboards to Versailles chandeliers. Outdoor swimming pool complex spanning nearly 35,000 square feet at AZILO Ultra Pool, plus elevated Alexandria Pool terrace

Ehmafushi, Maldives $$$

SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton

Bill Bensley styled playful rooms with Portuguese tiling and bright maritime colours. Two outdoor swimming pools, including an oceanfront infinity pool at SunRay beach club and a main outdoor pool by SAii Pool Bar.

Laguna, Phuket $$

SAii Laguna Phuket

Traditional Thai-sala timber architecture with terracotta floors and open-plan lagoon-facing rooms. Three outdoor swimming pools comprising a freeform main pool with a 55-metre water slide, an adults-only pool, and a children's pool, flanked by poolside cabanas.

Long Beach, Phu Quoc From $500

Sailing Club Signature Resort

Scandinavian minimalist interiors, neutral palettes, and light-filled open-plan living spaces. Main communal landscaped swimming pool and sun terrace, plus private swimming pools in all 100 villas

Bang Pa-in 2021 From $150

Sala Bang Pa-in

Geometric white pavilions, Ayutthaya brick accents, and a riverside pool designed by Department of ARCHITECTURE.

Wangkata, Khao Yai $$$

Sala Khaoyai Hotel

Whitewashed brick hillside pavilions step down toward a dramatic cantilevered curved infinity pool. Two communal infinity pools including a cantilevered curved hillside pool and a 32-meter linear lap pool, plus private plunge pools and outdoor soaking tubs in villas

Wat Ket, Chiang Mai $$

Sala Lanna Chiang Mai Hotel

White-painted masonry, natural timber accents, and woven bamboo patterns framing the riverfront. Two outdoor pools including a riverside ground-level pool and an open-air rooftop plunge pool.

Mai Khao, Phuket From $250

SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort

White breeze-block walls enclose minimalist suites with open-air terrazzo bathrooms. Multi-tiered beachfront pool complex featuring a 30-meter lap pool, a sea-facing freeform lounging pool, an integrated hydrotherapy jacuzzi pool, a 38-square-meter children's pool, and private courtyard plunge pools in 63 villas.

Choeng Mon, Koh Samui From $200

SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort

Traditional Thai pavilion rooflines crown whitewashed villas with walled courtyards. The Black Pool (25-meter adults-only lap pool surrounded by a lotus moat), The White Pool (beachfront freshwater pool), and private swimming and plunge pools across 53 villas.

Maasai Mara 2019 $$$$

Sala's Camp

Canvas suites feature glass facade doors, private plunge pools, and a communal mess tent with handcrafted timber furniture. Private plunge pools located on each tented suite wooden deck overlooking the river.

Salobre, Gran Canaria $$

Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity

Stepped terracing across eleven hillside levels finished in earth-toned stucco and local stone. Seven outdoor swimming pools including level 11 rooftop heated Sunset infinity pool and outdoor heated hydrotherapy vitality pool with jets, bubble beds, and water cascades

Whitby 2024 From $250

Saltmoore

Victorian architecture softened by earthy moorland palettes and seafoam-hued shiplap panelling. 17-metre indoor heated pool with floor-to-ceiling glass, plus separate facilities at The Beach House.

Foros de Salvaterra, Salvaterra de Magos From $350

Salvaterra Country House & Spa

Terracotta floors meet dense gardens nurturing over 185 botanical species. Chemical-free outdoor swimming pool with eco-filtration system, sun loungers, daybed, and central koi pond

Kyperi, Parga $$$

Salvator Hotel & Spa Parga Greece

Earthy timber beams and vibrant olive tones by designer Angelos Angelopoulos. Outdoor infinity pool, children's pool, four private villa pools, and a heated indoor relaxation pool.

Payangan, Bali From $300

Samsara Ubud

Multi-level hillside architecture stepped down a river ravine, combining Indonesian teak with contemporary glass pavilions. Main heated outdoor infinity pool overlooking the valley; heated private infinity swimming pool in every villa

Buje 2019 From $300

San Canzian Hotel and Residences, an SLH Hotel

Restored limestone hamlet walls meet sleek contemporary interiors with hand-painted brick ceilings and custom metalwork accents. Heated outdoor freshwater infinity pool overlooking the countryside, indoor hydrotherapy plunge pool, and private villa pools.

San Isidro, Buenos Aires $$

San Isidro Plaza Hotel

An open courtyard links the restored Art Deco facade with quiet guestrooms. Outdoor swimming pool in the courtyard garden with a wooden sundeck and loungers.

Lacco Ameno, Ischia $$$$

San Montano Resort & Spa

Midcentury-inspired interiors referencing Gio Ponti, featuring bespoke antique majolica tilework, clean terracotta, and crisp Mediterranean blues. Network of eight or more panoramic and thermal swimming pools, connected seawater pool, up to 15 outdoor basins and tubs, and private thermal infinity pools

Tulum Beach, Riviera Maya From $300

Sana Tulum

Leafy central courtyard framed by Moroccan-inspired carved wooden arches, intricate tilework, and glowing brass lanterns. Moroccan-tiled rooftop outdoor pool and hot tub overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

Kamari, Santorini $$$$

Sandblu Santorini, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Rockwell Group shapes tiered whitewashed pavilions with local volcanic stone and sculptural lighting. Indoor heated relaxation pool in Aurora Spa, two outdoor pools including a crescent infinity pool, and twenty-nine private plunge or infinity pools across suites and villas.

Downtown, Santa Monica From $450

Sandbourne Santa Monica

Curved architectural lines, pink-toned chukum plaster walls, and bespoke ceramic lanterns shape the coastal interiors. Heated outdoor swimming pool on a sun deck with loungers, daybeds, and private cabanas

Sandown, Johannesburg From $250

Sandton Sun & Towers

Anton Smit sculptures in the lobby complement liquid-metal ceiling curves and banquettes in the subterranean lounge. Two outdoor rooftop swimming pool decks with city views.

Westlands, Nairobi $$

Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection

Two hundred contemporary East African artworks and custom timber furniture fill the interiors. Outdoor heated rooftop lap pool with an overhanging street section

La Lonja, Mallorca $$$

Sant Jaume Design Hotel

A twelve-meter sculpture rising through the central atrium of the restored mansion. Outdoor rooftop plunge pool measuring 4 meters by 4.5 meters with a depth of 1.2 meters, and an indoor basement relaxation pool.

Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel $$$

Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort

Modernist coastal villas framed in local cryptomeria timber and Portuguese cork. Outdoor saltwater infinity pool with submerged stone beds, a 55-meter shared pool, and private outdoor jacuzzis in Retreat Villas

Bello Horizonte, Santa Marta $$

Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida

Coastal textures and native greenery woven across contemporary beachfront spaces by Andamio. Outdoor beachfront swimming pool and outdoor whirlpool spa tub

Playa Danta, Las Catalinas $$$

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

Cuban-style pressed balcony tiles open through breezy whitewashed arches overlooking the plaza. Fourth-floor outdoor rooftop infinity swimming pool overlooking Playa Danta and the ocean.

Maratea 2024 $$$$

Santavenere

Whitewashed villa salons feature polished terracotta floors and vintage maritime art. Large outdoor freshwater pool with a shallow wading perimeter, alongside an indoor heated hydrotherapy pool with chromotherapy jets.

Mae Nam, Koh Samui $$$

Santiburi

Teakwood pavilions and duplex villas use polished native timbers and jewel-toned silks. 50m by 25m freeform swimming pool with adjacent children's pool, plus private pools in select villas.

Oia, Santorini $$$$

Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas

Dark volcanic stone and Cycladic white lime define suites arranged in village neighborhoods. Six communal outdoor pools including three infinity pools, a 76-square-meter indoor pool heated to 31 degrees Celsius, and private heated jacuzzis or plunge pools

Oia, Santorini $$$$

Santorini Secret Suites and Spa, an SLH Hotel

Whitewashed Cycladic cave suites carved directly into the Oia volcanic cliffside feature curved plaster and panoramic decks. Main clifftop heated infinity pool; private heated outdoor plunge pools or Jacuzzis on private terraces across all 17 suites.

Bressanone 2022 $$$

Santre - dolomythic home

Black-glazed larch shingles and a fifteen-meter rock-face mural step down Mount Plose. Heated 22-meter indoor-outdoor infinity pool, adults-only sky.whirlpool, cold plunge basin, outdoor natural swimming pond, and dedicated kids splash pool with slide.

Sarva Palli, Lucknow $$

Saraca Lucknow

Hand-carved wooden headboards and traditional Chikan embroidery cushions open onto tiled garden patios. Outdoor swimming pool and plunge pool set within the estate grounds.

Nan 2025 $$$

Sataa Resort Nan

Roof cutouts allow mature teak trunks to rise directly through villa verandas. Communal outdoor salt-water swimming pool, outdoor hot tub, and select villas with private plunge pools.

That Luang, Luang Prabang $$

Satri House

Indochine colonial architecture filled with carved balustrades and the owner's antique textile collection. Two outdoor swimming pools, including a garden pool beside the royal residence and a lap pool adjacent to the spa.