Design hotels with pools

Aix-en-Provence 2019 $$$$

Château de laGaude

Olivier Frémont's minimalist interiors set against the estate's preserved eighteenth-century architecture. Heated outdoor pool overlooking the vineyards open seasonally from May through October

Villers-sur-Lesse, Rochefort From $350

Chateau de Vignee

Salvaged marble terrazzo and custom blue stone bas-reliefs reinterpret Ardennes hunting heritage. Indoor glass-walled swimming pool equipped with hydrotherapy jets overlooking the River Lesse.

Reugny 2022 From $400

Château Louise de La Vallière

Jacques Garcia interiors recreating the Grand Siècle with embossed leather, gilded mirrors, and themed royal boudoirs. Outdoor heated swimming pool set within the estate grounds.

Sabi Sand, Kruger National Park $$$$

Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve

ARRCC sculpted three exclusive villas from raw concrete, Corten steel, and mica stone. Heated outdoor swimming pool on each villa deck, complemented by deep freestanding soaking tubs in guest suites.

George Town, Penang $$

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

Indigo walls enclose Scottish cast-iron columns, Art Nouveau glass, and gilded Chinese screens. Outdoor raised swimming pool bordered by timber decking in the private Oriental Garden terrace

Crans-Montana 2014 $$$

Chetzeron Hotel & Restaurant

Exposed concrete, local oak panelling, and vast glass facades transform a decommissioned 1960s cable car station. Outdoor heated rooftop pool kept between 32C and 35C with hydro-loungers.

Louvre - Tuileries, Paris From $2,000

Cheval Blanc Paris Hotel

Bespoke metalwork by Ingrid Donat, Lalanne bronze furnishings, and curated art throughout the Art Deco interiors. 30-meter indoor infinity swimming pool lined with handcrafted mosaics by Franz Mayer of Munich, plus a private 12.5-meter pool in the penthouse.

Randheli Island, Maldives $$$$

Cheval Blanc Randheli

Lofty cathedral ceilings, seven-metre revolving doors, and custom sculptural color spots in every villa. Overwater relaxation pool at the spa island, main resort infinity pool, and private 12.5-metre to 25-metre infinity pools in every villa

Anse Intendance, Mahe $$$$

Cheval Blanc Seychelles

Lofty Creole-style pavilions open over reflecting pools and commissioned textile art by Joël Andrianomearisoa. 4 communal resort swimming pools including beachfront infinity pools, dedicated spa pool, kids' pool with waterslide, and private infinity pools of at least 13 meters in every villa

Flamands, St. Barts $$$$

Cheval Blanc St-Barth

Jacques Grange designed the breezy whitewashed rooms with subtle blush pink accents. Two outdoor freshwater swimming pools (main pool by La Case and White Bar, and a second beachside pool) and private infinity plunge pools in Beach Suites and Villa de France

La Bouillabaisse, Saint-Tropez $$$$

Cheval Blanc St-Tropez

Jean-Michel Wilmotte shapes thirty-two suites with azure tones, chant-doré stone, and regional ceramics. Beachside outdoor infinity pool heated to 30°C, direct private sandy beach on Plage de la Bouillabaisse

Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro $$$

Chez Georges

Board-formed concrete meets mid-century Ricardo Fasanello chairs and vintage European flea-market finds. 15-meter outdoor lap pool with counter-current swim jet and sundeck

South Luangwa National Park 2025 $$$$

Chichele Presidential Lodge Zambia

Panoramic floor-to-ceiling glass, indigenous timbers, and earth-toned interiors framing views across the Luangwa floodplains. Main lap swimming pool on the central deck and private plunge pools in each suite

Son Tra, Da Nang From $70

Chicland Danang Beach Hotel

Bamboo arches, sandstone finishes, and cantilevered balconies draped in tropical greenery define the biophilic tower. Rooftop outdoor infinity swimming pool with ocean views and adjacent children pool section.

Ubersee 2025 $$$$

Chiemgauhof - Lakeside Retreat

Matteo Thun reinterprets traditional Bavarian barns using local timber, dark stone, and expansive lake-framing glass. 18-meter heated outdoor pool overlooking the lake; freestanding Japanese-style larch-wood soaking tubs in suites; direct beach and boathouse lake access.

Ugarteche, Mendoza From $550

Chozos Resort

Adobe, stone, and thatch domes conceived by Sergio Roggerone, shaped with four-meter vaulted ceilings and artisan craft. Private plunge pools on the outdoor terraces of the Chozo Villas.

Dubai Marina, Dubai From $300

Ciel Dubai Marina

A 377-meter glass tower featuring an eye-of-the-needle aperture and a 300-meter atrium with vertically stacked sky gardens. Four swimming pools including an infinity sky pool on the 76th floor, podium pool on Level 11, and a children's pool.

Centro Historico, Mexico City From $300

Círculo Mexicano

Pared-back Shaker minimalism by Ambrosi Etchegaray with custom ash furniture and exposed brick. Outdoor plunge pool on the rooftop sun deck

Historic Center of Arequipa, Arequipa From $650

CIRQA

Sleek modern woodwork and black steel fixtures offset dramatic sillar stone vaults. Outdoor heated stone plunge pool set within the central stone patio.

Colchagua Valley 2024 $$$$

Clos Apalta Residence

Hillside villas feature salvaged granite flooring, indigenous raulí wood accents, and panoramic floor-to-ceiling vineyard windows. Outdoor infinity swimming pool overlooking the vineyards, private plunge pools in luxury villas, and deep-soaking bathtubs

Speightstown, Barbados From $900

Cobblers Cove Hotel

Pastel pink facades, candy-striped umbrellas, and bespoke Soane Britain rattan define the whimsical country-house aesthetic. Kidney-shaped freshwater outdoor swimming pool overlooking the ocean, plus private rooftop plunge pools in the Camelot and Colleton suites.

Le Cure, Florence From $1,100

Collegio alla Querce

ArchFlorence transformed former classrooms into stone-lined suites with private wine cellars. Outdoor heated hillside swimming pool set among terraced olive groves.

Hancock, Austin From $650

Commodore Perry Estate

Layered interiors combine Round Top antiques, hand-painted murals by Deborah Phillips, and bold Pierre Frey fabrics. 50-foot outdoor oval swimming pool with sun loungers, cabanas, and poolside service.

Barberino Tavarnelle, Chianti From $900

COMO Castello Del Nero

Paola Navone paired preserved medieval frescoes and terracotta floors with muted grey tones and contemporary furnishings. 25-meter heated outdoor swimming pool overlooking the Tuscan hills, and an indoor heated vitality pool with hydrotherapy jets.

Makunufushi, Maldives From $1,200

COMO Cocoa Island

Thirty-three overwater suites shaped like traditional Maldivian dhoni fishing boats, finished in teak and whitewashed timber. 25-meter beachfront infinity resort pool, large heated open-air hydrotherapy jet pool, and private plunge pools at select overwater villas

Beauvallon, Saint-Tropez $$$$

COMO Le Beauvallon

Toyo Ito's reconstructed Serpentine Pavilion houses the waterfront dining room beside modern sculptures. 25-metre outdoor heated bayside swimming pool lined in silvery blue and green tiles.

Cape Yamu, Phuket From $300

COMO Point Yamu

Paola Navone frames Phang Nga Bay with woven lobster-pot pendants and Peranakan-inspired tiles. 100-metre outdoor infinity lap pool, children's wading pool, and spa hydrotherapy pool

Payangan, Bali From $700

COMO Shambhala Estate

Open-air jungle residences integrate reclaimed teak timber, Carrara marble, and curving infinity pools along the Ayung River gorge. 25-meter outdoor lap pool, outdoor vitality pool with hydrotherapy jet beds, and natural spring-fed rock pools along the Ayung River

CBD, Perth From $600

COMO The Treasury

Kerry Hill interiors set travertine stone against pale timber joinery and bronze accents. 20-metre heated indoor lap pool under skylights with city views, and in-room German Kaldewei Duo deep soaking tubs

Echo Beach, Bali From $200

COMO Uma Canggu

Paola Navone and Koichiro Ikebuchi combine Japanese minimalism and Italian flair with volcanic stone pillars and copper-hued accents. 115-meter meandering outdoor lagoon pool, 25-meter oceanfront lap pool at COMO Beach Club, and private rooftop plunge pools in duplex penthouses.

Palma Old Town, Mallorca From $300

Concepció by Nobis

Restored sixteenth-century vaulted sandstone arches meet custom green Huguet ceramic tiles and Scandinavian mid-century furnishings. Heated outdoor courtyard pool with sun loungers.

Kolonaki, Athens From $400

Conrad Athens The Ilisian

Restored modernist architecture features Yannis Moralis sculpted marble façades, bespoke Saridis furnishings, and curated Athenian ceramics. Outdoor swimming pool landscape with sun lounger terrace and heated indoor swimming pool

Bunker Hill, Los Angeles From $400

Conrad Los Angeles

Undulating Gehry-designed architecture framed by molten lava stone and custom West Coast interiors. 16,000 sq ft 10th-floor rooftop terrace featuring an outdoor infinity swimming pool

Rangali Island, Maldives From $1,100

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Curved acrylic underwater structures by Yuji Yamazaki feature alongside minimalist overwater timber villas framing the turquoise lagoon. Alfresco soaking tubs in spa treatment villas and adult infinity pool on Rangali Island.

Orchard, Singapore $$$

Conrad Singapore Orchard

A twelve-storey cascading skylit atrium designed by John Portman features glass elevators and suspended wire sculptures. Circular outdoor swimming pool bordered by a landscaped deck with teak loungers.

Monroyo, Matarrana $$

Consolación

Ten timber-clad modernist cubes perched along a ridge feature west-facing glass walls, suspended fireplaces, and copper-treated pine. Seasonal outdoor landscape-integrated infinity pool; in-room sunken black slate tubs in the freestanding Kube pavilions and freestanding soaking tubs in the hermitage rooms.