Design hotels with pools

Islas Secas, Boca Chica $$$$

Islas Secas Resort

Open-air bamboo cathedral palapas, custom reclaimed teak furniture, and canvas-walled ocean casitas by Tom Scheerer. Oceanfront infinity pool at The Terraza; private plunge pools at select casitas; semi-Olympic infinity pool at Casa Cavada; outdoor soaking tubs.

Perissa, Santorini $$$$

Istoria Beach, a Member of Design Hotels, Santorini

Earth plaster inspired by ancient Akrotiri murals shapes twelve beachside suites. Signature central outdoor pool lined with green artisan mosaic tiles; private outdoor plunge pools and hot tubs across most suites

Sidi Ahmed Soussi, Marrakesh $$$

IZZA

Traditional tadelakt plaster and zellij tiles house over three hundred contemporary digital artworks. 10-meter heated courtyard lap pool, additional courtyard plunge pool, and a rooftop plunge basin.

Marina Grande, Capri $$$$

J.K. Place Capri

Michele Bönan balances checkered tile floors with powder-blue library walls. Outdoor swimming pool on a teak sun deck surrounded by gardens

Invalides, Paris From $1,400

J.K. Place Paris

Michele Bönan interiors blending bespoke Italian furnishings with vintage flea-market curios, fireplaces, and marble bathrooms. Subterranean heated marble indoor lap pool

Ruaha National Park 2017 $$$$

Jabali Ridge

Stilted timber suites with louvered shutters and reclaimed dhow wood beds weave around giant granite boulders. Rim-flow infinity swimming pool set into the western edge of the kopje between granite boulders

Makgadikgadi Pans 2021 $$$$

Jack's Camp

Muslin-draped campaign pavilions filled with antique mahogany furniture and Persian rugs. Canvas-draped tented swimming pool pavilion overlooking a waterhole, plus private cold plunge pools on the deck of each guest tent.

Zuid, Ghent $

JAM Ghent

Peeling plaster walls meet furnishings shaped by forty regional craft workshops. Heated outdoor rooftop swimming pool open daily from 09:00 to 19:00 for hotel guests.

Saint-Gilles, Brussels From $250

JAM Hotel Brussels

Brutalist raw concrete, exposed electrical conduits, pine joinery, and upcycled furniture craft a playful utilitarian aesthetic. Heated outdoor rooftop plunge pool basin on the terrace.

Santos, Lisbon From $90

JAM Lisbon

Raw concrete interiors fitted with recycled-shoe headboards and burnt eucalyptus woodwork. Elongated outdoor rooftop swimming pool decorated with bespoke hand-painted tiles by ceramic artist Bela Silva

Leblon, Rio de Janeiro From $500

Janeiro Hotel

Freijó timber woodwork and circular window portals framing the Dois Irmãos peaks. Outdoor rooftop infinity-edge plunge pool on the top floor overlooking Morro Dois Irmaos

Dadella, Galle $$

Jetwing Lighthouse

Geoffrey Bawa built oceanfront pavilions centered around Laki Senanayake's bronze spiral staircase. Two outdoor swimming pools, including a main ocean-facing pool and a spa wing pool, plus a children's pool.

Bodufushi Island, Maldives $$$$

Joali Being

Biophilic pavilions feature curving seashell rooflines, dervish-inspired jetty sculptures, and untouched native forest pathways. Private infinity plunge pools on all 68 villa terraces, Watsu water pool in Kaashi Hydrotherapy Hall, freestanding soaking tubs, and overwater infinity pool at the Four-Bedroom Residence

Yeoksam, Seoul From $800

Josun Palace

Art Deco geometric lines and marble halls centered around Daniel Arsham's Moses sculpture. 25-meter heated indoor lap pool and adjacent dedicated children pool under mirrored ceilings

Freedom Quarter, Brussels From $350

Juliana Hotel Brussels

The owner's private fine art collection meets custom wallpaper beneath dark timber beams. Heated indoor turquoise lap pool framed by Brazilian blue marble and Murano glass mosaic

Uluwatu, Bali From $650

Jumeirah Bali

Palatial villas and multi-tiered oceanfront infinity pools take inspiration from fourteenth-century Majapahit royal water palaces. Multi-tiered cliffside infinity swimming pools inspired by Kolam Segaran, private swimming pools in all 123 villas, and deep soaking tubs.

Anacapri, Capri $$$$

Jumeirah Capri Palace

Patricia Urquiola's suites feature undulating plaster walls set against handcrafted Vietri tiles. Main outdoor swimming pool with aquarium viewing panels and underwater mosaics by Velasco Vitali, indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy soaking pools, private plunge pools in select suites, and a private rooftop pool in the Paltrow Presidential Suite

Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai From $1,700

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab

Aerodynamic superyacht curves house mashrabiya-partitioned lobbies and light-filled rooms styled after vintage Italian Riva speedboats. 20-metre indoor pool within a double-height wellness space overlooking Burj Al Arab, plus four outdoor swimming pools including a family pool, resort pool, adults-only pool, and the Iliana suite pool club.

Hexi, Nanjing $$$

Jumeirah Nanjing Hotel

Zaha Hadid's twin curvilinear towers evoke river sailing ships with sweeping glass. Indoor sky atrium pool on the 63rd floor under a glazed natural skylight

Olhahali Island, Maldives From $1,500

Jumeirah Olhahali Island

Whitewashed penthouse villas feature curved superyacht lines, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, and private rooftop stargazing terraces. 7-meter private infinity pool at every villa

Tulum, Riviera Maya $$$

Jungle Keva Tulum Villa/Lodges & Venue

Chukum stucco lodges under zacate thatch, clustered around preserved native sapote trees. Outdoor turquoise chukum stucco infinity swimming pool elevated in the central garden and built around two living mature sapote trees.

Fukai, Ishigaki From $800

Jusandi

White minimalist pavilions by Norihiko Dan with native Ryukyu limestone walls. Private outdoor swimming pool (approximately 3.5 m by 6.5 m) and deep soaking tub in every villa.

Marathi, Crete $$$

JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa

Stepped stone terraces and planted green roofs blend into coastal hills with custom terrazzo and handcrafted ceramics. Four swimming pools including a multi-level main pool and an adults-only pool, plus private plunge pools in select rooms

Bugis, Singapore From $700

JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach

Philippe Starck interiors pairing mirrored finishes and playful furniture with color-shifting Carnovsky elevator art installations. Flow18 18th-floor rooftop outdoor infinity pool and Ebb6 6th-floor outdoor swimming pool

Seogwipo, Jeju From $950

JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa

Volcanic basalt stone, canola-yellow accents, and hanok-inspired woodwork shape the clifftop pavilions. Clifftop outdoor infinity pool overlooking the East China Sea, indoor heated lap pool, sunken Jacuzzis, and hydrotherapy pools.

Puerto Los Cabos, Los Cabos From $350

JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa

Jim Olson's desert architecture blends sandy concrete, open-air travertine breezeways, and ocean-facing infinity pools. Multi-tiered network of infinity-edge and terraced swimming pools including a saltwater pool, multi-level family pools, and an adults-only pool with swim-up bar.

Khem Beach, Phu Quoc From $550

JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa

Whimsical Lamarck University theme conceived by Bill Bensley, filled with five thousand sourced European antiques. Shell Pool sculpted in the shape of a seashell, Sun Pool, Sand Pool, and private villa plunge pools.

Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong From $650

K11 ARTUS

Undulating suites feature continuous wrap-around balconies and layered textural finishes by André Fu. 25-metre heated outdoor infinity pool on the 11th-floor podium terrace overlooking Victoria Harbour

Aleomandra, Mykonos $$$$

Kalesma Mykonos

Interlocking whitewashed cubic suites feature sculptural curved walls, sandblasted stone floors, and ceilings framed in chestnut and bamboo. Main communal infinity pool, private heated infinity plunge pools and jetted tubs across suites and villas

Ramersdorf, Bonn $$$

Kameha Grand

Marcel Wanders interiors set surreal neo-Baroque details beneath an aerodynamic glass dome. Heated outdoor rooftop infinity pool overlooking the Rhine river and Siebengebirge hills

Kapsaliana, Crete $$$

Kapsaliana Village Hotel

Cobblestone alleys connect vaulted stone suites furnished with sweet-scented olive wood and desks crafted from ancient millstones. Outdoor heated freshwater swimming pool measuring 6 by 16 meters, plus select private and shared suite plunge pools.

Asni, Atlas Mountains From $550

Kasbah Tamadot

Antique collections, ivory-inlaid doors, and hand-painted ceilings across courtyards filled with roses. Heated outdoor rim-flow infinity pool overlooking the valley, heated indoor Moorish-style relaxation lap pool in the spa pavilion, private plunge pools and sunken outdoor hot tubs in selected suites and riads

Oia, Santorini $$$$

Katikies Santorini - Pelagos House

Cubic cave dwellings with spare white interiors carved into the volcanic cliffside. Three outdoor cliffside infinity swimming pools situated across tiered terraces, with private plunge pools and open-air jetted tubs in select suites.

Rekawa, Tangalle $$$$

Kayaam Wellness

Tropical modernism brings Geoffrey Bawa-inspired arches, reclaimed teak tables, cane pendants, and an ancient Jaffna door together. 25-meter T-shaped infinity pool, plus outdoor Jacuzzis.

Kayakapi, Cappadocia From $200

Kayakapi Premium Caves - Cappadocia

Suites carved into soft volcanic tuff rock, combining restored masonry walls with minimalist timber furnishings and warm lighting. 90 sqm heated outdoor glass-mosaic panoramic pool with integrated children's section; private indoor and outdoor heated plunge pools in select suites and mansions

Kamala, Phuket $$$$

Keemala

Woven bird-nest villas and suspended treehouse pods cascade down the rainforest hillside. Freeform slate-blue lagoon pool with artificial waterfall and submerged bubbling spa beds; all 38 villas feature private plunge pools and deep soaking tubs