Design hotels with pools

Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong From $400

Regent Hong Kong

Chi Wing Lo interiors feature sixteen glowing liu li glass columns and muted oak. Outdoor hexagonal swimming pool lined with blue wave-pattern mosaic tiles on the landscaped Pool Terrace, plus a private outdoor infinity pool at the Presidential Suite

Long Beach, Phu Quoc $$$$

Regent Phu Quoc

Courtyard villa layouts and carved bovi wooden truss patterns by Blink Design Group. Five outdoor swimming pools including a Beachfront Pool, Main Pool, Family Pool, rooftop infinity pool at Fu Bar, and the private Regent Club infinity pool, alongside private plunge pools in villas and suites.

La Grande Plage, Biarritz $$$

Regina Experimental Biarritz

Dorothée Meilichzon pairs Eileen Gray nods with marine stripes, ceramic accents, and curvaceous footbridge-inspired seating. Heated outdoor swimming pool open seasonally from April to October

Norderney 2021 $$$$

Relais & Châteaux Hotel Seesteg

Salvaged eighteenth-century storehouse planks line walls beside dark Nordic clinker brick and sandstone. 20-meter heated outdoor rooftop infinity pool open year-round, plus open soaking tubs in private spa suites and ocean-view bathtubs in select suites.

Lisciano Niccone 2021 $$$$

Reschio Hotel

Custom furnishings from the on-site workshop contrast with exposed medieval stonework and a soaring glass-roofed courtyard pavilion. Subterranean Roman salt-water bath in the vaulted cellars and an outdoor oval heated lawn swimming pool outside the ramparts.

Twentynine Palms, Joshua Tree $$

RESET Hotel

Prefabricated steel container suites with custom woodwork and private stargazing patios. 1,600-square-foot outdoor heated saltwater pool and hot tub.

El Arenal, Seville $$$$

Residence Mercer Seville

Cruz y Ortiz restored the 1880 palace around a glass-domed courtyard with contemporary furnishings and bespoke lighting. Rooftop stainless-steel plunge pool on the sun deck.

Sidi Bou Amar, Marrakesh $$$

Riad Brummell Medina

Architect Clàudia Raurell paired frameless arches with custom metalwork by local artisan brothers Bargamane. Outdoor rooftop plunge pool overlooking the medina, plus a private teardrop-shaped courtyard plunge pool at the Annex House.

Medina, Marrakesh $$$

Riad Dar Darma

Hand-painted zouak wooden ceilings and lush velvet seating fill the dramatic suites. Outdoor rooftop plunge pool set into the upper terrace deck.

Douh, Fez From $350

Riad Fes

Four distinct courtyards blending Andalusian plasterwork, intricate zellige mosaic tiling, and marble basins. 14-meter heated outdoor lap pool located in the contemporary courtyard.

Sidi Mimoun, Marrakesh $$

Riad Goloboy

Electric Majorelle-blue courtyard walls frame hand-carved arabesque plasterwork, mid-century Danish seating, and vibrant contemporary street art. Heated swimming plunge pool in the central courtyard patio and a heated rooftop hot tub.

Riad Zitoun Lakdim, Marrakesh $$$

Riad Marrakech Rumi

Classic riad architecture centers around a peaceful courtyard plunge pool beneath traditional arches and carved detailing. Central courtyard indoor plunge pool and integrated jacuzzi.

Mouassine, Marrakesh $$

Riad Sakkan

Restored Moorish arches contrast with black-and-white fashion photography and camel leather floors. Open-air heated swimming pool in the main courtyard bordered by chequerboard tiling.

Dar El Bacha, Marrakesh $$$

Riad Tarabel

French Second Empire antiques, cedar ceilings, and custom zellige across four interconnected courtyards. Heated courtyard swimming pool lined in dark slate with 1.4m depth, alongside a shallow rooftop plunge pool.

Obidos 2021 From $200

Rio do Prado

Semi-sunken concrete suites with turf-covered green roofs blend directly into the surrounding wetland landscape. Outdoor swimming pool, children's wading pool, concrete relaxation tubs in suites, and private plunge pool in select suites.

Zhongcha Valley, Jiuzhaigou From $1,800

Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Jaya Ibrahim interiors combine emerald lacquers and local stonework framing Minshan peaks. Indoor heated infinity lap pool with mountain views, whirlpool Jacuzzi, and plunge pools

Isolotto, Florence From $150

Riva Lofts Florence

Polished concrete, glass, and midcentury furnishings define Claudio Nardi's riverside loft conversion. Outdoor travertine and white sandstone lap pool set in the private garden.

Blue Mountain, Providenciales From $1,200

Rock House

Chiseled limestone walls, vaulted white-oak ceilings, and secluded outdoor shower gardens embedded directly into the cliffside. 100-foot heated cliff-edge infinity pool, private beach, and private plunge pools in select suites and villas.

West End, Negril $$$

Rockhouse Hotel

Octagonal timber and stone thatch-roofed villas built directly into volcanic cliffs, featuring on-site handcrafted hardwood furnishings. 60-foot cliffside infinity pool carved into volcanic rock, direct cove swimming access via carved stone stairs and ladders

Murschetg, Laax $$$

Rocksresort

Cubic buildings clad in Valser quartzite, arranged like prehistoric rockslide boulders. Heated indoor swimming pool at connected signinawellness

Takagamine, Kyoto From $900

ROKU Kyoto

Post-and-beam pavilions connected by reflecting pools, with hand-printed kyo-karakami washi wallcoverings. Year-round outdoor thermal swimming pool fed by natural subterranean hot spring water from the Shozan Resort grounds.

Romazzino, Costa Smeralda $$$$

Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel, Costa Smeralda

Whitewashed organic curves and sinuous arches by Michele Busiri Vici blend with renovated modern Sardinian interiors. Two outdoor swimming pools including a split-level carved seawater swimming pool and a freshwater pool

Valletta, Malta $$$

Romègas Hotel

Palladiana terrazzo floors and custom woodwork set against restored sixteenth-century limestone masonry. Outdoor rooftop swimming pool on the limestone terrace with sun loungers overlooking the harbour.

Porto, Naples $$$$

Romeo Hotel - Naples

A Kenzo Tange glass facade housing modern Italian art and samurai armor. Cantilevered 120-square-meter heated outdoor rooftop infinity pool on the tenth floor, plus subterranean indoor hydrotherapy and airpool tubs.

Baden-Baden 2016 From $150

Roomers Baden-Baden, Autograph Collection

Piero Lissoni paired minimalist smoked mirrors, antique Spanish church portals, and sleek Italian furnishings against clean architectural lines. 500-square-metre rooftop spa level featuring a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool with mountain views

Kazbegi 2012 $$

Rooms Kazbegi

Salvaged local timber and mobile bookshelves shape open spaces facing the Caucasus. Heated indoor swimming pool with 30-foot length, panoramic mountain-view glass windows, and adjoining sun deck

Saxe Point, Victoria From $350

Rosemead House

Over fifteen hundred British antiques, William Morris wallpapers, and salvaged theatrical set pieces fill the restored manor. Cold plunge pools.

Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi From $350

Rosewood Abu Dhabi

A falcon-inspired curvilinear glass tower with lobby water walls and mashrabiya pool canopies. 25-meter outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool with shaded daybeds and private cabanas.

Canal Belt, Amsterdam From $800

Rosewood Amsterdam

Studio Piet Boon interiors balancing restored woodwork and Dutch craftsmanship with Piet Oudolf courtyard gardens and contemporary artwork. 12-meter indoor swimming pool and vitality pool

Ploenchit, Bangkok From $350

Rosewood Bangkok

Sloping twin towers evoking the Thai wai greeting enclose cantilevered glass suites with asymmetric residential interiors. 20-meter indoor-outdoor saltwater lap pool on the 9th floor set beneath a 10-story architectural waterfall, plus private terrace plunge pools in signature Houses

Guomao, Beijing From $400

Rosewood Beijing

Courtyard-inspired interiors framed in Mongolian bluestone, dark timbers, and custom cloisonné metalwork. 25-metre heated indoor lap pool under a domed glass ceiling, plus vitality pools and deep soaking tubs.

Courchevel 2025 $$$$

Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin

Vals quartzite stonework and suspended copper fireplaces pair with an infinity-reflecting crystalline installation by Olafur Eliasson. Heated indoor swimming pool lined with bespoke ceramic tilework, and dedicated children's pool

Marina District, Doha From $300

Rosewood Doha

Twin coral-inspired lattice towers hold interiors lined in hand-cut capiz shells. Multiple outdoor swimming pools overlooking the marina including lap pool, relaxation pools, hydrotherapy facilities, and separate children's pool

Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou From $400

Rosewood Guangzhou

Yabu Pushelberg shaped the residential interiors with delicate silk screens and curated contemporary Chinese art. Heated 25-meter indoor lap pool on the 94th floor with floor-to-ceiling glass curtain walls, and hot tubs.

Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong From $1,500

Rosewood Hong Kong Hotel

Tony Chi interiors featuring custom cashmere wall coverings and auspicious octagon motifs. 25-metre outdoor heated infinity pool on the 6th floor overlooking Victoria Harbour, complemented by indoor vitality pools.

Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda From $1,100

Rosewood Little Dix Bay

Hexagonal beachfront cottages, conical vaulted pavilion roofs, and mid-century timber interiors by Meyer Davis. Main Pavilion beachfront pool, tiered cliffside infinity spa pool, and private hot plunge.