Design hotels with pools

Luang Prabang 2019 From $950

Rosewood Luang Prabang

Stilted hilltop tents and river villas display vintage explorer trunks alongside tribal textiles. Oval outdoor swimming pool by the central lawn facing the waterfall; private plunge pools in Waterfall Pool Villas

Riviera Nayarit 2025 From $1,100

Rosewood Mandarina

Caroline Meersseman interiors feature bathtubs carved from single stone blocks and rope-loom open pavilions across three ecosystems. Four resort swimming pools and private heated plunge pools with every suite and villa

Hirara, Miyakojima From $1,400

Rosewood Miyakojima

Clean-lined concrete pavilions by Studio Piet Boon built with indigenous Ryukyu limestone. Beachside infinity pool overlooking Oura Bay, outdoor heated vitality and hydrotherapy pool in the spa gardens (ages 16+), private plunge pools in all 55 standalone villas, and in-villa Ryukyu stone bathtubs.

Old Town, Munich From $950

Rosewood Munich

Tara Bernerd balances clean Bauhaus geometric lines with traditional Bavarian green loden seating. Indoor pool beneath vaulted arches with poolside daybeds

Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh From $300

Rosewood Phnom Penh

BAR Studio frames dark timber panelling with custom Cambodian ceramics across upper floors. 22-meter indoor mosaic lap pool on Level 33 lined with daybeds and skyline views

Sharon Heights, Menlo Park From $1,100

Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel

NicoleHollis shapes ranch-inspired interiors with hand-applied plaster and cedar millwork facing the mountains. 25-meter heated outdoor swimming pool surrounded by private shaded cabanas and olive trees

Haitang Bay, Sanya $$$$

Rosewood Sanya

AB Concept shaped residential interiors with natural oak, woven accents, and tribal totems. Cantilevered rooftop infinity sky pool on the 13th floor measuring 110 meters in elevation and length, terraced outdoor garden pool with children's water areas, and 43 room balcony plunge pools.

Valletta, Malta From $300

Rosselli - AX Privilege

Six distinct interior schemes combine colored marble with bold geometric modernism. Petite seasonal outdoor plunge pool on the 4th-floor rooftop sun deck

Champillon, Epernay From $1,100

Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa

Giovanni Pace curved a modernist wing of pale regional stone into the hillside. 25-meter heated indoor lap pool facing valley vineyards, plus a seasonal heated outdoor infinity pool on a panoramic sundeck.

Casablanca 2024 From $750

Royal Mansour Casablanca

Sculpted modernist architecture detailed with Brazilian marble and carpets woven from fishing nets. Heated indoor infinity-edge plunge pool

Arset El Bilk, Marrakesh From $2,000

Royal Mansour Marrakech

Over twelve hundred master craftsmen created intricate zellij tilework and carved cedar ceilings. Indoor heated swimming pool inside a glass orangery pavilion, 30m heated outdoor swimming pool in Le Jardin with seven private day pavilions, and private rooftop plunge pools in each of the 53 riads

Marina Smir, Tamuda Bay From $800

Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay

Modern pavilions layered with hand-cut zellige tiles, marble mosaics, and carved Moroccan woodwork. Indoor mineral-enriched quiet pool, emerald marble pools, and private villa pools

Sabi Sand, Kruger National Park $$$$

Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge

Excavated earth-sheltered suites blend into the bushveld slope using straw-and-stone plaster. Outdoor swimming pool on the main deck, shallow wading pool at the Day Bar, and private plunge pools on all thirteen suite decks.

Calheta, Madeira From $150

Saccharum

Interiors by Nini Andrade Silva feature warm copper accents, basalt stone walls, and sugarcane mill motifs. Panoramic rooftop infinity pool, heated indoor hydrotherapy pool, adults-only outdoor pool, children's splash pool, and private plunge pools in Pool Suites

Pueblo Eden 2018 $$$$

Sacromonte

Prefabricated glass-and-steel cabins clad in one-way mirrors to reflect the surrounding sierras. Private circular plunge pools on each cabin deck overlooking the vineyards and hills.

Chaillot, Paris From $750

Saint James Paris

Neoclassical spaces reimagined with custom panoramic wallpapers, ceramic lighting by Jean Roger, and bespoke Art Deco furnishings. 15m by 4m heated indoor swimming pool illuminated by natural daylight with Greco-Roman marble details and bas-relief by François Mascarello.

Oia, Santorini $$$$

Saint Santorini

Cascading all-white cave suites linked by concrete stairways carved into volcanic cliffs. Outdoor caldera-view infinity pool, subterranean private infinity waterfall pool in the spa cave, and private heated plunge pools or jacuzzis on all 16 suite terraces.

Siem Reap 2024 From $400

Sala Lodges

Eleven rural Khmer stilt houses reassembled into an architectural village among tropical gardens. Outdoor saltwater infinity swimming pool surrounded by tropical gardens and sun deck

Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui $$$

SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort

Bangkok studio Onion designed curving whitewashed facades shaped around lunar phases. The Moon Pool circular beachfront outdoor pool with satellite kids' pool; The Garden Lap Pool 25-meter rectangular outdoor pool with polygonal tiles and kids' pool; private plunge pools or courtyard and balcony pools across nearly all 134 guest rooms and villas.

Palmar, Mauritius $$$

SALT of Palmar

Geometric Memphis-inspired patterns, cobalt daybeds, pastel peach walls, and locally woven rattan lamps shaping playful spaces. 25-meter palm-fringed outdoor lap pool facing the lagoon and ocean

Gangapole, Jaipur From $550

Samode Haveli

Intricate frescoed archways, hand-painted murals, and a low-roofed Sheesh Mahal suite lined in mirrored glass mosaics. Central courtyard outdoor swimming pool flanked by heritage stone walls and daybeds

Samode, Jaipur From $400

Samode Palace

Intricate Sheesh Mahal mirror mosaics, hand-painted floral murals, carved sandstone jali screens, and antique-filled royal suites. Marble courtyard swimming pool with Jacuzzi, and mosaic rooftop infinity swimming pool with Jacuzzi pavilion

Banglamphu, Bangkok From $60

Samsen Street Hotel

CHAT Architects wrapped the former motel in mint-green steel scaffolding, creating airy verandas around a central open-air courtyard. Outdoor swimming pool in the central courtyard

Choeng Mon, Koh Samui $$$$

Samujana Villas

Cantilevered concrete pavilions by Gary Fell built directly around massive native granite boulders. Oversized private infinity swimming pools in every villa overlooking the Gulf of Thailand.

Historic Center, Taormina $$$$

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel

Valentina Pisani merges fourteenth-century stone vaults with Patagonian marble and smoked glass. 21-meter heated outdoor cliffside infinity pool facing Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, plus private outdoor plunge pools in 19 specialty suites

Avelengo, Merano $$$$

San Luis retreat hotel & lodges

Treehouses and lakefront chalets crafted from lunar-harvested moon wood, featuring loft-style glazing and natural clay accents. Barn-style indoor pool with fireplace, indoor-outdoor heated connecting pool extending towards the lake, open-air hydromassage jacuzzi situated directly in the center of the lake, and summer lake swimming.

Sandve, Karmoy $$

Sandhåland Overnatting

Three boulder-shaped timber micro-cabins with dark interiors and floor-to-ceiling North Sea glazing. Outdoor freshwater cold plunge tub beside the sauna.

Indian Wells, Palm Springs $$$

Sands Hotel & Spa

Pink stucco walls, custom Moroccan tilework, and striped cabanas surround the central pool. Heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub in the central courtyard with poolside cabanas.

Palma Old Town, Mallorca From $300

Sant Francesc Hotel Singular

Contemporary Spanish art and designer furnishings set against minimalist French oak floors. 30 m² unheated outdoor lap pool on the 200 m² rooftop terrace, outdoor jetted whirlpool tub on La Torre Studio private roof deck

Downtown, Santa Monica From $500

Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Curved headboards, earthy plasterwork, and vintage furnishings link a 1928 landmark to a modern glass wing. 7th-floor heated open-air rooftop saltwater swimming pool with loungers and private cabanas.

Werapitiya, Kandy From $900

Santani Wellness Kandy

Stilted timber pavilions by Thisara Thanapathy feature glass walls, concrete terraces, and passive mountain cross-ventilation. Tri-level Ayurvedic wellness center with a covered open-air thermal saltwater pool and dedicated private plunge pools in multi-bedroom villas

Almagro, Madrid From $650

Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid

Lorenzo Castillo interiors across crimson French ballrooms, Chinoiserie salons, and an oak library. Indoor heated relaxation pool and Jacuzzi.

Funchal, Madeira From $300

Savoy Palace

Nini Andrade Silva shapes wave-like curves, floral installations, and bronze latticework referencing traditional Madeiran embroidery. Six pools including a main outdoor lagoon pool with submerged loungers, a rooftop infinity pool, an exclusive 16th-floor Jacaranda plunge pool, a shallow kids pool, and an indoor heated hydrotherapy pool circuit with waterfalls and Kneipp path.

Chobe National Park 2018 $$$$

Savute Elephant Lodge

Sustainable timber and canvas tents by Muza Lab feature four-poster beds, custom rope chandeliers, and composite bamboo decks. 20-metre heated outdoor swimming pool overlooking the Savute Channel and plains

Castelrotto, Seiser Alm $$$

Schgaguler Hotel

White concrete exoskeletons and gables framing honey chestnut interiors and minimalist loggias. Heated 14-meter indoor lap pool with counter-current jet system, indoor hydro-massage relaxation pool, and outdoor heated panoramic whirlpool on the wooden sun deck

Grunewald, Berlin From $150

Schlosshotel Berlin

Italian Renaissance coffered ceilings and crimson damask blend with Patrick Hellmann's tailored suiting fabrics and monochrome fashion photography. Large heated indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling garden doors opening to outdoor lawn loungers.