Design hotels with pools

Palchan, Manali From $150

Sitara Himalaya

Handwoven Tibetan rugs and Banarasi silk brocade panels against Himalayan mountain vistas. Panoramic outdoor mountain-facing hot plunge pool infused with Himalayan deodar cedar oil

Sitatunga, Okavango Delta $$$$

Sitatunga Private Island

Suites shaped like traditional Bayei bamboo fishing baskets, constructed from railway sleepers and topped with shaggy thatch. Private plunge pool on every suite deck and soaking tub in each bathroom

Crans-Montana 2023 From $900

Six Senses Crans-Montana

Contemporary chalet architecture with local quartzite masonry, oak joinery, and a sculptured timber ceiling over the pool. Indoor grotto pool with 15,000 suspended wooden icicles opening to an outdoor courtyard via swim-through channel, 31°C outdoor rooftop pool with sun terrace, and a dedicated children splash pool

Portinatx, Ibiza $$$$

Six Senses Ibiza

Buildings stepped down the cliffs, with bamboo roofs echoing traditional fisherman huts. Main outdoor infinity swimming pool overlooking Xarraca Bay, exterior vitality plunge baths, and private suite pools.

Higashiyama, Kyoto From $1,100

Six Senses Kyoto

Folded ash ceilings and 504 handcrafted Raku tiles retrace Heian-era courtly elegance. 18-meter indoor pool with cabanas and Genji-inspired murals, plus a dedicated Watsu aquatic bodywork pool.

Bayswater, London $$$$

Six Senses London

Interiors translate retail history into botanical retreats with bespoke vitrines, Art Deco curves, and suspended porcelain sculptures. 20-metre indoor swimming pool beneath vaulted ceilings with central skylight, plus a magnesium recovery plunge pool.

Paro 2019 $$$$

Six Senses Paro

Hand-chiselled local stone walls, timber ceilings, and bukhari fireplaces mirror the adjacent medieval fortress ruins. Heated indoor swimming pool, cold plunge pool, deep soaking bathtubs in suites

Trevi, Rome From $1,200

Six Senses Rome

Patricia Urquiola interiors blending traditional cocciopesto plaster, travertine stone, and lush biophilic greenery throughout. Three sequential Roman bath pools including a cold plunge.

Shaharut, Negev Desert From $850

Six Senses Shaharut

Limestone pavilions partially buried into Negev cliffs, roofed in thatch and local flint. 25-meter outdoor freshwater infinity lap pool, 18-meter heated indoor spa pool under vaulted stone ceilings, and private villa plunge pools.

The Red Sea 2023 $$$$

Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea

Petal-shaped rope canopies and curved dune-inspired roofs shelter a central garden oasis. Main outdoor swimming pool, spa hydrotherapy and vitality pools, and private plunge pools in all 40 villas

Babesa, Thimphu $$$$

Six Senses Thimphu

Dzong-inspired whitewashed pavilions carry cloud-carved timber ceilings over tiered reflecting ponds. Glass-enclosed 25-meter heated indoor lap pool overlooking the valley and mountains

Malsi, Dehradun $$$$

Six Senses Vana

Low-slung symmetrical pavilions by Esteva i Esteva Arquitectura feature bamboo ceilings, ash screens, and contemplative Siraj Saxena artworks. Indoor heated pool, outdoor heated pool, and a dedicated Watsu hydrotherapy pool.

Felicite 2016 From $1,600

Six Senses Zil Pasyon

Geometric timber villas and glass-bottomed plunge pools sit tucked between massive granite boulders. Elevated oceanfront saltwater soaking pool, central main swimming pool with rock retaining edge, and private infinity plunge pools in all villas.

Diagonal Mar, Barcelona From $250

SLS Barcelona

Undulating wave architecture by Fermín Vázquez frames theatrical, maximalist interiors featuring neon tunnels and mirrored minibars. Subterranean cenote-inspired pool with rain-effect waterfall, first-floor main infinity pool, and two rooftop outdoor swimming pools.

Tiergarten, Berlin From $350

SO/ Berlin Das Stue

Patricia Urquiola's interiors set a bronze crocodile sculpture beside restored travertine stairs. 14-meter heated indoor lap pool

Emboodhoo, Maldives $$$$

SO/ Maldives

Red floating arrival pavilions, catwalk jetties, custom woven tapestries, and vibrant mosaic-tiled lagoon pools. Multicolored mosaic tile main pool and private infinity plunge pools across all villas.

Arsenal, Paris From $500

SO/ Paris

Interiors pair amber glass pillars and trellised wood beneath a mirrored rooftop installation by Olafur Eliasson. 20 to 25-meter indoor ozone-treated lap pool at Ô Zenhit

Grandola 2015 From $100

Sobreiras - Alentejo Country Hotel

Gabled white pavilions shaded by vertical timber log screens open to panoramic cork forest views. Panoramic outdoor infinity pool overlooking the Serra de Grândola hills.

San Diego, Cartagena From $450

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

Restored seventeenth-century arches frame corridors filled with original Colombian masterworks. Large outdoor swimming pool set in the former convent orchard surrounded by palm gardens

Great Tew, Cotswolds $$$$

Soho Farmhouse

Reclaimed timber barns and lakeside cabins mix Cotswold vernacular with upstate cabin culture. Indoor-outdoor Boathouse swimming pool heated to 30°C extending into the lake, alongside a dedicated children's Teeny Pool.

Fulton Market, Chicago $$$

Soho House Chicago

Soaring timber ceilings, exposed brickwork, salvaged concrete, and eclectic vintage furnishings across a 1907 warehouse. 80-foot heated outdoor rooftop pool open year-round with skyline views and daybeds

Juhu, Mumbai $$$

Soho House Mumbai

Bedrooms feature lampshades made from vintage saris and pastel Bharat cement tiles. Outdoor rooftop swimming pool lined with shaded cabanas overlooking the Arabian Sea.

Wedgewood-Houston, Nashville $$$

Soho House Nashville

Exposed factory brick and verdigris copper doors frame custom tapestries concealing television screens. Heated outdoor courtyard swimming pool lined with day beds and bookable cabanas

Vertis North, Manila $$$

Solaire Resort Quezon City

A thirty-meter glass mangrove sculpture anchors the atrium alongside bespoke botanical chandeliers and layered timber interiors. L-shaped outdoor resort swimming pool with private cabanas and interactive children's waterpark/splash pad

Tourist Corridor, Los Cabos From $900

Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos

Cascading concrete and quarry stone terraces step down to the sea, framed by endemic desert plantings and sculpture. Five outdoor heated pool venues including 50-meter Olympic-length infinity pools, adult infinity pools, family pools, kids pools, and five whirlpool Jacuzzis

Are Guling, Lombok From $150

Somewhere Lombok

Terraced concrete villas feature shed roofs, latticed wooden screens, and private plunge pools lined in green stone. Central communal outdoor horizon pool overlooking Are Guling Bay, plus private outdoor plunge pools for each of the 20 standalone villas.

Chongming, Shanghai $$

Somland Chongming

Recycled brick facades mimic local textiles beneath thatched roofs, complemented by curved bamboo ceilings and branch-lined corridors. Outdoor garden dipping pool for resident guests and select suites with deep-soaking bathtubs framing forest views.

Frogner, Oslo From $350

Sommerro

Bespoke wood marquetry, folkloric woven rugs, and restored Per Krohg wall murals. Restored 12.5 x 10 m subterranean indoor pool beneath Per Krohg's mosaic wall, plus a year-round heated outdoor rooftop pool maintained at 28°C.

Torre Soli Nou, Menorca $$$

Son Blanc Farmhouse Menorca

Restored 19th-century finca interiors featuring local marés limestone, raw clay plaster, and reclaimed wild olive wood. Rock-carved outdoor saltwater swimming pool

Pollenca, Mallorca From $400

Son Brull Hotel & Spa

Polished concrete and gold-leaf ceilings contrast with preserved monastic stone walls and walkways. Main outdoor infinity-edge pool; indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy circuit pool with massage jets; private heated 5x2m lap pools at Villa Suites

Medhufaru, Maldives From $3,000

Soneva Jani

Eva Shivdasani’s interiors fill pale timber villas linked by winding stilted boardwalks, with portholes and glass-bottomed floors. Private freshwater infinity plunge pools with each villa and lagoon waterslides, alongside pool facilities at The Den.

Dhipparufushi, Maldives $$$$

Soneva Secret

Double-storey villas feature motorized roofs for open-air stargazing, built from plantation wood, upcycled glass, and melted aluminium. Private freshwater swimming pools and direct ocean lagoon access in all 14 villas, with curved waterslides on overwater units.

Sihanoukville 2012 $$$$

Song Saa Private Island

Biophilic thatched ocean villas shaped by Melita Koulmandas with driftwood decor and private plunge pools. Outdoor curved infinity-edge freshwater main pool on Koh Ouen framing ocean views, plus private plunge pools in all 24 villas.

Tabanan, Bali From $950

Soori Bali

Clean-lined pavilions of local sandstone and Pejaten terracotta open directly to courtyards, reflective ponds, and ocean surf. Main oceanfront infinity swimming pool along the beach, plus private infinity plunge pools in every villa.

Long Bay, Providenciales From $1,200

South Bank Resort

Minimalist beachfront villas and marina residences designed by Blee Halligan, alongside Piero Lissoni glass Sky Villas. Main South Bank swimming pool, Boathouse community pool, dedicated Arc swimming pool, 5-acre ocean-fed swimming lagoon, and private villa pools.

South Congress, Austin $$$

South Congress Hotel

Custom Studio MAI furnishings stand over locally sourced terracotta tile floors. Second-floor outdoor rooftop pool overlooking South Congress Avenue, equipped with private cabanas and lounge seating.