Design hotels with pools

Big Sur 1992 From $2,500

Post Ranch Inn

Treehouses on nine-foot stilts and sod-roofed Ocean Houses blend into the coastal ridge. Two cliff-top ocean-view basking infinity pools maintained at 95 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit, and one outdoor lap pool maintained at 85 degrees Fahrenheit

Montepulciano 2023 $$$

Precise Tale Poggio Alla Sala

Hand-restored 1895 frescoes and chestnut beams pair with Silk Road-inspired oriental accents and carved travertine. Four swimming pools: three seasonal outdoor pools set across landscaped gardens including an adults-only pool, plus one heated indoor wellness pool with jacuzzi features inside the spa.

Leiria 2026 $$$

Quinta Filippa

Original stone walls join upcycled timber beams and exposed concrete across sixteen suites. 25-meter outdoor heated saltwater swimming pool, plus natural ponds across the grounds.

Shivaji Nagar, Jaipur From $550

Rajmahal Palace RAAS Jaipur

Forty-six bespoke hand-blocked wallpapers and saturated pastel tones enliven historic Rajputana architecture. Art Deco outdoor swimming pool with surrounding marble pavilions and fountains in the gardens

Historic District, Savannah $$$

Recess Hotel & Club

Retro-futurist interiors set vintage push-button switches against original mosaic tile flooring. 12th-floor outdoor tiled rooftop swimming pool at Kilter.

Arset Ben Chebi, Marrakesh From $300

Riad Botanica

Handcrafted cedar doors and monochrome zellige mosaic flooring meet bold Florence Broadhurst Art Deco wallpapers. In-built saltwater plunge pool in the central courtyard.

Kaat Benahid, Marrakesh $$$

Riad Dar Al Dall - This Time Tomorrow in Marrakech

Carved plaster archways and zellij fireplaces frame suites around a palm-shaded courtyard. Rooftop pool above the courtyard palms, plus deep marble soaking tubs in suite bathrooms.

Dar El Bacha, Marrakesh $$$

Riad No.37

Scandinavian minimalism meets smooth Moroccan tadelakt plaster, Atlas cedar, and muted earth tones. Ground-floor courtyard garden plunge pool bordered by orange and olive trees, plus an outdoor rooftop terrace plunge pool overlooking the Medina skyline.

Riad Zitoun Jdid, Marrakesh $$

Riad Rosemary

Handcrafted terrazzo, bespoke stained glass, and hand-painted tiles crafted alongside dozens of Moroccan artisans. Ground-floor courtyard plunge pool.

Campo Marzio, Rome From $1,100

ROMEO Roma

Fluid parametric architecture meets sculptural ebony and marble inside an aristocratic palace. Indoor-to-outdoor courtyard pool featuring a transparent glass bottom suspended above ancient Roman ruins.

Old Town, Batumi From $90

Rooms Batumi

Retro wood-panelled walls, circular beds, and custom furniture by Rooms Studio bring 1970s coastal flair to life. Seasonal open-air rooftop swimming pool with panoramic port and city skyline views.

Bela Vista, Sao Paulo From $750

Rosewood São Paulo

A vertical forest tower wrapped in native greenery beside contemporary Brazilian art. Emerald Garden ground-level pool tiled in 40 shades of blue and green mosaic tiles; adults-only Belavista rooftop infinity pool lined with hand-painted Sandra Cinto tiles

Urgup, Cappadocia From $250

Sacred House

Theatrical gothic interiors feature carved volcanic stone, Dante-inspired motifs, antique furnishings, and candlelit chandeliers across themed suites. The Bloody Pool, a heated indoor cave pool illuminated in crimson red light.

Ayutthaya 2024 From $150

Sala Ayutthaya

Scalloped red-brick canyon walls cast shifting shadows toward an all-white courtyard pool and stepped river terraces. Outdoor swimming pool located in the central all-white courtyard, plus select suites featuring private plunge pools.

Chitabe Concession, Okavango Delta $$$$

Sandibe Okavango Lodge

Curving laminated pine beams and cedar shingles evoke pangolin scales across twelve weaverbird-nest-inspired elevated suites. Individual private plunge pool on the private wooden deck of each guest suite.

Monsaraz 2016 From $450

São Lourenço do Barrocal

Eduardo Souto de Moura transformed the whitewashed agricultural monte using 350,000 locally baked terracotta tiles and vaulted stone. 20-metre outdoor swimming pool flanked by loungers and open meadows, plus a separate dedicated children's swimming pool.

Centro, Holbox From $450

Ser Casasandra Holbox

Original paintings by Latin American artists, Cuban antique accents, and individual rooms curated by artist Sandra Pérez Lozano. Outdoor freshwater swimming pool surrounded by tropical gardens and shaded daybeds

The Red Sea 2024 From $3,000

Shebara Resort

Cantilevered stainless-steel orbs evoke a string of pearls across the turquoise lagoon. Family pool at Saria, adults-only pool at Solera, outdoor vitality pool at the spa, and private plunge pools at each villa

Cardamom Mountains 2024 $$$$

Shinta Mani Wild

Elevated canvas pavilions feature hand-hewn teak furnishings and 1960s retro safari antiques. A 33-meter jet-black steel cistern freshwater pool set into the jungle terrain, plus outdoor soaking bathtubs suspended over the river rapids on private tent decks.

Kinigi, Volcanoes National Park $$$$

Singita Kwitonda & Kataza House

Volcanic rock walls, woven reed ceilings, hand-fired terracotta, and expansive glazing framing views of Virunga volcanoes. Private heated outdoor plunge pools on the deck of every suite and at Kataza House.

Kruger National Park 2016 $$$$

Singita Lebombo

Cantilevered glass-and-steel pavilions perched like eagle nests above the river cliff face. 25-metre cliff-edge lap pool, main lodge swimming pool, and private plunge pools.

Chauth Ka Barwara, Ranthambore From $1,300

Six Senses Fort Barwara

Carved stone jali screens and medieval jharoka stone windows detail the contemporary suites. Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool lined with daybeds, indoor pool, still reflection pools, and select suites with private plunge pools or hot tubs

La Sagesse, Grenada From $750

Six Senses La Sagesse Grenada

Low-rise timber pavilions connected by crushed nutmeg paths, featuring open-plan oceanfront suites and private plunge terraces. Outdoor spa relaxation pool, private plunge pools in all 56 suites, and horizon-edge private pools in multi-room villas.

Bela Vista, Sao Paulo $$$$

Soho House São Paulo

Brazilian modernist interiors blend reclaimed Canela wood flooring, hand-painted tiles, and custom handblown ceramic lighting. Open-air rooftop swimming pool framed by tropical plants, sun loungers, and city views

Llanuces, Quiros From $350

Solo Palacio

Sofía Tejerina unifies unvarnished chestnut beams and white walls with Japanese wabi-sabi minimalism. Ambient-temperature outdoor infinity swimming pool cantilevered against the historic estate wall, alongside an outdoor heated jacuzzi.

Kitahiroshima 2024 $$$$

Soneka

Four secluded forest residences crafted with Asahikawa timber furnishings, private outdoor fire pits, and expansive viewing terraces. Private outdoor moor hot-spring baths at all four villas, with private outdoor swimming or thermal plunge pools at two villas.

Cabrieres 2024 From $1,300

Souki Lodges & Spa

Blonde wood lodges on stilts feature Bouroullec sofas, Patricia Urquiola beds, and bespoke lighting among oak canopies. Individual private heated infinity pools and deep-soaking bathtubs for each lodge.

Chacras de Coria, Mendoza $$$$

Susana Balbo Winemaker's House & Spa Suites – Relais & Châteaux

Glass-walled pavilions frame concrete fermentation-egg soaking tubs and woven llama-wool textiles. Outdoor garden swimming pool; oversized egg-shaped concrete soaking tubs inspired by wine fermentation vats in all seven suites.

Nhamabue, Vilanculos $$$$

Sussurro

Outdoor stone baths and statuesque basins in six hand-thatched, open-air coastal bungalows. Outdoor lap pool facing the lagoon, alongside private plunge pool at the Family Suite.

Puerto Escondido 2022 From $350

Terrestre Hotel

Stepped earthen brick villas open to ocean breezes, furnished with custom timber joinery. Outdoor lap pool set amid native gardens, circular walled bathing pools for stargazing, and private rooftop plunge pools on each villa.

Pituba, Itacare From $750

The Barracuda

Polished concrete floors, wood-paneled ceilings, and custom furniture by Bahian carpenters under an Atlantic Forest canopy. Clifftop outdoor infinity swimming pool overlooking the ocean; private infinity pools at standalone villas

Les Escaldes, Escaldes-Engordany From $350

The Blackpine Hotel

Sculptural rooms crafted seamlessly from native Pyrenean black pine, with low platform beds. Indoor heated hydrotherapy relaxation pool fed with mineral-rich thermal water.

Adelboden 2024 $$$$

The Brecon Adelboden

Interiors by Nicemakers pair mid-century furnishings, hand-laid Welsh flagstone, and tactile timber panelling with bespoke ceramics. Outdoor heated panoramic swimming pool overlooking the mountain range.

Joshua Tree 2022 $$

The Bungalows by Homestead Modern

Restored Harold Zook post-and-beam bungalows featuring polished concrete floors, floor-to-ceiling glass, and sun-dappled interior palettes. Shared outdoor swimming pool and heated hot pool on the retreat center grounds.

Southside Historic District, Chattanooga From $200

The Hotel Chalet

Jenny Bukovec dresses vintage train cars with Tiffany glass pendants and scalloped beds. Courtyard outdoor swimming pool heated year-round

Santa Fe 2022 From $1,600

The Inn of The Five Graces

Silk Road antiques, intricate hand-laid stone mosaics, and hand-carved woodwork fill restored centuries-old adobe buildings. Outdoor heated seasonal soaking pool and sundeck.