Design hotels with pools

Hinu Bay, Salalah $$$$

Alila Hinu Bay

Low-slung minimalist pavilions aligned along a traditional falaj water axis. Two outdoor infinity swimming pools including a family pool and an adults-only pool, a spa plunge pool, and sixteen private villa plunge pools.

Kothaifaru, Maldives From $900

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

Low-rise pavilions and green-roofed villas designed by Studiogoto blend into dense native jungle. Main communal outdoor freshwater infinity pool overlooking the beach. Private plunge or infinity pools at all 80 guest villas. En-suite deep soaking tropical flower bathtubs in spa treatment suites.

Leucadia, Encinitas From $550

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

Driftwood tones and reclaimed wood sit alongside large-format surf photography above the bluffs. Oceanfront outdoor swimming pool and hot tub overlooking Ponto Beach

St. Helena, Napa Valley From $850

Alila Napa Valley

Minimalist barn architecture finished with natural oak, woven jute, and Italian Carrara marble. Outdoor heated swimming pool overlooking Beringer vineyards, with private cabanas.

Petitenget, Bali From $300

Alila Seminyak

Singapore firm URBNarc framed low-slung, green-roofed blocks wrapped in vertical gardens and breezy open-air corridors. Four outdoor swimming pools including a main beachfront infinity pool, family pool, serene pool, Beach Bar pool, and a private penthouse rooftop infinity pool.

Laweyan, Solo From $70

Alila Solo

Floating batik ceiling installations and wayang puppetry murals accent stone towers by Denton Corker Marshall. Landscaped outdoor swimming pool and adjoining children's pool on Level 6 pool deck; private outdoor plunge pools in select suites.

Geris, Bodrum $$$

Allium Bodrum Resort & SPA

Low-rise stone villas cascade down the hillside with understated rustic finishes and custom natural woodwork. Outdoor heated infinity pool, private beach access, and wooden swimming pier

Core-Columbia, San Diego From $150

Alma San Diego Downtown

Avocado-print sunbeds and a mosaic-tile fire pit give the redesigned pool deck character. One outdoor rooftop pool with loungers and cabanas. Nonresident access is sold through ResortPass.

Old San Juan, San Juan $$$

Alma San Juan

Arched windows and custom iron chandeliers across sand-toned guest rooms. Outdoor rooftop plunge pool overlooking Plaza Colón and Castillo San Cristóbal

Comporta 2022 From $150

AlmaLusa Comporta

Minimalist interiors detailed with natural fibres, wooden blinds, and Portuguese ceramics. Outdoor swimming pool lined with sun loungers and straw parasols

Innere Stadt, Vienna $$$

Almanac Palais Vienna

Handcrafted Spanish fretwork panelling and abstract murals set against two adjoining historic palazzi. 14-meter indoor swimming pool lined with marble in a Roman bath aesthetic.

Punta Sur, Isla Mujeres $$$$

Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres, Adult All-Inclusive

A cenote-inspired lobby and Mayan calendar installation, designed by Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos. Main ocean-facing outdoor pool with swim-up bar section, and a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

Gros-Caillou, Paris From $300

Almarine Eiffel Hotel & SPA by Malone

Retro secondary color palettes, custom furnishings, and a daylight-filled glass verrière in an intimate townhouse setting. Indoor hydromassage plunge pool with relaxation benches and multi-zone jets set beneath authentic stone vaulted ceilings.

Wagrain $$$

ALMMONTE PRÄCLARUM SUITES

Salt-and-pepper granite floors meet timber cladding and burnished-gold accents. Year-round heated outdoor rooftop infinity pool with panoramic mountain views

Kato Paphos, Paphos $$$

Almyra Hotel

Joëlle Pléot interiors shaped in crisp white render and pale sky-blue accents. Five freshwater pools comprising a central outdoor family pool, an outdoor infinity pool, a canopy-shaded children's pool, an adults-only outdoor pool at Eauzone, and an adults-only indoor heated lap pool at Almyraspa.

Waikiki, Oahu From $200

Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

Woven teak columns frame a two-story saltwater oceanarium beside custom white coral reliefs. 5th-floor heated saltwater infinity pool overlooking Waikiki Beach with tiered daybeds and cabanas

Davos Dorf, Davos $$$$

AlpenGold Hotel

An undulating golden steel envelope of curved panels, shaped like a pinecone. Connected heated indoor and outdoor pools

Solden, Otztal $$$

AlpenParks The Secret Sölden

Dual-themed suites pairing Tyrolean oak carpentry with mid-century brass accents beneath a fully glazed sky bar. 160-square-metre total water area comprising a 70-square-metre indoor pool (heated to 33°C) interconnected with a 90-square-metre outdoor heated infinity pool.

Foiana, Lana $$$

Alpiana Resort

Architect Georg Hueber framed valley views with South Tyrolean stone and walnut. Seven pools across indoor, garden, and rooftop zones, including a 17 by 6 meter indoor pool connected to a 23 by 5 meter outdoor infinity pool heated to 32 to 33 degrees Celsius, 320 square meter natural swimming pond, 33-degree saltwater heart-shaped pool, 9 by 4.5 meter rooftop Alcielo pool, shallow kids natural pool, and cold plunge pool

Pescosta, Val Gardena $$$$

Alpin Garden Luxury Maison & Spa

Charred pine clad in a gilded frame, fronting loft-style alpine rooms and suites. Heated 34°C panoramic outdoor swimming pool with connected whirlpool, 24-hour lifestyle indoor swimming pool with counter-current system, and indoor hot tub

Seefeld 2022 From $600

Alpin Resort Sacher

Bold mountain interiors balance solid oak floors and electric fireplaces against large contemporary art installations and bespoke alpine detailing. Heated indoor pool, heated outdoor panorama pools including a 20-meter infinity sports pool, whirlpools, and private natural swimming pond

Mayrhofen, Zillertal $$

Alpine Hideaway Zillertalerhof

Harald Margreiter interiors pair brass, velvet, and an ongoing Elvis Presley motif. Heated indoor-outdoor connecting swimming pool facing the Zillertal Alps with adjoining sun terrace

Al Rayyan, Doha From $100

AlRayyan Hotel Doha, Curio Collection by Hilton

Interiors blend clean geometric Arabic motifs, floor-to-ceiling glass, Italian crystal chandeliers, and expansive marble bathrooms. Three temperature-controlled outdoor rooftop saltwater swimming pools, including a dedicated children pool.

Los Angeles 2025 $$

Alsace Living LA

White oak floors and site-specific glazed tile murals by Lukas Geronimas Giniotis. Heated outdoor pool in the interior courtyard.

Bensberg, Cologne From $250

Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg

Modern luxury interiors contrast with grand Baroque architecture, showcasing an art collection with original works by Salvador Dalí. 1,000-square-metre 4 Elements Spa with indoor swimming pool beneath an illuminated starlight ceiling and integrated hot tub whirlpool

Gassin, Saint-Tropez $$$$

Althoff Villa Belrose

A Florentine-style villa finished with cream marble checkerboard floors, mimosa-yellow facades, and Riviera sea-blue accents. 300-square-metre heated outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool area.

Belem, Lisbon From $250

Altis Belém Hotel & Spa

Geometric waterfront architecture featuring operable concertina shutters and minimalist monochrome interiors. Indoor heated dynamic swimming pool and contrast pool inside BSpa; seasonal rooftop outdoor swimming pool overlooking the Tagus River and marina.

Porto 2024 From $150

Altis Porto Hotel

Curved white architecture with floor-to-ceiling glass framing panoramic views of the Douro River. Indoor heated vitality hydrotherapy pool and water circuit at Mandalay Spa; outdoor rooftop infinity swimming pool overlooking the Douro River.

Altunizade, Istanbul $$

Altunizade Suites Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton

Zeynep Fadıllıoğlu interiors surround a courtyard anchored by a digital art pavilion. Indoor heated swimming pool.

Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires $$$

Alvear Icon Hotel

A contemporary glass tower displaying the owners' private art collection and Carrara marble. Heated indoor vitality pool with water jets and waterfall elements beneath a retractable glass roof on the 19th floor, and a seasonal heated outdoor pool with sundeck on the 3rd floor terrace.

Episkopi, Kythnos $$$

Amal Kythnos Suites

Dry-stone xerolithia masonry and white lime wash shape minimalist hillside suites above Episkopi. Outdoor freshwater infinity pool on the cliff terrace overlooking Episkopi Beach, plus private plunge pools for select suites.

Bingin, Bali $$$$

Amali Luxury Residence

Cantilevered cliff-edge terraces with floor-to-ceiling glass, double-height ocean-facing volumes, Palimanan stone, and private funicular access. 68-metre cliff-front infinity-edge pool overlooking the ocean, plus a secondary pool and jacuzzi area.

Sveti Stefan 2011 $$$$

Aman Sveti Stefan

Rough plaster walls meet heated stone floors under timber beams salvaged after earthquakes. Heated 24-metre indoor-outdoor pool opening toward Queen's Bay, adults-only dark slate cliff pool, and private outdoor pool at the Sveti Stefan Suite.

Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City From $100

Amanaki Saigon Boutique Hotel

Natural timber finishes and woven bamboo textures define the warm, earth-toned interiors. Open-air rooftop jacuzzi plunge pool overlooking the District 1 skyline, and deep soaking tubs in select executive suites

Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City From $150

Amanaki Thao Dien Hotel

Reclaimed mansion timber and Bien Hoa ceramics define the sunlit interiors. 10th-floor covered open-air saltwater infinity pool with panoramic skyline views

Pamalican Island, Cuyo $$$$

Amanpulo

Bahay kubo architecture translated by Francisco Mañosa with lawan timber and Cebu marble. 30-meter aqua-tiled main swimming pool bordered by daybed salas, private swimming pools in multi-bedroom villas and Beach Pool Casitas, and deep-soaking bathtubs in all casitas.