Design hotels with pools

Biddeford 2022 $$

The Lincoln Hotel

Midcentury furnishings and modern pastiche art set against black-painted brick walls. Heated outdoor rooftop swimming pool with sun loungers and panoramic views of the Saco River and downtown

Park City 2019 From $1,600

The Lodge at Blue Sky

Grass-roofed suites built into the hillside and oxidized-steel cabins perched along Alexander Creek blend into the rugged alpine landscape. Heated outdoor infinity pool overlooking the mountains and an outdoor plunge pool at The Edge Spa perched over Alexander Creek.

Healdsburg, Sonoma From $450

The Madrona Hotel

Maximalist interiors blend Aesthetic Movement fretwork and original fireplaces with curated modern art and antique furnishings. Heated outdoor saltwater pool with stepped entries and poolside service.

Hudson, Hudson Valley $$$$

The Maker Hotel

Eclectic interiors lit by one thousand vintage lamps alongside Belle Époque antiques. Heated outdoor swimming pool located in the private central courtyard

Haraparasi, Antakya From $200

The Museum Hotel Antakya

Prefabricated steel-framed rooms suspended on sixty-six columns float above an active archaeological park and ancient mosaics. Indoor heated swimming pool and outdoor rooftop pool.

NamibRand, Namib Desert $$$$

The Nest@Sossus

Porky Hefer shaped the thatched villa after the communal nests of sociable weavers. Outdoor swimming pool built in the desert terrain in a former zebra dust bath.

Fitzrovia, London $$$

The Newman

Bespoke woodwork echoing Nancy Cunard's stacked bangles complements custom tiling inspired by local Victorian facades. Hydrotherapy vitality plunge pool in subterranean spa; outdoor cold plunge pool on the Penthouse Suite private terrace

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town From $2,200

The Silo Hotel

Eighty-two convex pillowed glass bays bulge outward from the historic concrete frame. 11th-floor rooftop glass-fronted cantilevered swimming pool, plus freestanding soaking tubs in all guest bathrooms

Silom, Bangkok From $250

The Standard Mahanakhon

Jaime Hayon sculpted retro-futurist interiors with fluid curves, bold jewel tones, and terrazzo bathrooms throughout. 6th-floor outdoor terrace swimming pool with organic shoreline curves, whirlpool jacuzzi, and loungers

Cannaregio, Venice From $850

The Venice Venice Hotel

Arte Povera and contemporary works sit against raw brickwork and metallic-thread tapestries. Indoor heated wellness pool positioned at the canal waterline with eye-level views of the Grand Canal, accessible via the Felix Anima Experience, plus a 30-square-meter private heated pool in Room 01.

Cape Neddick, York $$$

The Viewpoint Hotel

Shoreside cabanas built into the rocky hillside feature polished concrete floors, Scandinavian furniture, and floor-to-ceiling oceanfront glass. Heated outdoor saltwater swimming pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean

Torres del Paine National Park 2012 $$$$

Tierra Patagonia

Curved lenga wood architecture evokes a wind-sculpted fossil on Lake Sarmiento's shore. Glass-fronted heated indoor infinity pool with hydro-massage jets overlooking Lake Sarmiento and the Paine Massif, plus an outdoor open-air whirlpool hot tub on the edge of the steppe.

Peso da Regua, Douro Valley From $450

Torel Quinta da Vacaria - Douro Valley

Custom walnut joinery, schist accents, and handmade Portuguese tiles by Studio Astolfi frame sweeping Douro views. Heated indoor pool with panoramic glass windows overlooking the vineyards and Douro River, plus an outdoor heated infinity swimming pool and sun terrace.

Bela Vista, Sao Paulo $$$$

Torre Mata Atlântica - Rosewood

A vertical forest tower wrapped in native greenery, with interiors showcasing hundreds of Brazilian artworks. Two outdoor heated swimming pools, including a rooftop infinity pool and a garden pool

Tomigaya, Tokyo From $1,600

TRUNK(HOTEL) Yoyogi Park

Tactile aggregate concrete, curved timber furniture, and Kyoto washi lanterns create an exquisite minimalist retreat. 6th-floor heated 13-meter outdoor infinity pool and integrated jacuzzi overlooking Yoyogi Park.

Chunxi Road, Chengdu From $400

Upper House

Woven brick and bronze facades frame contemporary studios alongside stepped courtyard lawns. Subterranean indoor freshwater swimming pool illuminated by an overhead skylight integrated into the lawn.

Yelapa, Costalegre $$$

Verana

Color-blocked open pavilions and thatched stone casitas built by hand above the bay. Outdoor multi-level infinity pool fed by natural mountain spring water; open-air double stone soaking tub for starlight aromatherapy baths; private plunge pools in select casitas.

San Vicente de Tagua Tagua 2019 From $800

Vik Chile Retreats

Marcelo Daglio's undulating titanium roof rises above glass-walled casas overlooking the valley. Cantilevered black granite outdoor infinity swimming pool projecting over the valley hillside.

Sumel, Jaipur $$$$

Villa Palladio Jaipur

Hand-painted floral murals and carved marble screens across a crimson country estate. Outdoor palm-shaded swimming pool lined in black Kota stone with a chevron-striped shamiana pool house.

Gili Air, Gili Islands $$$

Villa Tokay

Handcrafted bamboo villas with sweeping staircases and canopy netting suspended above pools. Shared 32 sq m (4 m by 8 m) outdoor pool set in a 120 sq m communal garden, private plunge pools or full infinity pools at standalone villas, and outdoor soaking tubs.

Colonia Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City From $350

Volga Hotel

A nine-story raw concrete atrium with sliding iron lattice screens and volcanic stone. Outdoor rooftop swimming channel lap pool

Kinigi, Volcanoes National Park $$$$

Wilderness Bisate Reserve

Thatch-domed spherical villas with curved timber ribs, volcanic stone accents, and emerald glass chandeliers overlooking Mount Bisoke. Indoor heated swimming pool with floor-to-ceiling glass views toward Mount Bisoke at The Sanctuary, plus private soaking tubs and outdoor wood-fired hot tubs at each villa.

Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta $$$$

Xigera Safari Lodge

Stilted pavilions showcase bespoke pan-African art commissions, hand-beaten copper fireplaces, and Porky Hefer woven nests. Outdoor swimming pool and sun pavilion facing delta waterways

Song Cau, Phu Yen From $400

Zannier Bãi San Hô

Handcrafted villas interpret three traditional architectural styles, crowned by a twelve-meter Bahnar stilted restaurant pavilion. Main hilltop infinity pool, standalone private plunge pools and infinity pools in villas, private white-sand beach and water sports center

Paro 2005 From $600

Zhiwaling Heritage Hotel

Handcrafted Dzong architecture showcasing hand-carved joined timber beams, intricate Buddhist murals, and stone masonry across garden cottages. Indoor heated swimming pool; outdoor hot-stone baths.