Design hotels with pools

Pyrgos, Santorini $$$$

Carpe Diem Santorini

Curved Cycladic plasterwork and troweled cement screeds shape minimalist whitewashed suites. Outdoor freshwater infinity pool overlooking the Aegean Sea, plus private plunge pools or jetted tubs across all suites.

Maynooth 2021 $$$

Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel

The Gold Salon features Francini brothers Baroque plasterwork beneath restored eighteenth-century ceilings. 18-metre indoor heated swimming pool alongside a separate children's swimming pool.

Goreme, Cappadocia $$$

Carus Cappadocia Hotel

Minimalist interiors inside volcanic cave dwellings and regional stone masonry houses. Indoor heated swimming pool set within a subterranean rock cave chamber under lit vaulted stone arches.

Zona Centro, San Miguel de Allende From $400

Casa 1810

Alhambra-inspired interiors feature vaulted stone ceilings, parquet flooring, loom-woven rugs, and antique carved headboards. Outdoor heated rooftop relaxation plunge pool

Nardo, Salento $$$

Casa a Corte

Mid-century Italian furnishings balance tall vaulted ceilings and historic terrazzo floors. Outdoor plunge pool in the central courtyard patio.

La Maquina, Todos Santos $$$

Casa Blanco Madera

Whitewashed casitas with pale timber accents and private rooftop decks facing the Pacific. Outdoor second-level contemplation pool open daily with sun loungers.

Lastarria, Santiago $$

Casa Bueras Boutique - Hotel en Lastarria

Architectural 1927 details balanced by bold wall colours and modern Chilean furnishings. Petite outdoor seasonal swimming pool set within a private walled rear courtyard garden.

Playa Danta, Las Catalinas From $700

Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas

Cliffside timber villas featuring retractable walls, handcrafted Costa Rican furnishings, cool tile floors, and expansive open-air ocean decks. Shared clifftop zero-edge infinity pool and individual private saltwater zero-edge infinity plunge pools for all 21 villas.

Porta Venezia, Milan From $1,400

Casa Cipriani Milano

Michele Bönan interiors framed in walnut boiserie with Murano glass chandeliers. Saltwater flotation pool

Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata $$$

Casa Colonial Beach and Spa, an SLH Hotel

Colonial estate architecture lined with Dominican coral stone and dark native hardwoods. Outdoor rooftop infinity pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and four private whirlpool Jacuzzis on the rooftop deck.

El Centro, Cartagena $$$

Casa de Alba Hotel Boutique

Restored colonial stone archways balanced with contemporary furnishings and modern suite amenities. Two outdoor pools including a central courtyard plunge pool and an upper rooftop terrace pool.

Barrio de las Letras, Madrid $$$

Casa de Las Artes member of Meliá Collection

Original terracotta mouldings and coffered ceilings meet custom walnut furnishings and Dalí lithographs. Indoor heated thermal pool inspired by Roman baths

Teguise, Lanzarote $$$

Casa de las Flores

Volcanic masonry walls meet oversize textile pieces created by designer Gigi de Vidal. One private heated dip pool heated to approximately 30 degrees Celsius in the private patio of El Patio Suite.

Torba, Bodrum $$$

Casa dell'Arte Hotel of Arts & Leisure

Zodiac suites hold original Turkish masterworks and antique masonry from central Anatolia. Outdoor freshwater swimming pool measuring 18m by 5m by 1.4m.

Cerretto Langhe, Alta Langa $$$

Casa di Langa

Red-brick vernacular architecture by GaS Studio and minimalist interiors with raw-earth plaster. Heated outdoor infinity pool overlooking the hills and Alps, open seasonally from mid-May to October

Alvados, Porto de Mos $$

Casa Dos Matos

Rooms shaped from regional pine and stone by local artisans. Outdoor swimming pool and sun deck set in an olive and fig grove.

San Jose, Tepoztlan From $250

Casa Fernanda Hotel Boutique

Volcanic stone walls, red tile floors, and custom woodwork across fourteen contemporary rooms. Outdoor heated mosaic-tiled swimming pool and a dedicated vitality pool with hydrotherapy pressure jets.

Montoya, Punta del Este $$

Casa Flor Hotel Boutique

White-on-white interiors paired with mid-century furnishings and surf-inspired oil paintings by local artist Nicolás Caubarrere. Central outdoor saltwater swimming pool surrounded by landscaped gardens and a sun deck with loungers.

Zona Centro, Campeche $$$

Casa Japa by Casonas MX

Monochrome tile floors and black-framed beds sit against whitewashed eighteenth-century lime walls. Private outdoor rooftop swimming pool with water fountain feature and sun terrace overlooking the Iglesia de Jesús dome.

Centro, Puerto Vallarta From $700

Casa Kimberly Vallarta

Suites decorated with antique furnishings, brick-domed ceilings, Talavera tiles, and sparkling Swarovski crystal chandeliers. Outdoor chlorine-free courtyard saltwater pool; private plunge pool in Elizabeth Taylor Suite

Laguna Beach 2016 From $250

Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

Restored Catalina tiles, exposed dark-wood ceiling beams, Moorish lanterns, and custom patterned textiles across twenty-three rooms. Heated outdoor swimming pool on a landscaped hillside terrace, plus an outdoor ocean-facing soaking tub at the spa.

Centro, Holbox $$$

Casa Las Tortugas

Handcrafted artisan furniture, reclaimed-door tables, traditional Mexican tiles, and thatched palapas blending with the sandy beachfront. Central courtyard freshwater swimming pool, hot tub, and private rooftop plunge pools in select Owner's Suites

Retiro, Buenos Aires $$$

Casa Lucia Member of Meliá Collection

A glass-roofed former alley paved in checkered tile leads to jewel-toned lounges. Heated indoor 16-meter saltwater lap pool.

Lagos $$$

Casa Mãe Hotel

Three distinct architectural styles span a restored estate house, minimalist concrete rooms, and breezy garden cabanas. Heated outdoor swimming pool bordered by sun loungers and daybeds; private rooftop plunge pool at Villa Paiol.

Napa, Napa Valley From $300

Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley

Interiors feature natural stone and hexagonal motifs inspired by local pollinators. Expansive outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool hot tub surrounded by loungers and communal firepits.

Chrifia, Marrakesh $$$$

Casa Memoria Marrakech

Carved cedar and emerald zellige fireplaces sit beneath sculpted plaster ceilings. Outdoor heated reflective mirror swimming pool set among gardens and olive groves

Valle de Guadalupe 2023 $$$

Casa Olivea

Poured concrete floors and clean minimalist lines open onto quiet gravel courtyards. Outdoor stone-lined swimming pool located in the central courtyard

Santa Catarina Palopo, Lake Atitlan From $550

Casa Palopó

Cobalt blue and terracotta stucco walls frame hand-carved wood furnishings, indigenous textiles, and volcanic stone accents. Main solar-heated outdoor swimming pool with sun deck, plus an additional standalone infinity pool and hot tub at Villa Palopó.

Tulum Beach, Riviera Maya $$$

Casa Pueblo Tulum

Polished concrete floors, long whitewashed corridors, and minimalist timber furnishings complement the geometric-tiled fifteen-meter outdoor pool. 15-meter outdoor swimming pool with handmade geometric tiles, with private rooftop plunge pools in select suites

Malgrate, Lake Como $$

Casa sull'Albero

Stacked glass and timber pavilions step down through an ancient lakeside park. Outdoor local stone swimming pool set in the park with solarium deck, operating seasonally from March 31 to September 30.

Modica 2022 $$

Casa Talía

Cottages lined with traditional cane ceilings and hand-painted Sicilian ceramic tiles. Seasonal outdoor infinity pool set on an upper garden terrace with panoramic city views

Kabalana, Ahangama $$

Casa Tikiri

Tropical minimalism with draped beds, open-air bathrooms, and private plunge pools facing the paddy fields. Shared outdoor swimming pool in the jungle garden with sun loungers; private plunge pools in the Paddy Lodge suites

Centro Historico, Paraty $$$

Casa Turquesa Maison d'hôtes

Rough stone walls meet turquoise shutters and Brazilian hardwood furniture. Outdoor courtyard hydromassage swimming pool and in-room whirlpool hydro-massage bathtubs in select master suites

Palamos, Costa Brava $$

Casa Vincke

Stained glass illuminates the grand staircase, leading to parquet-floored rooms under chandeliers. Outdoor freshwater swimming pool set in a private lawned garden

Prea $$$$

Casana Hotel

Thatched beachfront pavilions with local stone and custom laser-cut wooden ceiling screens. Central beachfront infinity pool, outdoor wellness center pool, whirlpool tub, cold plunge bath, and private plunge and 15-meter lap pools at select bungalows.

Lapa dos Dinheiros, Seia From $250

Casas da Lapa, Nature & Spa Hotel

Restored granite masonry and shepherd cottages paired with floor-to-ceiling windows and a concrete-clad library reading nook. Heated indoor spa pool, plus two panoramic outdoor swimming pools with wooden sun decks and an on-property natural waterfall.