Design hotels with pools

Cagnano, Cap Corse $$$$

Domaine Misincu

Whitewashed Cycladic arches blend with Sardinian marble and driftwood across coastal villas. Outdoor sea-view pool, indoor spa pool overlooking the stream and maquis, and private pools or plunge basins at each villa

Laganas, Zakynthos $$$

Domes Aulus Zante, Autograph Collection

Terracotta tones and woven rattan furnishings reflect the surrounding coastal landscape. Outdoor main infinity pool, adults-only pool, and children's splash pool with an aqua splash park.

Moraitika, Corfu $$$$

Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu

Charalambos Sfaellos modernist architecture paired with Kristina Zanic interiors and mosaic-tiled washbasins. Indoor hydrotherapy pool in the spa along with four outdoor swimming pools across the Seafront and Panoramic wings.

Chania, Crete $$$

Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection

Local sandstone arches and vaulted ceilings echo Chania's Byzantine and Venetian architecture. Outdoor freshwater beachfront vibrant pool, outdoor quiet pool in the gardens, and a heated indoor saltwater spa pool with hydrotherapy massage jets.

Oia, Santorini $$$

Domes Novos Santorini, Autograph Collection

Terracotta pink monolithic structures built from local volcanic stone and blonde oak. Subterranean indoor pool, main outdoor infinity pool, children's paddling pool, and individual private plunge or Zen pools for each suite and villa.

Glyfada, Corfu $$$

Domes of Corfu, Autograph Collection

Domed architecture by Makridis Associates, with earthy stone tones and terracotta arches. 377 sq m outdoor family pool, 110 sq m adults-only pool, kids splash pool, indoor spa pool, and shared swim-up suite pools.

Elounda, Crete $$$$

Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection

Earthy curved suites capped with windowed domes, terraced facing Mirabello Bay. Five outdoor pools including a dedicated adults-only pool and a family pool, one indoor black-mosaic seawater hydrotherapy pool, and private outdoor plunge pools or heated Jacuzzis for every suite and villa.

Halepa, Crete $$$

Domus Blanc

Skylit attic rooms and flower-framed garden terraces set beneath exposed timber beams. Outdoor freshwater courtyard pool with two hydromassage points and counter-current reverse swim jets.

Cerrado de Elviria, Marbella From $250

Don Carlos Marbella

Jaime Beriestain interiors pairing mother-of-pearl tones, natural raffia, and panoramic floor-to-ceiling sea views in the lobby. 1600 m2 two-story spa water circuit, multiple landscaped outdoor freshwater swimming pools including a heated pool, and private plunge pools in select suites

Carruba, Riposto $$$

Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges, an SLH Hotel

Modern timber-and-clay eco-lodges alongside a restored nineteenth-century stone farmhouse. Outdoor swimming pool with solarium deck framing views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea; select lodges feature private plunge pools or outdoor Jacuzzis.

Syracuse 2020 $$$

Donna Coraly Country Boutique Hotel

Restored farm buildings showcase Caltagirone majolica floor tiles, traditional ceramic heads, and curated contemporary art collections. Central heated outdoor saltwater swimming pool with sundeck and loungers; private outdoor hot tub in select suites.

Na Jomtien, Pattaya $$

Dor-Shada Resort by The Sea

Cantilevered aluminium rainscreens and handcrafted timber slats shade the modernised facade. Two outdoor swimming pools including a beachfront main pool with direct terrace access from select ground-floor rooms and an integrated children shallow pool

Bitez, Bodrum $$

Doria Hotel Bodrum

Whitewashed Aegean architecture finished with driftwood timber and sea foam green textiles. Two outdoor infinity-edge pools, children's splash pool, and one heated indoor swimming pool.

Broadway, Cotswolds $$$

Dormy House

Original oak beams and flagstone floors meet colorful textiles in cozy lounges. 16-metre heated indoor infinity pool and an outdoor hydrotherapy hot tub on the spa terrace.

CBD, Melbourne From $150

Dorsett Melbourne

Lobby interiors feature an interactive augmented-reality mural alongside an inner atrium showcasing Marta Figueiredo's Diva Garden sculpture. 14-metre heated indoor pool kept at 26°C with manual hoist for wheelchair access, and adjacent hot tub.

Mihama, Okinawa From $300

DoubleTree by Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort

Stepped oceanfront balconies and jade-green ceramic tiles echo the coastal water. Two outdoor swimming pools set in a landscaped pool garden lined with blue mosaic tilework, including a family lagoon pool with a mini waterslide and a waterfront pool.

Norrmalm, Stockholm From $150

Downtown Camper

Interiors by Stylt Trampoli pair concrete and timber with tree-stump stools and co-living suite lounges. Year-round 2x8-meter outdoor rooftop pool heated to approximately 38°C.

Calistoga, Napa Valley From $300

Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs

Restored mid-century motel interiors hold custom apothecary medicine cabinets and pink waffle robes. Three geothermal mineral pools (two outdoor, one indoor) fed directly by natural hot springs: The Spring (85°F), The Warm Spring (95°F), and The Hot Spring (104°F adult-only soaking pool).

Montparnasse, Paris From $250

Drawing House

Commissioned contemporary French artists create custom floor-by-floor graphic murals, illustrated headboards, and dedicated gallery spaces. Heated indoor subterranean pool framed by Marion Charlet's mural Pampa.

Chelsea, New York $$$

Dream Downtown, by Hyatt

Porthole windows and a glass-bottom swimming pool that peers straight into the lobby. Heated outdoor pool on the second-floor courtyard deck measuring 50 feet long and 4 feet deep, featuring a glass bottom with translucent portholes looking down into the lobby.

Guincho, Cascais From $250

Dream Guincho

Eight ocean-facing bedrooms themed around classic literature, with lampshades folded from open books. Outdoor swimming pool heated seasonally from May through October to approximately 26°C with ocean views

Hollywood, Los Angeles From $250

Dream Hollywood, by Hyatt

Mid-century lines, retractable glass walls, and custom street art murals frame the sunlit double-height lobby. 10th-floor outdoor heated rooftop pool with cabanas and panoramic city views

Santa Cruz 2017 $$$

Dream Inn

Arcsine's retro-chic mid-century interiors, with private oceanfront balconies for every guestroom. Outdoor heated swimming pool and large heated whirlpool hot tub on the beachfront deck overlooking Cowell Beach.

Ocean Park, San Juan $$

Dreamcatcher by DW

Individually styled bedrooms with Ettore Sottsass mirrors, vintage furnishings, and garden hammocks. Outdoor swimming pool with sun deck, garden rinse showers, and outdoor Brutalist concrete soaking tubs in select suites.

El Encanto de la Laguna, Los Cabos $$

Drift

Poured concrete bed platforms and industrial steel rolling doors anchor the minimalist rooms. Outdoor concrete courtyard pool surrounded by palms, loungers, daybeds, and hammocks

Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs From $350

Drift Palm Springs

Concrete floors, cedar accents, and custom Mexican textiles create a tactile, minimalist desert aesthetic across airy guest rooms. Outdoor resort-style swimming pool with mountain views, daybeds, and private cabanas, open daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Gallery District, Los Cabos $$

Drift San Jose del Cabo

Poured concrete bed platforms and industrial steel frames sit beside native desert cacti. Outdoor concrete plunge pool situated in the central courtyard

Brickell, Miami From $500

Dua Miami, Autograph Collection

Philippe Starck styled the high-rise rooms with pale pink tones and ceiling-mounted mirrors. 9th-floor rooftop deck with two outdoor pools, hot tub, and private cabanas

Kwedi West, Okavango Delta $$$$

Duba Plains Camp

Vintage campaign aesthetics featuring leather armchairs, brass fixtures, Persian rugs, and copper roll-top bathtubs under canvas. Private outdoor plunge pool on each tent deck and Victorian-style indoor soaking bathtubs.

Healdsburg, Sonoma From $600

Duchamp Healdsburg

Suites by Shalls Design Studio open onto courtyards framed by Meyer lemon trees. 50-foot outdoor azure lap pool lined with chaise loungers and Meyer lemon trees.

Zavala, Budva $$$$

Dukley Hotel & Resort

Architect Sergei Tchoban terraced the modern villas down the pine-covered Zavala hillside. Outdoor heated rooftop infinity pool (22m x 10m x 1.35m) overlooking the Adriatic Sea, hydrotherapy bubble bath with counter-current swim jet, and three private Blue Flag accredited beaches

Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach $$$

Dune House Hotel & Spa

Mid-century coastal interiors layered with warm walnut, rattan pendants, and sea-glass accents. Oceanfront outdoor swimming pool with sundeck and private cabanas

Rhodes Ranch, Las Vegas $$

Durango Casino & Resort

Floor-to-ceiling windows wash the casino floor in daylight across desert travertine and warm woods. Outdoor resort swimming pool at Bel-Aire Backyard with cabanas and daybeds

Gojo, Kyoto From $350

Dusit Thani Kyoto

Bangkok-inspired motifs blend with Japanese woodwork, from draped indigo ribbons to a curved single-piece wooden reception arch. Heated subterranean indoor pool designed as a stone-walled private grotto with soft underwater lighting, relaxation loungers, overhead hydrotherapy massage waterfall cascade, and private evening WATSU warm-water therapy sessions

Tampines, Singapore From $150

Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore

Mercurio Design Lab sculpted a sweeping curvilinear roofline that echoes the rolling fairways of the surrounding greens. Three outdoor swimming pools including a 50-metre lap pool, relaxation pool, and children's pool lined with private cabanas and sun loungers.

Mactan, Cebu From $100

Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu

An open-air grand lobby framing Magellan Bay sunsets, finished in regional Mactan stone. A 100-meter multi-tiered oceanfront infinity pool running parallel to Magellan Bay.