Design hotels with pools

West, Taichung From $300

InterContinental Taichung

Double-height atrium spaces and living green walls integrate seamlessly with the greenway. 5th-floor outdoor heated swimming pool and landscaped sun deck

Irabu, Miyakojima From $400

IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Clean-lined white structures set low along Irabu's rugged coastal cliffs. Outdoor oceanfront infinity pool measuring 18.79m long by 8.1m wide and 1.2m deep, plus select suites with private outdoor plunge pools.

Ishigaki 2024 $$$$

Ishigaki Hills

Post-and-beam villas built with local Ryukyu limestone and indigo-dyed cedar headboards. Private outdoor heated infinity pools at both villas, including an oval pool with shallow wading section and an outdoor deck jacuzzi

Knights Key, Florida Keys $$$

Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa

White Bermudian-style stucco pavilions where every room opens to Atlantic ocean views. Five outdoor heated oceanfront swimming pools, including a central zero-depth entry pool, dedicated adult pool, and three leisure pools

Ashok Nagar, Bangalore $$$

ITC Gardenia

A central courtyard pavilion sports carved stone pillars beneath a sloping living grass roof. Outdoor mosaic-tiled infinity swimming pool with sun deck, plus a private rooftop infinity plunge pool in the Peacock Suite

Arossim, Goa $$$

ITC Grand Goa, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Goa

Low terracotta pavilions connect across lagoons and canals in a Goan village plan. 1,855 sq m multi-tiered lagoon-style outdoor pool complex with two waterslides, an outdoor Jacuzzi, and a children's pool; select suites feature private plunge pools

Madhapur, Hyderabad $$$

ITC Kohenur, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hyderabad

Angular glass facets inspired by the Koh-i-Noor diamond and regional granite boulders. Lobby-level outdoor infinity pool set among landscaped gardens, alongside a separate dedicated outdoor children's pool

Ashok Nagar, Mumbai From $250

ITC Maratha, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mumbai

An imposing exterior dome shelters an atrium lined with palms, Rajasthan-style stone jali screens, and Ajanta-style frescoes. Landscaped outdoor swimming pool and sun deck

Tangra, Kolkata $$$

ITC Sonar

Kerry Hill drew on Bengali garden estates with low pavilions and lily ponds. Outdoor freshwater swimming pool set among landscaped gardens, with a sun deck and loungers.

Placencia 2019 $$$

Itz'ana Belize Resort & Residences

Hand-painted murals and custom Central American artisan furnishings fill the colonial Great House. Outdoor freshwater infinity pool facing the Caribbean beach, plus private plunge pools in select suites and villas.

Noto 2017 $$$

IUTA Farm

Restored masseria rooms and canvas lodges feature raw terracotta and weathered timber. Outdoor communal saltwater swimming pool set in an aromatic garden; four private heated mini plunge pools on farmhouse suite verandas

Lujiazui, Shanghai From $500

J Hotel Shanghai Tower

Bilkey Llinas interiors blending crystal Roman columns, Italian mosaics, and lacquer inside Gensler's twisting glass tower. Sky-high heated indoor lap pool on floor 84 with hammered metal ceiling and an adjoining skyline observation deck.

Kapama Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit $$$$

Jabulani Safari

Thatched suites set open stone fireplaces beside gauzy draped canopy beds. Main outdoor swimming pool and individual private plunge pools on each suite deck

Treasure Beach 2026 $$

Jakes

Sally Henzell designed bohemian cottages studded with recycled glass bottles and mosaics. Oceanfront mosaic-tiled saltwater swimming pool pumped directly to and from the sea daily, plus private villa plunge pools.

Jamtara, Pench $$$

Jamtara Wilderness Camp

Floors use reclaimed ship timbers alongside salvaged Art Deco embassy furniture. Outdoor unheated infinity swimming pool overlooking the bush and dry riverbed

Lanting, Tioman Island From $150

Japamala Resort

Rustic timber chalets and treetop sarangs built sustainably into the rainforest canopy and seacliff boulders. Outdoor swimming pool, private plunge pools in select sarangs, outdoor sensory baths, and cliffside soaking tubs.

Petitenget, Bali $$$

Je Ne Sais Quoi (JNSQ) Seminyak

Architect Karen Choi designed teardrop-shaped villas finished in monochrome Venetian plaster. Private outdoor plunge pools for each of the six villas, paired with freestanding Apaiser stone composite bathtubs.

Las Isletas, Granada $$$

Jicaro Island Private Getaway

Two-story casitas crafted from hurricane-felled native timber, set beside volcanic lake boulders. Outdoor chlorine-free swimming pool built with volcanic rock boulders, plus a floating wooden dock for swimming in Lake Nicaragua.

Jing'an Temple, Shanghai From $300

Jing An Shangri-La

A Shigeru Ban-designed glasshouse pavilion meets monumental lobby canvases by Zeng Fanzhi and custom crystal fixtures. 25-meter heated indoor lap pool set beneath a natural-light sky dome, alongside whirlpool baths.

Jiuzhaigou 2023 $$$

Jiuzhai Yunshang

Dark timber pavilions combine painted Tibetan lacquer details with floor-to-ceiling peak views. Outdoor infinity pool overlooking the mountains.

Tam Coc, Ninh Binh $$$

Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat

Traditional pitched roofs, local stone masonry, and contemporary minimalist interiors accented by Van Lam embroidery. Outdoor main swimming pool set against limestone karsts, standalone soaking tubs in villas, and 70-square-metre private infinity pools at select houses.

Palmeraie, Marrakesh $$$

Jnane Tamsna

Meryanne Loum-Martin designed the five houses with custom brasswork and artisanal tadelakt. Five outdoor swimming pools distributed across the grounds, including two heated pools.

Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro From $40

JO&JOE Rio de Janeiro Largo do Boticário

Modern urban murals and colorful hostel finishes inject youth into preserved colonial architecture. Three outdoor pools set in forest gardens, including two large pools with one heated and one shallow children's wading pool.

Skukuza, Kruger National Park $$$$

Jock Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park

Thatched suites with reed privacy screens and wooden decks over the riverbed. One heated outdoor swimming pool on the main lodge wooden deck, outdoor Victorian claw-foot tubs, and twelve individual suite plunge pools.

Ari, Bangkok From $40

Josh Hotel

Pastel mid-century palettes, vintage travel curios, and cinematic symmetry frame the central courtyard and compact rooms. Outdoor retro-tiled swimming pool located in the central courtyard

East Hampton, The Hamptons From $250

Journey East Hampton

Mid-century walnut pieces and Noguchi tables balance deep blue paneling and coastal art. Heated outdoor saltwater swimming pool with teak sun deck and loungers.

Arles 2014 $$$

Jules César Hotel & Spa Arles - MGallery Collection

Christian Lacroix styled the rooms with bold Camargue fabrics and neoclassical Roman motifs. Heated outdoor swimming pool situated in the cloister garden.

Jumby Bay Island, Antigua From $4,300

Jumby Bay Island

Restored colonial plantation structures layered with woven cane, rattan, and quiet sea-inspired palettes. Three outdoor pools including the 82-foot Veranda Pool, an oceanfront infinity pool by The Pool Grille, and the beachfront Jumby Bay Pool, plus private plunge pools in select suites

Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai From $700

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

A distinctive wave-shaped 1990s silhouette featuring a soaring lobby atrium anchored by a kinetic light installation. Five outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pools including family pools and a lap pool, plus private plunge pools at Al Bahar Villas

Knightsbridge, London From $1,200

Jumeirah Carlton Tower

Interiors by 1508 London showcase fluted marble, rich green leather, brass detailing, and a sculptural crystal chandelier. 20-metre indoor stainless steel pool under a double-height glass ceiling with poolside cabanas, plus a Jacuzzi.

Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai From $950

Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf

Two-story summerhouses featuring traditional barjeel wind towers, scalloped archways, and canal-facing terraces refreshed with neutral palettes. Dedicated cluster pools between summerhouses, 7 resort pool complexes, private plunge pools in Malakiya Villas, and direct access to 2km of private beach.

Trade Center Second, Dubai From $250

Jumeirah Emirates Towers

Hazel Wong's triangular aluminum towers shift tone in desert sunlight, defining the skyline with bold modernist angles. Outdoor swimming pool and children's pool set between the twin towers with poolside cabanas and loungers.

Century Park, Shanghai From $150

Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai

A glowing jade-inspired cube featuring a soaring lobby with illuminated calligraphy and a central fourteen-story atrium. Heated indoor swimming pool with natural daylight accents.

Bandar Jissah, Muscat From $400

Jumeirah Muscat Bay

Modern Arabesque architecture blends local mountain stone, carved woodwork, and floor-to-ceiling sea views. Three outdoor heated swimming pools including adults-only pool, family pool, and shaded kids pool, plus private villa plunge pools

Nasimi, Baku From $300

JW Marriott Absheron Baku

Interiors feature vibrant Azerbaijani carpet motifs, cubist lobby library nooks, and rabbit-shaped lamp sculptures in the lounge. 21st-floor heated indoor swimming pool overlooking the Caspian Sea and city skyline.

La Croisette, Cannes From $250

JW Marriott Cannes

A five-story Carrara marble atrium features a cascading twenty-meter golden crystal leaf chandelier and Macassar ebony accents. Outdoor swimming pool located on the rooftop sundeck overlooking the Bay of Cannes.