Design hotels with pools

Centro Historico, Cusco From $350

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

Hand-restored stone arches surround a lobby chandelier of seventy-six thousand crystals honoring Inti. Indoor heated relaxation pool and whirlpool

Hacienda Pinilla, Tamarindo $$$

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

Ronald Zürcher shaped the estate in traditional Guanacaste ranch style with herringbone tilework. 25,000-square-foot free-form lagoon infinity swimming pool with wooden pedestrian bridges and shallow children areas, two outdoor whirlpools, and a spa plunge pool.

Yuhua, Changsha From $150

JW Marriott Hotel Changsha

Earth-toned interiors by HBA featuring architectural latticework and vibrant artwork inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy strokes. Indoor heated high-altitude swimming lap pool on the 33rd floor

Innenstadt, Frankfurt From $300

JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt

A sculptural glass high-rise featuring sweeping skyline views and 230 commissioned abstract paintings by Hartwig Ebersbach.

Tu Liem, Hanoi From $250

JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

Carlos Zapata designed the dragon-inspired cantilevered glass building overlooking the convention lake. Glass-enclosed cantilevered suspended indoor pool and adjoining whirlpool with skyline views.

Atakoy, Istanbul From $200

JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea

KCA International's soaring Sky-Frame entryway and travertine textures blend contemporary lines with coastal Bosphorus blues. Seasonal outdoor infinity pool on the waterfront, plus an indoor pool with retractable glass roof and adjacent whirlpool.

Qibla, Kuwait City $$$

JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City

Herringbone oak floors and soft grey upholstery contrast with Kuwait City's usual ornate register. Indoor heated swimming pool and indoor whirlpool.

Miraflores, Lima From $300

JW Marriott Hotel Lima

Curved clifftop glass tower with interiors inspired by Incan Moray geometry, Peruvian textiles, and open-plan guestrooms. Seasonal heated outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace with ocean views

Westlands, Nairobi $$$

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

Handmade ceramics and regional art curate the corridors like an open gallery. Outdoor heated infinity pool on the 5th-floor terrace overlooking the skyline.

Nara 2020 From $300

JW Marriott Hotel Nara

Timber lattices and earthy palettes inspired by the Wakakusa Yamayaki festival. Heated indoor swimming pool and relaxation whirlpool.

Qufu 2019 From $100

JW Marriott Hotel Qufu

Low-rise courtyard pavilions feature sweeping grey-tile roofs, stone moon gates, and an atrium housing sixteen bronze chimes. Heated indoor swimming pool under a glass-domed ceiling, with an adjacent whirlpool

As Sahafah, Riyadh $$$

JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh

A triple-volume lobby opens onto landscaped water features and a backlit sculpted desk. Two gender-segregated outdoor swimming pools and separate indoor plunge pools.

Chacara Santo Antonio, Sao Paulo From $350

JW Marriott Hotel Sao Paulo

A sculptural vermilion staircase, black marble lobby, and curated contemporary artworks by Brazilian masters. 18-meter heated indoor-outdoor swimming pool with outdoor sundeck and wet deck.

Banpo, Seoul From $650

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

Bruno Moinard shaped the interiors with dark-paneled wood, low lighting, and warm taupe tones. 6-lane 25-meter indoor lap pool beneath a glass skylight, therapy pool, whirlpools, and children's pool.

Takanawa, Tokyo From $800

JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo

Interiors feature dark wood paneling across ceilings and walls, accented by copper fixtures and a luminous glass centerpiece. 25-meter indoor pool and whirlpool hot tub set in a high-ceilinged atrium with panoramic skyline views.

Hi-Tech Zone, Xi'an $$$

JW Marriott Hotel Xi'an Southwest

Elevator lobbies double as galleries displaying Shaanxi ceramics, beneath four-meter guest room ceilings. Heated indoor swimming pool with natural daylight windows, accompanied by an adjacent indoor whirlpool soaking pool.

Khuk Khak, Khao Lak From $250

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa

Contemporary southern Thai interiors finished in dark timber and silk fabrics. A 2.4 to 2.5 kilometer lagoon pool winding through the grounds, alongside the family Aqua Play Zone with an outdoor pool, waterslides, and a wave pool.

Business Bay, Dubai $$$

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

Twin 72-story towers shaped like date palm trunks frame expansive views over the Dubai Canal. Large heated outdoor swimming pool lined with palm trees overlooking the Dubai Water Canal

Lujiazui, Shanghai From $250

JW Marriott Marquis Pudong

A sculptural riverfront tower by SOM centered around a soaring sixty-meter atrium with backlit glass panels. Heated indoor lap pool surrounded by loungers and floor-to-ceiling windows.

La Pradera, Quito From $200

JW Marriott Quito

A distinct stepped pyramid building enclosing a soaring, skylit atrium filled with tropical greenery and palms. Heated outdoor swimming pool with waterfall features, adult and children's pool areas, and outdoor heated whirlpools

Historic District, Savannah $$$

JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

A chrome dinosaur skeleton and illuminated amethyst geodes anchor the soaring turbine hall. Outdoor rooftop swimming pool atop the Atlantic building with in-pool loungers and cabana service.

Isola delle Rose, Venice From $1,500

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Matteo Thun interiors with expansive floor-to-ceiling glass, custom Murano lighting, and restored historic brick pavilions. Fourth-floor adults-only rooftop infinity pool, family pool in the park, and an indoor-outdoor heated vitality pool with hydrotherapy massage stations.

Anaheim Resort, Anaheim From $350

JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort

An outdoor augmented reality butterfly sculpture garden complements interiors inspired by Orange County agricultural heritage. Outdoor heated swimming pool on the second floor deck with lounge chairs, daybeds, and serviced cabanas.

Waikiki, Oahu From $550

Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts

A thirty-eight-story tower refitted with warm natural timber, lava stone, and artisanal tilework. 6th-floor open-air infinity-edge lap pool and heated whirlpool overlooking Fort DeRussy Park and the Pacific Ocean

Kabini $$$

KAAV Safari Lodge, Kabini

Stilted timber and canvas pavilions display custom lighting with turned Channapatna lacquer rings. Outdoor infinity-edge swimming pool finished in cement plaster with a granite deck under a banyan tree, along with a private plunge pool at the Kariya Suite.

Galle 2006 $$$

Kahanda Kanda Galle

Open pavilions appointed with collected Asian antiques and an imported Javanese joglo. A 20-metre outdoor infinity lap pool, with private plunge or infinity-edge pools in 13 villas.

Canggu, Bali $$

KAIA Canggu

Pale timber joinery and warm lighting shape the minimalist Japandi suites. Central outdoor communal swimming pool flanked by a sun terrace, with select suites featuring direct pool access or private plunge pools

Scheffau, Wilder Kaiser $$$

Kaiserlodge

Modern Tyrolean timber architecture framing mountain views through floor-to-ceiling glass balconies. 1,300-square-meter natural swimming lake with jetty access, 25-meter heated outdoor stainless-steel infinity pool, heated Sunset Pool with hydro-massage loungers, and 15-meter outdoor rooftop pool connected to an indoor pool complex

Berawa, Bali From $60

Kalapa Resort and Yoga Retreat

Hand-carved antique Javanese Joglo and Limasan pavilions constructed from reclaimed teak, natural stone, and terracotta tiles. Two outdoor freshwater swimming pools surrounded by tropical gardens, plus private villa plunge pools and terrazzo soaking tubs

Kalkudah 2025 $$$$

Kalkudah Beach House by Teardrop Hotels

Dutch-inspired arches in the 1981 Main House meet deep-blue tiled suites in Palm Villa. 22-metre outdoor swimming pool set between the Main House and Palm Villa

Laem Set, Koh Samui $$$$

Kamalaya

Open-air pavilions and hillside walkways built directly around existing granite boulders and palms. A 25-metre outdoor lap pool overlooking the Gulf of Thailand and a beachfront freeform leisure pool framed by lotus ponds and sculpted marble steps.

Sanur, Bali $$

Kampung Kecil

Restored two-century-old Javanese joglos with carved teak timbers and open-air granite bathtubs. Central outdoor freshwater swimming pool set in tropical gardens with sun loungers

Kapama Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit From $4,100

Kapama Karula

Floor-to-ceiling glass walls and timber decks pair contemporary lines with hand-crafted rustic textures along the riverbank. Spa pool and private heated plunge/lap pools on each villa deck

Bophut, Koh Samui $$$

Karma Resort Samui

Carved teak Joglo pavilions open to stone outdoor bathrooms and shaded timber sundecks. Outdoor beachfront infinity freshwater pool, plus private plunge and lap pools up to 102 square metres.

Kalkudah Beach, Kalkudah From $200

Karpaha Sands

Safari-style canvas tents open to timber decks and private rubble-stone outdoor showers. Outdoor dark-tiled saltwater infinity swimming pool facing the beach and ocean, plus freestanding indoor soaking tubs in suites.

Chepino, Velingrad $$

Kashmir Wellness & Spa Hotel Adults Only

Modern wood-and-glass architecture, exposed stone walls, tufted leather headboards, and two-story suites with floating wooden staircases. Indoor mineral swimming pool, indoor relaxation pool, indoor hydrotherapy baths, contrasting mini plunge pools, outdoor mineral pool, outdoor infinity pool, and forest-facing outdoor Jacuzzis.