Design hotels with pools

Carre d'Or, Nice From $300

Maison Albar - Le Victoria

Studio MHNA channels 1930s Riviera glamour through bold black-and-gold accents, lacquered woodwork, and handcrafted Biot glassware. Indoor marble pool with whirlpool, and a 6th-floor marble rooftop infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean Sea

Vila Verde 2024 $$$

Maison Albar Amoure

Domus Concept styled the estate in crisp Art Deco geometry and coffered walls. Indoor heated swimming pool and an outdoor swimming pool set in landscaped gardens

Roquette, Paris From $300

Maison Bréguet

Sagrada shapes the former factory interiors with custom furnishings, Pierre Bonnefille panelling, Pierre Frey wallpapers, and Carrara marble. 8-meter heated indoor subterranean swimming pool with counter-current swim jet

La Jungla, San Rafael $$

Maison Couturier

Terracotta tile, lime-washed walls, and pressed tin roofing blend Provencal and regional craft. Outdoor stone swimming pool styled after an old-world stone lavoir basin

Sidi Bou Said, Tunis $$$

Maison Dedine

A ship-inspired cliffside villa displaying contemporary Tunisian sculpture beside mother-of-pearl marquetry. Outdoor cliffside infinity swimming pool overlooking the Gulf of Tunis.

Vieille Ville, La Rochelle $$$

Maison des Ambassadeurs

Mid-century furnishings and parquet floors meet colors drawn from coastal salt flats. Outdoor courtyard dipping plunge pool measuring 4 by 6 meters

Nana, Bangkok From $80

Maison Hotel Bangkok

Interiors channel the classic novel Plae Kao with warm timber minimalism, curiosity cabinets, and canal-inspired greenery. Garden-surrounded outdoor swimming pool with fiber-optic stardust illumination beneath the waterline.

Collioure 2024 $$$

Maison Nova, Boutique Hôtel & Spa

Four Catalan artists painted frescoes across Laurie-Anne Foissier's spare modernist interiors. Heated outdoor mirror pool measuring 4 metres by 8 metres, heated to 32 degrees Celsius year-round with perimeter overflow edges and an in-water sunbed ledge.

Le Bouscat, Bordeaux $$$

Maison Pavlov

Vibrant Pierre Frey textiles and marble bathrooms sit beneath exposed timber beams. Heated outdoor swimming pool in the landscaped garden open seasonally from May to October

Mlini, Dubrovnik $$

Maistra Select Mlini Hotel

Limestone volumes mimicking karst topography frame maritime interiors dressed in deep turquoise and commissioned Croatian artwork. Indoor seawater pool and outdoor adult and children's pools located 150 meters away at Hotel Astarea; direct access to natural pebble and sandy beaches along the promenade

Arraial d'Ajuda 2005 $$$

Maitei Hotel

Architect Luciano Soares combined colonial roof tiles with polished cement and panoramic glass. Two unheated outdoor freshwater pools, including a panoramic rooftop pool and a ground-level garden pool; double whirlpool bathtubs in all 17 guest rooms

Quepos, Manuel Antonio $$$$

Makanda by The Sea

River-pebble spiral mosaics and Carrara marble meet open jungle canopy architecture on the bluff. Cliffside main outdoor infinity pool, Ocean Club outdoor pool with swim-up cocktail bar, hot tubs, and private plunge and infinity pools in select villas

Noosa North Shore, Noosa $$$$

Makepeace Island

Open-sided Balinese wantilan pavilions with Indonesian teak beams and carved volcanic stone baths. 500,000-litre lagoon-style resort swimming pool, 15-person heated outdoor spa pool, and carved volcanic stone baths

Maleny, Sunshine Coast From $200

Maleny Lodge

Restored Edwardian interiors featuring curated antiques, handcrafted bathroom tiles, shiplap walls, and monochrome poolside parasols. Outdoor in-ground magnesium-infused swimming pool overlooking native woodlands, heated seasonally from September through May, plus freestanding soaking tubs and clawfoot baths in guest accommodations.

Business Bay, Dubai From $150

Mama Shelter Dubai

A neon graffiti drop-off ceiling opens into spaces with mismatched eclectic furnishings. Four outdoor pools on the third floor terrace, including a main pool, children's pool, and a pool with a semi-submerged swim-up bar.

Riquier, Nice $$

Mama Shelter Nice

Pointillist carpets by Laureline Galliot meet hand-painted frescoes inspired by Henri Matisse. Unheated freshwater rooftop swimming pool lined with Bisazza mosaic tile, measuring 10 metres long by 3 metres wide and 1.55 metres deep.

City Centre, Rennes $$

Mama Shelter Rennes

Benjamin El Doghaïli styles the former mint with monochrome stripes and sea-creature prints. Heated indoor chlorinated pool measuring 20 meters long, 10 meters wide, and 2 meters deep

Trionfale, Rome From $150

Mama Shelter Roma

Ceilings painted by Beniloys meet graphic mosaic floors and whimsical bedside mask lamps. Subterranean heated indoor pool (10m x 4m, 1.4m depth, heated to 29°C year-round).

Orchard, Singapore From $200

Mama Shelter Singapore Orchard

Maximalist interiors feature hand-painted Beniloys ceiling murals, disco-themed elevators, and bold animal-print furnishings throughout. Two outdoor mosaic-tiled plunge pools on the rooftop.

Kuta, Bali $$

Mamaka Bali

Lava stone and kebaya-inspired hues accompany Jason Childs surf photography across the rooms. Outdoor blue tile-lined rooftop infinity pool with ocean views, daybeds, and cabanas.

Sipalay 2023 From $300

Manami Resort

Eighteen timber villas feature pitched ceilings, bamboo detailing, and custom artisanal furnishings sourced across the Philippine archipelago. Central shoreline outdoor infinity pool with daybeds, plus private plunge pools in select hillside villas.

Al Olaya, Riyadh From $400

Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh

Streamlined interiors by Adam Tihany balance light creams, warm timber, and modern Arabian motifs under a landmark tower. A 16-meter indoor swimming pool and vitality pool in the Ladies Spa, plus an indoor swimming pool in the Men's Health Club.

Kurucesme, Istanbul From $900

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul

Low-rise architecture echoing Ottoman waterfront mansions, finished with carved wood and tulip-patterned tiles. Heated indoor lap pool opening to a Zen garden, two outdoor shoreline pools facing the Bosphorus, and a children's pool.

Place Vendome, Paris $$$$

Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Paris

Contemporary Art Deco lines surround a lush central garden courtyard, accented by Lalique crystals and bespoke fashion photography. 14-meter indoor heated mosaic lap pool with projection art and poolside loungers, vitality pool, and private vitality pools inside each spa suite

Central Park South, New York From $1,900

Mandarin Oriental New York

A 35th-floor sky lobby anchored by Dale Chihuly glass installations and suites framing panoramic park views. 75-foot sunlit indoor lap pool on the 36th floor with Hudson River views, plus vitality hydrotherapy pools

Lujiazui, Shanghai From $300

Mandarin Oriental Pudong

Four thousand contemporary artworks, river-inspired bronze accents, and a seventy-two-thousand-tile glass mosaic mural anchor the tower. 25-meter indoor heated lap pool adjacent to an illuminated sunken garden courtyard

Nihonbashi, Tokyo From $1,500

Mandarin Oriental Tokyo

Soaring public spaces conceived around a living tree, featuring custom fabrics created by traditional Kyoto brocade artisans. Vitality pools and water lounges overlooking the skyline

Wangfujing, Beijing From $800

Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing Beijing

Interiors pair buttery leather wall coverings and Qing-inspired four-poster beds with Tim Yip artwork and sweeping palace roofline vistas. 25-metre glass-roofed indoor lap pool under a skylight with heated ceramic loungers.

Back Bay East, Boston From $600

Mandarin Oriental, Boston

Champalimaud interiors balance early New England details with iridescent chinoiserie accent wallpapers. Vitality pools with therapeutic hydrotherapy jets and private soaking tub in the Celadon Suite

Tianhe CBD, Guangzhou From $300

Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou

Sleek lines meet dark herringbone hardwoods, biscuit-toned walnut millwork, tailored leather, and bold contemporary Chinese art. 25-metre temperature-controlled outdoor swimming pool on a landscaped sundeck with outdoor massage pavilions.

KLCC, Kuala Lumpur From $200

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

Pewter-wrapped lobby pillars by Royal Selangor, Nyonya lattice screens, and custom woodwork overlooking KLCC Park. Outdoor infinity-edge swimming pool and dedicated children's pool overlooking KLCC Park

Old Town, Munich From $950

Mandarin Oriental, Munich

Neo-Biedermeier cherrywood furnishings and circular suites tucked inside historic corner turrets. Outdoor heated rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace with panoramic skyline views, accessible seasonally for hotel guests.

Las Condes, Santiago From $300

Mandarin Oriental, Santiago

A cylindrical glass tower centered around a soaring full-height atrium with scenic elevators and Andes views. Large freeform outdoor lagoon swimming pool featuring a rock waterfall, surrounded by palm-filled gardens and sun loungers (seasonal, October to March).

Anse Aux Poules Bleues, Mahe From $600

Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Interiors showcase Bwason stick ceilings, local granite cladding, Nalau timber, and custom artwork framing sweeping bay vistas. Three outdoor swimming pools, including an infinity pool overlooking the bay, a quiet pool set into a wooden deck, and an eye-shaped pool, plus plunge pools in select villas

Archanes, Crete From $100

Manili Boutique Suites & Villas

Whitewashed architecture blending exposed stone masonry, minimalist earth tones, and private terraces with mountain views. Central outdoor swimming pool set in the courtyard with sun loungers and outdoor shower, plus private and shared outdoor hot tubs.

Ar Rabi, Riyadh $$$

Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel

Pedestrian Parisian boulevards frame buildings lined with commissioned canvases by Mishal Saad Alzaid. Heated indoor swimming pool featuring a fiber-optic starry ceiling, alongside a jacuzzi.