Design hotels with pools

Mae Nam, Koh Samui From $70

Mantra Samui Resort

Tiered lobby ceilings, a five-meter vertical garden, and natural wood furnishings across spacious ocean-view rooms. 24-meter outdoor infinity swimming pool overlooking Bo Phut Bay

Bhatiyani Chohatta, Udaipur $$

Manuscript-Jhilwara Haveli

Taro Studio balances restored jharokhas and Kota stone floors with a muted palette of sage, terracotta, and white. Open-air rooftop swimming pool with views of the City Palace complex

Ikoma, Serengeti $$$$

Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection

Motorized retractable canvas roofs open for stargazing straight from the bed. Outdoor swimming pool overlooking the savannah.

Fisherman's Village, Koh Samui $$$

Marasca Samui

Warm, earthy rooms are framed with limewash walls and color-accented ceramics. Beachfront outdoor swimming pool, plus private plunge pools in select ground-floor rooms and suites

Elia Beach, Mykonos $$$

Maregold Mykonos

Geometric Moroccan textiles and golden pendant lamps sit within whitewashed Cycladic suites. Central outdoor black-lined infinity pool overlooking Elia Bay, private plunge pools in selected suites, and an outdoor terrace jetted tub in the Berber Suite

North Berwick 2021 $$$

Marine & Lawn North Berwick

Patterned wall coverings, parquet floors, and carved headboards evoke Scottish golfing history. 18-metre indoor heated swimming pool with a 1.2-metre depth, plus an indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy pool overlooking the walled garden.

Newcastle 2023 $$$

Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard

Railway-inspired lobby spaces and botanical motifs join restored Victorian cornicing. 20-metre heated indoor swimming pool looking toward the Mourne Mountains, paired with a vitality hydrotherapy pool.

Troon 2022 $$$

Marine & Lawn Troon

AJ Capital Partners shaped the coastal maximalist interiors with marine toile and woven chandeliers. Heated indoor swimming pool with views across the golf links and coastline.

Zona Rosa, Medellin $$

Marquee Hotel Medellín

Geometric facade cutouts frame interiors clad in indigo tones and warm wood paneling. 11th-floor outdoor rooftop swimming pool and heated hot tub, with in-room multi-jet spa tubs in select suites

Tourist Corridor, Los Cabos From $400

Marquis Los Cabos

A monumental open-air arch framing the sea, with a cascading forty-foot lobby waterfall. Three outdoor pools including two infinity-edge pools and a three-tier pool below a 40-foot waterfall, plus private plunge pools in 25 beachfront casitas.

Sagres 2024 From $150

Martinhal Sagres Family Resort

Michael Sodeau interiors feature bespoke Portuguese cork coffee tables, woven straw lamps, and pebble-covered timber buildings. Five heated swimming pools across the estate, including an indoor-outdoor beach club pool complex, dedicated paddling pools, and private villa pools.

Glumslov, Landskrona From $250

Maryhill Estate

Maximalist, pattern-rich interiors by Spik Studios blend fringed chandeliers, velvet upholstery, and bold wallpapers throughout. Four pools across the estate, including three year-round heated indoor and outdoor pools at Sugar Club and an outdoor infinity pool at Hill House.

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer $$$

Mas de la Fouque

Bohemian interiors finished with driftwood details and Les Indiennes de Nîmes fabrics. Main outdoor swimming pool bordered by pine and tamarisk trees, plus an indoor pool heated between 28C and 32C facing the nature reserve.

Pau, Costa Brava $$$

Mas Lazuli Hotel

Earth-toned contemporary interiors with hardwood floors and original artwork set against rustic exposed masonry. Large outdoor infinity pool surrounded by sun loungers and landscaped gardens

Vallromanes, Barcelona $$$

Mas Salagros EcoResort

Bioclimatic timber buildings with green living roofs and repurposed antique doors. Seasonal outdoor swimming pool with lounger deck, high-salinity saltwater flotarium pool, and outdoor thermal bath.

Westbourne Park, London From $350

Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park

Green-glazed terracotta tiles, curved timber walls, and artisanal craft details frame the central tiered canal courtyard. 15-meter heated indoor swimming pool with natural circular light wells.

Polignano a Mare 2023 $$$$

Masseria Auraterrae

Whitewashed limestone arches, Lecce papier-mache chandeliers, and an antique water tank reimagined as a panoramic saltwater pool. Two panoramic outdoor infinity pools: main 150 sq m pool and secondary 70 sq m heated pool with hydromassage jets; four suites with private outdoor hydromassage tubs.

Nardo, Salento $$$

Masseria Corsano

Minimalist cream interiors set against original vaulted stone arches and private whirlpool patios. Two outdoor swimming pools, including a central courtyard pool and an outdoor pool at MC Villa Benessere, plus outdoor Kos Zucchetti whirlpool tubs.

Vendicari, Noto $$$

Masseria Costanza

Restored stone arches and tufo walls paired with minimalist contemporary fixtures and earthy Mediterranean palettes. Outdoor seasonal swimming pool set within gardens and citrus groves, with a sun terrace and solarium.

Noto 2014 $$$

Masseria della Volpe

Handcrafted artisan furnishings and regional artwork furnish airy, high-ceilinged stone spaces. 20-meter heated outdoor pool spanning 250 square meters with a shallow lounge sun shelf.

Nardo, Salento $$$$

Masseria Donna Menga

Restored stone vaults, solid oak furniture, and lamps woven by local fishers. 20-meter outdoor swimming pool set in the courtyard garden, plus private plunge pools in select junior suites

Matera 2017 $$

Masseria Fontana Di Vite

Moorish stone profiles give way to modern bathrooms beneath weathered barrel vaults. Seasonal outdoor swimming pool with panoramic countryside views, open June 1 to September 30 for hotel guests, plus private whirlpool tubs in select suites.

Ostuni $$$

Masseria Le Carrube

Whitewashed limestone barrel vaults open onto two stone pools carved from sheep corrals. Two outdoor swimming pools converted from former stone sheep corrals, including an upper lap pool with wall spouts and a lower courtyard pool.

Savelletri, Fasano $$$$

Masseria Torre Maizza

Whitewashed barrel vaults dressed in local Trani stone and handcrafted Grottaglie ceramics. 20-meter heated outdoor swimming pool flanked by stone columns, plus private plunge pools in select suites

Lecce 2016 $$$

Masseria Trapanà

Pietra Leccese stone vaults and raw masonry beside towering wrought-iron four-poster beds. Large outdoor saltwater swimming pool flanked by oversized daybeds, with private open-air double bathtubs set within suite courtyards.

Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Val d'Orcia $$$$

Mastrojanni Relais - Small Luxury Hotels of The World

Artist Vittorio Corsini layered bold contemporary palettes across the estate's vaulted medieval masonry. Outdoor panoramic infinity pool overlooking Mount Amiata and the Orcia valley, plus an indoor hydromassage vitality pool.

Simon, Bran From $400

Matca Hotel

Steep shingle roofs, local oak carpentry, and whitewashed farmhouses arranged around central courtyards. Heated indoor panoramic swimming pool with pasture views, plus outdoor heated jacuzzis at the standalone villas.

Tanjong Pagar, Singapore From $200

Maxwell Reserve Autograph Collection

Opulent Jacques Garcia interiors layered with jewel-toned velvets, dark timber paneling, and curated polo memorabilia. 25-metre open-air rooftop lap pool

Beliatta, Tangalle $$$

Maya Tangalle

Architect Channa Daswatte revived the manor with vaulted timber ceilings and hardwood floors. Outdoor L-shaped sunken pool set within stone sun terracing overlooking gardens and paddy fields.

Baaya, Doha $$$$

Maysan Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Low-rise limestone pavilions and fountains shaped around traditional Persian paradise walled gardens. Communal outdoor lap pool lined with date palms, outdoor children pool, and private swimming plunge pools for each of the 33 suites and villas.

Mazzaro, Taormina $$$$

Mazzarò Sea Palace

Stepped cliffside architecture redesigned by De.Tales with radial floor motifs, ceramic details, and lava stone finishes. Heated outdoor swimming pool on the panoramic terrace; private plunge pools in select suites; direct access to private serviced beach on Mazzarò Bay.

Dreta de l'Eixample, Barcelona $$$

ME Barcelona

Patricia Urquiola armchairs furnish sunlit rooms detailed with bright translucent bathrooms. Eighth-floor outdoor heated swimming pool overlooking Plaça Catalunya.

Medano Beach, Los Cabos From $350

ME Cabo by Meliá - Adults Only

Alejandra Pombo crafted the 2021 makeover with sunlit coastal neutrals, bespoke wood furnishings, and private balconies. Two heated outdoor swimming pools including an oceanfront pool with a swim-up bar

S'Argamassa, Ibiza $$$$

ME Ibiza - The Leading Hotels of the World

Architect Álvaro Sans shapes bright, all-white minimalist spaces accented with local timber, wicker, and contemporary art. Adults-only 5th-floor rooftop infinity pool with Bali daybeds; large ground-floor outdoor swimming pool surrounded by pine trees and sun deck lounges; private suite plunge pools in select units.

Avenidas Novas, Lisbon From $300

ME Lisbon

Curated Portuguese art, brass details, and jacaranda-lilac accents across sunlit public spaces. Heated indoor pool within KORPO Spa, outdoor dipping pool at Attiko rooftop

Centro Historico, Malaga $$$

ME Malaga by Melia

Local Málaga limestone wraps the facade, and original Picasso works anchor the lobby. Rooftop outdoor infinity swimming pool framed by a solarium with sun loungers.