Forget the sea, this is where it’s at. Hotel swimming pools have come a long way since we were children, and we’ve found 16 of the hottest pools from across the globe to get you in the mood for summer.
Planning your summer holidays and need some inspiration? Here is a pick of some of the world’s most spectacular places to swim with gobsmacking views – find your dream destination in our roundup of the most amazing hotel pools from around the world.
Taj Lake Palace, India
This stunning pool is located at the majestic Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, a city full of romantic palaces, havelis and countless colourful narrow streets.
Jade Mountain Resort, St. Lucia
Jade Mountain Resort is what dreams are made of. Each suite at this jaw-dropping resort boasts its own infinity pool.
Singita Pamushana Lodge, Zimbabwe
Take a dip in this infinity pool at Singita Pamushana Lodge and enjoy views of the Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve and spot rare and endangered wildlife, such as the roan and sable antelope.
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Thailand
This hidden retreat in Krabi is where the charm and natural splendour of Thailand blend with an aura of serenity and luxury.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is an exclusive private island that is encircled by one of the Maldives’ largest clear lagoons.
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa, Italy
Monastero Santa Rosa’s heated infinity pool is perched on the Cape d’Orso’s cliff edge, all with sea views and literally ‘falls off the cliff’.
Marina Bay Sands Resort, Singapore
Set 57 stories high, this stunning infinity pool at Marina Bay Sands Resort boasts breathtaking views of Singapore City
Hotel Unique, São Paulo, Brazil
This crimson pool and rooftop terrace at Hotel Unique, offers amazing views of São Paulo – one of our favourite megacities.
Hotel du Cap Eden Roc, France
A swim in this most glamorous of pools at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc affords views out to Lérins Islands and Cannes Bay where the high-profile yachts coast by.
Fregate Island Private, Seychelles
This private infinity pool is nestled amongst the islands wildlife and fauna and stunning panoramic views of the Indian Ocean – feeling more like a natural lagoon than a swimming pool
The Cambrian Hotel, Switzerland
The chic pool at The Cambrian Hotel offers gobsmacking views of the Swiss Alps, and is ranked as one of the best in Switzerland.
Hanging Gardens Ubud, Indonesia
Designed by the architect Gordon Shaw, this split-level infinity pool at Hanging Gardens Ubud overlooks the Ayung river gorge.
Amangiri, Utah, US
The Amangiri resort in Canyon Point is built around a central swimming pool with spectacular views, the resort blends into its dramatic surroundings. Not sure we would want to leave this resort, ever!
Phuket Double Pool Villas, Thailand
Surrounded by elegant, refined and luxurious surroundings, this swimming pool is crying to be swam in.
Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali
Perched on limestone cliffs 100-metres above the Indian Ocean, the infinity pool at Alila Villas Uluwata is perfectly framed as you walk into the lobby by the resort’s breath-taking architecture.
Raffles Praslin, Seychelles
The Raffles Praslin boasts the largest outdoor infinity pool in the Seychelles. This exclusive resort is set on the idyllic island of Praslin, Seychelles second largest island.
Sands Bay Resort image courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board
