The World’s Best Pool Views: 14 Stunning Hotels Where the Pool Is the Main Event
Whether you're perched on a Swiss cliffside, soaking in an Aegean sunset, or floating above the desert canyons of Utah, these are the best hotel pools with a view, designed for travelers who want their swim with a side of “wow.”
From infinity edges that blend into oceans and mountains to serene jungle hideaways, here’s a round-up of the some show-stopping hotel pools around the world that you need to stay:
🏔️ Hotel Hubertus – South Tyrol, Italy
Location: Dolomites
Why Go: Known for its suspended “Sky Pool,” this Alpine wellness resort puts you eye-level with the mountains — and your pulse a little higher with its glass-bottomed floor and jaw-dropping views.
🇨🇭 Bürgenstock Resort – Lake Lucerne, Switzerland
Location: Swiss Alps
Why Go: The thermal infinity pool clings to the edge of a cliff above Lake Lucerne with panoramic views of the mountains. It’s legendary for a reason.
🇸🇬 Marina Bay Sands – Singapore
Location: Singapore Skyline
Why Go: The world’s largest rooftop infinity pool, 57 stories up, overlooking one of the most iconic skylines on the planet. Exclusively for hotel guests.
🇨🇷 Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas – Costa Rica
Location: Guanacaste
Why Go: Each adults-only villa includes a private plunge pool with sunset views over the Pacific. Jungle-to-sea views, no crowds, all bliss.
🇰🇪 Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge – Kenya
Location: Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary
Why Go: One of Africa’s best-kept secrets. From the infinity pool, spot elephants and giraffes in the wild below — no game drive needed.
🇬🇷 Grace Hotel Santorini – Greece
Location: Imerovigli
Why Go: The pool is perfectly perched on the cliffside with sweeping caldera views and sunsets that feel surreal. Romance and minimalism, perfected.
🇮🇩 Hanging Gardens of Bali – Ubud, Indonesia
Location: Jungle valley
Why Go: With cascading multi-level pools hanging over the rainforest, this is as close to swimming in a dream as you’ll get.
🇴🇲 Alila Jabal Akhdar – Oman
Location: Al Hajar Mountains
Why Go: An under-the-radar retreat with a pool that opens to deep canyon views. Rugged luxury with peaceful isolation.
🇹🇷 The Bodrum EDITION – Bodrum, Turkey
Location: Aegean Coast
Why Go: This chic hideaway blends sleek design with sea views from its terraced infinity pool. Sunbathe, sip, and swim with the jet set.
🇮🇹 Grand Hotel Tremezzo – Lake Como, Italy
Location: Lake Como
Why Go: A floating pool on the lake? Yes, please. This classic Belle Époque hotel is all about glamour, garden strolls, and lakeside lounging.
🇵🇹 Octant Douro – Douro Valley, Portugal
Location: Douro River
Why Go: Sleek architecture meets natural wine country. The riverside infinity pool feels like you’re hovering above the vineyards.
🇫🇷 Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc – Antibes, France
Location: French Riviera
Why Go: Iconic doesn’t even begin to describe it. Carved into the rocks with views of the Côte d’Azur, this pool is a who’s-who of Hollywood royalty and Riviera luxury.
🇺🇸 Amangiri – Utah, USA
Location: Canyon Point
Why Go: A desert sanctuary where the pool wraps around towering rock formations. Silence, stars, and soul-stirring scenery.
🇮🇳 RAAS Jodhpur – Jodhpur, India
Location: Rajasthan
Why Go: Picture a tranquil pool beneath the mighty Mehrangarh Fort, framed by Mughal arches and red sandstone walls — a regal dip in India's Blue City.
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