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 where 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. It’s the quintessential view most people look for when staying on Santorini.
🇮🇩 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. There is another pool at the top of the hillside steps gradually climbing the top of the hotel.
🇫🇷 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. The hotel was assuming on arrival, tucked away on a small street in a bustling city. Here was our trip to India - another incredible hotel pool The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra with a view of Taj Mahal.
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