Dive into holiday mode with these ten totally Insta worthy hotel pools. Nothing says holidays like seeking a refreshing reprieve from the tropic heat or finding a tranquil place to laze and lounge beside a beautiful pool. We’ve compiled a list of the world’s best, from Dubai to Costa Rica, these pools are enticing and breathtaking you’ll be booking your next flight before the end of the article!
InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Test the heights in this glass bottomed cliff hanger of a pool
Float off the edge of the InterContinental Dubai Festival City and take a look down and out to the skyline and the streets below. Swimmers are suspended high above the city with the thrill of a curved glass floor and wall, from here you can indulge in unrivalled views of the Marina, beach and Burj Khalifa! Absolutely spectacular.
Amangiri, Canyon Point, Utah - UNITED STATES of AMERICA
Lose yourself in a desert mirage
This unique swimming hole is built wrapped around an enormous 165-million-year-old canyon rock, blending it into the striking and stark surrounding sandstone landscape. This pool is the ultimate way to cool down and refresh during the warm desert days, surrounded by luxurious day beds this is a fantastic location to capture that Insta worth luxury desert image that is all the rage this season.
Four Seasons Resort, Hualalai, Hawaii - UNITED STATES of AMERCIA
Join King Neptune in the King’s Pond, carved out of a lava rock this pool has all the rock pool vibes it is saltwater and is filled with 4,000 tropical fish!
We are enticed by the 7 spectacular pools within the resort’s grounds, but the King’s Pond on the foreshore is the one that catches our eye the most! The 6.8 million litre saltwater pool is an aquarium you can dive right in a explore. The resort has snorkelling equipment available for guests as well as waterproof fish ID cards so you can embark on your underwater adventure, discovering what lies under Hawaii’s waves from the comfort of the shore.
LeCrans Hotel & Spa, Crans-Montana, - SWITZERLAND
Spend a day in the snow and come back to the warmth of this spectacular pool, or just spend the day relaxing here.
There is nothing better than a warm swim after a day in the snow, and nothing more comforting and soothing than floating in a steaming warm pool whilst looking out at the snow dusted trees with views of Mont Blanc glistening in the distance. Delve into the pool at LeCrans Hotel & Spa and this could all be yours, sit surrounded by clouds of white snow whilst to relax into the warmth.
Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas, COSTA RICA
Watch the sunset with a fiery twist in the hot Costa Rican property
Picture this, you’re sitting in the expansive infinity pool, watching the vivid sunset over the sea whilst fire pits light up along the water’s surface creating a fiery display in the relaxation of ultimate luxury. Enjoy this or escape it all and unwind in your own private plunge pool overlooking the coast.
Park Hyatt, Tokyo - JAPAN
Take in the views of Mount Fuji and the bright lights of Tokyo, from this sky-high swimming pool
Watch down over Tokyo from 47 storeys up! This beautiful 20 metre indoor pool is sky high on the top floor of the Park Hyatt. Enjoy expansive view through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, gaze upon the snow topped Mount Fuji in the day and at night marvel at the sparkle of the stars through the glass roof and the glow of the city lights.
Singita Grumeti Reserves, Sasakwa Lodge TANZANIA
Take a swim on the wild side, watch the elephants and antelopes on the plains below
If a swim with a truly unique experience is high on your list then Sasakwa Lodge is the place for you with a clifftop infinity pool next to the main house all guest can marvel in the beautiful landscapes of Tanzania from the comfort of your refreshing cool pool. Or enjoy a spot of animal watching from your own private plunge pool, located in each cottage and private villa. Elephants and kudu antelopes are among the vast array of species that regularly roam the below plains.
Library Hotel, Koh Samui - THAILAND
Sit in contrast in this breathtaking red pool
In a list of unique pools this one breaks the mould, dive into the waters of the luxurious red pool of the Library Hotel in Koh Samui, yes you read the right the red tiles create an illusion that the pool water is red, creating a spectacular contrast to the turquoise ocean that meets the beach in front. Watch the sunset of the shores of Koh Samui from the pool and marvel in the reds, blues and pinks that surround you.
San Alfonso del Mar, Algarrobo - CHILE
A pool so big you can sail in it...!
Dubbed the biggest and deepest swimming pool in the world the pool at San Alfonso del Mar in Chile is insane! The pool stretches along the front on the resorts sandy shores and covers an area of nearly 20 acres, holding an incredible 250 million litres of water. It is equivalent to the size of 20 Olympic sized swimming pool in length and is so big it is regularly used for sailing.
Marina Bay Sands, SINGAPORE
Swim above the skyline of Singapore
Dive into the world’s largest roof top infinity pool that stretched across the 57th floor of the magnificent Marina Bay Sands. Not for the faint hearted, if you can make it to the edge of the pool and take a peek down you will be rewarded with a birds-eye view of the city. Otherwise sit back from the edge and relax with panoramic views of the towering city below, especially brilliant at sunset!