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The most amazing hotel pools in the world

Dive into our round-up of the world's most amazing hotel pools.
Long gone are the days when a hotel pool was a mere water-filled hole in the ground. Now, hotels are going to more and more extreme lengths – get it? – to make their pool stand out from the crowd. We’ve drilled down five of the best. From tunes playing under the water, to knockout sea views, to bass-pumping parties, here’s why they get our vote…

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MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas

In true Las Vegas bigger-is-better style, the MGM Grand lines up four supersized pools and a snaking lazy river, topped off with a handful of hot tubs. But that’s not why it’s made it onto our list of the world’s most amazing pools. Oh no. It’s the legendary Wet Republic pool parties that have earned it this distinction. Taking place in a dedicated party pool kitted out with daybeds, cabanas and bars, the events are often headlined by big-name DJs like Steve Aoki and Zedd. They’re held every Thursday to Monday between March and November, starting at 11 in the morning and wrapping up around 7pm.

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Colourful sunbeds around the pool at MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas.

TUI BLUE Atlantic Aeneas Resort, Cyprus

The pools at the TUI BLUE Atlantica Aeneas Resort pull out all the stops for family fun. Included within its six-strong line-up, you’ve got one with a swim-up bar, one that’s perfect for paddling toddlers, and one with a pirate-themed, slide-filled splash zone. The main pool’s all geared up for underwater photography, too – even if you don’t have a waterproof camera – thanks to the specially-designed port holes. The most dedicated water babies can go one better and opt for a swim-up room. Unlike at lots of other hotels, the swim-up rooms here are connected to the main pool by a winding river. So you can travel from the main pool area back to your room without the need to get out of the water.

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The pool at TUI BLUE Atlantica Aeneas Beach during sunset.

Hard Rock Riviera Maya, Mexico

Hard Rock hotels don’t do things by halves – you’ll feel like a rock star from the moment you check in to that first dip in the huge lounger-lined pool. It snakes its way beneath bridges and around palm-topped islands – you could get from one side of the hotel to the other without getting out of the water. There’s waiter service, too, so if you don’t feel like moving a muscle, you’re still covered for drinks. And that’s not all. The Hard Rock Riviera Maya comes with a private cove-style beach with coconut-white sand and Bali beds perched on stilts above the water. There’s a natural rock barrier, so it’s like the hotel’s nabbed its own natural pool in the Caribbean Sea.

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The pool at Hard Rock Riviera Maya Heaven, Mexico.

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort, Thailand

Stay at the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort in Thailand and you’ll be able to swim in the longest pool in south-east Asia. We’re not talking your standard, rectangular-shaped pool, either. It’s made up of a huge network of lagoons and canals which weave their way around the hotel, past palm tree-dotted islands, swim-up bars and rooms. This place really knows how to make the most of its watery landscape, too. If you stay in a swim-up suite, you can have room service delivered on a canoe.

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The swim-up bar at JW Marriot Khao Lak Resort, Thailand.

Gran Melia Palacio De Isora, Tenerife

Why did this pool make the list? Just a quick glance at the picture should tell you all you need to know, but let’s get into the details. For starters, it’s a whopping 260 metres long. In-water sunbeds – 70 of them to be exact – whirlpools and jets are dotted throughout this saltwater pool. Plus, it unravels all the way down to the beach, where it merges into an infinity pool and you can swim with a sea-view backdrop. Top tip – head down here at sunset, and bring your camera.

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A view of the pool at Gran Melia Palacio De Isora, Tenerife.
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Author: Sarah Robinson and Danielle Penny

Last updated: 07.05.2024

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