Infinity Pools with Breathtaking Views

If you’re dreaming of lounging in a swimming pool right now, the heat melting out of your skin, then you’re not alone. If you’re the type of swimmer who needs something to occupy your mind while you take a dip, what better than a gorgeous view accompanied by a crisp glass of something sweet? There are plenty of lovely swim spots in London and across the UK, but if you’re looking for something a little further afield, you’ve landed on the right page. Whether for daydreaming purposes or you have a specific checklist for your next holiday adventure, here are some amazing hotels‘ infinity pools with breathtaking views to tickle your fancy.

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Infinity Pools with Breathtaking Views

• Greece: Lindos Grand Resort & Spa
• Tanzania: Thanda Island
• Caribbean: Jade Mountain, St Lucia
• Bali: The Wanakasa Residence at COMO Shambhala Estate
• Maldives: Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi Resort
• Vietnam: Regent Phu Quoc
• Tanzania: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

For Views Across the Mediterranean

Lindos Grand Resort & Spa – Rhodes, Greece

Rhodes’ most stylish adults-only resort, Lindos Grand Resort & Spa, is located just moments from Lindos old town and comprises 189 sleek, sophisticated and contemporary rooms with lavish amenities. Many have panoramic sea views, some with their own swim-up private pools. All, however, have access to one of the world’s most beautiful infinity pools: at 1,045 m2, this infinity pool is the ultimate place for relaxation and to enjoy gorgeous, panoramic views across the Mediterranean. lindosgrand.com 

For Luxurious Seclusion

Thanda Island – Tanzania

An exclusive-use retreat located a few miles off the verdant Tanzanian coast, Thanda Island is the lap of secluded luxury. After a day of exploring the unspoiled Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve, guests are invited to unwind in the main villa, complete with five suites, a library, an extensive dining area, an outdoor patio and gym – and, of course, a stunning private infinity pool. thandaisland.com

Caribbean Sanctuary

Jade Mountain – Saint Lucia

Set high in St Lucia’s hills, Jade Mountain is home to 24 open-air Infinity Pool Sanctuaries and five Sky Jacuzzi Suites – so the breathtaking panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and the World Heritage Piton Mountains come with an additional dose of seclusion, exclusivity, and privacy. jademountain.com

For Forest Seclusion

The Wanakasa Residence at COMO Shambhala Estate – Bali, Indonesia

A wellness sanctuary in Balinese forest, COMO Shambhala Estate offers a wide range of massage therapies, Ayurvedic treatments, acupuncture, reflexology, bathing rituals, and yoga classes. The Wanakasa Residence is home to a COMO Shambhala Suite, two Terrace Suites and two Garden Rooms, all with access to a private jacuzzi and that all-important infinity pool. This pool is semi-circular infinity, wrapping around a shady pavilion and echoing the bend of the Ayung River 100 metres below. Lush. comohotels.com

Idyllic Indian Ocean Views

Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi Resort – Maldives

A luxurious paradise of natural beauty and tranquility located on the northern Shaviyani Atoll, the Fairmont boasts 112 luxury villas, each with their own private pool. The resort really lives up to its name: Sirru Fen Fushi means ‘secret water island’, and the 200 metre infinity pool, framed by swaying palm trees and overlooking the glittering Indian ocean, provides an idyllic, secluded spot. The pool also leads to the Coralarium, the Maldives’ first and only coral regeneration project in the form of an underwater art gallery – so there are views both above and below water! fairmont-maldives.com

Unique and Private Lagoon Pools

Regent Phu Quoc – Vietnam

Regent Hotels and BLINK Design Group have collaborated to elevate ‘Regent Phu Quoc’ from ‘best kept secret’ to ‘place to be’ – and their Lagoon Pool Villas are playing a key role. With nodes to the arts, materials, textures and traditions of vernacular Vietnam, the Lagoon Pool Villas feature 55 square metre infinity pools that give the illusion of merging into the lagoon around which the resort is built. Stunning and tranquil. ihg.com

Best For: Safari Views

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti – Tanzania

After a long hot day on safari, the animal magic doesn’t have to end: guests of Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti can take a dip in the tranquil, expansive infinity pool overlooking an active animal watering hole, with sweeping views across the Savannah and a backdrop of bushwillows and far-off mountains. fourseasons.com

Featured Image: Jade Mountain, Saint Lucia.