Here is our selection of the best luxury hotels with private pools, from the Maldives to the Seychelles.
Qualia, Australia
The Beach House and Windward pavilions at Australia’s Qualia Great Barrier Reef both comes with private pools for residents, so you can relax poolside in the knowledge that you’ll never have to share your favourite sun spot.
Six Senses Yao Noi, Thailand
Photograph by Six Senses Yao Noi
All 55 of the luxury villas at Six Senses Yao Noi are kitted out with their own private pools. Choose between a view over the plantation, a view over the water or views over Phang Nga Bay and directly access to the beach.
Anantara Dhigu Resort and Spa, Maldives
Photograph by irol.trasmonte, Flickr
All of the Sunset Pool Villas and Anantara Villas at Anantara Dhigu are exceptional but the real winner is the Anantara Over-Water Pool Suite with its own private deck and endless view of the turquoise sea.
W Retreat and Spa, Maldives
Photograph by Qim Mohd Ali, Flickr
The W Retreat and Spa‘s Maldivian retreat offers a luxe selection of villas with private pools. Ocean Oasis and Ocean Oasis Lagoon are over-water, for that extra injection of luxury.
The Naka Island Phuket, Thailand
Photograph by The Naka Island, A Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Phuket
At the Naka Island guests can choose between a Tropical Pool Villa or a Seaview Pool Villa if they’re looking to enjoy the comfort and seclusion of a private pool. The only tricky decision is which one to choose!
Anantara Kihavah Villas, Maldives
Photograph by Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
Anantara Kihavah has the ultimate selection of Maldivian deluxe pool villas: Beach, Over-Water, Family, Presidential – they have it all. Whatever you and your family are looking for, the resort has something to suit your needs.
Alila Villas Soori, Indonesia
All villas at Alila Villas Soori have their own private pools. Choose either a mountain pool villa, an ocean pool villa or a beach pool villa. Other, even grander options include the three bedroom villa and the unparalleled Soori Residence.
Alila Villas Uluwatu, Indonesia
Photograph by Richard Moross, Flickr
With private stone walls and pretty garden borders lining your private pool area, at Alila Villas Uluwatu both the one bedroom and three bedroom villas have beautiful private pools with cabanas.
Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia
Photograph by Song Saa Private Island
At Cambodia’s luxurious Song Saa Private Island, guests can choose between an Ocean View Villa, an Over-Water Villa or a Jungle Villa. All are all-inclusive and all have gorgeous private pools, so whichever you pick you’ll be enjoying a once in a lifetime experience in paradise.
Fregate Island, Seychelles
Photograph by Fregate Island Private
Fregate Island boasts seventeen villas, including a first class Presidential Villa, all of which come with their own private infinity pool and a Jacuzzi.
The Banyan Tree Seychelles Hotel, Seychelles
Photograph by Adrian Scottow, Flickr
Whether you’re looking for a private infinity pool or a jet pool, The Banyan Tree Seychelles offers a selection of private pool villas with stunning views of the ocean or surrounding forests.
The Oberoi Udaivilas, India
Photograph by The Oberoi Udaipur
At the majestic Oberoi Udaivilas you have a few different options if you’re keen to opt for a private pool: the Luxury Suites, the Kohinoor Suite, or the Premier Rooms, which still have a stunning semi private pool to enjoy.
NIYAMA by Per AQUUM, Maldives
Photograph by NIYAMA, a Per AQUUM Resort
Almost all of the beautiful villas at NIYAMA by Per AQUUM enjoy private pools, many of which look out across the ocean and give you the sense that your infinity pool flows directly into the sea. What better way to escape reality and truly enjoy the relaxation of the ocean.
Anantara Rasananda, Thailand
Photograph by Photograph by Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, Thailand
There’s nothing like a plunge in the pool to wake you up in the morning! At the Anantara Rasananda all of the sixty four villas come equipped with private plunge pools for that early morning dip.