The Best Infinity Pools in the World

Here it is: our pick of the best hotel infinity pools in the world.

1. Ubud Hanging Gardens, Bali, Indonesia

Photograph by Ubud Hanging Gardens by Orient Express

The infinity pool at Bali’s Ubud Hanging Gardens comes top of the list in terms of sheer inventiveness. Set within the leafy grounds of Ubud Hanging Gardens Hotel, this two-tiered pool slices into the mass of green jungle beyond, emphasising the unique and enchanting Balinese quality so prevalent at the hotel.

2. Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Casino, Singapore

Photograph by drplokta, Flickr

The Sands Skypark infinity pool at the top of the skyscraper that is Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Casino, is like some sort of homage to advanced technology. From certain angles the whole thing looks straight out of Blade Runner, with swimmers bathing in a vast stretch of water that seems to defy natural law. In taking full advantage of the impressive feat of engineering that is the infinity edge, this most certainly is one of the world’s greatest pools.

3. Munduk Moding Plantation, Bali, Indonesia

Photograph by shurav, Flickr

Set in acres and acres of lush Balinese forest, the infinity pool at Munduk Moding Plantation in Indonesia juts out from the hillside, disappearing off into the sky. Swimming to the far end of the pool is like walking the plank to an abyss, except when you get there, all there is is a beautiful view.

4. Hotel Caruso Belvedere, Amalfi, Italy

Photograph by Hotel Caruso Belvedere

Photograph by Hotel Caruso Belvedere

High on a clifftop on the renovated site of an old 11th century palace, the infinity pool at the Hotel Caruso Belvedere opens out to unparalleled views of the jagged, enchanting Amalfi coast. Looking out across the huge infinity pool, the grand vista is a sea of blue, with the huge expanse of sky above, the dusty hills far in the distance and the silky Mediterranean below.

5. Hotel Villa Honegg, Switzerland

Photograph by Hotel Villa Honegg

Heated to 34 degrees and with a view of the snow-capped Alps, Hotel Villa Honegg in Switzerland has one of the most exhilarating and enchanting infinity pools.

6. Anantara Rasananda, Thailand

Photograph by Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, Thailand

The gorgeous beachfront infinity pool at Anantara Rasnanda forms the heart of the hotel. Rooms also have their own private infinity plunge pools.

7. Perivolas Luxury Hotel, Santorini, Greece

Photograph by Perivolas Luxury Hotel

The main infinity pool at Perivolas Hotel is a faultless example of Santorinian boutique luxury. The view is one of the most beautiful views out there, looking across the Aegean Sea from on high to misty blue hills beyond. Private suites with infinity pools are also available, where lagoon like pools extend out of alcoved cover to the scorching sunshine and stunning views outside.

8. Huvafen Fushi, Maldives

Photograph by Huvafen Fushi, a Per AQUUM Retreat

With twinkling fairy lights glowing under the water, at night the infinity pool at Huvafen Fushi Resort in the Maldives becomes an other-worldly reverse image of the night sky.

9. The Banyan Tree, Seychelles

Photograph by Adrian Scottow, Flickr

The Banyan Tree’s infinity pool is flanked by tropical greenery and sits right on the beachfront. It also has a delicious cocktail bar.

10. Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia

Photograph by Richard Moross, Flickr

On a dramatic clifftop on the Balinese coast, the infinity pool at Alila Villas Uluwatu looks out to uninterrupted views of the sea.