Cover Whether set against mountain peaks or glittering skylines, these incredible hotel pools create the ultimate travel memories for those who love luxury and adventure. (Photo: Banyan Group)
Whether set against mountain peaks or glittering skylines, these incredible hotel pools create the ultimate travel memories for those who love luxury and adventure. (Photo: Banyan Group)
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In Asia’s most serene corners, these hotel pools invite you to slow down, sink in and stay awhile
In a world where tranquil moments feel increasingly elusive, these aquatic sanctuaries offer something precious: true escape. Far from crowded resort pools and bustling beach clubs, these beautiful hotel pools in Asia promise serenity and an intimate connection with extraordinary surroundings. Each represents a destination in itself—a place where the journey becomes as rewarding as the swim. Whether suspended high above a glittering skyline or hidden deep within jungle valleys, these pools elevate the act of swimming into an experience of reflection and wonder.
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The Library, Koh Samui, Thailand
A highlight in Koh Samui, this hotel pool features crimson tiles in red, orange and yellow glass mosaic that creates a dramatic contrast against Chaweng Beach’s white sands.
Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape, Bali, Indonesia
This revolutionary “no walls, no doors” retreat reveals an infinity pool that seems to dissolve into the Balinese jungle, offering sweeping views of the island’s majestic mountain peaks.
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Six Senses Thimphu, Bhutan
This “Palace in the Sky” features a heated indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook Thimphu Valley and the towering 170-foot Buddha Dordenma statue.
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Wild Coast Tented Lodge, Yala, Sri Lanka
This luxury safari lodge features a freeform infinity pool shaded by striking domes and just steps from the bar. Encircled by lush greenery, it promises the ultimate wilderness swim.
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Amanjiwo, Java, Indonesia
Amanjiwo’s 40-metre green-stone pool is surrounded by tranquil rice paddies, its still waters blending into the soft horizon of the Kedu Plain.
Lost Lindenberg, Bali, Indonesia
This intimate treehouse collective on Bali’s less-travelled west coast features a secluded pool perched above black sand beaches near the renowned Medewi surf break.
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Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India
This 18th-century white marble palace appears to float on Lake Pichola’s waters. Accessible only by boat, its secluded courtyard pool turns every swim into a royal escape.
Aman Tokyo, Japan
On the 33rd floor of Otemachi Tower, Aman Tokyo’s 30-metre black basalt hotel pool offers panoramic city skyline views, with Mount Fuji sometimes visible in the distance on clear days.
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Capella Singapore
Three cascading pools flow gently downward through lush tropical landscaping, creating intimate spaces with serene South China Sea views and a feeling of tranquillity.
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Alila Yangshuo, China
The hotel pool at this converted 1960s sugar mill reflects Yangshuo’s otherworldly karst landscape, framed by the property’s preserved truss structure and brick smokestack.
Sala Khaoyai, Thailand
A striking infinity pool juts dramatically over hilltops, offering spectacular panoramic views across the Khao Yai countryside—perfect for watching golden sunsets over rolling valleys.
After more than a decade in lifestyle media, Clifford has mastered the art of writing seriously about things that are fun—and writing fun things about people who take themselves very seriously. At Tatler Asia, he helped steer its flagship lists, Tatler’s Most Influential and Asia’s Most Stylish. And today, he leads T-Labs, Tatler Asia’s content innovation hub, where he continues the noble pursuit of lifestyle storytelling, spinning stories on wealth, entertainment, necessary style, Hallyu, Hollywood, beauty and more for audiences across Asia.
