There’s something quietly dramatic about an infinity pool. Maybe it’s the illusion that the water doesn’t end. Maybe it’s the feeling of floating at the edge of the world with nothing but sky, sea, or jungle ahead. Either way, these pools aren’t just for swimming—they’re for staring into the horizon, drink in hand, pretending you’re the main character in a very glamorous escape.
But here’s the catch: most of the world’s most breathtaking infinity pools are reserved exclusively for hotel guests. No casual drop-ins here. You’ll need to book a night (or three) if you want to take the plunge. But that just gives an excuse to treat yourself to a decadent stay. From jungle-fringed retreats in Bali to sky-high marvels in Dubai, here are the most spectacular infinity pools worth the flight.
1. Alila Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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Perched high in the central foothills of Bali, Alila Ubud’s infinity pool is a destination in itself. This glassy expanse appears to spill straight into the lush tropical jungle below—and it’s not hard to see why it’s hailed as one of the world’s most beautiful pools by seasoned travellers.
Swim to the edge and you’ll feel like you’re floating above a sea of swaying alang-alang and dense canopy, with the sky reflecting off the water in a seamless blur of blue and green. There’s also the Cabana Lounge which serves up light bites and refreshing drinks to head to after your dip.
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Prefer something slower-paced? The resort offers weekly wellness rituals like sunrise yoga, qi gong, tai chi, and scenic rice paddy walks to round out your retreat.
2. Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Maldives
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At Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, paradise comes with your own infinity pools attached. While most villas here boast private pools, the Sunrise and Sunset Water Villas take it up a notch—with infinity pools that stretch out into the Indian Ocean.
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Depending on the room you choose, you’ll start your morning with a dip right from your bedroom or float in the pool as the sun dips below the horizon. Overwater hammocks invite lazy lounging, while a few steps down lead you straight into a crystal-clear lagoon teeming with reef fish and coral gardens.
Four Seasons Maldives Kuda Huraa
3. Address Beach Resort Infinity Pool, Dubai
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Leave it to Dubai to take the concept of an infinity pool and quite literally elevate it. Perched on the 77th floor of Address Beach Resort, this record-breaking pool is the highest outdoor infinity pool in the world—stretching nearly 95 metres long and offering front-row views of the city’s glittering skyline, Bluewaters Island, and the towering Ain Dubai.
This isn’t your average pool day. It’s adults-only (21 and up), open exclusively to hotel guests, and flanked by plush sunbeds, shady gazebos, and cabanas made for lounging in style. Poolside bites and drinks are served from 11am till sunset. Nothing pairs better with a panoramic view than a chilled cocktail in hand.
Down below, guests also enjoy private beach access and two additional pools, but let’s be honest—you’ll want to be sky-high for this one.
4. Astarte Suites Hotel, Santorini
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With just 15 suites tucked into the cliffside, Astarte Suites Hotel is an intimate hideaway perched high above Santorini’s dramatic caldera. Here, the turquoise infinity pool steals the show—framed by whitewashed walls and cobalt blue accents that echo the island’s postcard-perfect palette.
Float in chromotherapy-lit waters while gazing out at the endless Aegean Sea and the ancient volcano that shaped this very view. The jetted section adds a touch of spa-style relaxation, while the setting itself—rooted in Cycladic design and lava rock textures—feels almost mythological.
5. Miramonti Boutique Hotel, the Dolomites
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Hidden in the forested slopes of the Italian Dolomites, Miramonti Boutique Hotel is a serene 47-room retreat with a view that stops you mid-step. Its centrepiece? A heated saltwater infinity pool that juts out over the Merano basin, offering a mountainside soak above the clouds that feels equal parts cinematic and surreal.
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Measuring 16 metres long and open year-round, the pool maintains a toasty 32°C—perfect for watching snow fall in winter or soaking in the summer sun with the Dolomites as your backdrop. When you’ve had your fill of the view (if that’s possible), climb 36 steps to the Forest Sauna or try a dose of Forest Therapy, a mindful wander through the estate’s 30-acre woodland of pines, streams, and soft trails.
6. Nayara Tented Camp, Costa Rica
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If your idea of the perfect plunge includes rainforest sounds, steamy hot springs, and a volcano smouldering in the distance, Nayara Tented Camp delivers in spades. Nestled deep within Costa Rica’s Arenal National Park, this luxury tented camp blends barefoot adventure with high-thread-count comfort.
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There are four different room categories here, but the Nayara Tents are the quintessential choice for travellers seeking the perfect balance of eco-luxury and wild immersion. Each tent is perched on stilts to minimise impact on the land—and maximise your view. The private infinity plunge pools are fed by natural hot springs and face the majestic Arenal Volcano, offering a soak that’s both dramatic and soothing. It’s like bathing at the edge of the world, with toucans overhead and mist curling through the trees.
A personal naturalist is assigned to each guest, ready to tailor rainforest treks, zip-line escapades, and wildlife encounters.
7. SkyPark Infinity Pool, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
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Few infinity pools have reached icon status quite like the one at Marina Bay Sands—and for good reason. Perched 57 storeys above ground, this 150-metre stunner is the world’s longest elevated pool. It offers panoramic views of Singapore’s city skyline, and is especially dazzling after dark.
Whether you’re soaking up the sun in the adults-only section, splashing around with the kids, or enjoying the family-friendly middle zone, there’s space (and skyline) for everyone. Add to that poolside drinks from the skybar and access to the SkyPark Observation Deck, and you’ve got the makings of a bucket-list swim.
8. Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast, Italy
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Once a palace built by shipwrecked nobility, Belmond Hotel Caruso now reigns as Ravello’s crown jewel. The jewel’s glittering centrepiece, however, is its infinity pool. Hovering 365 metres above sea level, this glassy marvel offers views so cinematic, you half expect a drone shot of the Amalfi Coast to kick in.
Heated year-round to a blissful 28°C, the pool appears to melt into the Mediterranean beyond, creating a surreal, sky-meets-sea illusion. Around the water’s edge, pool concierges offer iPods preloaded with music, Evian vapour spritzes, and fresh fruit appetisers. It’s all in the name of refined lounging.
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And if gazing at the endless blue inspires you to trade poolside for open water, you’re in luck. Guests can hop aboard Ercole, the hotel’s traditional wooden boat, for a complimentary daily tour of the Amalfi Coast.
Caruso, A Belmond Hotel website
Take a once-in-a-lifetime dip at these gorgeous infinity pools
Whether you’re floating above a rainforest, perched on a clifftop in Santorini, or swimming sky-high in Singapore, these infinity pools take your swim sesh to a whole new level (quite literally. Some require a long-haul flight, others a serious room rate, but all deliver that once-in-a-lifetime moment where the edge of the pool blurs into something magical.
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