Ah, swimming pools. A glamorous image comes to mind, dipping your toes into the warm water while enjoying margaritas alone on the pool deck. Unfortunately, this dream is far from a realistic picture. In reality, pools are so often overwhelmed by cannonballs and screeching children. So how does one unwind poolside? By finding a pool with some privacy.
Suits off for a skinny dip at these fabulous hotels with private pools for your next romantic getaway.
Busy work weeks got you forgetting your lover’s name? H2O Suites in Key West will bring you two back in sync. With rooms designed as the perfect hideaway, there’s no cause here to fall out of step.
Located a skip away from the ocean breezes of the beach and the jolly hustle and bustle of Old Town Key West, king sized beds and luxurious decor welcome guests seeking some private indulgence. Mix up your favorite cocktail at your personal wet bar in the Deluxe luxury suites that also boast inviting private plunge pools to get you out of the heat in seclusion.
Tucked away in the iconic Hollywood getaway of Palm Springs, L’Horizon Resort & Spa is a time capsule of mid-century modern. Furnished with new and vintage furniture, art and accessories, the boutique hotel is simply put, cool. The Residence is a private house with its own spacious and sheltered yard and large pool. Views of the San Jacinto mountains come in through the rosy tint of your sunglasses as you tilt your head back on your pool float with artfully piled hair and a cocktail in hand.
This is quintessential California living with ample indoor and outdoor space including an al fresco shower, sunken living room seating, wet bar and a deluxe marble bathroom with Le Labo bath amenities.
Hiding among the cacti and stone of the Scottsdale desert is the Four Seasons Resort. Built in a quintessential adobe-style with touches of the Southwest setting found everywhere from the landscaping to the beamed ceilings.
The outdoor living concept invites you to spend more time with your lover in the desert air with dramatic views of the Sonoran Desert, Pinnacle Peak and the entire galaxy at your fingertips with the spectacular star lights of the dark night sky. Make use of the telescope and star chart before slipping in for a nighttime cool-off in your personal plunge pool. Shower outside before slipping into the premium bedding of the King-size bed designed to help you feel your most rested the morning after.
Lodging options at the swanky La Quinta Resort & Club in the Coachella Valley include spacious casitas, villas, and suites, many of which are within a beach ball’s throw of the 41 pools that make this one of the best resorts anywhere for pool fanatics. It’s the pool suites and haciendas with pools, though, that we’re focused on for water-loving couples. These private spaces have full-size pools and outdoor patios and grassy yards so you can spend the day swimming in your own oasis. Many of the pool abodes, like the Hacienda Zia and Hacienda Grande, have hot tubs, too, perfect for soaking while you stargaze.
If you can drag yourself away from your poolside perch, get a table for two at the resort’s bougainvillea draped Morgan’s in the Desert for a romantic dinner and cocktails like the Clicquot Lemonade made with local citrus.
There is an aura of dignified elegance in the air at the iconic Pink Palace, the Beverly Hills Hotel. Guest rooms range from the luxurious standard sized to the appealing historic suites, but it’s the Bungalows that make this property a celeb fav.
While they come with a hefty “inquire if interested” price tag (we all know what that means!) both Bungalow 5 and the Presidential come with their own private pools. A stay here is more home than hotel with a long list of amenities including personal butler service, full kitchens and fitness areas and lots of space to entertain.
The pools continue the luxurious trend outside while being surrounded by high terracotta pink walls, keeping out wandering eyes from those who relish their privacy. Decorated with tasteful touches of the hotel’s signature pink and green tones, it’s easy to understand why this property is a favorite of Hollywood stars wanting to get away from the camera flashes and gawking stares.
Set on the North Kona Coast of Hawaii Island (also known as the Big Island), the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai offers a taste of all the natural highlights of the island, from dazzling white sand beaches to jet black lava landscapes, thick groves of palm trees to dramatic views of humpback whales in the ocean straight ahead. Take in all the stunning scenery from the private pool at the presidential villa, a modern three-bedroom stand-alone bungalow with eye-catching traditional hardwoods inside and a free-standing tiled pool outside with direct beach access.
When you’re ready to leave the pool, head up to the main resort to sample authentic Hawaiian culture with ukulele lessons, ancient star navigation, or a sampling of local coffees, perhaps paired with some of Hualalai’s decadent desserts.
Located on Maui’s southern Wailea Coast, the Fairmont Kea Lani is perched right on the sand at Polo Beach, one of the widest and softest stretches of sand anywhere in the Hawaiian Islands. It’s the perfect place for the two of you to spend the day with your toes in the sand. But do tear yourself away for a couples Lomilomi massage at The Willow Stream spa and dinner at the elegant Ko restaurant where you can sear local ahi tuna together on a hot lava rock.
After dinner, head straight to the Luxury Beach Villas for a snuggle session. The luxe multi-bedroom houses have king beds, oversized marble bathrooms, kitchens, and dining spaces. Best of all, a furnished courtyard with a plunge pool and barbecue grill are all within steps of the sand. It all comes complete with ocean views so you can have a private beach party for two anytime you’re in the mood.
Spend your weekend canoodling with your honey at the Sybaris Pool Suites Indianapolis. Welcoming couple in need of some time together, suites boast private jetted swimming pools with no chance of anyone else glimpsing what you may or may not be wearing. Your secret is safe with us.
A tropical waterfall adds a romantic soundtrack and the misting steam room is the perfect opportunity to sweat out all of your day to day stress. Slip straight from the bedroom into the pool via the slide that will surely provide some giggles.
The Bellagio is already known for its opulent Las Vegas luxury, with a lavishly decorated lobby; soaring outdoor fountains; amazing entertainment, like O by Cirque du Soleil; and some of the most decadent, and pricy, restaurants in the desert, including Spago and Le Cirque. But for the ultimate in high roller luxury, couples should head to the Bellagio’s nine lavish villas that are tucked away in a lush, green private retreat that feels more like a Tuscan estate than the Las Vegas strip.
Each ultra-spacious 6,500-square-foot villa has two-bedrooms, and five-bathrooms, decked out with plush fabrics, a workout space, a massage room, a dry sauna, a hair salon, a private kitchen, a formal dining room, and a fully stocked bar—and that’s just the indoor highlights. Outside is a gorgeous private terrace, a lushly landscaped garden, and a private pool and whirlpool surrounded by topiary where you can relax in style on lounge chairs while the villa’s butler serves the two of you pool snacks.
Desire uninterrupted tranquility in a completely unique landscape? Solace seekers come to the Southwest canyons of the Amangiri Resort. Your eyes will trail across the sweeping natural lines of this property while fingers will delight in wandering over the stone, concrete, blonde wood and steel that befit this minimalist alien mesa topography. Suites have outdoor lounge spaces, fireplaces and many come with private pools in sizes varying from plunge to lap.
Crisp linens are found both inside and outside on day beds that beckon early evening naps. Whether your quest is to ignite romance or stir the dwindling coals, the private setting of Amangiri encourages lovers to practice mindfulness.