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Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu is home to the Best Hotel Pool
Best Hotel Pool (2021)
For many travelers, especially during these hot summer months, the quality of a pool can make or break a hotel stay. Book one of these hotels and your stay is sure to be a memorable one.
- Andaz West Hollywood - Los Angeles
- Hilton Waikoloa Village - Waikoloa, Hawaii
- 1 Hotel South Beach - Miami
- Four Seasons Resort Hualalai - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
- Sheraton Waikiki - Honolulu
- The Broadmoor - Colorado Springs
- The Ritz-Carlton, Waikiki Beach - Honolulu
- Garden of the Gods Resort - Colorado Springs, CO
- Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia - Philadelphia
- Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu - Koloa, Hawaii
Photo courtesy of Andaz West Hollywood
No. 10:
A highlight of a stay at the Andaz West Hollywood is the chance to soak up some sun at the year-round heated rooftop pool, considered one of the most spectacular in Los Angeles. A poolside bar pours cocktails, while daybeds offer shade and views from the city’s highest rooftop pool.
Photo courtesy of iStock / ArtMarie
No. 9:
You might find it hard to tear yourself away from the water at Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island of Hawaii, thanks to its three oceanside swimming pools: the feature-rich Kona Pool with its 175-foot waterslide, the meandering Kohala River Pool and the adults-only Ocean Tower Pool. If that’s not enough, there’s also an ocean-fed lagoon.
Photo courtesy of 1 Hotel South Beach
No. 8:
At 1 Hotel South Beach in Miami, guests not only have access to 600 feet of white sand Atlantic beach, they also have their choice of four sparkling swimming pools: the family friendly Center Pool, third floor Cabana Pool, beachfront South Pool and the adults-only Rooftop Pool 18 floors above the beach.
Photo courtesy of Alan Kennedy / Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
No. 7:
If seven different pools aren't enough to earn the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on the Big Island a spot on any pool-lover's bucket list, the King's Pond should certainly put this luxury Hawaiian resort over the edge. Carved out of natural lava rock, the pool fills with a mixture of fresh and sea water from subterranean passages, and inside live some 3,000 colorful tropical fish representing more than 75 species. Snorkeling equipment is included.
Photo courtesy of Sheraton Waikiki
No. 6:
The Sheraton Waikiki Hotel in Honolulu offers a family-friendly activity pool with all the bells and whistles: a waterslide, two large whirlpools and an interactive fountain area. But the real star at this Hawaiian resort is the heated oceanfront infinity pool – one of the longest in the U.S. — with its stunning views of Waikiki and Diamond Head.
Photo courtesy of The Broadmoor
No. 5:
The highlight of The Broadmoor’s pool area is the seasonal outdoor infinity pool, with zero-entry access and Cheyenne Lake and the surrounding mountains as its backdrop. Swimmers enjoy an expansive pool deck, two water slides and two 14-person outdoor whirlpools. Throughout the year, guests can also swim laps in an outdoor heated lap pool or soak in the indoor Spa Pool.
Photo courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Waikiki Beach
No. 4:
This luxury resort overlooking Waikiki Beach features 552 oceanview residences and guest rooms just a 5-minute walk from Honolulu’s Luxury Row. Guests can swim in an eighth-floor infinity pool, relax in a locally-inspired spa or dine at one of three onsite restaurants, including Sushi Sho and Dean & DeLuca.
Photo courtesy of Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
No. 3:
Garden of the Gods Resort offers guests various refreshing pool options at their complex in Colorado Springs. The Infinity Pool, always heated and open 365 days a year, affords breathtaking views of the Pikes Peak mountain range. At the same time, the family-friendly Three Graces Pool complex provides an expansive swimming pool and hot tub with private cabanas. The seasonal Recreation Center Pool includes a wading pool and adjacent kids splash pad, plus offers snacks and beverages at the nearby snack bar.
Photo courtesy of Christian Horan / Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
No. 2:
Guests of the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia enjoy access to the only infinity-edge pool overlooking the city skyline. Located on the 57th floor, the 30,000-gallon indoor pool stretches right to the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Photo courtesy of Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu
No. 1:
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu is home to one of the largest single pools on the island of Kauai, the 350,000-gallon Main Pool packed with water slides, swim-through waterfalls, a grotto and an infinity edge. The smaller but equally spectacular Lagoon Pool offers 6,000 square feet of family friendly fun.
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