Asia's most beautiful pools
Asia is famous for its incredibly raw and natural landscapes, warm climate and luxury resorts, so we have put together a list of Asia's most beautiful pools. From iconic horizon-edge pools to private plunge pools admiring views. So pack a bag, we will see you there!
WILD COAST TENTED LODGE, Sri Lanka
An architectural anomaly, Wild Coast Tented Lodge features 28 arching cocoon-like suites with freestanding copper bath tubs, serious bed linens and plunge pools that reflect the abundant nature in Yala National Park.
COMO SHAMBHALA, Bali
The rainforest-flanked, kidney-shaped pool at Como Shambhala Estate, Bali, near Ubud.
SIX SENSES YAO NOI, Thailand
Looking out over Thailand's James Bond-worthy Phang Nga Bay, the Six Senses Yao Noi pool has incredible views of the limestone formations jutting out of the Andaman Sea.
ALILA VILLAS ULUWATU, Bali, Indonesia
At Alila Villas Uluwatu, the 50m-high clifftop infinity pool has views out over the ocean on Bali's southernmost tip.
AMANKILA BEACH CLUB, Bali, Indonesia
The Beach Club lap pool at Gold List-winning hotel Amankila, in Karangasem, Bali.
PHUM BAITANG, Cambodia
The huge fresh-water swimming pool is surrounded by paddy fields in Cambodia.
FOUR SEASONS KOH SAMUI, Thailand
The villas at Four Seasons Koh Samui all come with expansive Gulf of Thailand views, as well as decks with big plunge pools, shaded daybeds, and a stocked wine fridge.
FOUR SEASONS TENTED CAMP GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Thailand
The private pool at Four Seasons' safari-style Explorer's Lodge in Thailand comes with completely amazing views of the surrounding jungle.
HANGING GARDENS OF BALI, Bali, Indonesia
The tiered infinity pool at Hanging Gardens of Bali, set on top of a cliff and surrounded by rainforest. Every room in the hotel has its own infinity-edge pool with similarly verdant views.
MARINA BAY SANDS, Singapore
The famed rooftop infinity pool at the Gold-Listed Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore is 150m long and set into a cantilevered platform overhanging the hotel.
FUSION MAIA DA NANG SPA RESORT, Vietnam
The main pool at Fusion Maia Resort, an all-inclusive spa and yoga retreat in Da Nang, on the central Vietnam coast.
FOUR SEASONS, THE NAM HAI, Hoi An, Vietnam
THE SIAM, Bangkok, Thailand
The riverside swimming pool at elegant urban oasis The Siam hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, which overlooks the Chao Phraya.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The roof-terrace pool at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, at the foot of the city's iconic Petronas Towers, overlooks the KL skyline and has one of the best bars in the city for outdoor cocktails.