Unique Pools That Will Make a Splash This Summer

While spring has sprung, summer plans are already on the horizon and travelers are looking for the perfect place to cool off in the coming months.

Read on for a short list of hotels that offer an array of mesmerizing pool experiences across the globe.

From gravity-defying cityscape swims to serene tropical hideaways, these properties promise unforgettable summer splashes.

Waves Cane Bay | St. Croix, USVI  – Nestled along the northern coast of St. Croix, Waves Cane Bay offers an unparalleled waterfront experience that invites guests to immerse themselves in the island’s natural beauty. One of the most unique elements of the property is a naturally formed grotto pool, which allows guests to take a plunge in the ocean while wielding a tropical cocktail. Guests can take advantage of their summer slow season by having this unique Cruxian amenity all to themselves, with the bay waves pulling in and lapping against their feet.

The Joule | Dallas, TX  – Located on Main Street in downtown Dallas, The Joule boasts luxury amenities, including an 8-foot cantilevered pool that gives “hanging out by the pool” a whole new meaning. Situated on the hotel’s 10th floor, the plexiglass-fronted pool provides guests with the ability to swim beyond the hotel’s edge. Offering unparalleled views of downtown, The Joule’s pool is the perfect spot for those seeking a day of leisure and soaking up the UV rays, accompanied by refreshing poolside frozen margaritas.

Dream Downtown | New York, NY  – Dream Beach is an unconventional oasis consisting of 800 square feet of imported sand on a 5,000 square foot deck, where Manhattan’s only glass-bottom pool and sand beach reside. The pool offers daily reservations during the open season, including the option of Cote D’Azur-inspired chaise lounges and private cabanas for locals and travelers to book. Meanwhile, the full-service bar and grill adjacent to the pool offer specialty cocktails such as Green Goddess, NSFW, or Spa Water, along with plates like tuna poke, lobster rolls, and short rib enchiladas. Dream Beach is for guests 21+ and centers the experience around soaking up the sun with a drink in hand while listening to curated music, creating the perfect summertime escape in New York City.

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve | Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico  – Nestled on 1,400 verdant acres, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is filled to the brim with infinity pools overlooking the Caribbean Sea or fragrant pineapple gardens. The estate’s ultra-luxury suites take the gold medal: beachfront accommodations with private plunge pools for a refreshing dip, all to oneself.

Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla | Cancun, MX  – The rooftop pool at Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla offers guests panoramic views of Cancun’s crystal blue Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon. Designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates, the elevated oasis also features a hot tub, a chic lounge space, and Wander Rooftop, the social heart of the hotel that serves handcrafted cocktails, authentic cuisine, and live music.

Casa Salles Boutique Hotel | Tequila, MX  – Located adjacent to the grounds of El Tequileño’s distillery, Casa Salles invites guests to experience Mexican hospitality and the history of the region’s native spirit. Casa Salles’ pool sanctuary is the epitome of luxury, including comfortable sun loungers, soothing waterfalls, and a sunken pool spa underneath the hotel’s 150-year-old mango trees.