The 18 Best Infinity Pools in the World, From Cruise Ship Decks to Safari Lodges

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The world’s top infinity pools are all about blurring the lines between the man-made and the natural. Hanging out in infinity swimming pools allows swimmers to immerse themselves in stunning landscapes and seascapes at the same time. Add in great cocktails, amazing food, and fun in the sun, and these are the types of swimming pools that can make your entire vacation. From elephant spotting in Serengeti National Park and floating over the Singapore skyline to reveling in epic Santorini sunsets, there’s so much to do beyond simply swimming and soaking at our favorite hotels with infinity pools across the globe.
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- Stevie Mann
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania
In the heart of Tanzania’s wildlife-dense Serengeti National Park, the infinity pool at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti draws the full cast of The Lion King, but most frequently elephants, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, and gazelles. Take in the surreal sights with poolside drinks and lunch courtesy of the resort’s Maji Bar and Terrace, which specializes in African tapas and homemade pizzas.
- Il Sereno Lago di Como
Il Sereno Lago di Como, Italy
Lake Como’s castle-studded mountains are the backdrop to this slender infinity pool at the hyper-modern, Patricia Urquiola-designed Il Sereno. Make the most of your waterfront balcony, too, as most rooms offer unobstructed views of the cinematic Italian lake.
- Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Prima, At Sea
Launched in August 2022, Norwegian Prima is tricked out with futuristic amenities aplenty, none more exciting than its trio of swoon-worthy infinity pools (bringing the cruise ship’s total count of pools to a whopping six). Bask in the infinity-edged glory, on either side of Deck 8, also home to sunbathing areas, outdoor lounges, fire pits, a food hall, and a cantilevered glass bridge. Discover the third installment near the ship’s zenith on The Haven Sundeck; it’s a dreamy, translucent jewel-box exclusive to those who stay in The Haven (Norwegian’s first-class equivalent).
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Nayara Tented Camp, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
In the cloud forests of Costa Rica, Nayara Tented Camp delivers canvas-topped glamping within biologically diverse and geothermally active Arenal National Park. Each tented suite includes an infinity pool that capitalizes on the natural environs, fed and warmed by natural hot springs, facing the grandeur of Arenal Volcano, and cloaked in foliage that attracts hummingbirds, toucans, and even sloths.
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COMO Laucala Island, Fiji
Each of the 25 bures (Fijian villas) on COMO Laucala Island has a private swimming pool and amenities fitting for one of the world’s priciest private island resorts (rates begin at $6,000/night). But even these private oceanfront pools are no match for Laucala’s got-to-see-to-believe-it signature pool, a multi-acre lagoon-style expanse that begins with an elevated 80-foot-long glass infinity pool and ends with a gradual slope into the actual sands of the surrounding beach.
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Kura Boutique Hotel, Uvita, Costa Rica
Sustainability and style unite at this eight suite, adults-only hotel above Ballena National Marine Park on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast. The tropical minimalist design at Kura Boutique Hotel is most impressive at the sleek, cliffside infinity pool, which overlooks the Uvita rainforest and the country’s famed Whale’s Tail, a massive sand and rock formation. It’s generated by the convergence of two currents, and where humpback whales are often sighted, no less.
- Christian Horan
Four Seasons Resort Nevis, Nevis
A standout of the multi-year renovation at Four Seasons Resort Nevis’ is a complete reinvention of the resort’s signature “Limin’ pool.” The pool has been elevated—literally and figuratively—now surfacing as a high-design, lounger-lined masterpiece that extends from the Great House lobby to the Caribbean Sea horizon. It’s an idyllic spot for enjoying languid, sun-kissed days with top-notch food and drink service.
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Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, Los Cabos, Mexico
The curvaceous, beachfront infinity pool at this Cabo property guarantees a front-row seat to Los Cabos' superlative shoreline. Ogle endless vistas of sand and sea and keep an eye out for breaching humpback whales, wave-riding dolphins, and the natural arches of Land’s End. Order a guava margarita and some Mexican-inspired sushi from the swim-up bar and settle down in one of the pool’s signature “wet” loungers, which are planted in about six inches of water near the pool entrance.
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Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection, Santorini, Greece
It's hard to find a bad view in Santorini. But you can kick things up a notch by taking in the vistas from the infinity pool at the Grace Hotel, which, at 22 meters, happens to be the largest on the island. It overlooks the caldera and half-moon shaped bay of Santorini’s westerly reaches, a view best appreciated at sunset, when dramatic hues of oranges, pinks, and purples beautifully contrast the island’s black volcanic earth and white-washed buildings.
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andBeyond Tengile River Lodge, South Africa
Each of the nine suites at the andBeyond Tengile River Lodge, an ultra-luxurious safari lodge opened in December 2018, has an expansive outdoor deck with its own infinity lap pool. From the water, watch episodes of Planet Earth unfold in real time as charismatic wildlife cross a bend of the Sand River in South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve. On a good day you’ll see hippos, nyala, warthogs, and possibly a few cameos by leopards and lions.
- Paul Thuysbaert
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, Nizwa, Oman
Admire Oman’s rugged canyonlands from the edge of the gravity-defying swimming pool at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman. Perched at an altitude of 6500+ feet, the pool promises sweeping views of the Arabian Peninsula’s most spectacular rust-hued cliffs, terraced orchards, traditional villages, and snake-like waterways etched into the valleys below. Take things up a notch by staying in one of the private pool villas to enjoy a similar scene of unobstructed canyon views from your own lap pool.
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Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, Thailand
See three countries at once with just one dip in the sprawling infinity pool at this eco-conscious elephant camp in Chiang Rai. Located at the international crossroads of the Mekong Valley, the hillside pool at the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort doles out views of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos in a single panorama. But don’t get completely lost in the horizon; look down and you may spot elephants roaming the wilderness below.
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The Joule Hotel, Dallas, Texas
One of the many eye-catching elements of the über-artsy Joule Hotel is the cantilevered, translucent, rooftop swimming pool, which hovers over Dallas’s Main Street. It’s often standing room only by noon, so arrive early to stand, pose and splash around the sliver of architectural awesomeness alongside an easy-on-the-eyes crowd.
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Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Asia’s best rooftop bars scrape the skies of Hong Kong and Bangkok, but the continent’s coolest rooftop infinity pool (and the world’s largest) hovers 57 stories above Singapore. You need to be a guest of the Marina Bay Sands hotel to access it, which means those Instagram pics are a hot commodity. Once you're done, enjoy rooftop dinner and drinks at one of the five restaurants and bars also gracing the 57th floor, including CÉ LA VI SkyBar & Club Lounge, and LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar.
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Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, Mahe, Seychelles
Thanks to its powder-soft white sand and dramatic granite boulders, the Seychelles’ beaches are often cited as the some of the world’s finest. So what better way to revel in the archipelago’s natural beauty than from the comfort of your own hillside infinity pool at the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles? Not only do all guest rooms have their own pools, but some even have an indoor, infinity-edge bathtub with views of dreamy Petite Anse Bay.
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Mandarin Oriental, Canouan, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
On petite Canouan Island in the far reaches of the southern Caribbean, Mandarin Oriental, Canouan is exactly what tropical dreams are made of–stunning views, over-the-top accommodation, and magical infinity pool included. The pink umbrella-framed pool overlooks pristine Godahl Beach and its breathtaking blue ombre waters. Soak in the scene while enjoying a rum punch or a bottle of ice-cold rosé, draped over the edge or snug in a seat at the pool's swim-up bar.
- Ritz-Carlton
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Krabi, Thailand
Coastal Thailand’s natural splendor is on full display from the infinity pool at Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Measuring an impressive 21,500 sq. ft., there’s ample room to take in breathtaking views of Krabi’s famed limestone karsts, Dragon Crest Mountain, and the 200+ islands dotting this part of the Andaman Sea. As you can imagine, sunsets here are nothing short of epic.
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Asilia Jabali Ridge, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
High in the rocky terrain of Ruaha National Park, one of Tanzania’s largest yet least known protected areas, rises eight-suite luxe safari camp Asilia Jabali Ridge. Beyond riveting game drives and sublime accommodations, a highlight is immersing in the boulder-and-baobab-rich landscapes from the comfort of the infinity pool while spying on the animal action below.