Best Pool Hotels

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The world's best hotel pools

Best Pool Hotels is a dedicated ranking of the world's best hotel pools — the pool itself is scored, not the hotel as a whole. Each hotel earns a Pool Score (0–10) from our editors across five pool-specific factors, blended with a live Meta Rating (0–100) built from Google and TripAdvisor guest ratings. The list is updated continuously as pools are re-verified and new guest ratings arrive.

Most travel publishers mention pools as one detail in broader hotel reviews. Here the pool is the entire rating: size, heating, season, views and water quality are verified against official sources before a hotel can be ranked.

7 hotels · 11 destinations

What these rankings cover

  • 7 hotels across 11 destinations, including Crete, Barcelona, Paris, London and more.
  • Five scoring factors: pool experience, heating, pool size, number of pools and external recognition.
  • Only hotels with pool facts verified against official and independent sources are eligible for ranking.
  • Pool Scores update when new evidence is verified; guest ratings refresh continuously from Google and TripAdvisor.

Full methodology·Verification standards

Pool at Avra Imperial Hotel
1
6.9/10
Avra Imperial Hotel

Crete · Kolymbari, Chania · Greece

Private plunge pools and indoor heated spa pool · best Year-round for the indoor pool; daytime for private pools

Google 4.6★(2,342)TripAdvisor 4.5★(2,381)Meta 91/100
Fully verified 16 Sept 2026

Pool facts

  • Deluxe Room Private Pool

    Outdoor · Not heated · 4 m

  • Premium Room Private Pool

    Outdoor · Not heated · 4 m

  • Junior Suite Private Pool

    Outdoor · Not heated · 4.2 m

  • Indoor heated swimming pool

    Indoor · Heated

Pools
1
Setting
Indoor + outdoor
Amenities
Jacuzzi
Adults only
Yes

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Pool at Ammos Hotel
2
6.0/10
Ammos Hotel

Crete · Chania / Agioi Apostoloi · Greece

Outdoor Heated Pool · best April, May and October for heated comfort, otherwise all season

Google 4.9★(381)TripAdvisor 4.9★(780)Meta 98/100
Fully verified 16 Sept 2026

Pool facts

  • Main outdoor pool

    Outdoor · Heated

Pools
1
Setting
Outdoor
Amenities
Poolside food

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3
5.9/10
Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels

Crete · Rethymno · Greece

Resort Pools with Private Plunge Pools · best Morning for lounging, late afternoon for a refreshing dip

Google 4.8★(832)TripAdvisor 4.8★(271)Meta 96/100
Fully verified 16 Sept 2026

Pool facts

  • Main Resort Pool

    Outdoor · Not heated

  • Superior Room Plunge Pool

    Outdoor · Heated

  • Junior Suite Private Pool

    Outdoor · Heated

  • Coral Spa Indoor Pool

    Indoor · Heated

Pools
1
View
Pool View
Setting
Indoor + outdoor
Amenities
Jacuzzi

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Pool at Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort
4
5.9/10
Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort

Crete · Elounda · Greece

Luxury seaside complex with private, shared, and spa pools · best Year-round, with specific pools catering to different seasons and preferences.

Google 4.5★(522)TripAdvisor 4.3★(810)Meta 88/100
Fully verified 16 Sept 2026

Pool facts

  • Seaside Complex Main Pool

    Outdoor · Heated

  • Kids’ Ark Pool with Waterslides

    Outdoor · Not heated

  • Six Senses Spa Indoor Pool

    Indoor · Heated

  • Six Senses Spa Outdoor Pool

    Outdoor · Heated

  • Superior Room Shared Seawater Pool

    Outdoor · Not heated

  • Superior Room Individual Seawater Pool

    Outdoor · Not heated

Pools
1
Size
Very large (400+ m²)
View
sea view
Setting
Indoor + outdoor
Saltwater
Yes
Amenities
Kids' pool

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Pool at Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa
5
5.6/10
Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa

Crete · Plaka, Elounda · Greece

Luxury resort pools with private options · best Daytime for communal pools, anytime for private pools.

Google 4.8★(446)TripAdvisor 4.8★(395)Meta 96/100
Fully verified 16 Sept 2026

Pool facts

  • Communal Outdoor Pools

    Outdoor · Not heated

  • Armonia Spa Indoor Pool

    Indoor · Not heated

  • Private Swimming Pools

    Outdoor · Not heated

Pools
1
Setting
Indoor + outdoor

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Pool at Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort
6
5.2/10
Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort

Crete · Agia Pelagia · Greece

Multiple private and shared pools, plus a spa pool · best Year-round for spa, summer for outdoor and private pools

Google 4.1★(2,363)Meta 82/100
Fully verified 16 Sept 2026

Pool facts

  • Private outdoor temperature controlled pool

    Outdoor · Heated

  • Private plunge pool with jacuzzi

    Outdoor · Not heated

  • Exclusive 1 Bedroom Suite Sharing Pool

    Outdoor · Not heated

  • Royal 2-bedroom Villa private pool

    Outdoor · Not heated

  • Spa Centre indoor pool

    Indoor · Not heated

  • Children’s pool

    Outdoor · Not heated

Pools
1
Size
Medium (50–150 m²)
View
garden, pool or sea views
Setting
Indoor + outdoor
Amenities
Jacuzzi

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Pool at Aquila Elounda Village
7
3.9/10
Aquila Elounda Village

Crete · Elounda · Greece

Infinity pools, private pools, and a serene indoor spa pool · best Daytime for the main infinity pool, anytime for private pools, and cooler days for the indoor heated pool.

Google 4.5★(1,495)TripAdvisor 4.5★(3,944)Meta 90/100
Fully verified 16 Sept 2026

Pool facts

  • Main three-level infinity pool

    Outdoor · Not heated

  • Deep Blue Waterfront Bungalow Private Pool

    Outdoor · Not heated · Adults only

  • Mythica Bungalow Private Pool

    Outdoor · Not heated

  • Spa Indoor Heated Pool

    Indoor · Heated

Pools
1
View
Mirabello Bay
Setting
Infinity edge · Indoor + outdoor
Amenities
Jacuzzi
Adults only
Yes

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