Hotels with Private Pools: Your Own Secluded Oasis
Since March, has prompted travelers to plot more creative adventures, with many prioritizing remote locales and privacy. Cruises and European holidays have been postponed as Americans turn closer to home – hiking through , , and enjoying hotel rooms . Consequently, the search for “hotels with private pools in room” has surged, and for good reason. These rooms and villas offer the ultimate treat in travel: a blissfully secluded oasis. From to , here are nine pools in and where you can take your own private plunge.
Enchantment Resort, Sedona, Arizona
Situated on 70 acres on the red rocky terrain of ‘s Boynton Canyon, Enchantment Resort is known for its award-winning Mii amo spa, hiking and biking trails that wind through canyons, cliffs, and desert forests, and supreme tranquility. Opt for one of the property’s pool or spa pool suites, each featuring a viewing deck and outdoor sitting area with a fireplace and heated pool. Therefore, guests can enjoy no-contact delivery from on-site restaurants or order a customizable family-style meal for DIY grilling.
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Georgia
A little over an hour’s drive from , the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee is a sprawling resort surrounded by miles of shoreline and lush forest. The resort offers a 5400 sq ft (500 sq m) freestanding Lake House, complemented by dedicated concierge service, a fully stocked kitchen, and a patio featuring a private pool and firepits. Moreover, guests can enjoy delightful accommodations that promote social distancing.
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, Maui, Hawaii
Four cascading outdoor infinity pools at this 15-acre beachfront resort on the island of are open to all guests. However, 11 villas, ranging from two to four bedrooms, each feature their own plunge pools. Private lanais come outfitted with lounge chairs, dining tables for al fresco meals, and vibrant blue-tiled pools, where you can enjoy a refreshing dip surrounded by palm trees and the Pacific Ocean.
The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, California
Channel Old glamour with a stay in one of the world’s most iconic hotels. The Sunset Boulevard institution has hosted numerous celebrities, from movie stars to musicians to royalty, including Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, and Frank Sinatra. Elizabeth Taylor spent six of her eight honeymoons in one of the hotel’s private bungalows. Choose Bungalow 5 – the largest – featuring French doors that open out to your own pool, hot tub, and patio surrounded by 12 acres of tropical gardens.
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, Paradise Valley, Arizona
Located minutes from downtown Scottsdale’s Arts District and , the Camelback Inn feels worlds away with its surroundings featuring the natural beauty and painted skies of the Sonoran Desert. Accommodations within the 125-acre resort at the base of each come equipped with kitchenettes and thoughtful amenities, while one includes its own separate pool. The one-bedroom Jackrabbit suite boasts a tiled patio comprising both a lounge and dining area, as well as a roomy plunge pool for secluded swims amidst romantic desert vistas.
Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles, California
The luxury boutique Hotel Bel-Air, nestled in the foothills of the mountains, has been a peaceful escape for Hollywood’s brightest stars since it opened in 1946. Both the patio suite and the Grace Kelly suite feature sprawling private patios with plunge pools, while the presidential suite boasts a private Spanish courtyard with an infinity pool, grand piano, chef’s kitchen, and separate study.
Bardessono Hotel & Spa, Napa Valley, California
The scenic Bardessono Hotel & Spa resort, known for its low-key luxury and LEED Platinum certification (one of only three in the country), has unveiled the new Maple Grove Villas. Each villa can be booked individually or together as a three-bedroom retreat, boasting essential amenities for a restorative Napa Valley vacation, including outdoor patios with individual “cocktail pools,” floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the surrounding Mayacamas Mountains, and a stocked wine fridge.
Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa, St-Barthélemy
The tiny French-speaking Caribbean island of reopened to American visitors in late June, with some requirements including a negative COVID-19 test from 72 hours prior to arrival. One of its most celebrated hotels is set to reopen on October 28. The breezy, beachfront Le Barthélemy’s Océan Lux Piscine Privée suites feature glass doors that slide open to heated plunge pools alongside panoramic ocean views.
Amanyara, Turks and Caicos
Meaning “peaceful place” in Sanskrit, the Amanyara resort is nestled between an 18,000-acre nature preserve and a marine national park in . Accommodations range from private villas to glass-walled pavilions with sun decks and hammocks. Elevated above the water, the Amanyara Pavilion is one of the most stunning, featuring its own T-shaped pool surrounded by lush gardens and offering views over the azure waters, making it the perfect retreat. (Turks and Caicos is also open to visitors with requirements that include presenting a negative COVID-19 test from within five days of arrival.)
