The Itch to Swim: World’s Most Iconic Luxury Pools You Must Experience
Swimming is more than just a leisure activity—it’s therapy for the body and soul. Everyone should learn how to swim at least once in their lifetime. From improving cardiovascular endurance and breath control to enhancing coordination and strengthening core muscles, swimming is one of the most complete forms of exercise. It tones the neck, arms, legs, abdomen, and back while also calming the mind.
And let’s be honest—what’s the first thing we check after entering a hotel or resort? The pool.
Some pools are ordinary. Others are architectural marvels that blend history, luxury, and imagination. Let’s explore some of the world’s most extraordinary swimming pools—some private, some public, and some that now live only in our photo memories.
💎 Lev Leviev Private Residency Pool – London, U.K.
The legendary private pool of in London is said to be among the most expensive residential pools ever created. Located in the upscale Hampstead area of , this luxurious pool reportedly cost close to $70 million.
What makes it extraordinary? Gold-tiled flooring and a rectangular moving roof that transforms the pool area into a grand ballroom. It’s a private sanctuary open only to friends and family. A masterpiece of opulence, this pool defines exclusivity and ultra-luxury living.
🌊 Caruso Infinity Pool – Ravello, Italy
Perched high above the Amalfi Coast in , the infinity pool at is where earth meets sky. This 11th-century palace-turned-luxury-hotel offers a breathtaking pool that appears to melt seamlessly into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Often called one of the most beautiful infinity pools in the world, it blends Italian history with modern elegance. Marble corridors, antique décor, and panoramic sea views create a heavenly swimming experience that feels almost surreal.
🏛 Neptune & Roman Pools – Hearst Castle, California, USA
Located in , the grand is home to two of the most iconic pools in the world: the Neptune Pool and the Roman Pool.
Neptune Pool (1924–1936): An outdoor masterpiece holding approximately 345,000 gallons of water, stretching 104 feet long and 58 feet wide. Surrounded by classical columns and sculptures, it echoes ancient Roman architecture.
Roman Pool (1927–1934): An indoor marvel inspired by Roman baths, adorned with mosaic tiles, marine statues, and reflections that shimmer like royal jewels at night.
These pools are architectural time capsules that transport swimmers back to ancient civilizations.
🌟 City of Stars Pool – Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
In , the City of Stars Lagoon redefined records. Built by Crystal Lagoons, it surpassed Chile’s famous as the world’s largest pool until 2017.
Spanning approximately 96,800 square meters, it uses 100% filtered seawater and is chlorine-free. It offers the experience of swimming in a crystal-clear lagoon within a controlled environment—luxury blended with engineering brilliance.
🌋 Sea Gaia Ocean Dome – Miyazaki, Japan
Once located in , the spectacular was one of the world’s largest indoor water parks. Recognized by Guinness World Records, it measured 300 meters long and 100 meters wide.
Its retractable roof featured a volcano design, creating artificial waves and tropical beach conditions indoors. It was even named the world’s best wave pool by Surfing Magazine in 2015. Though it closed permanently in 2017, it remains legendary in travel history.
🌴 Other Notable Luxury Pools Around the World
If poolside luxury excites you, also explore:
– Australia
– Indonesia
– Thailand
– Maldives
– Crete, Greece
Each of these pools offers a unique blend of architecture, luxury, and breathtaking scenery.
Why Luxury Pools Are the Ultimate Travel Experience
Luxury swimming pools today are not just about swimming—they are about storytelling, design, and emotion. From infinity pools overlooking oceans to record-breaking lagoons and ancient Roman-inspired masterpieces, these pools redefine vacation experiences.
Whether private or public, indoor or infinity, historic or ultra-modern—each pool offers a moment of escape. A dip becomes meditation. A swim becomes memory.
So, the next time you plan your vacation, don’t just check the room category—check the pool. Because sometimes, the most unforgettable travel moments happen waist-deep in crystal-clear water, under an open sky.
nses coordination, and
well-align their body movements. Swimming is a perfect exercise to indulge in that strengthens the core
muscles, neck, legs, arms, abdominal, etc. The one thing one usually does when they check-in a hotel or
a resort is taking a dip in the pool. Let us explore a few of the pools that have a touch of the ancient
times yet so much in the trend; some private and public pools including the pool that lives in photo
memories only.
Lev Leviev, New Hampstead Residency Pool, London ( U.K)
Lev Leviev is a level up for a pool to be made for a private residence. So far Lev Leviev is the most
expensive pool created in London. The pool is named on diamond Israeli Business tycoon name itself
and the final cost to the owner is not known. But it is said that the figures could be close to 70 million
dollars. The flooring is made of gold tiles and the top of the pool has a rectangle roof that can transform
into an opulent ballroom. Can someone please help me to get a job at Mr. Lev Leviev’s home at New
Hampstead? Well, one would say, NO as the pool is open for friends and family only. Alright, a LinkedIn
request will do.
Caruso Pool, Ravello ( Italy)
Caruso Pool at Belmond Hotel is a Heavenly treat for the eyes where the earth meets the sky and smiles
emotively as the clock advances. Belmond Hotel dates back to the 11 th hour of the century clock and
stands still in its marbled hallways mirrored with antiques of our generations foregone. The Caruso Pool
in Belmond Hotel is situated in the center of the forever existing mountains of Italian history. The Caruso
pool literally melts in the Tyrrhenian Sea around the Amalfi Coast. That is the reason Caruso also goes by
the name Infinity pool.
Hearst Castle, California,( U.S.A)
Hearst Castle located in California in USA is home to two gigantic swimming pools; Neptune and Roman.
Sound old, eh! It is. Neptune pool was built somewhere around 1924 to 1936 as per the records and has
been revamped thrice until now. With each retouch, Neptune Pool has stretched on its water mass.
Neptune Pool homes approximately 345,000 gallons of water in its 104 feet long and 58 wide water
arms. The second pool, Roman as its known is located inside the heart of Hearst castle. Just like
Neptune, the Roman pool too was built around 1927 to 1934 coming straight out of the inspiration of
Roman baths. Roman baths are indoor public bathing space. The Roman pool is surrounded by marine
monster statues and Greek Gods. The walls reflect like a bridal ornament into the pool water at night
making the Roman Pool look royal beyond words could do justice.
City of Stars, Sharm el-sheik (Egypt)
City of Stars has beaten the record of San Alfonso Del Mar in Chile which was the world’s largest pool
until 2017. Both the pools are built by the same company called Crystal Lagoons. The city of Star pool is
chlorine-free water with 100% pure seawater only. San, Alfanso Del Mar is 80,000 meters deep while
the City of Stars is 96,800 meters deep.
Sea Gaia Ocean Dome, Miyazaki (Japan)
Gaia means Goddess and one can just imagine how the Sea Gaia (Goddess) Ocean Dome would look like.
This oceanic beauty was 300 meters deep and around 100 meters wide and was hailed to be one of the
biggest pool by the Guinness World records in. The rooftop had a signature of a volcano flame taking
one to the world of Aladdin and Genie. Sea Gaia Ocean Flame Dome pool was declared the world’s best
wave pool in 2015 by Surfing Magazine. But was said, we can only imagine the beauty as this pool was
closed in October 2007. She was reopened in 2016 but pool rested in peace 2017. The world still awaits
its rebirth in a much-awaited oceanic eruption. Maybe we must wait for Genie to come back.
Some other notables pools to be checked out are Highland Beach Mansion in Florida, Hayman Island in
Australia, pool at hanging gardens at Bali, MahaSamutr at Thailand, One & Only at the Maldives,
Santorini at Greece and so many more. Last but not the least; do check out the pool residing in
Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort in the city of Crete, Greece.
Do visit one of these few beautiful pools to take a dip for our next vacation.
