Ready or not, summer is right around the corner. To get ourselves into the warm weather mindset, we’ve found the coolest pools to shake off the winter blues.
This luxury resort boasts a heated alpine pool, whirlpools and outdoor fire pits with fantastic mountain views. Every 20 minutes during the summer, the poolside snack bar Scoop brings out a small snack or treat, from frozen grapes to refreshments. Families, groups or individuals can rent the poolside cabanas and receive food and bottle service.
This luxury, adults-only all-inclusive resort rests along the beautiful white sand beaches of Riviera Maya and boasts six pools throughout the resort, each one more intimate than the last. The beachside infinity pool overlooks the turquoise blue water of the Caribbean Sea. It’s location and design blends in with the horizon, making it appear to have endless and uninterrupted view of the water.
Hyatt House Naples/5th Avenue is a brand new property set along Naples Bay and the Gordon River. From the zero-entry pool that overlooks the marina, guests can see dolphins, birds, manatees and other classic Florida Gulf Coast wildlife. This resort-style hotel offers artisan poolside cocktails, fire pits with s’mores kits and water sport rentals right off the boating dock.
Coolest Pool For Culture: Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta (Nuevo Vallarta, MX)
The Grand Mayan property at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta features a massive swimming pool, complete with a Mayan temple slide; water sculptures; lazy river; several smaller connected pools; swim-up bars and wave pools.
Coolest Pool For City Skylines: Westin Austin Downtown (Austin, TX)
This heated outdoor rooftop pool is the highest in Austin, offering unbeatable views of the Austin skyline year-round. The adjacent rooftop bar offers signature cocktails and small bites to enjoy. The pool/bar area features luxurious cabanas, a cozy fire pit and 180 degree panoramic views of Austin.
Coolest Pool For Getting a Tan: Barcelo Maya Beach Resort (Riviera Maya, MX)
Barcelo Maya Beach Resort, an all-inclusive five resort complex, boasts miles of swimming pools with underwater lounge seats and tables - the perfect way to soak in the sun with a cocktail in hand. The resort also offers swim-up suites, swim-up bars, a wave pool and surf rider experience for the ultimate pool experience.
Photo courtesy Chelsea Hotel Toronto This family-friendly in the heart of downtown Toronto features the longest water slide in the city. The corkscrew water slide wraps around the hotel, which also happens to be the biggest hotel in Toronto. The indoor heated pool and whirlpool can be enjoyed all year long, in addition to an adults-only pool on property.
Coolest Pool for Fitness: Red Mountain Resort (St. George, UT)
Photo Courtesy Red Mountain Resort Red Mountain Resort is one the most luxurious adventure resorts in Utah. Its outdoor pool offers gorgeous views of southern Utah’s iconic red rocks. In addition to several outdoor adventures, the resort offers pool-related programs, including invigorating deep-water classes with flotation equipment; high-energy workouts; and aqua strength sessions with webbed gloves and other equipment.