Plunge Into Our List of Top 10 Stunning Pool Villas
A hotel swimming pool is the social hub of any resort but for discerning globetrotters yearning for something a little more intimate, nothing compares to your very own private pool villa. We’ve picked 10 of our best from all corners of the globe for you to plunge into on your next holiday.
Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
Lying on the northern tip of Thailand’s Phuket, along a stretch of golden beach fringed by a national park, guests can choose from no less than 91 stunning pool villas clustered around lush Bill Bensley-designed lagoons and gardens offering the utmost privacy to sunbake in solitary.
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort
Spend each moment on this popular Thai island paradise in undisturbed bliss when you lounge on your private sundeck. The infinity pool offers unobstructed views of the sea while lapping up the sun. No need to eat out as you can whip up a feast in your fully equipped kitchen before dining in your own sala.
Begin the day at your Quy Nhon private pool villa by hopping from bed to private pool. Stroll the untouched beach then return to laze on floating sun loungers. Your villa butler is on call 24 hours a day to arrange anything including the resort's famous Vietnamese hot pot meals cooked by your pool cabana.
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
Banana Island, named for its shape, is a crescent of golden beach just off the coast of downtown Doha. Assessable by private catamaran, escape for the weekend in the resort's overwater pool villas each boasting panoramic views from every angle.
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
Your luxury villa in Oman is a secluded haven of indulgence. Slip into your plunge pool and top up your tan on a lounger, completely unseen. Drift into sleep on a poolside cabana or in the cool of your lounger. Your villa host is on hand to serve you meals under the clear Omani stars.
Recently voted the Best Resort in Cambodia in DestinAsian's Readers' Choice Awards, the resort's pool villa on the inside features decadent local silk designs and your very own private spa treatment room with Jacuzzi and on the outside is your own private pool hidden away amidst lush flora to float your afternoons away.
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
Not all pool villas overlook the ocean or a beach, Abu Dhabi’s Qasr Al Sarab overlooks the surreal sand dunes of the Empty Quarter of the Liwa Desert. Soak up the sun undisturbed on your deck, refresh in the cool waters of your plunge pool, and retire to the shade with a cocktail in hand brought by your private Villa Host.
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas
Anantara’s first resort in Malaysia offers sprawling modern residences where you can go from pool to beach within steps. Large enough to comfortably sleep a family of six, have your private butler organise a pool party barbecue with a luxurious twist.
Anantara Sahara Tozeur Resort & Villas
After a drive through the dramatic Atlas Mountains in Tunisia, Anantara Sahara Tozeur Resort & Villas is your luxurious gateway to the edge of the Sahara. Wake up to desert sunrises from the privacy of your pool villa, order poolside spa rituals, and dine under the stars in true Berber style.
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
Wake up to azure ocean blues, slide open floor-to-ceiling doors, and jump into your private infinity-edge pool. Sunbathe in your overwater hammocks and if that hasn’t enticed you to the Maldives, soak in your glass-bottomed bathtub with views of both the marine life below and the infinite horizon above.
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Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
An all-villa oasis on Phuket's northern tip invites island unwinding in luxurious Anantara style. Laze in your private pool. Dine in your sala perched over the lagoon. Wander long stretches of golden beach at sunset. Charter a yacht to explore the iconic limestone cliffs of Phang Nga or the world-class reefs of the Similans.
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, Chaweng
Located on the eastern shore of Koh Samui looking out onto open ocean, Anantara Lawana offers relaxed seclusion only a short stroll from buzzing Chaweng Beach. Laid out like a traditional Thai village around palm-fringed pools, the resort's design is inspired by the island's Chinese merchant communities. Gaze across turquoise waters from the beachfront infinity pool. Take in the ocean sunset from the treetops. Explore cultural heritage or peruse the local market to connect with island life.
ANANTARA QUY NHON VILLAS
The East Sea coastline of Vietnam remains unexplored and lush. With now daily flights from Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Hai Phong into the local airport, Anantara Quy Nhon Villas offers the perfect luxurious base from which to explore. Discover ancient Cham ruins rising up out the jungle. Set out on fishing adventures in one of the round coracle boats that famously dot the horizon. Return to your private villa for pool bliss and gourmet street eats served by your butler.
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
A private island just off the coast off Doha, Banana Island offers non-stop fun as well as beachside relaxation. Recharge with surfing, diving and F1 racing in world-class facilities. Hide away with blissful hammam treatments in the Middle East’s first and only resort wellness centre. Indulge in the romance of an over water villa perched over the Arabian Gulf.
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
Salalah’s first and only luxury pool villa resort blends the majesty of Oman’s fortresses with lush garden serenity. Coastal refinement refreshes with a private beach of white sands, invigorating water sports, drinks on a lounger at the infinity pool and dining beside the lagoon. Heritage stirs the senses in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Al Baleed Archaeological Park, just next door. Spa luxuries heal with Salalah’s precious frankincense.
Anantara Angkor Resort
Explore ancient Khmer legends and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history in this ancient kingdom at Anantara Angkor Resort. Wherever you find your inspiration, allow Anantara to guide your journey, with dedicated experience butlers on hand to facilitate your ultimate adventure. Explore legendary temples, delight in bespoke local experiences or relax and let your stresses and worries melt away with unlimited relaxation in our spa.
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
In the heart of the Empty Quarter, an oasis of Arabian luxury is surrounded by endless dunes. Cross the world’s largest desert on a camel or race off dune bashing. After adventure, spa wellness refreshes with ancient hammam rituals and healing desert elixirs. Toast sunset from the seclusion of a private villa plunge pool. Feast on timeless Bedouin traditions and exceptional global tastes.
ANANTARA DESARU COAST RESORT & VILLAS
Offering a range of luxury accommodation nestled in lush tropical gardens, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas offers a serene escape on golden Malaysian shores. Low-rise buildings and stand-alone villas overlook the gardens, lagoon and ocean, while expansive residences offer families and groups utmost privacy with an infinity pool, full kitchen and chef and butler service.
ANANTARA SAHARA TOZEUR RESORT & VILLAS
Head to the unexplored southwest of Tunisia for Saharan adventure and escape. There, Anantara Sahara Tozeur Resort & Villas rises up out of the desert, an oasis of luxury amidst breathtaking arid beauty. Trek across the landscape at dawn astride a camel. Explore abandoned villages and the 14th-century medina of the nearby town. Return to poolside basking, culinary adventures, and the bliss of ancient hammam rituals.