The World’s Most Exciting Pool Villas
A great villa is more than just a place to sleep. It is part of the experience. Whether you are traveling with family, taking a romantic escape, or simply looking for something extraordinary, the right villa takes any destination to the next level.
Each one was personally selected by our team for the way it makes you feel, views, location, design and it’s undeniable wow factor. From sleek overwater retreats in the Maldives to clifftop estates in the British Virgin Islands, desert suites carved into rock in Saudi to jungle lagoons in Mexico, here are the pool villas we think are worth every penny.
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
Overwater Pool Villa
A circular overwater villa with floor-to-ceiling retractable glass doors that open entirely to the sea. Private infinity pool, a sun-lounging net over the water, and direct stair access into the ocean below. Your dedicated island butler handles everything else.
Ambergris Cay, Turks and Caicos
Dream Away Oceanfront Villa
This is the property that redefines a group escape. Five oceanfront bungalows and cottages, a private chef and a butler. Spend your days moving between the infinity pool, private beach, and 10-person hot tub, then retreat to the spa when you’re ready to slow down. As the sun sets, the terrace and fire pit lounge call. When the mood shifts, a covered games area, putting green, and dining terrace for 20 are all there waiting.
Capella Bangkok, Thailand
Riverfront Villa
Set on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, these private residences come with their own gardens, jacuzzi plunge pool, and a traditional Thai sala with front-row views of river life. Inside, marble bathrooms and separate living and dining areas. Guests also have access to a Michelin-starred restaurant and Auriga Wellness spa. All the privacy of a villa, right in the middle of one of the world’s most vibrant cities.
St. Regis Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Overwater Royal Villa
Suspended over a crystal-clear lagoon with sweeping views of Mount Otemanu, this overwater retreat was made for those seeking refined seclusion. With the largest villas in French Polynesia and a world class butler service this is one property that is guaranteed to please the most discerning traveler.
Moskito Island, British Virgin Islands
Village Estate
Sitting on a clifftop in the British Virgin Islands, this estate retreat is designed for groups who want to do it big. Nine private suites, a two-tiered infinity pool with a waterslide, a hidden DJ booth, and a dedicated staff of 20 to handle every detail. This is not a villa. This is an experience.
Mhondoro Safari Lodge, South Africa
Honeymoon Suite
Nestled in South Africa’s Welgevonden Game Reserve, this honeymoon suite is designed for couples who want the full safari experience without compromising on comfort. Spacious accommodations, gas fireplaces and a private viewing deck with a plunge pool overlooking an active wildlife waterhole. The African bush outside your door, luxury inside.
Camp Sarika at Amangiri, USA
Two-Bedroom Tented Pavilion
North America’s first all-weather, year-round tented camp, tucked within 900 acres of Utah’s raw desert landscape, this tented pavilion is designed for families and groups who want space without sacrificing luxury. Natural materials inside, raw Utah landscape outside. Camp Sarika is the new tented extension of the iconic property known as Amangiri.
Hermitage Bay, Antigua
Hillside Ocean Pool Villa
High on a lush tropical hillside, these all-inclusive villas offer panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea with Nevis and Montserrat on the horizon. Each villa features a private plunge pool surrounded by greenery, teak sliding doors that open completely to a shaded deck, and a deep-soaking roll-top bathtub. Gourmet meals, premium beverages, and resort activities all included. This is Antigua at its most unhurried.
Desert Rock, Saudi Arabia
Mountain Cave Suite
Carved directly into the cliff face, each suite features a private terrace, infinity plunge pool, and sweeping views of the mountain and desert landscape. Intimate enough for a romantic escape, adventurous enough for a base camp. This one is unlike anything else on the map
Rosewood Mayakoba, Mexico
Deluxe Overwater Lagoon Suite
Where the jungle meets the lagoon, these overwater suites sit on stilts above a network of freshwater canals, with guests arriving by private electric boat taxi through winding waterways. Contemporary design, local materials, and a setting that feels entirely removed from the outside world.
Secret Bay, Dominica
Zabuco Honeymoon Villa
Regarded as one of the top resorts in the Caribbean, this open-air treehouse retreat offers a private plunge pool, an outdoor rain shower, a hanging hammock, and sweeping panoramic views. Interiors are furnished with pieces crafted by local artisans, with nothing but ocean and rainforest in every direction, the rest of the world simply disappears
andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Namibia
Star Dune Suite
A two-bedroom, split-level villa set against the vast expanse of the Namibian Desert. Retractable skylights above the beds open to unobstructed views of the desert night sky, while fold-away glass walls and glass-encased rain showers frame sweeping desert views by day. Bordering an International Dark Sky Reserve, the stargazing alone is worth the trip.
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman
Cliff Pool Villa
Perched on the edge of a dramatic canyon gorge, this private villa offers some of the most striking views you’ll find anywhere in the Middle East. The infinity pool sits right at the cliff’s edge, and retractable walls open the space completely to the outdoors. A personal villa host takes care of everything else.