From rooftop infinity pools overlooking Bangkok to secluded waterside retreats on islands and in the northern mountains, Thailand is home to some of Asia’s most memorable hotel pools.
The Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026 highlight 10 of Thailand’s best hotel pools, as selected by the publication’s readers. The winning properties span Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Koh Yao Noi, the Golden Triangle, and Hua Hin, showcasing a diverse range of settings and pool experiences
Here are the 10 winners:
1. 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok
For the second consecutive year, the two infinity pools at 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok have taken the top spot in the Best Hotel Pools category. The property’s two elevated pools offer different experiences, making them a highlight of a stay in the heart of Bangkok.
The 33rd-floor infinity pool is Bangkok’s highest infinity pool and is open 24 hours exclusively to suite guests. With its elevated position above the city, it provides an impressive setting for swimming and taking in Bangkok’s skyline at any time of day.
The 27th-floor infinity pool is open to all hotel guests and offers another spectacular vantage point. Located beside Nimitr Thai restaurant, the pool also has its own bar, making it an appealing place to relax with a sunset cocktail while enjoying panoramic city views.
2. Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya
Set along the Chao Phraya River, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya brings a resort-style pool experience to the capital. The expansive main pool is surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and elegant outdoor spaces, creating a tranquil setting in the heart of Bangkok.
The riverside location adds another dimension, with the pool area designed to make the most of the property’s position beside one of the city’s defining waterways. It is an inviting place to swim, relax, and enjoy Bangkok’s tropical atmosphere.
3. Hyatt Regency Koh Samui
Hyatt Regency Koh Samui combines a beachfront location with an expansive pool area overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. Multiple pools are integrated into the resort’s landscaped grounds, creating spaces for swimming and relaxation while maintaining views toward the sea.
The resort’s main pool area provides a natural focal point for a tropical getaway, with palm trees, landscaped gardens, and the coastline creating a quintessential Koh Samui setting.
4. Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok offers a tropical pool retreat in the center of one of Thailand’s busiest cities. Its expansive outdoor pool is surrounded by lush gardens, creating a sense of calm just steps from the energy of central Bangkok.
The pool area is designed as a relaxing urban escape, with greenery providing a natural backdrop and comfortable spaces for guests to unwind between trips to explore the capital’s attractions.
5. Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
At Anantara Chiang Mai Resort, the swimming pool is set amid tropical gardens beside the Ping River. The pool’s position complements the resort’s elegant Lanna-inspired design, creating a peaceful setting that reflects Chiang Mai’s relaxed character.
Surrounded by greenery and traditional architectural details, the pool provides a refreshing place to spend time during a stay in Northern Thailand, while its riverside setting adds to the sense of tranquility.
6. Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort
High in Northern Thailand’s Golden Triangle, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort offers a pool experience surrounded by spectacular natural scenery. The infinity pool is positioned to take advantage of the property’s elevated setting, with sweeping views across the forested landscape and toward the meeting point of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar.
The combination of an infinity-edge design and panoramic mountain and jungle views gives the pool a distinctive sense of place, making it an integral part of the resort experience rather than simply a place to swim.
7. Six Senses Yao Noi
Six Senses Yao Noi is known for its spectacular setting between Phang Nga Bay and the Andaman Sea, and its pools make the most of the surrounding landscape. The resort’s main pool offers expansive views of the dramatic limestone formations rising from the sea.
Private pool villas provide an additional way to enjoy the tropical setting, with individual pools designed for privacy and uninterrupted views. Together, they capture the secluded, nature-focused character that defines a stay at Six Senses Yao Noi.
8. Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
Perched on the island’s northwestern coast, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui combines tropical landscaping, hillside architecture, and views across the Gulf of Thailand. Its main infinity pool appears to merge with the sea, creating an especially scenic setting for swimming and relaxation.
Many of the resort’s villas also feature private pools, allowing guests to enjoy the tropical surroundings from their own secluded spaces. The combination of ocean views and lush vegetation gives the resort’s pools a distinctly tropical character.
9. The Library, Koh Samui
The Library on Koh Samui is famous for its distinctive pool, which stands out against the resort’s contemporary design and beachfront setting. Its signature red mosaic finish gives the pool a striking appearance, which has become one of the property’s defining visual features.
Located beside Chaweng Beach, the pool offers a stylish place to swim and relax while remaining closely connected to the resort’s beachfront surroundings. Its bold design makes it one of Koh Samui’s most recognizable hotel pools.
10. InterContinental Hua Hin Resort
InterContinental Hua Hin Resort offers a collection of pools within a tropical beachfront setting. The resort’s pool areas are surrounded by landscaped gardens and provide spaces for both swimming and relaxation, while the nearby Gulf of Thailand reinforces the sense of a classic seaside escape.
The resort’s combination of lush grounds, elegant architecture, and coastal views makes its pools a natural centerpiece for a relaxing Hua Hin getaway.
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