A swimming pool is really just a concrete hole in the ground filled with water. They’re all essentially the same. Swimming pools keep you cool during the summer and make for a nice at-home getaway in your backyard. However, some pools are more amazing than others. They’re not all squares in the ground. Some are truly unique and some are so amazing they take your breath away. Read on to see 10 of the most amazing pools in the world.
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Delamore Lodge
In New Zealand is a hotel called the Delamore Lodge. It’s situated on the banks of the ocean, providing guests with an uninterrupted view of the ocean and the skyline as far as the eye can see. What really makes this lodge unique, however, is the breathtaking infinity pool. Designed so that it appears to sit right spilling water right at the edge of the ocean, it’s one of the most beautiful pools – and views – in the world.
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Grace Santorini
Infinity pools are all the rage right now because of the beautiful flow of the water and the fact that they appear not to have an end. The pool at Grace Santorini in Greece is no exception. Situated overlooking the island’s famous caldera view, this pool lines the side of the building with unique edges and a one-of-a-kind view.
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One&Only Reethi Rah
If ever you’re in the Maldives, be sure to visit the One&Only Reethi Rah. Not only is it one of the most upscale, high-end resorts in the world, it’s also home to one of the most amazing swimming pools ever constructed. Located at the Spa by Epsa, it’s a pool within a pool. It’s long, narrow shape features a swimming pool within the pool and it extends over the white sand beach and into the clear blue ocean water.
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The Oberoi Udaivilas
Situated on the shores of Lake Pichola in India, the swimming pool at the Oberoi Udaivilas is truly spectacular. The only way to access the pool is by booking one of the hotel’s suites, as the pool is connected to each one via a private staircase.
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Como Shambhala Estate
Many people can say they have a kidney shaped pool. It’s much more interesting than a rectangular pool, and much trendier. However, no one else can say they have a kidney shaped pool that looks like any other on one side and appears to flow right into the rainforest on the other. Located in Bali, it’s one of the most amazing pools in the world.
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Hotel Caruso
The Hotel Caruso is situated along the highest point of Ravello on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. The long infinity pool is found by walking down a trail of roses before it opens up to the most amazing view you’ll ever witness. The infinity edge makes the pool appear to fall effortlessly into the ocean, leaving you staring with wonder at what can only be described as one of the most spectacular sights in the world.
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Jumeirah Dhevanafushi
Technically, this hotel has 38 amazing pools instead of just one. Each of the villas at this Maldives resort features its own pool that looks like a starry night. During the day, each infinity pool appears to cascade into the ocean. At night, each private pool is lit with tiny lights that resemble stars so that it appears visitors are staring off into the starry night sky.
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Grand Hotel Tremezzo
In Lake Como, Italy, sits a truly gorgeous pool. Without seeing it, it doesn’t sound all that amazing. It’s a rectangular shaped pool with no high-end features, shapes or even a spa. It’s not an infinity pool, either. So what makes it so spectacular? Only the fact that this gorgeous pool sits right in the middle of Lake Como. You have to walk the docks to get to this gorgeous floating pool so that you can swim in the pool in the middle of the lake.
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Singita Sabi Sand
This South African pool doesn’t have a beautiful ocean view along its infinity edge. However, it does look like the most natural, in-place pool you’ll find in the middle of the African landscape. Surrounded by natural stones, this infinity edge pool appears to have candles lit within it, providing a romantic and gorgeous view to anyone fortunate enough to use it.
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Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa
It seems the Maldives is the place to go if you want to see the most amazing pools in the world. This pool is one of the private pools in the treehouse villa. With infinity edges on all sides except the one that attaches it to the treehouse villa, this pool overlooks the ocean and appears to sit atop the trees of the rainforest.
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