Hotels With Amazing Pools in Miami Beach

In Miami Beach, pools are an art form, from Art Deco-era hideaways to sprawling resort pools that feature live DJs and all-day parties. With the destination’s perpetual sunshine and warm year-round climate, swimming pools beckon no matter when you visit. Perhaps you want to relax in a cabana, or maybe you want to sip on cocktails and take in the views. Whatever experience you’re looking for, here are the most luxurious swimming pools in Miami Beach.

Relax in Eco-Conscious Luxury

Whether you want a luxurious poolside spot for lounging, drinking or dining, 1 Hotel South Beach has you covered. The eco-chic hotel has four pools to choose from – including a 30,000-square-foot centerpiece pool surrounded by cabanas and daybeds. A full menu is available from the adjacent SandBox Poolside Restaurant. Highlights include fish tacos and freshly made guacamole, along with cocktails and mocktails. A quieter cabana pool on the second level offers a tranquil environment, while the rooftop pool hosts DJs and is surrounded by the lively Watr Rooftop Restaurant, offering pan-Asian cuisine.

Take a Swim At A Celeb-friendly Hideaway

One of the largest resorts in Miami Beach, the W South Beach is a high-style hotel with celebrity cachet that also manages to be a serene getaway for travelers who prefer privacy and quiet. The hotel’s main WET pool regularly hosts day parties and fashion shows, but on a typical day, it’s a relaxed spot to take a dip while trendy lounge music is piped through an ambient sound system. If you want your own area near the pool, there are fully equipped private cabanas with flat-screen TVs, high-speed internet and even private outdoor showers.

Historic Elegance and the Longest Swim

If you’re looking for an experience that’s private and laid-back, the National Hotel Miami Beach has you covered. It’s known for its classic Art Deco design and its 200-foot-long infinity pool. The historic hotel is adults-only, so there’s a sophisticated atmosphere and tranquil surroundings. In addition to the aforementioned pool, there is a smaller "leisure pool." Both are set inside a shaded palm tree garden, offering plenty of space for swimming and lounging.

An Iconic South Beach Gem

The Loews Miami Beach Hotel is a sprawling resort with a show-stopping pool deck. This hotel forgoes the pool parties and club scene in favor of family-friendly features, though an adult-only pool area is available. If you’re looking for an ultra-luxe experience, reserve one of the outdoor SOAK Cabanas & Daybeds, which come with their own bathrooms and air-conditioned spaces. The main pool features organized water activities, a self-serve suntan lotion area, and occasional surprise treats like frozen grape kebabs or smoothies.

Hipster Hideaway with Bay Views

The Standard Spa, Miami Beach is an idyllic waterfront paradise that has long been recognized as a place for good vibes and rejuvenation of the mind, body and spirit. If you book a spa treatment, you’ll get access to the hotel’s bayfront pool with its sunny yellow loungers and waterfront views, even if you aren’t staying at the property. Food and drinks from Lido Bayside Grill are available by the pool, which offers a perfect warm-weather, sun-kissed, globally inspired menu paired with incredible views.

The Ultimate in Poolside Opulence

The lavish pool flanked by red and white striped umbrellas at the splashy Faena Hotel Miami Beach is the pinnacle of luxury. While hanging poolside, you can sip on a signature cocktail, stay hydrated with fruit-infused water and take in the opulent hotel’s garden, which features Damien Hirst's iconic glass-enclosed sculpture of a gilded woolly mammoth. Butler service covers everything from food and drinks to sunscreen, sunglass-cleaning and magazines. Bottle service is available in the cabanas for an extra fee.

Throwback Vibes and an All-Day Party Scene

It's no surprise that the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, the largest hotel in Miami Beach, has a vibrant pool scene with 11 separate pools encompassing an oceanside campus of sunbathing and al fresco fun. The pool area spans the entire property and includes small dipping pools for kids and a large main pool area. The poolside bar keeps drinks flowing, and techno music sets the mood at the abstract bowtie-shaped main pool (an homage to the iconic bowtie tile design in the hotel lobby), while kids are drawn to the waterslide at the Family Pool. The adults-only Arkadia Day Club has a small bar and a pool of its own. It hosts pool parties with DJ sets on weekends. For an upgraded poolside experience at any of the pools, there are several styles of daybeds and cabanas available for an extra fee. Pools at the Sorrento and Tresor towers offer a quieter and more secluded vibe.

Experience Beachfront Zen

The Carillon Miami Wellness Resort is all about the "luxury of wellness," with a phenomenal spa, a robust roster of recreational classes and four spectacular pools, including an adults-only rooftop pool and hot tubs. Those looking for a rejuvenating experience will delight in Carillon’s Zen-like atmosphere and health-focused amenities. The Sunrise Pool has thick-padded sunbeds and beach access, and guests can order items from the health-focused hotel menu at the Cabana Family Pool. The only pool without a beach view is the Sunset Pool, aptly named for its great sunset views over the skyline.

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