Maya Ubud Resort & Spa

A Room With A Pool

7 of the best pool villas in Thailand and Bali

Nothing beats stepping out of your room into a refreshing plunge pool – just for you. If you’re looking to drop-and-flop in the comforts of a private space, a getaway with its own private pool is the place to book. From secluded pools surrounded by wildlife-filled jungle to infinity-edged waters overlooking the sparkling ocean, here are 7 luxe hotels in Thailand and Bali where you can dip, dive and plunge into your very own pool…

Viceroy Ubud

Viceroy Bali, Ubud

Deep in the jungle just outside Ubud, perched high above Bali’s Valley of the Kings, Viceroy Bali really has the wow factor.

The majority of the suites come with private heated plunge pools, marble bathrooms, plush daybeds and bright carvings of traditional masks. The Terrace Pool Villas also boast an overwater bale with alang-alang grass thatched roof, cushy pillows and spectacular valley views.

The Slate, Phuket, Thailand

Nestled adjacent to Phuket’s unspoiled Nai Yang Beach, The Slate is a Bill Bensley design masterpiece – an artful and surreal blend of industrial beauty and natural allure.

There are various pool suites and pool villas to choose from, however our favourite is the Bensley Suite. The exquisite outdoor pool is set in an enchanted garden, surrounded by lush greenery and hidden from view.

The Slate
The Slate

The Slate, Phuket, Thailand

Nestled adjacent to Phuket’s unspoiled Nai Yang Beach, The Slate is a Bill Bensley design masterpiece – an artful and surreal blend of industrial beauty and natural allure.

There are various pool suites and pool villas to choose from, however our favourite is the Bensley Suite. The exquisite outdoor pool is set in an enchanted garden, surrounded by lush greenery and hidden from view.

Paresa Resort

Paresa Resort, Phuket, Thailand

With a lofty location set high on the cliffs above Kamala Beach, Paresa certainly lives up to the Sanskrit meaning of its name ‘heaven of heavens’.

The villas come with their own private infinity pools and all have seductive sea views. Splurge on a Cliff Pool Villa which comes with a cantilevered infinity pool and a wine cellar – fully stocked!

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa, Bali

Deep inside Bali’s cultural heart and located between a river valley and terraced rice fields, Maya Ubud Resort & Spa unfolds gently across 10-hectares of lush tropical landscape.

Book a Heavenly Pool Villa and take a refreshing dip in your private swimming pool set in beautifully manicured gardens, soak in the expansive bathtub or sunbathe on the terrace amidst lush valley or tropical forest.

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa, Bali

Deep inside Bali’s cultural heart and located between a river valley and terraced rice fields, Maya Ubud Resort & Spa unfolds gently across 10-hectares of lush tropical landscape.

Book a Heavenly Pool Villa and take a refreshing dip in your private swimming pool set in beautifully manicured gardens, soak in the expansive bathtub or sunbathe on the terrace amidst lush valley or tropical forest.

Pimalai Resort & Spa

Pimalai Resort & Spa, Koh Lanta, Thailand

Nestled within lush tropical forest with direct access to a 900-metre-long pristine sandy beach on the island of Koh Lanta, Pimalai is the epitome of a romantic hideaway.

Pool villas are located on the hillside and beachside and range from one to three bedrooms proving that this award-winning five star resort caters just as well to families and groups as for couples.

137 Pillars House Chiang Mai, Thailand

Built in the 1880s, 137 Pillars House is a beautiful teakwood building that has been carefully restored into a luxury hotel that still reflects its 19th century origins.

The largest suite on offer – the Louis Leonowens Pool Suite – features a private 5.5 x 2.5 metre swimming pool along with a four-poster bed, rattan rocking chairs, tiled verandah, hardwood floors and sumptuous sunken bath.

137 Pillars House Chiang Mai
137 Pillars House Chiang Mai

137 Pillars House Chiang Mai, Thailand

Built in the 1880s, 137 Pillars House is a beautiful teakwood building that has been carefully restored into a luxury hotel that still reflects its 19th century origins.

The largest suite on offer – the Louis Leonowens Pool Suite – features a private 5.5 x 2.5 metre swimming pool along with a four-poster bed, rattan rocking chairs, tiled verandah, hardwood floors and sumptuous sunken bath.

Villa Deva Resort & Hotel - pool villa

Villa Deva Resort & Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

Inspired by Thai culture and traditions, Villa Deva Resort and Hotel is located within a pocket of serenity situated in the heart of bustling Bangkok.

While many of the rooms have pool access, there is just one pool villa – the luxurious Deva Pool Villa set in a private verdant walled garden with two bedrooms, kitchen with teppanyaki grill and a glorious 5 x 15 metre private pool.

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