Some hotel pools are the trip. The shots taken at them define the destination.
Infinity pools
Marina Bay Sands Singapore
The 57th-floor infinity pool with the Singapore skyline. The most photographed hotel pool in the world.
Belmond Hotel Caruso Ravello
The Belvedere pool — Amalfi Coast below. Possibly the most romantic pool shot.
Le Sirenuse Positano
The pool deck with Positano descending below.
Capri Palace
Rooftop pool with panoramic Capri view.
Hotel Cipriani Venice
Olympic-length pool with garden views.
Overwater pools
Soneva Jani Maldives
The Crusoe Residence pool — overwater, infinity edge.
Cheval Blanc Maldives Randheli
Over-water villas with private plunge pools.
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
The Muraka underwater suite — pool above, ocean below.
Velaa Maldives
Sunrise/sunset over-water pool villas.
Rooftop urban pools
Standard High Line NYC — Le Bain
The Hudson and the Empire State at sunset.
Soho House Berlin — Soho Beach
Berlin rooftop pool with city view.
EDITION Times Square
Rooftop pool with skyline.
Bulgari Tokyo
Tokyo rooftop pool — quiet despite city setting.
Resort signature pools
Sandy Lane Barbados
Two-tier pool with palm framing.
Amankora Paro Bhutan
Mountain valley framed pool.
Singita Lebombo
Bush-facing infinity pool.
Royal Mansour Marrakech
Riad-style courtyard pools (multiple).
How to photograph hotel pools
Shoot at sunrise — empty, golden light. Sunset works but is busier.
Position camera at pool edge for infinity-pool framing. Wide lens (24mm equivalent or wider) captures the depth.
For overwater pools, drone shots have become standard. Confirm hotel drone policy.
Five rules
- Sunrise pool sessions — empty and golden
- Wide lens for infinity pools
- Drone policy varies by hotel — confirm
- Don't post during the trip
- Tip pool staff for early access
For more, see the photography pillar.
