5 of the Best Hotels with Private Pools in Australia

A hotel room with your very own pool – it’s the ultimate holiday upgrade that will transform your short break into a true escape. We’ve rounded up five of the best hotels with private pools in Australia. 

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa, Queensland  

With the white sands of Four Mile Beach as its backdrop and a 3000-square-metre lagoon-style pool at its heart, this five-star resort in Port Douglas is the ideal base for a tropical North Queensland getaway. 

Book the two-bedroom plunge pool for ample space and privacy for the family. Located on the ground floor and overlooking the lagoon or golf course, the 122 square-metre sanctuary can easily fit five guests. Kids will be entertained for hours in the courtyard – their own private play area – with a 5 metre x 3.2 metre fenced plunge pool and outdoor pavilion to frolic in.

Don’t feel like cooking in the fully equipped kitchen after a day exploring the Great Barrier Reef? You’ll still have all the convenience of a luxury hotel: order the likes of a Cape Grim sirloin, duck leg confit or Margherita pizza straight to your room from the resort’s in-room dining menu. 

The Frames, South Australia

Set on the banks of the Murray River, The Frames offers three self-contained, adult-only retreats, each with its own private pool. 

For the ultimate luxury getaway for two, book the spacious 300 square-metre one-bedroom Montage Retreat. This hotel room features a large secluded outdoor area with a 2.5 metre x 6 metre pool that’s kept at a balmy 29 degrees all year round. There’s also a private hydrotherapy spa with room to stretch out and an infrared sauna. 

If you can drag yourself away from your idyllic retreat, daytime excursions are also on offer. Choose from a bespoke guided wetland and wildlife cruise, a chauffeur-driven food and wine tour or a sunset gondola ride along the Murray River. 

Spicers Sangoma, Bowen Mountain, New South Wales

Hidden in the foothills of the Blue Mountains and overlooking the Nepean River delta, Spicers Sangoma takes bush luxury to another level. Complete with a private heated magnesium plunge pool, the two-level, adults-only Chief Suite has panoramic views over the wilderness from both the upstairs bedroom and the spacious lounge and deck below. 

Spend the day on a private sightseeing tour of the World Heritage-listed area or, if you’re feeling daring, an adrenaline-filled abseiling adventure. Dinner during your all-inclusive stay is served by restaurant Amara, which was awarded one hat in the 2023 Good Food Guide, and plates up seasonal produce from across the Hawkesbury region. 

In the evenings, sip your complimentary champagne as you soak beneath the stars in your 32-degree heated private pool. 

Cassis Red Hill, Victoria

Surrounded by the award-winning wineries of Red Hill is The Retreat at Cassis, an adult-only two-storey luxury villa featuring a mineral plunge pool. The 2.5 metre-wide pool, on the private outdoor deck, is the perfect place to unwind after a day exploring the Mornington Peninsula, a 20-minute drive north. Prefer a hot tub to a cold plunge? The water can be swiftly heated to 38 degrees for those cooler nights. 

As one of five villas on the property, the 110 square-metre Retreat offers modern-rustic styling, floor-to-ceiling windows and a king-sized bedroom suite with uninterrupted views of the neighbouring vineyard. On the first level you’ll find an open-plan living space, kitchenette and oversized sun lounges.

In addition to a complimentary breakfast hamper filled with delicious local produce, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the area’s best dining options, including the seasonal menu at Montalto, Sri Lankan-inspired Many Little Bistro and Pt. Leo Estate, which offers views of Phillip Island.

Aqua Resort Busselton, Western Australia

The sapphire-blue waters of Geographe Bay are only 300 metres from your doorstep when you stay in a four-bedroom Grove House at Aqua Resort. But if it’s a quick dip you’re after, there’s nowhere closer than your own private plunge pool.

Set within the resort’s 8.5 acres of woodlands, the 2.7 metre x 5 metre plunge pool is heated to an always-inviting 28 degrees, so you can take a dip at any time between explorations of the surrounding Margaret River Wine Region.

There are two king-sized bedrooms with ensuites at Grove House plus another two rooms (accommodating 10 guests in total) making it the ideal location to share with another family or for a memorable multi-generational holiday with the grandparents.

Stock up on local produce in the seaside town of Busselton to make the most of the gourmet kitchen and outdoor barbeque. And if there is any free time left over, you can cycle along the picturesque beachfront or stand-up paddleboard on the calm bay.

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