From Singapore to Switzerland: 10 pools with the most unbelievable views

Possibly the world's most instantly recognisable hotel pool, Marina Bay Sands' 150-metre infinity pool sits 57 storeys above Singapore's city skyline. Reserved exclusively for hotel guests, it's the largest rooftop infinity pool in the world and stretches across the top of the impressive three-tower resort, offering uninterrupted views of landmarks including Gardens by the Bay and the Singapore Strait. By day you can even book an Aqua Fit class in the sky. At sunset, it's unforgettable, especially with a cocktail in hand. marinabaysands.com

Sitting high above Barangaroo, Crown Towers' infinity pool delivers a bird's-eye view of Sydney Harbour from its stylish spot on the hotel complex's fifth level. Sleek and sexy, it curves around the building, creating the sensation of floating above the water. Add luxury cabanas where you can relax with cheese or fruit platters, poolside service (and post-swim access to Crown's infamous buffet) and an outlook over the Harbour Bridge and Darling Harbour and it's easy to see why it's become one of Australia's most coveted hotel swimming spots. crownhotels.com.au

At andNgala Safari Lodge, the attraction isn't the pool itself but what's beyond it. The elegant unheated swimming pool overlooks a waterhole in the private Ngala Game Reserve, which borders Kruger National Park. Guests can cool off after a game drive while watching wildlife gather to drink, with sightings ranging from antelope to elephants. The reserve is home to the Big Five, and there's something surreal about taking a dip while the African wilderness unfolds metres away from your lounger. andbeyond.com

Few hotel pools are as instantly recognisable as the twin-level infinity pool at Hanging Gardens of Bali. Sitting above lush rainforest north of Ubud, its curved design creates the illusion of floating among the treetops, while offering uninterrupted views of the Ayung River valley below. The setting feels wonderfully secluded, with little to break the silence but birdsong and rustling trees. Can't stay? No worries - visitors can also experience this through a day pass, making one of Bali's most iconic swims surprisingly accessible. hanginggardensofbali.com

Carved directly into the rocky coastline of Cap d'Antibes, the 28-degree infinity pool filled with filtered Mediterranean seawater at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has been attracting royalty, Hollywood stars and artists for more than a century. With a sundeck filled with white umbrellas and some immaculate French gardens - all, of course, overlooking the Med - this pool gives old-world Riviera glamour in an impossibly beautiful setting. If there is a place that captures the romance of the French Riviera, we think this is it. oetkerhotels.com

The Beverly Hills Hotel and its palm-fringed pool have been Hollywood institutions since the 1930s - in fact, the pool opened in 1938 as The Sand and Pool Club, complete with sand that made it feel like a true beach club. Private cabanas (with Apple TV, phone chargers, safes and mini fridges), sun loungers and immaculate gardens create an atmosphere that feels more movie set than hotel pool, and - of course - if you're about to do a big money movie deal you can always head to the hotel's famous Polo Lounge post-swim. dorchestercollection.com

Perched high above Lake Lucerne, the infinity-edge pool at Burgenstock appears to merge into the lake and mountains beyond - a swim can feel like you're floating in the clouds, and the views across the Swiss Alps are extraordinary. The pool forms part of the resort's vast 10,000-square-metre Alpine Spa, which includes multiple pools, saunas and wellness facilities. You don't have to stay overnight to experience it, either - you can access the spa and pool with a day pass, making it one of the world's most affordable bucket-list swims. burgenstockresort.com

Grand Hotel Tremezzo's floating pool is one of Lake Como's most photographed sights. Built directly on the lake itself, it allows guests to swim on the water while enjoying views of the surrounding mountains and elegant villas (and perhaps even say hello to Como resident George Clooney). Opened in 1910, the grand hotel embodies classic Italian glamour, and this pool - one of three on the property - is truly iconic. Perch yourself under one of those orange and white striped umbrellas and order a Campari. grandhoteltremezzo.com

The pool at the Four Seasons Koh Samui may look familiar - and it should, it had a starring role in The White Lotus season three. Set on a hillside overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, this is a top-notch beachfront infinity pool with uninterrupted ocean views. We're talking palm trees framing the horizon while turquoise water stretches as far as the eye can see, and drinks being delivered straight to your daybed. Day passes are available here, too, allowing visitors to enjoy a few laps without committing to a stay. fourseasons.com/kohsamui

The infinity pool at Lake Argyle Resort appears to blend seamlessly into the vast expanse of East Kimberley's Lake Argyle, one of Australia's most spectacular inland waterways. The 35-metre pool recently took out the award for Australia's Best Hotel Pool, and it's not hard to see why - dive in at sunset when the sky turns shades of orange and pink and the lake stretches on forever. Surrounded by all that rugged Kimberley landscapes, you'll spend as much time staring at the view as you do swimming. discoveryholidayparks.com.au