Why choose a hotel with a pool

During the summer months, hotels with outdoor pools are the ideal choice for anyone seeking a stay focused on relaxation and comfort. Pools become a luxurious retreat, perfect for a refreshing dip and an invigorating swim: whether you are planning a city weekend or prefer to stay by the sea or surrounded by nature, whether you are travelling as a couple or with family, a property with a pool always guarantees a touch of exclusivity that is now indispensable. 

Modern hotels offer solutions for every taste: from elegant infinity pools with breathtaking views to charming green oases, all the way to innovative heated pools available all year round. The convenience of accessing the pool area at any time of day, without having to travel to beach clubs or external facilities, makes a summer stay far more enjoyable for guests.

Hotel with pool: the best destinations for summer 2026

Where can you find a hotel with a pool for your holiday? We have selected different destinations and types of hotels with swimming pools to meet your every need: from a romantic holiday as a couple to a family trip, from business trips with moments of leisure to wellness getaways on the weekend.

• UNA Hotels Bologna San Lazzaro

• UNA Hotels Forte dei Marmi

• Posia Retreat & SPA | UNA Esperienze

• UNA Hotels Club Hotel Ancora Stintino

Hotel with pool in Bologna

If the destination of your summer holiday with a pool is Bologna, we recommend a hotel that offers easy access to the Emilia-Romagna capital while also allowing you to enjoy the tranquillity of a green setting: UNA Hotels Bologna San Lazzaro. 

Set within a 20-hectare park, perfect for a relaxing walk, this property is ideal both for business travellers and for those wishing to explore the tourist side of Bologna. Among the services offered, we highlight the presence of a large car park with over 250 spaces available: this way, you won't have to worry about finding parking and can move around with complete peace of mind. 

The highlight of Bologna San Lazzaro is undoubtedly its swimming pool. Measuring 20 metres in length, 5 metres in width and 1.3 metres in depth, this modern-designed pool will make your stay even more unforgettable. A wellness corner is enhanced by a solarium area with sun loungers and parasols, and there's an outdoor bar where you can enjoy a cocktail.

Please note that the pool is open from 09:30 to 19:30 during June, July and August, while in April, May and September opening hours are from 10:00 to 18:30.

Forte dei Marmi: seaside hotel with pool 

Can't resist the idea of being close to the stunning Tuscan coastline without giving up this added feature? Then you might opt for a seaside hotel with pool, perhaps just a few steps from the Versilia coast.

In Forte dei Marmi, renowned for its beaches and as a hub of coastal tourism and shopping, you will find UNA Hotels Forte dei Marmi. A haven of peace and elegance that has refreshed the look of its outdoor pool, making it more modern and appealing: here you can unwind in complete tranquillity and privacy, guaranteed by the tall hedges surrounding the garden, and take it easy in the outdoor lounge relaxation area with cabanas and sofas.  

The experience is completed by 76 modern-design rooms, two tennis courts and free parking, as well as bicycles available to guests – perfect for leisurely rides to the seaside. 

Salento: hotels combining wellness and crystal-clear sea

Among the most popular destinations for summer is Salento, a mix of unspoilt nature, history and culture. In the town of San Foca – Melendugno there is a hotel that will give you an unforgettable holiday: the Posia Retreat & Spa | UNA Esperienze, a modern 5-star luxury hotel overlooking the sea. 

Staying in this boutique hotel with a pool means immersing yourself fully in the beauty of Salento, with large bright spaces, contemporary furnishings and an infinity pool offering breathtaking views of the coastline, with vistas stretching as far as the silhouettes of the Balkans. You will also find a wellness path with sauna, Turkish bath and chromotherapy shower, as well as Mora Mora Beach: the true jewel of the property, a stretch of white sand accessible only from the hotel and featuring a bistrot. 

Stintino, a stay with a pool surrounded by nature

Sardinia is famous for its spectacular coasts and the unspoiled sea that laps it. Among the many possible destinations, Stintino is ideal for those wishing to immerse themselves in nature away from the most crowded tourist routes, without sacrificing the comforts of a pleasant stay.

Here you will find UNA Hotels Club Hotel Ancora Stintino, surrounded by a 10,000-square-metre park with bougainvillea and oleanders. The spacious rooms, spread across buildings made of authentic local stone, lead directly to the hotel's private beach, where there is also a semi-Olympic saltwater pool overlooking the Gulf of Asinara.

And that's not all: the hotel also features a panoramic terrace, an outdoor restaurant, and free private parking nearby.

Other hotels with swimming pool for your summer stay

If you're looking for a hotel with an outdoor pool for your next holiday, you have plenty of options to choose from. UNA Italian Hospitality includes 59 properties across Italy and offers numerous destinations to discover:

• A villa with a pool in Tuscany. If you like the idea of staying in a villa with a pool set among the Sienese hills, you could opt for Relais Villa Grazianella | UNA Esperienze. This elegant 18th-century residence is located in Acquaviva di Montepulciano: here, elegance and tradition blend in a complex featuring a prestigious restaurant, a room for tasting local wines and a large garden pool surrounded by historic olive trees.

• Staying in Tuscany, we now move to the coastline of Lido di Camaiore, in the renowned area of Versilia. Here you will find Versilia Lido | UNA Esperienze, a haven of relaxation surrounded by a large garden and just a short walk from the sea. Among the many services available to guests, you will enjoy a spacious 25-metre outdoor pool, a SPA with an indoor pool and wellness path, as well as both tennis and padel courts.

• Let us continue with nature-inspired holidays and head to the foot of the Umbrian countryside, where you can take a refreshing swim in the pool at Posta Donini 1579 | UNA Esperienze, a historic residence located in the heart of San Martino in Campo. The property also features a Biowellness SPA open seven days a week, ideal for recharging your energy and dedicating time to your wellbeing.

• We now travel to the eastern coast of Sicily, to Taormina. Here, UNA Hotels Capotaormina awaits you with its private beach and stunning seawater infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Designed as a retreat carved into the rock, the hotel offers breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naxos and is the perfect destination for leisure stays and romantic getaways for couples.

• Just a few kilometres from Taormina, in Giardini Naxos, lies UNA Hotels Naxos Beach Sicilia. This property offers an authentic Sicilian stay defined by elegance, comfort and warm hospitality. In addition, it features no fewer than four swimming pools to meet the needs of both adults and children, age-specific mini clubs, and a wide range of dining options.

Book your holiday in a hotel with pool

Summer 2026 offers many opportunities to enjoy dream holidays in the most exclusive hotels with pools in Italy. From elegant villas in Tuscany to modern sea view resorts, each destination offers a unique experience that combines relaxation, culture and fun. The hotels we have described represent the excellence of Italian hospitality: choose your preferred destination – whether by the sea, in the countryside or in a city of art – and get ready to experience moments of pure relaxation surrounded by the beauty and elegance that only hotels with pools can offer.