Do you have the kind of career that often prevents you from taking your well-earned paid vacation time?  Does that tend to make you the kind of person who gets serious about vacations because you seldom take them?  Do you infrequently splurge for a five-star hotel complete with top-notch service because you deserve it?

If so, you might be interested in these exceptional international accommodations in dynamite destinations across the globe.  Imagine incredible rooms with plunge pools and views of the native wildlife, private overwater villas, and more.  Here then, are 21 of the best hotel rooms–complete with private pools–around the world.

1.  The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Almost every decent hotel has a pool.  Some even have indoor pools.  So what’s better than an indoor pool?  A private pool just outside your personal over-the-water villa overlooking the ocean.  What else?

Each attractive villa at this luxurious hotel features its own dining gazebo, infinity pool, swinging daybed, and outdoor deck.  Thus, the rooms are well-equipped for stargazing and watching the sun set.  If you’re looking for even a more secluded vacation then save you money and rent your own private island here.

2. The Christopher St. Barth

No matter where you stay here, all the rooms and suites include ocean views.  You want more?  No problem!  There is a trio of newly-renovated, bi-level four-bedroom villas available here.

There are two king-size beds in the rooms upstairs and the pair of rooms in the lower level have twin beds that can be converted into a single king-size bed.  Additional beds are also available on request.  Each villa includes a kitchen, an open-air living room, a television room, a private pool and large deck, and parking.

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3.  The andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

This lovely lodge can be found in the midst of the striking Namibian desert.  Here they strive to provide guests with a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience.  Being next door to the popular International Dark Sky Reserve, the stargazing is exceptional here.

There are 10 1,400-square-foot suites here.  They include such amenities as attractive in-room fireplaces, freezer drawers fully-stocked with Namibian craft beer, beautiful verandas with outdoor showers, and, of course, private plunge pools.  Not enough for your holiday?  How about a  helicopter ride over the expansive desert?

4. Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort

This luxury resort is located in stunning Soufriere in the sovereign island nation of St. Lucia in the West Indies in the sparkling eastern Caribbean Sea.  Guests have their choice of 96 luxurious rooms, quaint cottages, and beautiful bungalows.  No matter what you choose, there is a private plunge pool in every single room here.

So kick back in your personal, private pool and take in the memorable views of the Pitons or the Caribbean Sea.  If you’re feeling energetic, the hotel offers numerous island excursions.

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5. The Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal

Once known as the Resort at Pedregal, the stunning Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal is ensconced on the southern end of Mexico’s well-known Baja California Peninsula.  Each of the spacious rooms, suites, villas, multi-bedroom casitas, villas, and private Pedregal homes comes with an attractive private terrace, personal plunge pool, and ocean views.

Guests also receive a complimentary bottle of tasty Clase Azul Reposado tequila to properly start your vacation.  Guests also enjoy a daily delivery of guacamole, chips, salsa, and a pair of Coronitas.

6. The Royal Mansour Marrakech

The truly luxurious, palatial Royal Mansour located in Marrakech, Morocco is a unique, all-riad resort billed as “a medina within a medina” away from the hub-bub of the city.  Choose from 53 private, three-level riads that include their own private plunge pool and rooftop terrace.

The ultra-luxurious Grand Riad comes complete with a private pool and a rooftop terrace that look out over verdant vegetation to the Atlas Mountains.  Feel like doing a bit of exploring?  You’re only a short distance from the Jemaa El Fna square.

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7. The Nayara Tented Camp

The relatively new Nayara Tented Camp is one of the first of its kind in all of Central America.  Today you can experience luxury glamping in the awesome Arenal Volcano National Park in Costa Rica.  Each of the 21 air-conditioned, tented accommodations available to travelers offer exceptional views of the renowned Arenal Volcano.

Each tent also features a private terrace and signature personal plunge pool fed by cozy, warm mineral springs.  If you enjoy animals, keep a lookout for such rainforest residents as hummingbirds, macaws, and sloths.

8. The Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort

You’ll find this renovated Hilton resort located on a peaceful bay in Los Cabos on the southernmost tip of Mexico’s famous Baja California Peninsula.  Guests may choose from 14 pet-friendly oceanfront suites complete with private plunge pools that overlook the shining Sea of Cortez.  The resort also includes fitness facilities, free WiFi, a golf course, a restaurant, a spa, an infinity pool complex, a tennis court, and access to one of Los Cabos’ only swimmable beaches.  What else could you possibly want?

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9. The Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection

This is yet another superb resort found in Los Cabos on Mexico’s beautiful Baja California Peninsula.  It is often advertised as a “year-round outdoor playground nestled along a protected cove.”  All accommodations include private pools.  Guests may stay in a spa suite with a plunge pool or larger villas complete with private pools.  In fact, the beautiful Brisa del Mar villa includes 24,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor area and many amenities including an outdoor pool and beach access.

10. Mombo and Little Mombo Safari Camp

Founded in 1983, this pair of camps are situated in the incredible Okavango Delta in Botswana in Southern Africa.  Together they offer visitors a unique tented safari experience.  The entire operation is run on solar power.

Both of the camps are connected by a boardwalk.  There are a total of 12 tented suites.  Each tent includes its own private plunge pool facing the natural floodplain which makes it possible to see wild animals from the comfort of your own pool.

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11. The Beverly Hills Hotel

You will find the renowned Beverly Hills Hotel on famous Sunset Boulevard, in the city of Beverly Hills, California, USA.  For more than 100 years, this place has reportedly been “the spot for Hollywood’s brightest lights.”

All show biz hype aside, this iconic property has hosted numerous celebrities including John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, and more.  Indeed, Taylor spent six of her eight honeymoons in Bungalow 5.  Today guests can stay in the same bungalow complete with a private patio, pool, and old Hollywood vibes.

12. The Hotel Principe di Savoia

Recently refurbished by “world-class designers”, this exceptional hotel is situated in Milan.  The impressive Presidential Suite reportedly takes “classic Italian luxury to new heights.”  This luxury suite is found up on the 10th floor.

It includes a trio of “en suite bedrooms”, a fashionable formal dining room, a private wraparound terrace, and an impressive Pompeii-styled private pool complete with pretty painted ceilings, a private sauna, and a traditional Turkish bath.  It also comes with all the usual amenities, reportedly impeccable service, and real Italian charm.

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13. The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

This first-rate resort is ensconced In Punta de Mita on a peaceful isthmus in Mexico.  It spans 22 lush acres and the staff strives to provide guests with “all the luxuries of a private, intimate hideaway where art and nature beautifully entwine.”  The resort’s beach villas certainly provide the privacy of an actual home yet come complete with all the expected amenities of a five-star resort.  Each villa has a private terrace and a plunge pool.  Check out the Luxe Remède Spa, and the two Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses.

14. The Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos

The Solaz is yet another incredible resort in Los Cabos on the southern tip of Mexico’s famous Baja California Peninsula.  Check into a suite here and you can hop into your own private plunge pool for a late-night or even an early morning dip as you overlook the Sea of Cortez.  The suites also include outdoor showers that connect to the interior via a convenient sliding glass door.  You’re welcome at the spa and fitness center as well.

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15. The Fairmont Mayakoba

The fabulous Fairmont Mayakoba is situated in Riviera Maya just south of Cancun, Mexico.  This resort offers travelers a variety of opulent accommodations, from great guest rooms to exceptional, expansive suites.  More specifically, the Beachfront Casita Suites include exclusive butler service, an infinity pool, a private terrace, ocean views, and private beach access.  Want more?  Book the extraordinary El Camaleon Presidential Suite.  It’s a terrific two-bedroom oceanfront suite with a private pool that overlooks the beach, Cozumel, the Caribbean Sea, and the El Camaleon Golf Course.

16. The Rosewood Little Dix Bay

You will find the highly-rated Rosewood Little Dix Bay on striking Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands.  Here guests have their choice of seven suites with private pools.  The special one-bedroom suites also include private patios and personal plunge pools that overlook the beautiful bay.  It’s like having your own private oasis although you are welcome to enjoy the entire resort and all of the other exceptional amenities it offers if you so choose.

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17. The Retreat at Miraval Arizona

The attractive American resort also known as Miraval Arizona  is a popular luxury resort nestled in the city of Tucson.  If you’re interested in your personal health and wellness then this is the place to be.

This retreat offers its guests an exceptional all-inclusive wellness experience complete with a noteworthy range of specific well-being spa services and activities such as hiking, meditation, yoga, and more.  The Gratitude, Reflection, and Unity suites have several amenities including hot tubs, outdoor fire pits, private reflection pools, and memorable views of the nearby Santa Catalina Mountains.

18. The Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya

The exceptional Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya is located in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico.  Specifically, it’s ensconced in the sequestered Mayakoba complex.  This top-rated resort offers tired travelers quite a variety of attractive accommodations overlooking lovely lagoons, verdant vegetation, lagoons, and the ocean.

If you really want to splurge, book the rather impressive Presidential Suite.  Here you’ll enjoy 4,575 square feet of luxury.  The accommodations include plenty of outdoor space and a personal pool that overlooks the shining Caribbean Sea.

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19. The Alila Jabal Akhdar

The Alila Jabal Akhdar is a famous, five-star hotel perched 2,000 meters above sea level, in the awesome Al Hajar Mountains in Oman.  Veteran visitors recommend reserving the deluxe Jabal Villa.  It comes complete with a private pool and sweeping mountain views.

This is also one of the country’s most popular places for stargazing too.  Guests can enjoy a lovely late-night dip while also looking for constellations.  Additional complimentary amenities and services here include WiFi internet access, airport transfers, 24-hour in-room dining, a gym, and more.

20. The Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour

The Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour in St. Kitts’ Banana Bay Complex offers four kinds of villas and suites that come with private pools.  But if you really want to travel first-class, the three-bedroom Presidential Villa is the way to go.  This villa has a private infinity pool that comes complete with an unobstructed view of the blue sea.  This dreamy villa also includes a wellness area, a game room, and over 5,200 square feet of free space.

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21.  The Hotel Villa Honegg, Switzerland

Opened in 1906, Hotel Honegg is a five-star Superior Hotel. Located high above lovely Lake Lucerne, it offers guests 23 excellently-furnished rooms.  According to the official website, the focus here is on providing travelers a place to relax in a unique, private setting.

The cuisine here is award-winning and dishes are often made with seasonal, locally-farmed ingredients.  At day’s end, you can soothe yourself in a year-round, heated outdoor pool, while you take in the views of the mountains and the valley below too.

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