Like the illusion they are famous for, our love for the infinity pool is endless.
Gorgeous, photographic and endlessly enticing. No wonder we remain obsessed with infinity pools.
There is a whole world of pools to perch next to. But who needs to travel far when we have these stunning ones at home?
1. qualia, Qld
Any view of the Whitsundays on the Great Barrier Reef is enough to make us squeal with excitement. But when it comes from the infinity pool at the luxurious qualia resort?
Take in stunning sea views from the comfort of your room. (Image: Sharyn Cairns)
Hold on to the edge, because we might just faint from joy. Swim here until it’s time for lunch at the adjacent Pebble Beach restaurant or a snooze on one of the private cabanas. The pool is limited to guest use.
Swim in qualia’s stunning infinity pool. (Image: Sharyn Cairns)
Address: 20 Whitsunday Blvd, Whitsundays, Qld
2. Capella Lodge, Lord Howe Island, NSW
Blue-jade ocean views. The buzz of a rainforest thick with banyan trees and palms. The dizzying heights of Mounts Gower and Lidgbird.
Take in the alluring beauty of Lord Howe Island from Capella Lodge’s infinity pool. (Image: tom-archer.com)
The plunge pool overlooking all this and Lovers Bay at Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island is the cherry on top of the alluring beauty of this remote Pacific island. You will have to pay to play: the pool, restaurant and lodge here are exclusively for Capella guests.
Enjoy this slice of paradise. (Image: Rhiannon Taylor)
Address: Lagoon Rd, Lord Howe Island, NSW
3. The Louise, SA
The wine region of the Barossa Valley stuns at any angle – and especially so from the infinity pool at The Louise.
The Louise’s infinity pool overlooks the endless expanse of the valley.
The outdoor pool overlooks the endless expanse of the valley, emphasising the dedication of this Baillie Lodges member to show off the world-famous Barossa produce.
Relax at The Louise.
The Louise has its own wine cellar, and the onsite award-winning Appellation restaurant with its Australian degustation menu, which are available to non-guests.
Indulge at the award-winning Appellation Restaurant.
Address: 375 Seppeltsfield Road, Marananga, SA
4. Eco Beach Resort, WA
When it comes to sunsets, it’s hard to beat watching the evening close in over Broome in WA.
It’s hard to beat watching the evening close at Eco Beach Resort. (Image: Tourism Western Australia/@tessomewhere)
But when you stay in the sustainable four-star Eco Beach Resort, you can add an infinity pool overlooking the Indian Ocean to that already winning hand.
Once the stars come out in their droves, it’s time to retire to Eco Beach Resort’s Jack’s Bar and Restaurant for a sundowner. Access to the pool is guest-only.
The infinity pool at Eco Beach Resort overlooks the Indian Ocean. (Image: Tourism Western Australia/@tessomewhere)
Address: Lot 323 Great Northern Highway, Broome, WA
5. Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, Vic
Sky-high, five-star and ultra-luxurious. One thing the Ritz-Carlton in central Melbourne does not have is the ability to do things in halves. Spend plenty of time exploring the city best known for its Europe Down Under vibes but save some for this zen-like heated infinity pool overlooking the city.
The Ritz-Carlton looks out over the city.
Once your fingers are adequately wrinkly, explore further afield in this 80-floor hotel – discovering commissioned artworks from First Nations artists like Djirrirra Wununmurra and Reko Rennie and experiencing fine-dining at the Ritz Carlton’s panoramic Atria.
Lounge by the pool overlooking the city at Ritz-Carlton Melbourne.
Address: 650 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Vic
6. Bannisters by the Sea Mollymook, NSW
Upgrade your NSW South Coast trip when you relax poolside at the boutique Bannisters by the Sea in Mollymook.
Lounge by the pool at Bannisters by the Sea Mollymook.
Perched at the top of the cliffs overlooking the waves, the Bannisters By the Sea Hotel infinity pool is the perfect escape from the Sydney crowds. Serving up pizzas and cocktails, the Bannisters Pool Bar is open to guests and visitors.
Bask in the glory of Bannisters by the Sea Mollymook.
Address: 191 Mitchell Parade, Mollymook, NSW
7. Lake Argyle Resort, WA
A caravan and camping ground aren’t the first places you would usually associate with infinity pools with drop-dead gorgeous views.
The views at Lake Argyle Resort are nothing short of epic. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)
The Lake Argyle Resort in the East Kimberley is the exception. Guests here can enjoy a resort-style pool overlooking Australia’s second-largest freshwater lake.
The beer garden restaurant and swimming pool are available to the public, for a fee. If hunger strikes after a swim, the camp kitchen and shared barbecue spaces are also a cheap alternative for dinner.
Dramatic sunset hues and breathtaking vistas at Lake Argyle Resort make the perfect romantic getaway. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)
Address: 525 Lake Argyle Road Lake Argyle, WA
8. QT Hotels Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, Qld
With its glowing skyline and buzzing nightlife, there is nothing better after a night out in Surfers Paradise than spending the day poolside. And where better than the infinity pool at QT Hotels Gold Coast?
The infinity pool at QT Hotels Gold Coast feels like a dream.
Hair-of-the-dog bottle service spiked popsicles from the Spring poolside bar and restaurant, and Palm Springs-style cabanas await. Not a guest? No stress. Anyone can book a visit here.
A Palm Springs-style pool is what tropical dreams are made of. (Image: Destination Gold Coast)
Address: 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise, Qld
9. The Billabong at The Crocodile Hunter Lodge, Qld
You won’t find any crocs in The Crocodile Hunter Lodge’s pool – despite the name. A wilderness accommodation by the world-famous conservationist Steve Irwin, those that book a stay in the family cabins for guest-only access to a very special kind of infinity pool.
Laze by the pool at Crocodile Hunter Lodge.
Sit in ‘the billabong’ quietly, and the chances are you will see Australian wildlife like kangaroos, emus and echidnas, amble past. The pool is accessible-friendly, and The Warrior Restaurant is attached to the lodge.
Australian wildlife is a common sight here. (Image: Tourism and Events Queensland/Crocodile Hunter Lodge)
Address: 88 Irwin Rd, Beerwah, Qld
10. Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula, Vic
Pinot grape skin scrubs, a close-at-hand winery cellar door, and a coveted spot on the Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List. Could we be in any more of a frenzy to get down to the Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula?
Relax by the pool at Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula.
Throw in its pavilion complete with infinity pool views over the LL Vineyard (accessible to guests only), and we are practically frothing at the mouth to make a booking. Non-guests can also book the hotel’s Doot Doot Doot restaurant and visit the Rare Hare cellar door.
Revel in views over the vineyard.
Address: LL Vineyard, 166 Balnarring Rd, Merricks North, Vic
11. W Hotel Sydney, NSW
Opened in 2023, the then world’s biggest W Hotel in the world at ‘The Ribbon’ building was bound to get tongues wagging. And at this luxury Darling Harbour accommodation, the chance to float in the infinity pool at the W Hotel Sydney is definitely part of it.
W Hotel Sydney is set majestically over Darling Harbour.
Guests should take the elevator to the 29th floor to get to the WET Deck. There, do a few laps over the playful floor mosaics of the heated pool, before settling in for nibbles and cocktails overlooking the world’s most beautiful harbour.
Indulge on the WET Deck at the W Hotel Sydney.
Address: 31 Wheat Rd, Sydney, NSW
12. ibis Styles Hobart, Tas
When it comes to looking for in-house soaks in Tasmania, social media tends to focus on steamy standalone baths in remote locations. But at the state capital, you can also drop by the infinity pool at the ibis Styles Hobart.
Soak up city views from the infinity pool at ibis Syles Hobart.
Located in the centre of Hobart and overlooking the city, a swim in this four-star hotel pool is a Champagne experience on a beer budget.
Swim in style with epic views of the skyline.
Address: 173 Macquarie St, Hobart, Tas
