The 10 Best IHG Hotels for Pools, Based on Verified Guest Reviews - August 2026

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef is a spectacular choice for travelers who want a pool experience that feels as unforgettable as the destination itself. The resort is woven around striking swimming pools, tropical gardens, panoramic seascapes, and the turquoise beauty of the Whitsundays, creating a luxurious island setting made for long, relaxing days by the water. From the iconic Hayman Pool to poolside cabanas and suites with swim-out access, this resort turns pool time into a true Great Barrier Reef escape.

We had a wonderful 3 nights. From the boat transfer to check-in & beyond, we were very impressed with all staff and services. Our room was spacious & lovely! The pools were amazing. Bam Bam was excellent for both lunch & dinner! We really switched off & enjoyed a few days of much deserved down time! Thank you for a great stay!

— Annabel, Verified guest via IHG.com

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Crowne Plaza Jordan — Dead Sea Resort & Spa is a standout choice for travelers who want poolside relaxation with a dramatic Dead Sea backdrop. The resort’s pool areas create an easy place to cool off, unwind, and take in the surrounding desert-meets-water scenery, whether guests are planning a family getaway or a relaxing spa escape. With outdoor pools, private beach access, and sweeping Dead Sea views, it’s a memorable destination for travelers who want their pool time to feel scenic, restorative, and distinctly tied to Jordan’s iconic coastline.

Fantastic hotel and just what was needed after a full on week exploring all of Jordan! Well maintained, fabulous views and facilities. Would like to have been here longer! The resort is huge with split levels for Dead Sea access and then room and dining. Fabulous large pool and excellent sunset views from the outside bar area

— Misterbilliam, Verified guest via IHG.com

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For families with young swimmers, this north Columbus property has built a reputation as the place that simply gets it right. Reviewers describe a clean pool with a slide that keeps children entertained for hours, water warm enough for the little ones and deep enough for a few laps, and rooms sized for a family of five. 'The best place for children who love to swim' is how one guest put it — high praise from the parents who spend their holidays poolside whether they planned to or not.

This is the best place for children who love to swim.

— Mona, Verified guest via IHG.com

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The pool here comes with a Tiki bar and a bartender named Donna, and guests mention both with the warmth usually reserved for old friends. Two pools sit beside an outdoor bar serving frozen drinks, with live entertainment a few nights a week and the Florida Keys doing the rest. Reviewers describe spotless, quiet rooms and an atmosphere that makes the pool deck the natural gravitational center of the stay. It's the kind of place where the plan to go snorkeling quietly dissolves into another afternoon by the water.

Clean & comfortable room, awesome pool & Tiki Bar, and perfect location with wonderful restaurant next door with a huge outdoor eating area!

— Miss Vicki, Verified guest via IHG.com

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With a lazy river running alongside the pool and the Gulf of Mexico a few steps beyond, this Pensacola Beach property gives guests two bodies of water to choose between — and most reviewers end up working through both. The pool draws praise for its beautiful views of the beach and the lazy river for the easy hours it eats up, while evening movies turn the deck into family entertainment. With over 500 pool mentions, it's clearly the feature guests remember, even if the chair-saving etiquette occasionally tests their patience.

Great location, access to beach, and excellent pool with lazy river.

— Stephen Pace, Verified guest via IHG.com

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The indoor-outdoor hot tub is the detail guests keep coming back to here — a small piece of engineering that lets you drift between climates without leaving the water. Reviewers in West Texas describe a clean pool with generous hours, a sports bar that delivers pizza poolside, and the kind of comfortable, good-value stay that makes a business stopover feel like a small holiday. It's not flashy, but the people in the pool, as one guest noted, always look like they're having a better time than they expected.

We love the indoor, outdoor hot tub and the pizza from the restaurant that we can have in the pool area is great!

— Grams, Verified guest via IHG.com

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