Hotels with pools in Venice are rare, but they exist, and in this review, we pick the five best Venice hotels with a pool. Did you know you can even book a hotel room in Venice with a private plunge pool and a spectacular view over the lagoon? This private plunge pool and the two main pools at the resort are available at the JW Marriott Hotel in Venice.
1. Belmond Cipriani
I feel blessed to have swum in the beautiful pool at the Belmond Cipriani Venice. This hotel undoubtedly offers the best pool in Venice. The peaceful salt water pool is huge and is surrounded by beautifully kept greenery and foliage. It is located right by one of the main waterways in Venice, which means you see boat masts meander past you as you splash about in the water. Around the pool, thickly padded loungers are served by excellent pool staff who spritz you with Evian spritzers and bring you whatever you like. The rooms here are classic in decor, and some have direct access to the pool.
In the evening, grab a beer or a glass of wine in their poolside bar before enjoying the award-winning cuisine at their alfresco restaurant.
2. San Clemente Palace Palace Kempinski
San Clemente Palace Palace Kempinski has a beautiful outdoor swimming pool on its private island in the lagoon, which is just a short walk away from the rooms. The lawns and greenery around the pool make it utterly relaxing and the ideal place to laze after exploring the busy center of Venice.
The outdoor pool at the Kempinski is stunning and is a big reason to choose this resort. It is surrounded by more than enough comfy loungers and lawns beyond, with more loungers laid out. Next to the pool is Buddha-Bar Beach that play funky music and serves lunch dishes and evening drinks. This poolside restaurant and bar area are completely surrounded by lush greenery and exotic palm trees.
3. JW Marriott Venice
Venice is one of my favorite destinations. The Bond-style water taxis, the historic passageways, and the views over busy waterways, There is nowhere quite like it. On our last trip to Venice, we fell in love with the romantic Aman Canal Grande Venice, but at over €2500 EUR per night, you don’t get a pool. If you are looking for your own private pool in Venice, the place to stay is the JW Marriott Venice in their “La Residenza Pool De Luxe room” which comes with its own private pool.
The room’s double doors open out onto the star attraction – your own private pool, which sports a decked area with loungers, tables, and chairs, and a mini lawn where you can sit and enjoy your very own private view of Venice. The pool itself is large enough for a lovely splash, complete with spa bubbles, and the views beyond the pool are over the Venice lagoon.
There is also a rooftop pool (pictured above) where you can laze and gaze at the skyline of the center of Venice. Plus, a decent-sized pool is hidden to one side of the expansive gardens on this beautiful island.
4. Hilton Molino Stucky Venice
Escape to the small rooftop pool at the Hilton Molino Stucky in Venice. This hotel is built at the other end of the same island as the Cipriani above, in a mind-blowingly massive warehouse conversion. This complex is huge, historic, and impressive, although lacking in much greenery. The pool is located on the top floor of the Arsenal building and is the highest in Venice, offering a stunning view.
During summer, it’s the perfect place to sip a cocktail or indulge at the sundeck, although it is worth noting that this pool is small and can get busy with very little shade.
5. Hotel Excelsior On Venice Lido
Hotel Excelsior on Venice’s Lido island will immerse you in a different side of Venice. The Lido, with its golden beaches and relaxed atmosphere, is just 15 minutes by the hotel’s private boat shuttle to the center of Venice, and yet this island will give you a beachside stay in this iconic city.
Right on Venice Lido Beach, the Hotel Excelsior is a refined and elegant property reminiscent of a fabulous Venetian Renaissance palace. The Moorish style of architecture evokes a sense of luxury and exoticism, harking back to the city’s rich heritage as a prestigious trading port. The pretty internal courtyard with a gurgling fountain and lavish garden provides a restful atmosphere.
You not only get access to a private outdoor pool at this hotel (May to September) but also a private beach which you can use in June, July & August.
Reviews
Hotel Review: Belmond Hotel Cipriani Venice
Belmond Hotel Cipriani Venice is undoubtedly one of the best luxury hotels in the world. Once you've stepped inside this glamorous Narnia and sampled its stunning rooms, exquisite gardens, and perfect pool, you will find it hard to leave. This exclusive hideaway under the Mediterranean sunshine also happens to enjoy dreamy views across Venice.
Review: San Clemente Palace Kempinski, Venice
Venice has only two luxury hotels with a great, resort-style pool area. San Clemente Palace Kempinski and Belmond Hotel Cipriani. San Clemente Palace Kempinski is located on the private island of San Clemente, minutes away from Piazza San Marco by complimentary boat. Venice's magical winding waterways are famous worldwide, with tens of millions of tourists traveling to the UNESCO world heritage site every year. Visitors can discover the city’s iconic landmarks, such as the 11th-century St Mark’s Basilica while navigating the 42 kilometers of canals on elegant gondolas.
Review: Aman Venice
The Aman Venice is not simply a hotel; it's an intimate retreat in the center of Venice's busy Canal Grande, protected from the madness of the city by palatial walls and a thick wooden door that only opens for those fortunate enough to enjoy temporary residency at this luxurious palace. We compare Belmond Cipriani Vs. Aman Vs. Gritti Palace Vs. Hotel Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel separately to help you decide which hotel will work best for you. Nestled in the center of Venice, the Aman is just 40 minutes by water taxi from Venice airport (around €150 EUR each way).
Review: JW Marriott Venice
I write this review while lazing on the balcony of my Junior suite, dappled in sunlight at the JW Marriott Venice. The outlook is not what you would expect of Venice; all I can hear is bird song, and all I can see is an expanse of green forested gardens with the odd glimpse of Venetian Lagoon through the trees. This impressive luxury Marriott hotel opened in March 2015. Arrive by water taxi if you can. Not only is this a glamorous way to travel through Venice, but the dock at the JW Marriott is like something out of a Bond movie, providing a great first view of the property.
Review: Hilton Molino Stucky Venice
The Hilton Molino Stucky Venice is a great luxury hotel choice in Venice. In fact, for the room price, it's hard to beat! Book a room at the Hilton Molino Stucky (or any other luxury hotel in the world) via our luxury travel concierge, and you get brilliant extra benefits such as free breakfast for two, resort credit and room upgrade. Venice's magical winding waterways are famous worldwide, with tens of millions of tourists visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site annually.
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