Best hotels with adults-only pools

If you need some space from other people’s kids or even your own on holiday, adults-only areas are ideal. One place that often struggles to maintain some peace and quiet? The pool. Kids can reign supreme here. So, say goodbye to splashing and screaming and pick a place that offers space for adults-only swims. Whether you’re looking for close-to-home or far-flung, we’ve got the hotel for you…

Alexander the Great Beach Hotel, Paphos, Cyprus

This beachfront hotel backs onto a Blue Flag beauty in Paphos. You can spy Paphos’ Medieval castle and the harbour from here, too. Walk five minutes down the seafront path for restaurants, shops and bars.

But let’s get to the main event… It’s got four pools, as well as a spa and plenty of watersports.

You’ve got an infinity option with a swim-up bar, plus the all-important adults-only pool – actually, make that pools. Hello, jets. If you’re after water-based activities, get involved in the hotel’s aqua aerobics or water polo. Don’t worry, kids have space to make a splash here, too. They’ve got a themed pool with fountains and water games. Wherever you choose to bathe, you can get bites brought to your sunbed. If that still doesn’t cut it, and you’re travelling without a younger entourage, pick an adults-only room – they can come with a private garden or your own private pool. That’s top-tier personal space.

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TUI BLUE Sensatori Biomar, Majorca, Spain

Luxury is the buzzword for TUI BLUE Sensatori resorts. This swanky pad is set on Majorca‘s east coast and boasts suites with a shared rooftop pool and swim-up rooms. It’s also got grand suites for families and an adults-only pool to bag some privacy, too. There’s a grand total of six swim spots here. We’re talking an indoor pool, a kids’ pool – complete with hippo and turtle-shaped jets – as well as the main outdoor number, which is freshwater and flaunts a swim-up bar. The adults-only pool is also al fresco and has a whirlpool bath. Oh, and then there’s the spa, of course. It’s got a hydrothermal circuit, so technically that makes the pool count seven. For the ultimate relaxation, it’s got in-water massage loungers and water jets. There are no kids in sight here, either – that’s because they’ve got their own Biomar Petit Spa.

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Invisa Figueral Resort, Ibiza, Spain

When you think of calm holidays, Ibiza might not instantly come to mind. It’s giving party and late-night vibes. But Invisa Figueral Resort is nestled along its quieter north-east coastline, in the little village of Es Figueral. The beach here is one the best on the island and is only a five-minute walk from the hotel. There are four main pools and the adults-only pick is styled out with thatched pergolas and sunloungers – it’s the ultimate chill-out zone. There’s even a private poolside bar to go with it. At least the rest of the group will know where to find you for the rest of the holiday. For little ones, you’ve got two more outdoor pools and a mini-club pool. Plus, a Pirate Island Splash Park and kids’ club activities.

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Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun, Riviera Maya, Mexico

The best things come in threes, right? That’s certainly the case at Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun, in Mexico, with its trio of pools. We’ll let you in on a secret though, there’s actually a secret fourth spot reserved just for Premium guests – shhh, it also comes with butler service. One of the main pools is adults only – it’s decorated with luxury Bali beds for an extra touch of exclusivity. Little ones can have fun in their own splash pool, too, which comes with kid-sized sunbeds. Call yourself a water baby? Well, every single room has its own whirlpool bath. Or, why not treat yourself to an upgrade and secure a swim-up room or a stay in the adults-only area? The family suites even come with a sliding partition – handy for when you’ve had enough of playing for one day. The kid-free options don’t stop there. Take a seat and make your order at the adults-only mojito lounge – you’re in Mexico after all. While the kids are down at the Azulitos Play House children’s club, you can get a well-deserved massage in the spa.

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Veranda Tamarin Hotel, Tamarin, Mauritius

The Veranda Tamarin Hotel, in Mauritius, is glamorous with a capital G. It’s vintage in style, and still feels modern and fresh. Tamarin Bay for your back garden is a pretty strong selling point, too. Roll out of bed and join the wild neighbourhood dolphins for a day of surfing or scuba diving, or kick back by one of the two pools. The main outdoor number sports a wooden terrace and is kitted out with palm trees and parasols. Taking it up a level, adults get prize views from the rooftop pool. Soak in the bay and the sweet sound of well, nothing here. An adults-only rooftop bar tops it all off. Back down a level, the poolside bar is open to everyone for drinks and snacks, the kids’ club kicks off some arts and crafts, and the Crazy Fish Bar satisfies stomachs into the night, and keeps you entertained with live music.

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