Best Pool Hotels in Hawaii

The resort's "Aquatic Playground" is its pool complex with a wealth of features, including waterfalls, a waterslide and a shallow sandy beach area that's ideal for kids.

There are characters to be found at the resort's pool, specifically Goofy who leads dance parties at the large pool complex which has two water slides, a lazy river and a play area.

There are nearly 2 acres of pool facilities at the resort, leaving plenty of room for space and relaxation. Kids will enjoy the lazy river and the 150-foot waterslide. The saltwater lagoon pool has a sandy bottom and is large enough to kayak in. The facilities also include a freshwater river-like pool. The pools are open 24 hours. An adults-only pool available next to Captain's Bar.

Hilton Hawaiian Village boasts a total of six pools, though the Ali’i Tower Pool, which has a private sundeck and whirlpool, is exclusively for the guests of Ali'i Tower. Paradise Pool is a huge family activity pool that overlooks Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon, and it has the longest waterslide in Waikiki. The Super Pool, a 10,000-square-foot beachfront pool, is for serious swimmers (no floats or toys allowed). The shallow Keiki Pool for small children is adjacent to the Super Pool, while the Tapa Pool is located between Tapa Tower and Diamond Head Tower. The Kalia Tower has its own infinity pool on the fourth floor.

The Four Seasons Resort Maui has three outdoor, saltwater pools: an adults-only (ages 21 and older) serenity pool with an underwater music system and a swim-up bar; the "waterfall," a lagoon-style pool divided into two parts and linked by a kid-friendly slide; and the "fountain" pool, which is in the resort’s centerpiece. The renovations included new poolside cabanas and chaise loungers as well as new landscaping to increase privacy.

This resort features four pools: a family pool, an adults-only pool and an outdoor lap pool within the spa complex. The family pool sits next to the resort's beach, while the adults-only infinity pool is located on the western side of the resort. And at the spa's pool area, guests will find a lap pool, a Jacuzzi and an outdoor terrace.

The resort boasts three pools for both adults and kids to enjoy. The adult pool is quieter and is located near restaurants, but doesn't have a bar. The large lagoon pool has basketball nets, a whirlpool and a 140-foot-long twisting waterslide. The upper pool includes poolside service with a swim-up bar.

There are four pools at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. The Maluhia pool is for guests ages 18 and older. The NALU pool features four water slides

As of spring 2017, the 350,000 gallon Signature Lagoon Pool is now open. It is heated, features a kids pool, cabanas, waterslides, waterfalls and a swim-through grotto. The 6,100-square-foot family lagoon pool at Koloa Landing is surrounded by palm trees and features an in-pool island, basketball hoop and jacuzzi. The Tranquility Pool features a waterfall and is for adults only.

Adult guests of Sheraton Waikiki can relax in lounge chairs partially submerged in the hotel's infinity pool, which is designed to create the illusion that it is blending straight into the ocean. Helumoa Pool features fun for the whole family, with pool volleyball, interactive fountains and a waterslide.

The Westin Maui offers 87,000 square feet of pool decks, surrounded by five separate but interconnecting lagoon-style pools with a swim-through grotto and hidden whirlpool. The largest pool features a huge 128-foot super slide and the keiki pool (childrens pool) has a small waterslide. The nearby beach shack sells lotion, books and pool toys.

The Sheraton Kona’s multi-level pool is nestled on the dramatic lava cliffs. The meandering, lagoon-style pools occupy 14,100 square feet with features that include a 200-foot Manta Ray Super Slide, two whirlpools, a waterfall and a children's sand-bottom pool.

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai offers seven on-site pools, including two that are carved out of natural volcanic rock. The adults-only Palm Grove Pool offers a swim-up bar and ocean views, and the children's pool features a white sand bottom. The free-form King's Pond pool is supplied with fish and offers a controlled environment for snorkeling.

The Sunset Pool at the Montage Kapalua Bay meanders around tropical landscaping, under walkways and cascades down three levels of sun-drenched pool decks. Cabanas can be rented for a luxurious hideaway and kids can splash and play with plenty of space. The Hana Hou Bar serves drinks and snacks to pool-goers throughout the day. The Kapalua Bay Beach is a short stroll away from the pool where guests can rent watercraft and snorkeling gear from the Kapalua Beach Crew stand.

The Grand Wailea’s pools are most certainly its calling card. The Hibiscus Pool is an adults-only spot named for the giant hibiscus inlaid in the bottom of the pool. The pool is constructed out of 2.2 million individual tiles and two Jacuzzis are located within this pool. The Wailea Canyon activity pool is a child’s dream, complete with slides, waterfalls, caves, a Tarzan pool with rope swing, four jungle pools and three Jacuzzis.