Best Pool Hotels in St. Martin - St. Maarten

Belmond La Samanna's 30-foot pool is located near the main building and features ocean vistas, while the smaller infinity pool sits near the beach bar. Both pools offer beverage service during the day. At the beach, travelers can reserve a bamboo beach cabana. Cabana amenities include large sofa beds, loaded iPods, wine or Champagne, skin care products and personal butlers. Complimentary nonmotorized water sports equipment includes kayaks, paddleboards, Hobie Cat sailboats and snorkeling gear.

The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa's pool is the largest freshwater infinity pool on the island. The pool features two levels, several shallow areas, a swim-up bar and ocean views. Lounge chairs, some of which are shaded by palm trees or housed within poolside cabanas, surround the pool. Additional lounge chairs and cabanas are available at the beach. Nonmotorized water sports equipment like kayaks, snorkeling gear and paddleboards can be rented at the beach as well.

The Hotel Riu Palace St. Martin's infinity pool features a zero-entry kids section, while the pool deck offers a poolside bar and lounge chairs with umbrellas. The pool bar also services the beach, which sits within view of the pool. Beach amenities include lounge chairs, a beach volleyball court and complimentary nonmotorized water sports equipment like kayaks and snorkeling gear.

The Sonesta Ocean Point Resort has three adults-only pools available for sunbathing and swimming. The Edge Pool features a zero-entry design that's positioned on a dramatic cliff and offers a narrow man-made beach. All three pools boast lounge chairs, umbrellas and ocean views. Access to Maho Bay – a pristine stretch of sand where plane spotting is popular thanks to the nearby airport – is also available next door.

Esmeralda Resort does not offer a resort pool. However, each of the property's 18 villas features a pool for guests to use. Lounge chairs are available on each pool deck. Additional lounge chairs with umbrellas can be found at the beach.