Luxury Stays

The real hotels with private pools in Sydney — including Elysium Manly’s Elysium Suite — plus how to find a genuine private-pool suite rather than just a shared hotel pool.

Sydney’s best rooftop and infinity pools, organised by suburb, from CBD hotel rooftops to harbourside apartment pools with skyline views.

Where to actually find private pool accommodation in Sydney — from villa rentals with a pool to yourself, to resort suites with semi-private plunge pools.

Picture this: You’ve spent the morning working on your forehand on a pristine court, maybe with a private coach tuning up your technique. The afternoon is yours to float in an infinity pool overlooking the Pacific, followed by a treatment in a world-class spa. Evening brings a degustation menu paired with Hunter Valley wines. This … Read more

I magine this: You slide open the floor-to-ceiling glass door. The warm Sydney air wraps around you. In front of you, nestled on a private terrace overlooking the glittering harbour, is a pool that belongs to no one but you. No strangers splashing nearby. No children doing cannonballs. Just you, the water, and the skyline. … Read more

Imagine this: You are floating effortlessly on a warm pool deck. There is no edge in front of you—just a seamless sheet of water that drops away into the vast blue of the Pacific Ocean or the iconic silhouette of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The champagne flute in your hand is cool, the sun is … Read more