Though swimming under the sun is a cool respite during the day, some pools look their best after dark. From an infinity pool overlooking the grassy plains of the Serengeti to a sky-high jewel in Dubai, these eight pools at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts are open through sunset or later, and illuminate new ways to enjoy night swimming.
Maui: A pool for two
Dotted with candles and elevated above Wailea Beach, the Serenity Pool at Four Seasons Resort Maui is the perfect setting for night swimming beneath the stars. The poolside is available for private use from dusk to dawn for a chef-prepared multi-course dinner, a private dip with your choice of underwater music, and a couple’s massage in a luxury cabana. Coupled with astonishing panoramic views of neighbouring islands and the West Maui Mountains, this is island life at its very best.
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Dubai: Aquatic glow
Shimmering like a blue jewel at night, the above-ground, glass-walled pool at Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre looks like an immense aquarium. Open for swimming until 10:00 pm, the rooftop pool provides an exciting underwater view of the surrounding sites. After a refreshing swim, slip into the nearby heated whirlpool.
Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre
St. Louis: Rooftop gazing
The rooftop pool at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis offers rare panoramic views of the city skyline.
Glowing with soft blue and pink lights, the outdoor pool at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, open for swimming until 8:00 pm, is one of the few rooftop pools in St. Louis. From this poolside perch, enjoy exclusive views of the illuminated downtown skyline – including the Gateway Arch, Martin Luther King Bridge and the Mississippi River – while sipping cocktails from Cielo Bar. Once the sun sets, the pool’s underwater music changes to an upbeat, lounge-style soundtrack to match the city nightlife scene below.
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
Maldives: Twin sunsets
The freshwater swimming pool at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa is a romantic setting for an evening swim amidst the hues of the sunset.
For an awe-inspiring view of not one but two sunsets, the infinity edge pool at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa is the perfect place. Seeming to merge with the horizon, the outdoor pool, open until 7:00 pm, reflects the sun’s warm orange and pink hues, creating a second sunset that matches the sky. It’s a most unusual effect for an evening swim.
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa
Celebrate with friends and loved ones by enjoying a private moonlit pool party at Maldives Private Island at Voavah, Baa Atoll.
Just a few miles away, step into your own private oasis: the sunset pool at Maldives Private Island at Voavah, Baa Atoll. Accessible only to you and your guests, the pool lies just outside the Two-Bedroom Water Villa and appears on The Telegraph‘s list of incredible infinity pools around the world. Make it your vantage point as it blends seamlessly with the night and a blanket of stars.
Maldives Private Island Voavah at Baa Atoll
Hampshire: Swim under the stars
Open late for adults only, the heated outdoor vitality pool at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire offers massage features and is surrounded by the quiet countryside – making it a sweet retreat after a day of exploring on horseback, playing tennis or shopping the charming streets of the village. After a soak, swim into the connected indoor infinity pool and gaze at the stars shining through its glass ceiling.
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire
Serengeti: Nocturnal watering hole
Enjoy an awe-inspiring safari sunset while soaking in the free-form pool at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti.
Open through sunset, the free-form infinity pool at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is an idyllic setting for watching the sun descend and the Serengeti transform. By day, the pool overlooks the elephants and water buffalo that frequently stop for a drink at the neighbouring watering hole. But as the day comes to a close, guests will enjoy picturesque views of a Safari sunset and the chance to overhear the nocturnal wildlife, like a lioness or hyena.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania
Abu Dhabi: Seaside poolside
Open until midnight, the outdoor pool at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi is the perfect setting for a refreshing nighttime dip out in the open air. After sundown, unwind with dinner, drinks and DJ music on the third-floor rooftop pool deck. Nearby Eclipse, Terrace Lounge, an open-air restaurant and bar, is ideal for a post-swimming cocktail or poolside indulgence in seafood.
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