The Grand Hotel, Point Clear
This one’s for the whole family. At The Grand Hotel, the large outdoor pool overlooking the beach is zero-entry and features kid favorites like a water slide and splash pad alongside amenities like a poolside grill and private cabanas. grand1847.com
The Pearl, Rosemary Beach
Iconic on 30A for its yellow umbrellas, this pool at The Pearl is an adults-only getaway. In addition to full-service food and drink, towel service and complimentary snacks, private cabanas are also available. thepearlrb.com
Four Seasons Hotel, New Orleans
Reimagining the 1968-built World Trade Center tower, the Four Seasons Hotel opened last August with all of the structure’s original charm, plus a 76-foot rooftop pool with sweeping views of the Mississippi River. fourseasons.com/neworleans
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Portofino Island Resort, Pensacola
In addition to a waterpark and inflatable obstacle courses on the Gulf, the Portofino has several on-ground pools, two infinity-edge heated pools, an indoor pool and whirlpool spas. In addition to food and other drinks, Starbucks is served poolside. portofinoisland.com
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Hotel Effie, Miramar Beach
Billed as the only hotel in the area with a rooftop pool, the Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge is popular not just for its poolside food and drinks but for its views of the Gulf. Open well into the night as it transforms into a lounge, the space is focused on fun, with larger-than-life games like chess and Connect 4. hoteleffie.com
White House Hotel, Biloxi
Born out of a judge’s wife’s passion for hosting guests back in the 1890s, the White House Hotel is a historic structure that sat vacant for 30 years before it was restored in 2014. Today, the intimate property features a seasonally open pool that caters to hotel guests while also serving as a backdrop for parties and weddings. whitehousebiloxi.com
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